High School Reflector Names Editors and Reporters
Mary Frances Stephens is assistant editor with Clarence Wootten as sponsor for the High School Reflector. Reporters include Lindy Ashinhurst G C Brown Joe Cook Weldon Ingram John C Jones Kirk May Bob Montgomery Edward Montgomery Bobby Morgan Clifton Ross Muriel Scoggins Lester Simpson London Slaughter Betty M Allen Etha Brown Jean Caraway Mary J Cobb Opal Goodnight Margaret Hanna Willa J Hunter Theda Lewis Dorthia Mitchell Alma R Reeves Willadean Rice Thelma Jo Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Stephens
Clarence Wootten
Miss Neathery
Lindy Ashinhurst
G. C. Brown
Joe Cook
Weldon Ingram
John C. Jones
Kirk May
Bob Montgomery
Edward Montgomery
Bobby Morgan
Clifton Ross
Muriel Scoggins
Lester Simpson
London Slaughter
Betty M. Allen
Etha Brown
Jean Caraway
Mary J. Cobb
Opal Goodnight
Margaret Hanna
Willa J. Hunter
Theda Lewis
Dorthia Mitchell
Alma R. Reeves
Willadean Rice
Thelma Jo Wilson
Community War Chest drives aid and morale support
A local appeal urges the community to donate a single large gift to the war chest to aid unoccupied and occupied lands, bolster military morale, and relieve local distress. The piece mentions a football game featuring the Warriors and Tigers, highlights Bob Montgomery’s punting as a standout, lists starting players, and notes social updates from area residents.
W. H. S. Choral Club Prepares November Program
Mrs. Kilgroe directs ten girls in third period choral class on the second floor. Margaret Hanna accompanies as pianist. They have rehearsed songs like Nightfall Deep River Pal of Mine and Swing Low Sweet Chariot and plan a November program.
Area officers meet in Arlington plan newsletter
Miss Williams and Janis Horton attended a meeting of area officers in Arlington on Saturday in NTSC women's lounge. Laura Session presided. minutes were taken. The group decided to create an area newsletter funded by each chapter collecting news items and submitting them by November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Williams
Janis Horton
Arlington
NTSC
Laura Session
Waxahachie
Janis
Virginia Meroney
Saint Jo
Dallas
D. M
Warriors Defeat Tigers in Brute Bonham Showdown
The Purple Warriors of Bonham beat the Whitewright Tigers 13 to 0 in a bruising game at Bonham. Tigers threaten early second quarter as Simmons and Montgomery drive to the Warrior three yard line before the defense holds and forces a turnover on downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purple Warriors
Bonham
Whitewright Tigers
Tigers
Simmons
Montgomery
Warrior
Warriors
Sloppy Sue Sweater Tops This Fall Fashion List
The long sleeved slipover known as a Sloppy Sue is the sweater hit of the year. These thin 100% wool sweaters appeal to girls for a casual look. Jumper dresses gain popularity this fall and wool or gabardine dresses shine. Bright skirts and many sweaters complete a stylish wardrobe.
English III Students Review Workbooks Daily
English III classes received their workbooks and review exercises from the textbook. Each day a different memory selection is being presented to the students.
Sophomore class completes short stories unit test upcoming
The sophomore English class finished a unit of short stories and will take a test Friday. The test was postponed due to Mrs. Roddy’s illness and Rev. W. W. Adcock taught in her absence. Beginning Monday the class will study real life stories.
Notable Sightings At Leonard Sherman And Bonham Visit
Jim Lou McCorstin and Ima Sue Garner were seen in Leonard Trem ton and Bonham over the weekend while visitors in Sherman Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Lou McCorstin
Ima Sue Garner
Leonard
Trenton
Bonham
Sherman
Whitewright High School Library Impresses With Vast Collection
The Whitewright High School library housing 4122 books with 40 new titles stands out for its excellent file catalogue and complete shelf list. Librarian Mrs Kilgree oversees a robust system using standard lettering and numbering to aid student access and research.
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Whitewright High School
Kilgree
Students study gases and clouds in science class
In a general science class students explore atmospheric gases and cloud formation. They examine how dust particles affect living conditions and how various forces shape the atmosphere. The lesson emphasizes air as a mixture of substances.
