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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
7
Students and staff at High School Reflector presented pantomimes by Eugene Thornhill and Jack McSpedden, with Thornhill named star. They showcased posters and themes on foods vitamins minerals and seasonal clothing, and produced booklets on vitamins A to D and minerals, plus posters illustrating recreation and sports.
Mrs. Roddy received several plays for the speech class to select from for a public program. She read the plays to the class and the members chose the casts. The performance will likely include a tragedy a mystery and a comedy. Work will begin soon.
English IV seniors complete daily tests after lessons on sentence elements. They study a three act play Strife by John Galsworthy and read articles from Coronet, discussing them in class for ongoing lesson refinement.
In science class on Thursday William Hughes displayed a large silk tap parachute and a smaller one. The large canopy, twenty yards in circumference, unfolded to cover the room and was cut on the bias. The lesson focused on cloth properties and impressed students.
The speech class performed original pantomimes last Tuesday. Dorothy Wallace Eugene Thornhill and others acted scenes including an affair at the movies and a boy who forgot his recitation. Characters included a mischievous girl and a good girl with school morning scenes.
Citation to Tommy W Wright requires appearance by 10 A M on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, March 24 1947, before Judge in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas. Mamie Wright sues for divorce alleging cruel and harsh treatment. petition filed February 7 1947. clerk S V Earnest notes.
A collection of short items includes a wanted ad for a male escort, a missing person note about a girl seen with Deacon Jones, a card of thanks for sympathy after a breakup, a memory notice for couples, a lost remark about a good time, a found note about reigniting a romance, a class note from freshmen, and job and help wanted pleas seeking lesson prep and affection from local residents. Strong names include Jackie Nossaman, Sprout Johnson, Irene, Don, Ruth, y. B. Kaiser, Dorothy Wallace, Joanne Gram mer, Doris Hunter, Y. B., Lou Roe, Kenneth Burr, Joe Ed.
An editorial extols airships and airplanes for speed and reach, noting they deliver newspapers swiftly and aid distressed ships with coast guard planes. It highlights medical help moving quickly by air, saves lives, and compares sky routes to charts of land and water as aviation’s progress astonishes observers. The piece ends by praising aviation’s vast potential.
Friday the general science class prepared posters on fashions foods and recreation. The class had been studying foods and clothes and decided to focus on practical examples for their display.
Whitewright girls lost to Plano 30 14 and the boys 51 15 on Wednesday in Plano. They hosted Commerce Friday February 7, where Whitewright won the girls 18 17 and Commerce boys 39 8. The boys faced Cooper and the girls Denison earlier. both teams aim to close the season with Royse City in Whitewright Friday. Parents and friends urged to attend.
A Wolfe City representative photographed many Wolfe City organizations for the 1947 Bell yearbook. Groups include football squads, pep squad, boys and girls basketball, F F A, F H A, Choral Club, Speech Club, the annual staff, and Reflector staff. Individual football lettermen photos were also made. The annuals are partly sent to the publisher now, with remainder due February 15 and distribution expected May 1.
The agriculture boys received tickets including rodeo admission for three dollars. They plan to attend on March 8 and will travel by bus, coordinated by J A H.
In a Texas civics class students present oral reports on Article VIII Taxation and Revenue of the Texas Constitution. The exercise highlights the structure and implications of state taxation policy as studied by the class.
A terse note stresses daily use of bulletin boards to post important notes of the day. It emphasizes that boards serve a definite purpose beyond decoration and urges readers to check them regularly for items of interest.
The State of Texas Grayson County issues a notice of sheriff sale under judgment No 55112 against E L Stiles and unknown heirs. The property at Lot 11 Block 1 Josephine Godfrey Addition Whitesboro will be sold March 4 1947 between 2 and 4 PM at the Grayson County Courthouse to satisfy delinquent taxes interest penalties costs and the foreclosure lien. The sale is subject to right of redemption under law. Fred Prestage Sheriff. Ralph T Oliver Deputy Sherman Texas January 31 1947.
The third period typing class studies different letter styles and types examples. Speech tests are being taken and secretaries plan to type 28 to 40 words a minute tomorrow.
The English III class, juniors and seniors, studies the participle and expository outlines. If you walk past room 17 from 10 30 to 11 15 you may hear laughter from a sentence with a dangling participle. The American literature selections began last Monday with the short story as the first unit. At term end Miss Neathery's help and kind consideration will prepare the class for English IV of '47.
A thoughtful note asks whether students will prepare lessons on time and keep up with assignments. It contrasts the benefits of punctual, prepared study with the risks of lateness and unfinished work, urging readers to form good habits for future employment.
Billie Holcomb Ruth Maddux Dell Sanderson Wilton McFarland J Frank Wilson attend E T S G while Norma Smith from E T S C plans to join summer session. Sgt L V Conner a 1945 WHS graduate is stationed Yokohama and expects discharge soon. Sgt N H Davis a 1945 grad is in Nuernburg. Bessie Jo Russell Polly Ann Brown study at TSCW Denton. Billy Ward Evans a 1946 grad is home after discharge from the Air Corps.
Notice of Sheriff's sale No 55160 in Grayson County Texas on March 4 1947 at Denison between 2 and 4 PM. J E Simmons Nora H Simmons and unknown heirs are named defendants. The aggregate amount owed is 246.31 dollars plus 6 percent interest and costs. The sale covers W 2 lots 11 block 2 Stoneman's Addition Denison Texas with the tax lien to be foreclosed.
Bobby Neal Witt, a 1946 graduate, has received his discharge from the Air Corps. The veteran is noted for his service and completion of duty status.
A list of intimate couplets and vows appears as a collage of personal notes and affectionate lines. Names range across Betty Mears Maurice Neathery Pink ey Raley Loren Paul Zoe Laura Jean Jimmie Kaiser Joanne Ruth Don Irene Doris Joe Ed Charles Lou Rae Pat Zoe Norma Patsy Curtis Sprout Dorothy Jane and a group lyric Oklahoma to W H S boys.
The Normandie, a 1029 foot long, 128 foot high, 79000 ton former French luxury liner, illustrates the marvels of early 20th century shipbuilding. It took three years to construct with thousands of rivets, miles of wiring and plumbing, and the coordinated effort of architects, electricians, and engineers. The article notes no single mind plans such vessels, but a collaboration of many.
Court action from Grayson County Texas forecloses tax lien against W S Grant and unknown heirs. Notice names Bristow Mimms and multiple heirs, with sale of Lots 14 and 15, Block 8, O T P, Pottsboro Grayson County at 2 to 4 pm January 23, 1947. Order issued January 23 1947 by R T Oliver Sherman Texas.
Plaintiffs Ulysses S. Matthews and others sue Bristow Mimms and others for title to Lot Four, Block Eleven, Original Town Plat, Denison, Grayson County Texas. Defendants allegedly entered and ejected them on December 24, 1946, unlawfully withholding possession and damages of 500 dollars. Plaintiff seeks judgment for title and possession. Issued January 18, 1947 by Nancy Drake, Deputy.
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