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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1943
Page
7
A high school chemistry experiment caused a loud explosion and smoke but no injuries. John explored sodium in water, thrilling students as they noted heartbeats and gray hairs from the excitement. The class praised chemistry as highly interesting.
On November 25 at 2 30 p m the Whitewright Tigers face the Van Alstyne Panthers. Whitewright has won the series for three years but this year the rivals are evenly matched and the outcome is uncertain. The article notes a change at halfback replacing Bob Montgomery.
Joe Vestal leads the Tigers as Lindy Ashinhurst fills at fullback in place of Lester Simpson. The public is urged to attend and support the team at the upcoming game.
The W H S Farm Shop, directed by Joe Johnson, is now underway in the dog house on the campus. Farmers can bring projects or machinery to work on at this excellent facility.
Mr. Gentry teaches two strong history sections this year. The American history class has 43 pupils and the world history class has 51 pupils. Topics include The Winning of the Revolutionary War Training the New Government and The Federal System with current events discussed each Friday. Each student handles a specific article.
In world history class pupils explore the Roman Empire and its lasting contributions to civilization. The weekly map lesson emphasizes geography, trade routes, architecture, and governance that shaped ancient society.
Campus chatter reveals pairs like B N W with E J D and A R R hearing from Oregon. M Y eyes candidate for queen stirs J V interest while M S looks lonely. Dallas visits spark S G and M L H speculation. Eva Eve Dropper pieces talk of campus intrigue.
A roster of individuals paired with nicknames such as Margaret Hanna Maggie Flap and Mary Frances Stephens Cream Puff Scully Bessie Jo Russell Strawberry Blond Ruth Maddux Chigger Betty Lou Reeves Lefty Jean Caraway Prissy Joan Huseman Husie Norma Smith Smitty Betty Margaret Sears Fluffy R L Ownby Sandy Billy Wayne Morris Shorty L V Conner Cookie Pat Murphy Patricia Clifton Ross Cotton Merle Scoggins Horse Face Terry Max Miller Goat Miller John Charles Jones Spooky Weldon Ingram Mousey Clarence Wootten Preacher Bobby Jim Morgan George James Kent Johnson Sprout and B M A.
The first half race deadline was extended after withdrawals. Winners are Betty Lou Reeves freshman, Geraldine Raley sophomores, Jean Blackerby juniors, and Willa Jean Hunter seniors. Runoff concluded at noon Wednesday.
It is hard to reach Mr. Cruse as he is always working. He is called for every kind of task and does not mind being asked. Mr. Johnson teaches Farm Shop boys welding soldering and lathe work. Joe Cook crafts wooden wagons and offers plans or builds for others.
The vocational agriculture boys worked on two miles of terraces vaccinated about 600 hens and operated in the Farm shop. They are completing project record books with some boys struggling to fill them. They also castrated ten head of hogs.
Citation orders W L Carmichail to appear in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas by December 13 1943 to answer Vernell Carmichail's petition filed October 20 1943 for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Case No 49968 issued October 28 1943 by Clerk S V Earnest. Deputy Nancy Drake.
A columnist praises Mark Twain as a great American writer whose humor mirrors the Southwest spirit. The piece recounts Twain anecdotes about tunnel through air, a dew stranded steamboat, a shadow that froze on deck, and witty exchanges with Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Chicago judge accepts lie detector results in a divorce suit involving Margaret Lyons 25 seeking $50 weekly alimony from Patrick Lyons. The case cites three years of pursuit for a detector test after an incident at a dance, with the judge noting limits of lie detector evidence.
Lyons agrees to end marriage without contest and pay alimony if wife passes fidelity test. Mrs Lyons reportedly passed with flying colors. Judge Sabath indicated he would sign the decree. the couple have two children, Robert aged 5 and Richard 4 months.
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