Assembly Announces Early Dismissal for Bonham Game
Mr. Caraway announced during second period that due to the Tigers game against the Bonham Warriors Friday afternoon, school would dismiss at 1 30 and all periods would be cut to fit the full schedule. He confirmed plans for an annual this year and asked each applicant to bring a one dollar deposit by Friday, noting it may be the last until after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caraway
Tigers
Bonham Warriors
Typing Lab Etiquette Improves War Time Drills
In the typing lab pupils learn careful entry and smooth rhythm. Mrs. Beazley urges businesslike conduct and mindful handling of typewriters during wartime while students practice even key strikes.
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Beazley
M. S
Shorthand Class Serenades Patient Instructor Beazley
Friday morning the shorthand class decided to serenade their patient instructor Mrs Beazley with a doggerel song about learning the shorthand. Willadean Rice wrote the words to a tune and the chorus laments a shorthand book tossed aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beazley
Willadean Rice
New F F A Members Initiated With Striking Pranks
About twenty six new F F A members arrived at W H S Thursday with surprised looks after an initiation the previous night. The ceremony included raw oysters castor oil strawberry powder and mineral oil. Each boy wore his shirt backwards with a tie hanging down as part of the prank.
Green hands join the F F A in a rite of passage
The account describes new F F A members enduring a rigid initiation with shaved heads, rolled trousers, mustaches drawn with silver nitrate, and strict salutes to senior members. The piece notes the rituals are “trials and tribulations” before the boys earn full Green Hands status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R
Observation Notes on Hasty Humor and Perceptions
A fragmentary reflection contrasts flattery and soap, color perception, quick laughter with a bad reputation, and lovesickness with cautious choices. The author hints at social judgments and gendered commentary in a concise aphorism style.
History museum grows from classwork in town school
History classes enroll 97 students with 55 in world history and 42 in American history. Under Mr. Gentry the class outlines lessons for credit and submits notebooks every six weeks. They are collecting antiques to start a small museum with items like foreign money old pictures books and a black satin bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
World History Class Members Bring Historical Relics
For the world history class project students contributed items including Bobby Dale Blanks with arrowheads, Betty Margaret Sears with relics from England and Scotland, Jack McSpedden with glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Dale Blanks
Betty Margaret Sears
England
Scotland
Jack McSpedden
Collectible Memorabilia From Whitewright Picnic 1907
A curator catalogs diverse keepsakes from local history including Confederate items, Civil War era metals, World War I photos, France and Scotland artifacts, and family heirlooms. The standout is a 1907 Whitewright Main Street picture showing August picnic ads, brought by Jack McSpedden.
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Rennes
France
Willanell Badgett
R. L. Owenby
Glendon Magers
Abey Wilson
Edith Neal
Norma Smith
James Durst
Betty Lee Jones
Maclean Roper
Johnny Nell Massey
Maurice Neathery
Harold Ray Vineyard
Claude Reeves
Wandadell Sanderson
Mary Judd
Glynodene Goodnight
Donald Neal
Jack McSpedden
Billy Christian
Pat Gray
Whitewright Main Street
Fatal Day Named for Diagnostic Tests Schedule
Early Thursday rumors spread that a fatal day has arrived for the diagnostic tests scheduled in the first and last months of the period. The notes indicate the tests occur during those months, marking a critical milestone in the testing cycle.
End of School English Test Shows Student Improvement
The passage notes that English tests cover various phases to reveal a student’s weaknesses. It suggests that through the course the student should improve, culminating in a stronger performance on the final exam.
Marriage License Installment Plan Joke
A timid man asks what costs a marriage license will require. The facetious clerk replies with a punchline about an installment plan, stating two dollars down and the remaining salary each week for life.
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Merle Scoggins
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James Sloan
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Virginia Pierson
Nina
Marie Hood
Denison
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United War Chest of Texas
National War Fund
President’s War Relief Control Board
United Nations Front
Roosevelt
United Seamen's Service
Belgian War Relief Society
British War Relief Society
Dutch Relief Fund
Queen Wilhelmina Fund
French Relief Fund
Friends of Luxembourg
Greek War Relief Association
Russian War Relief
United China Relief
United Czechoslovak Relief Fund
United Yugoslav Relief Fund
Refugee Relief Trustees
The
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WAR Fund
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County War Fund
Jas. C. Wilson
Sherman, Texas
James D. Buster
No. Side Square
R. P. Childress
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