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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1943
Page
7
A quirky note from The Insomnia Kid references avoiding a troublesome substitute by staying busy when called. It then discusses Suzie and a failed attempt to copy her line hair and clothes, ending with the idea that the narrator became a carbon copy of Suzie, a fate described as bad because carbon copies end up stored away in a filing cabinet.
The general math class led by Mr. Felker studies triangle construction and how to compute area from different side lengths. Students find the topic engaging and insightful.
Mr Caraway announces a test at W H S on November 9 to admit a number of boys to Officer Candidate School. Navy officer ages 17 to 20, Army 17 to 22. All high school graduates or those graduating by March 1 1944 eligible. Selected by government men after oath.
Marjory yelled loudly during the Thursday night game. The crowd asked if Joe’s touchdown sparked the outburst and wondered about the boy M. F. S. who accompanied him after the Leonard game. Edward Deaton was observed nearby.
State of Texas issues a citation to John Brown and heirs of R R Anderson and S F Anderson and others owning land on Buck Creek in Tioga Grayson County for delinquent taxes from 1937 to 1943 plus penalties and costs. Suit by City of Tioga to foreclose and collect taxes. defendants must appear October term 1943 at 10 o clock a m in Grayson County to answer cause No 49983. District Clerk S W Earnest signs.
Gossip hits Commerce as mentions of a sophomore, shorthand notes, and social outings spark questions about who involved after the Bonham game. Budding romance opinions mix with unclear names and Saturday night plans.
Fourth year English students compile notebooks and write a fire prevention essay. Two book reports are assigned daily and poetry is given periodically. Some students dread reciting poetry, while seniors discuss terms like joust melee and tourney learned in English literature.
Whitewright High and Grammar School closed Thursday and Friday as teachers prepared Ration Book Four. Students helped type and print names on the books and all enjoyed a rest before exams set for the week.
Under Mr Felker the chemistry class shows notable progress with improved lab work and clearer explanations. Students report greater engagement and understanding of core concepts.
The note describes six weeks of study covering water composition and purification, the classes of water and their daily life importance, then the meaning and classes of solutions. It notes next six weeks will cover other elements and their composition.
A school poll at W H S presents varied views on whether husbands are needed. Responses range from uncertain to definite with quotes from students and Mrs Roddy and others.
Perrin Field commander Col. Rosenham Beam urges women ages 20 to 50 to enlist in the Air-WAC program. He notes thousands of technically skilled and clerical jobs must be filled, with pay equal to men and promotion chances strong. A Perrin recruiting team will visit Whitewright on an announced date.
Texas residents may buy pressure cookers now as rationing rules ease. Individuals can apply through County Farm Rationing Committees for eligibility certificates and may request review of prior applications. State oversight remains with the Texas USDA War Board.
Texas Baptists from all parts of the state will convene in Dallas November 8 to 11 for three annual conventions guiding the denomination’s work. Wartime travel limits are expected to reduce attendance from past peaks, while a strong financial report is anticipated. Leaders from the South and state will present reports and addresses at the First Baptist Church and City Temple Presbyterian Church venues.
A courtroom quip has Henry challenging the judge who replies that showing interest would invite endless lawyer talk. The exchange captures a wary dynamic between judge and counsel in a legal setting.
A playful dialogue exchange imagines a ghostly sighting aboard a vessel with Moe recalling the moment and Les adding a humorous twist about speed preventing confirmation. The vignette captures folk humor and maritime lore in a brief conversation.
John advises a strong start and a tight ending for speeches. The exchange stresses a clear opening and closing, with the core message in between, to keep audiences engaged and messages memorable.
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