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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1953
Page
6
The senior class newspaper notes first year homemaking girls facing fit and design issues while sewing blouses. Westminster writer L M R and staff describe early challenges and expected improvement in the semester. Mr Boyer is described as coach and teacher in multiple roles, with a note on his height hair eye color and weight.
Whitewright overcame a 30 point deficit in the third period to defeat Whitesboro 69 points to 66 Friday. Larry Hayes led with 30 points while four players including McKnight Pannell Hughes each fouled out or played with four fouls. Norman Harper added 11 and Burchfield 2 for the final total.
The senior class advances toward publication of this year’s annual. Miss Neathery assigns duties to seniors including advertisements pictures group photos and snapshots. Snapshot pages will appear between ads and requested snapshots from students like Carol Ryan James Ayres Margie Brownfield and Mazelle Musser are today in charge of collecting them.
Whitewright Tigerettes lost 28 to 23 in Tuesday district finale at Wolfe City. Jarvis led with 9 points while Harper 7 and Cummings Ayres each added 3. Wolfe City’s Isaacs topped scoring with 20.
Joe Morris is eighteen with curly brown hair blue eyes and a five foot 11 inch frame weighing 155 pounds. He enjoys football baseball and basketball and is known for his temper control loyalty and standing up for what he believes. He served as class treasurer and was on the football squad last season with no definite plans after graduation yet expected to succeed in any endeavor.
A first period study hall full of seniors strains Mr. Bedford as they argue over a senior trip. The writer urges a class meeting to budget funds, discuss options, and decide together, emphasizing cooperation to end the stalemate before school ends.
On Tuesday February 10 Whitewright High School showed two educational films on cancer symptoms and polio treatment using modern equipment. The Education Library Committee led by Mrs James Bryant organized the event. A Junior High Youth Center meeting on February 3 featured Mr Cummings and Mr Bedford guiding several games with seventh and eighth graders and refreshments. The text lists attendees and thanks sponsors Mr Bedford and Mrs Bennett.
Citation to Benjamin Brown to answer Gloria Dean Brown for divorce on cruelty grounds in the 15th District Court of Grayson County Sherman Texas. Court sets answer deadline March 16 1953. Filed January 12 1953. Published February 5 12 19 26 1953.
Our seniors gathered Monday February ninth at Aubrey Burnham’s home with guests including Johnny Mack Brown Ralph Hughes Shirley Pool Ruth Ann Cummings and others. They played electric football monopoly and dominoes enjoyed goo taffy and bread crusts. The whirl of glassware was tried but deemed unnecessary as it wasted time. Everyone had a good time and thanks are given to Mr and Mrs G A Burnham for hosting.
Quiet entry and seating are advised. Do not talk loudly while listening to speakers. Give the speaker undivided attention and remain as quiet as possible during a play to allow others to enjoy the performance.
The first grade celebrated a Valentine party on Thursday afternoon February 12 hosted by room mothers. Displays of daily work showed student progress while mothers Mrs. Lewis Franklin Mrs. W. J. Bill ner and Mrs. C. S. Jarvis assisted. The next day the large Valentine was opened and each child and teacher received cards.
Second grade students celebrated with a Valentine party hosted by room mothers Mrs. S. T. Montgomery Jr. and others. Valentines were exchanged amid red and white decorations during the Friday event on February 13.
A box crafted and presented by Mrs Meador and Jackie to the second grade room as a classroom project.
Friday February 13 proved a perfect day for third graders with 100 percent attendance. A gaily decorated valentine box bulged with cards to be distributed after a recess group photo and classroom refreshments hosted by Mrs Manuel Alexander Mrs Wilson Kaiser and Mrs Jeff Harris.
Billy Tillett recalls a fourth grade Valentine party hosted by Mrs. Griffin Dollarhide Jr. and Mrs. Tom Sears. Students enjoyed refreshments, decorated a Valentine box by Miss Pumphrey, drew hearts to serve as postmen, and exchanged many valentines. Cliff Emerson, Joyce Sanderson, Billy Harvey, and Sandra Montgomery were the four heart winners who served as postmen.
Fifth grade students exchanged Valentines in their homeroom with refreshments served by room mothers. Mrs. May the teacher treated them to ice cream at noon. Room mothers Mrs Jack Lack ey Mrs Dick Walker Mrs Lloyd Alexander and Mrs Bob Cawthon made the party possible.
Seventh grade held a party in their room with refreshments sent by four room mothers. Valentines were exchanged and the class enjoyed the event despite the absence of Mrs. Edgar Ayers Mrs. Lee Smith Mrs. Roy Blanton and Mrs. Carlton Johnson.
Valentine day in sixth grade featured Rochelle Alexander and Bobby Hamilton tying for first with prize valentines. The class table boasted a white linen cloth, red crepe paper, and a balsam fir centerpiece. A pantomime, then box opening, gum hearts, and a play period ended the celebration.
Orchids praise seventh graders for their assembly program and for contributors to The Reflector. Orchids also commend Mrs. Montgomery for teaching in Miss Neathery's place and the library staff. Onions target seniors lagging in English, students who litter, complainers, parking blockers, and mud on feet.
Carol enjoys a party. Otis B. seen with S. P. at Little A's event sparks talk of a new couple. Bev prefers Trenton seniors to Whitewright. Vestal claims inside info on Clydean and dorms. J M B and G H appear amiable. J L A and G H unclear. Gayle Taylor seen with James Ayres Friday night. Ruthie warned Sherman boys, Reno in Whitewright eyeing B L H. Banquet date season starts, limit one per customer.
Friday February 13 the seventh grade presented a very good assembly program. The first attraction was a continued on Page 7.
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