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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1943
Page
6
The High School Reflector lists editor names and reporters led by Mary Frances Stephens and Clarence Wootten. It notes Halloween traditions and superstitions, student awards for popularity and scholastic merit, and mentions English I class progress and overdue library fees announced by Mr. Caraway.
The senior class met Wednesday with president absent. Etna Brown presided as secretary read minutes. A nominating committee of Miss Neathery, Marcelane Bennett, London Slaughter, Thelma Jo Wilson, and Mary Jo Cobb was formed and approved. The staff includes editor Margaret Hanna and Bob Montgomery is among senior favorites as most handsome boy. Willa Jean
Readings mix humor and misused phrases as Weldon Ingram and others stumble over double negation and odd syntax. John C. Jones asks what all them things while Lindy Ashinhurst schools peers with a brash remark.
The passage records snatches of quotes from a meeting with remarks by Dor thia Mitchell and Weldon Ingram. It notes G. C. Brown's accident confession about dropping items and references to Mr. Caraway's speech, illustrating a tense, informal discussion.
The algebra II students work diligently on problems about the unknown quantity x. Many football skilled boys slow their thinking with written work, but Mr Caraway explains clearly so meaning is grasped. By school end they will solve any given problem.
A civics class debated the question should women be drafted with Alma Reeves and Mary Jo Cobb for the affirmative and Jean Caraway and Willa Jean Hunter opposing. Judges Brown, Allen, and Montgomery ruled for the affirmative. the class then discussed the issue and prepared to memorize constitutional powers given to Congress.
A tally of players from the era lists Bob Montgomery born September 26 1926 as four year half back and two year co captain. Lester Simpson born May 27 1926 as three year fullback and co captain for 43. John C Jones born March 15 1926. tackle for one year. Clarence Wootten born December 14 1926. left end for one year. Dan Kent born September 8 1928. right guard for two years. Clifton Ross born March 8 1926. right end for three years. Terry Mac Miller born September 22 1928. right end for one year. Joe Vestal born April 16 1928. halfback for two years. David Johnson born September 4 1928. left guard for two years. James Kent Johnson born July 5 1928. halfback for one year. Lindy Ashinhurst born May 4 1927. halfback for two years. Weldon Ingram born April 19 19
Edna Harmon is commanded to appear and answer the plaintiff Al Harmon in district court at Sherman Texas by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance. The suit filed October 7 1943 seeks divorce on grounds of three years abandonment. Court clerk S V Earnest issues notice with deputy Nancy Drake. Case No 49995.
A compact list records players with birthdates and positions. Notable entries include Eugene Reeves left tackle and Don Newman halfback, among others, all dating to the late 1920s era.
Folklore from Kilkenny tells of a knitting ball tossed from a chamber window with eyes closed to summon a loved one to rewind it. All Hallows Eve sees maidens using a moonlit mirror to glimpse future spouses. A blindfolded girl in a cabbage patch may marry a man who resembles the plant. A girl brushing her hair and eating an apple before a mirror is also noted.
The article notes a superstition where French girls roast apples on Hallow Eve and save seeds to predict marriage timing. Seeds are counted to foretell how many years a girl must wait, with losing fruit in the flame bringing seven years of bad luck.
The Whitewright Tigers coached by Dr. R. E. Lingenfelter and F. G. Hoover defeated the Denison Yannigans 40 to 0 on their home field Thursday night. Starting lineup included Wootten Wilson Johnson Scoggins Ingram May Ross Montgomery Simpson Ashinhurst Newman with substitutes Jones Kent Johnson Cook Christian Connor Vestal. The Tigers showed a well organized, clean game and head to Rockwall Friday Oct 29.
A whimsical caution about choosing a steady mate using magical imagery. It compares riding a broomstick to commitment and advises stepping away if doubt exists. The superstition segment adds a note on misfortune from spilling salt and the remedy of tossing grains over the left shoulder.
Advice style prose urges breaking cycles and embracing change in love and life. It contrasts reactions to conflict with encouragement to stand by one’s convictions. The piece references personal dynamics and social dynamics within a group setting.
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