All American Homemaker contest underway in the U.S.
A national competition for high school senior girls in home economies funds is underway to select the All American Homemaker of tomorrow. The state winner earns a $1,500 scholarship, a trip to Philadelphia and Washington with their adviser, and a golden jewel pin. the national winner gains a $5,000 scholarship and a diamond studded pin.
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Ashe
Oni
Betty Crocker
Ee Elfere
General Mills
Science Research Associates of
Chicago
Rs Hetty Croblor ‘Holtemhk
Cat Meowers Dearth and Thistle Sifter at Mexia High
A fragmentary school column from Mexia High shows satirical notes about campus life in 1956 including mock suggestions for improving the grounds by planting onions and squash and a playful jab at the Secretarial Training class. The piece ends with a tongue twister about Theophilus Thistle.
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HY Sue Lewis
Mexia High School
Miss Minnie
Principal Leads Student Body In Opening Assembly
Principal Gilbert Smith steered the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance at the December 3 opening assembly. A student trio Suzanne Hayter Ann Wardlow Barbara Reid accompanied by Nancy and Dillard sang several standards. An accordionist Bubba Thompson performed Mr Sandman Teach Me Shake Rattle and Roll with encores. Blake Smith and Jeff Gore closed with four part harmony and Ragtime. The program ended with the Lord's Prayer.
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Gilbert Smith
Jon Schnable
Suzanne Hayter
Ann Wardlow
Barbara Reid
Nancy and
Dillard
Bubba Thompson
Mr. Sandman
Do Do You Remember 1948 Basketball Score Highlights
In 1948 action Beaton Mexia 4g Brain Mexia 26 Martin 43 lead Mexia teams with stark totals. Reports show Mexia 94 over Groeshe 43 and Mexia 87 over Marlin in tournament play. Other scores include Teague 45 and Groesheak 43 as part of the same event.
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Beaton Mexia
Brain Mexia
Martin
Ideal Media Eighth Graders List of Class Dignities
A compiled roster lists eighth graders with humorous or affectionate nicknames and traits such as Athletic athlete Joe Owens and Bashful Eugene Hudnall. Several lines mix names with roles like Clothes Marvin Wadlé and Friendly Raymond Lipsey, reflecting a playful school page feature.
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Pat Brydan
Jerry Welch
Johnnny Holmés
Joe Owens
Eugene Hudnall
Marvin Wadlé
Ray Eubanks
Ray Pugh
John Barham
Raymond Lipsey
Maurice Spillers
Hilly McKenzie
James Ivy
John Everett
James Parton
Mike Leary
Willie McNeal
Milton Carroll
Marvin Berry
John Black
Marisa DeLo
Wilbert McHeth
Larry Duerre
Wayne Wofford
Claude Mathes
Bill Crider
Charles Allen
Joe Edd New
Wayne Bills
Chester Seelinger
Robert Fisher
David Blanchard
Marcella Parsons
Kay Huffman
Finney
Ellis
Patricia Smith
Ann Pendleton
Mary Pinson
Dolly Pirson
Hyés
Jaycé Scott
Theresa Carroll
Barbara Quest
Haly
Linda Phillips
Ni Aty Martin
Kaevaht
Patsy Guest
Quitt
Pegey McGownize
G. Ve Fisher
Kari Smile—Baker
FP Tiki
Teethe
Patricia Haney
Betty Boyd
Mekia High School Safe Driving Contest Begins in December
Mekia High School launches a Safe Driving contest from December 1, 1954, to May 1955 with all licensed high school drivers as contestants. Seven judges appointed by Hubby Parker will pick weekly Mt or Miss Safety finalists, awarding certificates and prizes totaling 60 dollars or 25 dollars in bonds. About 60 initial contenders will be narrowed to finalists through driving tests led by Patrolman C. O. Crawtabd Waicb, with checks for violations re-evaluated before final selection.
