Whitewright High senior class presents Pierrot play review
The WHS Reflector notes the senior class Scholastic program on Friday. Thomas Sears reviewed the play Pierrot by Theodore Schwartz and discussed six characteristics of drama. Monabelle Biggerstaff argued for state control of medical care against Merle Robbins. the debate ended in a tie.
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Pierrot
Theodore Schwartz
Thomas Sears
Monabelle Biggerstaff
Merle Robbins
Monabelle
Merle
R. J
Thanksgiving origins and modern meaning in America
The essay contrasts the Pilgrims' daily gratitude to God with contemporary celebrations of Thanksgiving as a time for feasting and football. It notes more abundant blessings today but laments less overt expressions of thanks, reminding that feasts and games trace back to early Pilgrim practices with Indians.
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America
Girls organize athletic teams in school meeting
All girls interested in girls sports held a Thursday morning meeting to form teams. Captains elected include basketball Lorena Ashenhurst and Vera Dodd, baseball Annie Lee Yowell, volleyball Vivian Echols. Plans made for a box supper Friday. uniforms will be black and orange.
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Lorena Ashenhurst
Vera Dodd
Annie Lee Yowell
Vivian Echols
Quiet Class Thanks To Mr Manning Headache Anecdote
In a history class Mr Manning asked for quiet due to a severe headache. He noted attacks occur about every three years but are intense. The class complied so completely that passersby would not know a class was in session.
Girls Victory in First Game for W H S and Kentuckytown
The W H S girls beat Kentuckytown 6 to 2 on the local court in the season opener. Merle Robbins and Lorena Ashenhurst led with four and two points respectively, with Fern Russell and Vera Dodd in guard duties and substitutes Charley Mae Ross and Winnie Farmer.
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W. H. S. Girls
Kentuckytown Girls
Lorena Ashenhurst
Merle Robbins
LaMonte Dodd
Fern Russell
Vera Dodd
Charley Mae Ross
Winnie Farmer
I. C
Official Mascot Joins W. H. S. Roster
A small gray cat becomes the official mascot with free run of the building as students gather for a Friday box supper. Speakers include Coach Wilson J DeBerry Miss Gladys Ray L Ashenhurst and Miss Boone. Proceeds of 10.56 aid girls athletics equipment.
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Wilson
J. DeBerry
Gladys Ray
L. Ashenhurst
Boone
Sue
Georgia Jones
Nellie Hefner
J. Y
Reflector
Interscholastic Leaguer
The
Key
Smith
Reflect
CLASS RINGS FOR SENIORS OF 33 34
The senior class of thirty three to thirty four has received its rings after seven weeks since order. The rings combine gold and silver due to rising gold value. The lightweight ring cost
Rings Shine At School Purchase In Town Remark
Students bought rings at $6.88 and $7.89 for the heavyweight class. Town residents say these are the most beautiful rings bought at the school in years, a view shared by the class and quoted by B. E. M.
Rally Sparks Hope For Track And Baseball Candidates
Thursday morning a pep rally was held by track and indoor baseball candidates. Coach Manning laid out plans for this season while students expressed optimism for a district championship. Finances were discussed with several fundraising plans. About thirty five students attended as training for the events will begin soon.
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Manning
Thanksgiving date choice by Sarah Josepha Hale?
A historical note credits Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, with influencing the fixed Thanksgiving date. The item cites her role in selecting the national holiday, amid other contemporaneous facts and figures.
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Louisiana
Fire Department
Chicago
Chester W. Darrow
Missouri
Sarah Yosepha Hale
Godey
B. FE. M
Scholastic Program Debates Free Hospitals Policy
The English IT class hosted a Friday Scholastic program with discussions on Fair Play in Sports by Charles White and current events by Christine Williams. An na Lee Yowell spoke on Art News, and a debate asked whether the state should provide free hospitals and clinics. The negative won with Johnnie Ruth Smith defeating Jay Lee Vestal.
