Vaccination drive and youth center memories in Whitewright
Whitewright High School students publish notes on a city dog vaccination program led by Mr. Barker with free vaccines for owners who pay the vaccine cost. The piece urges vaccination for all dogs and recalls a community youth center gathering with chaperones, square dancing, and snacks, ending with a question about why it stopped.
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Barker
Mr. Carter
Ralph Hughes
Larry Hayes
Lyndal Pierson
Jackie Parnell
William Russell
Pat
Mr. Barker
Walker Pharmacy
Roby’s
Tion
Whitewright
Youth Center
Paul Jones
Questioning a Elected Leader’s Duty to the Majority
A speaker argues that elected leaders owe duties to the majority, not to appease every individual. When actions affect some, dissent grows. once duties begin, cries rise from those offended. The leader should serve the majority effectively, not cater to minorities.
Quality and the worth of a craftsman's labor
J. D. B. questions pride in work and the value of a craftsman's skill citing Galsworthy's two brothers who starved rather than lower standards. He challenges readers to consider if inflation or greed erodes the dollar's value and prompts reflection on shoddy merchandise in pursuit of profit.
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John Galsworthy
Gratitude Expressed by Speech Class for Last Thursday Plays
The speech class and sponsor thank all who assisted with their Thursday night plays. Special appreciation goes to Mrs. Jack Nossaman for furniture and lamps, Earl Blanton for two dressing chairs, Dunlap's of Denison for two mirrors, and The Whitewright Sun for announcements. The audience is thanked as well.
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Jack Nossaman
Earl Blanton
Dunlap’s of
Denison
Whitewright Sun
Youth Center Promotes Weekly Chaperoned Recreation
In Whitewright to curb reckless driving teens are urged to attend a weekly wholesome event. The Youth Center once housed in the American Legion building invites mothers and fathers to bring their children for supervised gatherings aimed at safe, constructive fun instead of fast car thrills.
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Whitewright
American Legion
School Plays Shine Then Sophomores Offer Advice
The speech class presented plays on January 29 with strong audience response and photos by Mr Bedford for this year's annual. Freshman assembly followed January 30 featuring Wanda Alexander as announcer and multiple skits, a car display, and "Truth or Consequences" questions. Sophomores advise on entertaining unwelcome guests and how to quit overusing you in English, with tips from John Brown and Jack Ayres, concluding with a promise to help again next week.
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Emily Ghost
John Brown
Jack Ayres
John
Coach
William Russell
W.D.R
Mid term American history class started by Vestal
A new American history course began at mid term with Mr. Vestal teaching in the third period for seniors aiming for college entrance. The class includes Carol Ryan Norman Harper Larry Cooper Pat Russell Beverly Bassett Lillian Roberson Marjorie Neathery Margie Brownfield Martha Ann Garner Mazelle Musser.
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Vestal
Carol Ryan
Norman Harper
Larry Cooper
Pat Russell
Beverly Bassett
Lillian Roberson
Marjorie Neathery
Margie Brownfield
Martha Ann Garner
Mazelle Musser
M. M
N. D. Hi
Mid-term Changes at Whitewright High School
Mid-term disruptions at Whitewright High School altered schedules as some students moved to half year courses leaving gaps in their day after mid-term. Administrators adjusted classes and activities to fill idle periods and maintain instructional time.
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Whitewright High School
Short Courses Shuffle Students Between Classes
The coach reassigned students to different half year courses soon after, moving them into drivers education civics and select home economics special classes.
Economics Class Taken Up By Senior Students
Since mid term exams are over, senior students have started an economics course. Betty Jarvis, Helen Sinor, Mazelle Musser, Beverly Bassett, Cleve Anderson, Billy Partridge, Pat Russell, Otis Bass, Gene Stephens, Mary Lou Alexander, and Joe Morris participate.
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Betty Jarvis
Helen Sinor
Mazelle Musser
Beverly Bassett
Cleve Anderson
Billy Partridge
Pat Russell
Otis Bass
Gene Stephens
Mary Lou Alexander
Joe Morris
Homemaking class shifts from cooking to sewing this semester
The first year group will make three garments starting with a blouse. Mrs. Blanton allows second and third year girls to choose any garment. The class opened with evaluating options during the first two days of the new semester.
Pattern books aid homemaking skills in postwar guide
Readers compare sewing and cooking training as a path to good homemaking. The note cites L. M. R. and M. V.N. praising practical crafts and self sufficiency for improving domestic skills.
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M. V.N
Honor Roll for the Six Weeks by Class
The mid term exams are complete and report cards issued. Honors list includes seniors J Don Biggerstaff Helen Sinor Joy Layman Gayle Taylor Shirley Pool Myra Scott Ruth Ann Cummings Aubrey Burnham Beverly Bassett Martha Garner Norman Harper Carol Ryan. Juniors Mary Pennell Glenda Lumpkins Foy Jean Bow Jerry Brown. Sophomores Ann Hunter Jack Ayres Glenda Robarts Barbara Hasty Johnnie Harper Donna Williams Jackie Pannell. Freshmen Jackie Garner Bobby DeBerry Alice Ayres Ann Brown Doris Wallace Annette Smith Laura Jean Williams James Dixon Obie Rutledge Orville Head Wanda Sue Alexander. Eighth grade Betty Ann Williams. Continued on Page 7.
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Wanda Sue Alexander
Georgia Ann Kirby
Bobby DeBerry
George McCurdy
Jackie Garner
Obie Rutledge
Pain
Jarvis Head
J W. McKinney
Orville Head
Doris Ann Wallace
Alice Ayres
Mazelle Musser
J. B. Mullins
Aubrey Burnham
Beverly Bassett
Ruth Ann Cummings
Delbert Musser
Norman Harper
Mary Lou Alexander
Clydean Selman
Babe Beazley
Mary Pennell
Mr. Montgomery
H. S
J. Don Biggerstaff
Helen Sinor
Joy Layman
Gayle Taylor
Shirley Pool
Myra Scott
Martha Garner
Carol Ryan
Glenda Lumpkins
Foy Jean Bow
Jerry Brown
Ann Hunter
Jack Ayres
Glenda Robarts
Barbara Hasty
Johnnie Harper
Donna Williams
Jackie Pannell
Ann Brown
Doris Wallace
Annette Smith
Laura Jean Williams
James Dixon
Betty Ann Williams
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Myra Nell Scott
James Ayres
Kenneth Jones
Dearle McKnight
Leon Simmons
Mary Alexander
Mildred Clem
Joy Ann Layman
William Simmons
Food For
Pascal Farley
Feed Headquarters
Bedford
John Dale Reeves
Florena Williams
Jimmy Christian
Mr. Bedford
Soph
Emily Post
Stephens & Bryant
Bendix
Community Public Service Company
Your Friendly Electric Company
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