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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1947

Page

5

Senior Play Cast Chosen For 1947 Production

The senior play A Ready Made Family is set with Agnes Martyn Hazel Neal Eugene Thornhill Marilee Betty Anne Darwin Gracie Joanne Grammer Lyda sister in law Dorothy Wallace Henry Turner Doris Sammie Billy Wayne Morris Begonia Nicodemus and more. Sponsors Miss Lillian Neathery and Mrs. Dorothy Lackey lead auditions and daily rehearsals while offstage roles include Ross Alexander business manager and a team handling publicity tickets and stage operations. The date will be announced later.

Lillian Neathery Dorothy Lackey Agnes Martyn Hazel Neal Bob Eugene Thornhill Marilee Betty Anne Darwin Gracie Joanne Grammer Miss Lyda Dorothy Wallace Henry Turner Loren Paul Ryan Doris Betty Joe Rich Sammie Billy Wayne Morris Begonia the Martyn Maxine Roberts Nicodemus Pat Gray Ross Alexander Doris Hunter Patsy Parnell Alice Davis Irene Kent Jack McSpedden Donald Neal Elda Cambron Melva Allen Betty Ingram Geraldine Bush Lovera Bass Y. B. Kaiser Dan Kent J. A. Harper Orvil Howell Johnny Vestal Jessie Franklin Billy Mack Williams Gladys Leard Billy Jack Blackerby Jim McSpedden William Leard Bettye Reeves Joan Huseman Mrs. Lackey

Calf Show Opens at Red River Valley Exposition

The Red River Valley Livestock Exposition opened April 14 with the Whitewright FFA Chapter entering five calves and five more from local boys. Calves were judged April 17 and will be auctioned by Col George Apple tomorrow at 1 p m at the rodeo arena. The Calf Scramble features 40 Grayson County FFA and 4-H Club boys against 21 registered Hereford calves tonight and Friday night with Bob Jackson and David Brooks Doyle Neal Orville Russell among participants.

Red River Valley Livestock Exposition Whitewright FFA Orville Russell Coy Joe Vandegraff J. A. Harper David Brooks George Apple Rodeo Arena

Pep Squad Plans Spring Training and New Leaders

Mrs. Earl Blanton announces spring training for the pep squad this week as Rex Cruse of Sherman may return to coach new members. About twenty girls will be absent this year including seniors and those who moved away, but new members from upper classes, freshmen, and eighth graders will replenish the ranks. Blanton aims to buy more drums and improve uniforms, with drum major Lou Rae Holcomb leading next season and new leaders Zoe Vestal, Jackie Nossaman, and Barbara Williams named.

Earl Blanton Rex Cruse Sherman

Freshman Sophomore Junior Reflector Editions Set

Whitewright High School tradition continues with class editions of The Reflector. The junior edition appears May 1, the sophomore May 8, and the freshman May 15, followed by the senior class publishing the final copy.

Whitewright High School

Juniors Elect Reflector Staff for May Edition

Friday morning the juniors met with sponsor Miss Percy Darwin to elect the junior edition of The Reflector. Elected were Editor Jackie Nossaman, assistant editor Barbara Williams, sports editors Terry Miller and Lou Rae Holcomb, feature editor Charles Caldwell, and reporters from the entire junior class.

Percy Darwin Reflector Jackie Nossaman Barbara Williams Terry Miller Lou Rae Holcomb Charles Caldwell J. N

Land dispute notice in Grayson County Texas 1947

The State of Texas to A H Davis and unknown heirs and others in Grayson County is ordered to appear and answer in a suit filed March 19 1947 by J C Konioth as plaintiff against A H Davis et al. The case No 55487 concerns title to a 25 by 150 foot parcel in Sherman OTP Lot 6 Block 24, and claims ownership by statute of limitation. Citations require appearance by May 5 1947 at 10 A M before the district court in Sherman.

State of Texas A. H. Davis J. B. Davis G. Y. Gray J. S. Porter James S District Court of Grayson County Court House Sherman J. C. Konioth City of County of Grayson Otp State of Texas A. D S. V. Earnest Nancy Drake

Progress of Bookkeeping Class

The bookkeeping class completed its fifth six weeks exam on Tuesday April 8 covering three chapters including a practice set depreciation of fixed assets and bad debts and accounts receivable. The next six weeks will study Interest and Bank Discount and they plan to finish chapter 27 before the final examination.

D. W

Workplace conduct and job accountability note

A brief pay envelope note warns that services are no longer required if slipshod work causes job loss. Emphasizes skill, care, cooperation, temper control, friendliness, and responsibility to the employer. Encourages eagerness for overtime, learning, and deep interest in one’s work. The text also mentions that onions belong to the lily family.

J. F

Pastor Fends Off Pay Hike But Loses Out

DES MOINES IOWA Rev Will W Orr asked his congregation for a 600 pay cut rather than a 900 yearly raise saying salaries and prices must come down. The church agreed not to raise his salary but refused the 600 cut. The narrative also notes the globe’s time start at East Cape Siberia.

Des Moines Iowa Will W. Orr Orr

Personal Letters Carded in 1940s Romance Notes

A sequence of private message style lines shows couples addressing loved ones with affectionate songlike lines. Each line pairs a name with a partner in a short emotionally charged line, reflecting intimate correspondence and playful flirting in a nostalgic format.

You're Hired and the First Step on the Job Ladder

The piece discusses the transition from school to work as students anticipate graduation and entering the job market. It emphasizes the moment when employment is secured as a foundational rung toward future success and outlines the beginnings of career progression.

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