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Charles White
Christine Williams
Anna Lee Yowell
Art News
Jay Lee Vestal
Johnnie Ruth Smith
M. F
Tigers Rally for 49 15 Victory Over Bells
Whitewright Tigers defeated Bells 49 to 15 in a rough game that resembled football at times. Franklin Dixon led Whitewright with 24 points while T H Williams and J Ryon paced Bells with 6 each. Starting lineups included R Brown G Stillwell J DeBerry for Whitewright and J H Brown F Williams A B Ramsey J Ryon for Bells.
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Tigers
Bells
Will
Franklin Dixon
Whitewright
T. H. Williams
The Five O Clock Boys News Note
A. A. H. Jr. recalls the W. H. S. five o clock boys a quartet plus Albert Lea Jackson who deliver papers on Sunday mornings. They rise at five or five fifteen to reach downtown before seniors and share routes for Katy Limited Fort Worth Star Telegrams Dallas News and the train arrival.
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Sonny Hancock
Woodrow Belew
Jack Meador
Albert Lea Jackson
Sonny
Katy
Fort Worth
Dallas News
Albert Lea
Woodrow
Freshman News: Treasure Island Study Ends
Freshmen have completed study of Treasure Island. The note mentions departure from the unit and readiness for the next literary assignment.
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Treasure Island
Use This Laxative Made From Plants
Thedford's Black-Draught is described as a natural plant laxative that stimulates the bowels without synthetic drugs. It emphasizes reliance on garden plants and promotes a child friendly form called a Rup for children.
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Thedford
Nature
Reading plan for Christmas literature classics
The Courtship of Miles Standish and The Vision of Sir Launfal were issued Tuesday. We may study The Sketch Book a week before Christmas to acquaint students with Christmas literature. It is hoped these classics will be as interesting as those completed.
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Miles Standish
Longfellow
Sir Launfal
Lowell
A. V
First Thanksgiving Origin According to Pilgrims
The piece traces the first Thanksgiving to 1621 in Massachusetts under Governor William Bradford praising the abundant harvest after hardship. It notes the 1621 event included the first sermon and possibly the first Holy Communion in North America, attributed to English colonists led by Captain Martin Frobisher.
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New Foundland
Martin Frobisher
William Bradford
Massachusetts
North America
M. R
Thanksgiving Dinner Imagination Spreads Feasts
A writer envisions a Thanksgiving table loaded with turkey for all, cranberries, fluffy rolls, dressing and gravy. The spread includes sweet potatoes, apples, nuts, raisins and marshmallows, plus cakes and pies, ending with a playful urge to switch to a hamburger.
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R. J
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf in Navy Broadcast
In a Texas Weekly note the United States Navy Band paused a radio classical recital to perform Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? The tune’s intrusion is seen as a sign of shifting mood from optimism to a wary defiance of hardship. The Three Little Pigs theme is praised for its resilience against the wolf of depression.
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United States Navy
America
Texas Weekly
Bold Youth Defies Father Over Midnight Self Starter
At midnight, a father challenges his son from the stairs asking if the self starter is out of order. The youth replies it matters little as long as there is a crank in the house.
Flo and Rudy Clash Over Movie Chest Motive
A playful exchange features Flo asking Rudy if he loves her and urging him to chest muscles resemble movie hero throbs. Rudy responds softly, and Flo challenges his ardor with light humor reflecting romantic banter.
Correcting Constipation in Children With Liquid Laxatives
Medical advice endorses a safe liquid laxative for children. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is highlighted for mild action, adjustable dosing, and regular bowel movements without aftereffects.
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Dr. Caldwell
Right Living Against Self Destruction
A physician’s plea condemns death by one's own hand and urges prevention through discipline and moral living. The speaker laments self-destruction, warns of weakness and dissipation, and urges readers to choose right living to spare loved ones and society from grief.
Engraved and Printed Wedding Invitations Available
The Sun offers engraved and printed wedding invitations and announcements for readers seeking formal, traditional stationery for marriage notices.
Patient and Doctor Joking Over Uncertain Surgery
A patient asks about failure of the operation and the doctor responds with cheerful bravado. The doctor says if the operation isn’t a success you won’t know it and what you don’t know won’t hurt you.
Rubber hash and motor replacing horse era
A Florida Times-Union note mocks modernity with a diner dialogue about rubber hash and a waiter remarking that the motor replaces the horse everywhere, reflecting a shift toward mechanical life.
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