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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1955
Page
6
The high school reports a 10-4 win by the Tigers over Tom Bean, with district games ahead at Southmayd and Tom Bean. The issue notes a new homemaking teacher Mr. Vestal, an honor roll listing, Zone 3 teenage rally outcomes, pep squad plans for 1955, a WBAP TV trip for seventh graders, and illness impacting elementary grades with 50 daily absences.
The Reflector, a junior run newspaper, invites each junior to contribute for English credit and line based rewards. Next week sophomores take over with junior help alongside seniors and Miss Neathery. An error in last week’s piece miscredited Mr Hughes and Mr Ayres. gratitude to senior mothers is noted.
The WHS Tigers erased a 2-0 deficit to beat Tom Bean for their seventh district win. Tom Bean struck first with Harris belting a solo homer in the second and Franklin another in the fourth. Dixon, Parnell, and others produced late offense as the Tigers exploded for nine in the sixth.
When you are sick see your doctor but when you are well it pays to stay healthy Heed nature s warnings and check illnesses before they become serious A minor treatment at the first sign of sickness can save misery time and money Take inventory of your medicine cabinet now to be prepared for tomorrow
The seventh grade Square Dance Club appeared on Bobby Peter's Jamboree, performing two squares. Participants included Dan Hennig, June Gale Bond, Louisa Lackey, Steve Edwards, Jimmy Clark, Louise Vestal, and Don Wood.
Last week two new typewriters were purchased due to student neglect during seventh and eighth periods. Students will not be allowed to type. machines must be shared. The note urges proper use to avoid future replacements and reminds others to consider fellow students.
The Whitewright FFA chapter plans a milk and meat judging team for a Fort Worth contest on Saturday May 7. Members will be named soon. The meat test covers identifying cuts and carcass grading while milk tests cover milk and cream quality.
The driver education class viewed The Automatic Engine film Tuesday showing intake compression power and exhaust strokes along with cooling and lubrication roles. A list of students and teacher Mr David Johnson is given along with notes on the session.
A seventh grade class extends gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Bennett for hosting a party on their farm. Students named include Sarah Lin, Sarah Stephens, Pauline Steph ens, Janet Smith, Patricia Ryan, Joyce Thornhill, Carol Turner, Luise Vestal, Ruth Lane Williams, Helen Cripe, Doris Burchfield, and Jeanette Hopkins.
The First Baptist Church youth group held a skating party on Tuesday night April 19 meeting at the church then to the Denison rink skating from 6 30 to 9 30 with a return to Bells for a snack. A lengthy list of attendees and a following poem about junior class members are noted with thanks to class leaders Mr Vestal and Mr and Mrs Holland.
The VHS pep squad promotes clever little books titled High School Daze with spaces for photos autographs schedules and more in school colors. Also offered is Grade School Daze for 25 cents to support the squad.
The junior class welcomes Bob by Sharp who joined last week from Denver Colorado. He previously attended Savoy and Sherman schools and is invited to participate in all class activities for the remainder of the current year and next year.
The juniors express appreciation to the graduating seniors noting memories and fond farewells as the school year ends. They acknowledge the seniors’ help in making a year of wonderful memories and wish them success in the next chapter.
A farewell note from the junior class of 1954 55 by A B expresses best wishes for happiness and success to all. The message emphasizes an important life step and hopes for collective well being.
Louisa Lackey hosted a Thursday birthday party on April 21 at 6 30 PM. Refreshments and cake were served, favors were caps, and after opening presents guests viewed "Hit the Deck." Attendees included Steve Edwards Janet Smith Don Wood Joyce Thornhill Scotty Phillips Bryant Dollarhide Ruth Williams Donna Kay Franklin Dan Hennig June Bond Louise Vestal Cliff Emerson Bobby Kay Cawthon Richard.
Legal citation issued March 30 1955 requires Cecelia McCormick to answer by May 16 1955 in the 15th District Court Grayson County Sherman Texas. Case No 62029 names G E McCormick plaintiff and Cecelia McCormick defendant seeking divorce on grounds of cruel treatment.
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