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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
6
The Reflector notes sophomore events including a skating party to Rollerbowl Denison with Mr Bow and Mr Vestal organizing transport. It lists castlike future movie roles for VHS students, prize earnings from a race, subscription drawing, a Valentine party with mothers, and a cleanliness campaign with bean and wheat plant experiments.
Whitewright bow out of the district race with a 48 to 32 loss to Leonard Monday night. Leonard led every quarter as Jones 22 and Hooks 14 paced the winners, while Whitewright’s Betty Jarvis and Peggy Pannell led with 12 points each. Senior guards and forward scoring woes sealed the setback.
A freshman science class toured fields and roads east of Mr. Smith and through Kentuckytown to observe soil erosion firsthand. The outing included a stop at the school building as students remained quiet and attentive. The F F A boys sold farm magazines totaling 181.50 with 63.52 as their 35 percent commission and prizes awarded for top sellers.
A short report notes loam soil produced much healthier plants than clay or sandy soil. The text mentions upcoming adventures, distribution of valentines to children, and Mrs. D. L. Buchanan visiting with her son Joe, who shared cards and pictures.
The first grade enjoyed a Valentine party hosted by room mothers Mrs. James Gosnell, Mrs. Haskell Scott, Mrs. Ross Booker, and Mrs. S. T. Montgomery Jr. After refreshments, a box of valentines was distributed to the students.
Kathryne Lucile Roddy of Albia Iowa earned feature notice as Teacher of the Week, with early schooling in Albia and Tabor noted. The item references continued coverage on Page 7.
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