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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1953

Page

7

The Reflector Students Stage Night of Song and Skits

The Reflector group from the colored school directed by Mr Huckaby performs a varied program. They open with Hail Hail the Gang's All Here then sing Whispering Hope and Battle Hymn of the Republic and end with Goodbye Joe.

Colored School Huckaby Betty Ann Browley Naomi Thompson Pauline Green Gloria Jean Roddy Dude Cowboy Billy McDowell Jemima Narvin Alexander Glen Melton Jean Scott Trellis Penny Gayla Sears Shoe Shine Girls Patsy Sinor Clara Jean Kelly Peggy Hansard Edna Hood Jimmy Bassett Berry Cousins Joe Don Cummings Jimmy Smith William Cox Dudley Harvey Mr. Montgomery H. S

Freshmen Treated by Room Mothers on February Day

Freshman class received a classroom treat on Thursday February 12 from room mothers Mrs Iola Phillips Mrs George Brown and Mrs Ina Hoyt Wallace. Abraham was noted in the context of the event.

Iola Phillips George Brown Ina Hoyt Wallace Abraham

Notice to Unknown Heirs in Robnett Suit No 60245

Citation to unknown heirs and assigns of John Henry Hune and Lela Rachel Hune as defendants in Grayson County Texas suit No 60245 brought by D. C. Robnett. Requires answer by March 16 1953 before the 15th District Court at Sherman Court House. The petition seeks quiet title and possession to multiple tracts totaling about 84 acres.

State of Texas John Henry Hune Lela Rachel Hune A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman D. C. Robnett Mary Elizabeth Shanks Feme Otis Neathery C. P. Neathery Coy Jones Clifton Jones Opal Murphy Clarence Murphy Dorothy Vandagriff Harrison Vandagriff Jim Grider J. H. Hune Edith Grider Grayson R. H. Martin G. C Allen Wm. Patterson Elizabeth Patterson Pilot Grove Creek N. E Jesse Williams E. M. Tallant G. C. Allen J. D. Badgett M. F. Badgett A. Bramer Martin Neathery N. W J. D. Williams G. F. Williams Lillie Williams Jane Neathery S. E Hune Said Hune C. S. Neathery Rossie Neathery S. V. Earnest Nancy Drake Whitewright Sun

Lincoln Birthday Observance With Refreshments Served

The event honored Lincoln's birthday with refreshments for about forty students and teachers. Attendees included the freshman class and sponsors Mrs. Rod dy, plus Mr. W. C. Cummings, Mr. Morris Boyer, and Mr. S. T. Montgomery.

Bread contest play cast chosen at Whitewright

Fred Eastman wrote Bread chosen as Whitewright contest play for the season. Tryouts for six roles ran Friday through Monday. Cast includes four girls and two boys with winners Norman Harper Aubrey Burnham John Curtis Mary Alexander Lela McFerrin Martha Curtis Joy Layman Betty Jarvis Grandma Curtis Carol Ryan Glenda Lumpkins Stella Curtis Gayle Taylor Betty Jarvis Larry Cooper James Ayres Jim Curtis. Jimmy Nossaman acting manager. Judges Cummings Montgomery and Vestal.

Fred Eastman Whitewright Norman Harper Aubrey Burnham John Curtis Mary Alexander Lela McFerrin Martha Curtis Joy Layman Betty Jarvis Grandma Curtis Carol Ryan Glenda Lumpkins Stella Curtis Gayle Taylor Betty Curtis Larry Cooper James Ayres Jim Curtis Jimmy Nossaman Cummings Montgomery Mr. Vestal

Area V meeting elects Crandall president and Rockwall’s Sweetheart

Saturday morning in Denton Area V elected Steve Crandall of the Terrell district as Area V president. Rockwall district’s Number 3 was chosen Sweetheart, with Bo Peep as runner up. The group approved camp use for F H A with a 50 cent maintenance fee and discussed dues. The Whitewright contingent included Norman Harper, William Russell and Jack Ayres with others traveling from McKinney for lunch.

Mr. Barker Norman Harper Jack Ayres William Russell Denton Whitewright Norman Steve Crandall Terrell Area V Rockwall Bo Peep McKinney

Nizam of Hyderabad Plans Mecca Pilgrimage Gives Up Fortunes

The world’s richest man, the Nizam of Hyderabad, intends to renounce his $3 billion wealth to finance a religious pilgrimage. Palace sources say he will leave behind gold, jewels, palaces, and his power while taking his 71 wives and 99 children, possibly with a traveling harem, to Mecca.

Holy Land Hyderabad India Nizam of Mecca New Delhi Nizam Jacobs Ford Rockefeller Congress Party Nehru

Whitewright boys top Trenton 64 to 58 in Friday clash

Whitewright defeated Trenton 64 58 as Larry Hayes led with 29 points while McKnight added 20, Pennell 7, and Hughes Hyecock one each. Trenton's George Pennell scored 17 and Tilger 15 as Burchfield 13, Riley 7, Jones 2, Stogsdill 7.

Whitewright Trenton Whitesboro Austin College Larry Hayes McKnight Pennell Hughes Hyecock Burchfield Hayes George Pennell Tilger Riley Jones Stogsdill

Whitewright B Team Defeats Trenton B Team

Whitewright B defeats Trenton B 36 to 33 on Friday night February 13 before the main game. Jack Hayes leads Whitewright with 13 points, Dixon 8, Musser and Hyecock 4 each. Trenton’s Anderson scores 13, Donaghey 9, Banks 5, Jones 3. Bartley 2. Bartley 2, total 33. National Geographic notes 3,000 year old safety pins found by archaeologists.

Whitewright Trenton Jack Hayes Dixon Musser Hyecock Cooper Chesser Anderson Donaghey Jones Banks Bartley National Geographic Society

The Sun Courtesy Note About Visits

The Sun invites readers to mention guest visits in its pages and to notify the paper of any item sent for inclusion. The notice frames such courtesy as appreciated by both guests and friends who learn of visits through the publication.

Notice to Creditors of O. T. Sanford Estate

Original letters of administration with will annexed were granted February 9 1953 by the Grayson County Court to W E Harrison as administrator of the O T Sanford deceased estate. Creditors must present claims within the legally prescribed period and to the administrator at Bells Grayson County.

O. T. Sanford Grayson County Bells Texas

Bug Killers Plan Large Scale Attack on House Flies

Washington reports a shift to baited insecticides to combat resilient house flies. Researchers test sodium fluoroacetate sodium arsenate and TEPP mixed with molasses or malt in Florida dairies, aiming to reduce fly pests while avoiding human danger. Francis De Sales advises patience and calm.

Washington Florida

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