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Mekia High School
Hubby Parker
Eich
Patrolinin
C. O. Crawtabd
Bebh
Noisy Pupils Strain Mexia High School Library Rules
Aleene Stafford reports Mexia High School pupils abusing library privileges with noise and misuse of materials. The piece urges quiet study, adherence to rules, fines for overdue items, and consequences for habitual disruption. It notes checkout limits, no magazine or reference book checkout, and penalties for lost books.
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Aleene Stafford
Mexia High School
FHA Officers Receive Jackets in Mexia Debut
The PHA officers received their jackets on November 29 marking Mexia s first year with HA jackets. Named recipients include Bessie Lively as president and other officers Prathel Rice Trantor Ane Vay Harlan vonter Pann Han Resertu and more.
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PHA
Mexia
Bessie Lively
Pag Prathel
Ranient i Eas
Eine Trantor
Ane Vay
Han
Arlar Oe Vonter
Pann Han Resertu
Class officers mauled by a tense student protest
A fragmentary report indicates class officers were attacked during a campus disturbance involving a student group led by a figure named Mickey. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
To Stay Safe On The Road At The High School
A column argues for safe driving by students and staff around the high school. It notes many vehicles daily and urges formal lessons, role modeling, and contests to replace reckless thrill seeking with courteous behavior and responsible values.
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Hollywood
Puerto Rican Speaks in Mexia Delights Spanish Class
Louis Rios of San Juan Puerto Rico told Mrs Bates first year Spanish class about customs foods people roads and improvements of Puerto Rico. He compared Puerto Rico with resorts Miami and Havana and brought a map showing locations of interesting places. He majors in business at Baylor University and plans to graduate after the winter term. He visited Patty Murphy and family during Thanksgiving.
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Louis Rios
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Bates
Rios
Miami
Havana
Louis
Baylor University
Patty Murphy
Senior Personalities: Jack DeLo and Betty Sue Flynt
Jack DeLo born March 4 1937 Mexia Texas pursues football fishing hunting plans naval air force pilot. Betty Sue Flynt born November 16 1937 Mexia Texas is Lion Sweetheart Honor Society office assistant and home room officer with interests in band history English and art secretarial training.
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Jack DeLo
Jack
Mexia
Texas
Texas University
Naval Airforce
Betty Sue Flynt
Betty Sue
Sue
Annual staff unveils new modern cover for 54 55 Black Cat
The annual staff sent the new modern cover for the 54 55 Black Cat to Taylor Publishing Co. in Dallas on Tuesday. This year’s cover will be entirely new and modern with the rest of the annual following a modern theme throughout.
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Taylor Publishing Co
Dallas
Wortham Student Transfers to Mexia
Willie McNeal an eighth grader transfers from Wortham to Mexia this week enrolling in P E math English and history at Mexia High School.
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Wortham
MEXIA
Willie McNeal
Mexiaigh School
Wortham School
Science Students Plan Annual Christmas Party
Ruby Lively reports Science club members mapped plans for their annual Christmas barbecue during regular meetings last week. The group includes Darwin Brown Blake Smith Larry Smith Kenneth Lam pers and vackie Liver.
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Ruby Lively
Students of Science
Darwin Brown
Blake Smith
Larry Smith
Kenneth Lam
Future Nurses Club
John Sealy
Galveston
Helen Henderson
Clyde Chesser
Mexia
Lyonne Brown
Hillcrest
Providence
Nina Hereford
International Congress of Nurses
Press Club
Taylor Publishing Company
Robinson
Smith
Basket+ weaving Club
Square Dance
Sraff
Mexia State School
Library Association
T.a.la
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Hasprenay
Mickey Suriay
Fred
Buddy) Marberry
David McSpedden
Black Cats
Buddy
Davis
Dick Hitt
BY Gilbert Smith
Bulova
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Vackie Liver
San Antonio
Lynn Hammer
Robert Ishak
Bradley
GEREN
Attorneys-At-Law
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Radio
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Goodsyear Service
Commerce Street
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