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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
7
The Reflector notes Fred's distinct voice and shines a light on his basketball talent. An AG meeting April 2 covered the father and son banquet and a Whitewright project on April 13. Committees were formed for the banquet with April 26 set for the event. a general project show April 13 was planned but pens and coops were unavailable, so only beef calves will be shown.
On April 1, 1946 a great battle event began as a field day with events running on schedule. At noon many boys and girls returned from lunch as the day continued with planned activities and participation.
An unruly spectacle unfolded as someone suggested filling coke bottles with water and pouring them on participants. For about thirty minutes bottles and water were used, soaking many attendees. Mr. Caraway halted the fracas, leaving one set of teeth slightly damaged.
The third issue of Tiger Tips will publish during the week of April 15 with mandatory student submissions and Easter focus. Articles cover Easter Parade clothing, senior play, field day, spring training, and a review of W. H. S. happenings. Copies go on sale Wednesday April 17.
After field day, students enjoy lingering suntans while the senior play concludes. Spectators who attended the performance are marked by the finished run and the sense of completion shared by all.
Joyful note from P J G about six weeks of exams nearly finished and Easter breaks ahead. Reports daily volleyball fun in the gym with girls and Mr Gentry and Mr Caraway, ending with a cheerful sign off until next time.
A quirky list of song dedications and affection exchanges from the Music Master page. Various couples and friends send playful lines such as It’ll Be a Long, Long Time and The Very Thought of You, reflecting a mid century mood of lighthearted romance and social chatter.
On the bulletin board in the type writing lab there are artistic typing outlines of Benjamin Franklin and cartoons about why typing teachers grow gray. Poems about Texas adorn the board including That's Texas and The Little Towns of Texas. A Texas Flag, bluebonnets, and six illustrated notebooks on typing shortcuts with bordered fronts are shown.
A picture of late President Franklin D. Roosevelt hangs on the wall beside several day letters typed on Western Union blanks from the typewriting class. The picture and a Roby rg letter remain displayed on the board.
A fragmentary column features playful Texas pride with jokes about gates and fronts doors, plus a chorus of school orchids and onions. Names include Mrs Roddy Miss Neathery Doris Hunter Maurice Neathery Roby Wilson and Mr Smith.
A chemistry class links engaging hobbies to reducing youth crime. They value chemistry based pastimes and prefer photography as the leading hobby, arguing educational potential and possible career paths. The note ends with Joe and Jack at a bar as Joe orders a coca cola.
A stream of overheard lines includes orders for drinks and a driving disclaimer, a fragment about women, a question about a blonde, and Glendon Magers reciting a poem from memory with a line about graduation. The passage also features a quip on infants and a commentary on the world.
Public legal notice commands the sheriff to publish citation No 8593 in a newspaper within Grayson County as required by Texas law. The text governs service of process and publication obligations for a state citation process.
Grayson County Texas, guardian R E Roling presents final report on estate of Mrs. B C McGinty non compos mentis. Hearing set for the first Monday after ten days service, in probate court at Sherman on April 3, 1946. All interested may appear and contest. Witness J C Buchanan Clerk. Deputy Iva Medlin.
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