High School Reflector Highlights Senior Basketball Scores
Whitewright beat Paris 25 to 24 with Judd scoring 12 and Gilbert 11. Tigerettes lost 28 to 26 to Windom. starters included Birdwell Simpson Judd Kent Scott Blackerby. Ads crew to visit Denison Sherman for yearbook ads. signatures urged for 25 cent annual page honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd
Whitewright
Gilbert
Paris
Windom
Tigerettes
Dorothy Birdwell
Lela Simpson
Eutolia Judd
Gwen Kent
Joann Scott
Betty Blackerby
G.E
L. S
Denison
Sherman
Wanda Lewis
Anna Bess Neathery
Dorothy Dooley
R. C. Thrasher
Dean Alexander
Sonny Smith
Nora Hughes
Cora Head
D. D
Tigerettes Enter Tournament at Dodd City Invite
The WHS Tigerettes joined the Dodd City invitation girls basketball tournament last weekend. They faced Paris Junior College in the opener, played with key players Morris and Simpson sidelined, and battled to a tight finish with a 24 24 deadlock late in the fourth quarter before Birdwell converted a late free shot to put Whitewright ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHS Tigerettes
Tigerettes
Paris Junior College
Whitewright
Morris
Simpson
Birdwell
Whitewright seniors host box supper for queen race
Seniors at Whitewright High School sponsor a Friday Feb 25 box supper at 7:00 p m to raise funds for the 49 queen contest. Guests bid on boxes, watch skits by students, win cash prizes for best skit and unique costumes, then enjoy Tiger and Tigerette basketball exhibitions with prize awards. Admission is free.
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Queen of Whitewright
D. D
Annual Staff Canvasses Sherman and Denison
White Wright High School staff ventured to Sherman and Denison for annual canvassing to gather needed funds. Editors wrap up preparation as the edition nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman and Denison
Whitewright High School
Buck Seeks Open Debate Amid Foot Stomp Pause
From a seated discussion Buck leads a lecture as the group suddenly rises and stomps in unison. The scene shifts to a debate on choices such as selling or not selling and preferences between pie and beverages. The passage highlights respect for differing opinions and the value of learning from others.
Classifieds and notices stir a small town school page
A collage of humorous and human interest items from Whitewright High’s section offers for sale used books and desks, lost pet notices, Easter flowers, and job requests. Listings include help wanted ads, references, a nurse for a broken heart, and quirky notices about termites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High
B. R. Caraway
Shorty
Joe
Billie Mullins
WHS
Jeanette Jones
R. C. Thrasher
Joe Robinson
Clifton Bass
Anna Neathery
Lela Simpson
Pete Selman
Kelly Pierson
van Vicinity
Dean Alexander
D. W. McKinney
Gene Stubb
Freshmen Observe Hobo Day at Whitewright High
Freshmen rushed between jobs last Friday to raise funds for two candidate queens Charlene Thornhill and Dorotha Magers. The amount collected remains undisclosed as upperclassmen are warned to beware of a forthcoming freshman queen.
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Charlene Thornhill
Dorotha Magers
Queen of Whitewright High School
D. D
Junior senior banquet planning meets with sponsor in Sherman
Committees for the 49 banquet met with sponsor Miss Burns at Mrs Penn's for decorations and program themes for the Grayson Hotel event in Sherman on Saturday May 7. Decorations include Birdwell Milam Selman Pierson Stephens Watkins Scott Hughes Neal House. Program includes Meador Cook Hinton Dillon Blackerby Stubblefield Stephens King Ratjohn Brown.
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Miss Burns
Mrs. Penn
Grayson Hotel
Sherman
Dorothy Birdwell
Billy Milam
Louise Selman
Kelly Pierson
Jack Stephens
Norman Watkins
Joan Scott
William Hughes
Dean Neal
Wilford
Jane Meador
Don Cook
Philla Hinton
Billye Dillon
Betty Blackerby
Gene Stubblefield
Don Stephens
Bill King
Bobby Ratjohn
Jackie Brown
D. C
Black Draught: Laxative for Constipation Relief
Black Draught claims to help with fatigue and health symptoms caused solely by constipation. It is described as prompt when used as directed and priced at about one penny per dose, a longtime best seller across four generations. Get a package today.
Dean Alexander Named F H A Sweetheart At WHS
The White Wright Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America met in the home making department of WHS with Betty Blackerby presiding. Dean Alexander was elected chapter sweetheart and Betty Blacker was nominated for Area Four president for their achievements.
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Dean Alexander
Whitewright
Future Homemakers of America
WHS
Betty Blackerby
Betty Blacker
Area Four
Homemaking II Prepares Garment Making Under Mrs Burns
The homemaking II class, guided by Miss Evelyn Burns, moves from fabric study to pattern fitting. Sewing machines will soon buzz as students craft garments and plan a department wide style show.
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Evelyn Burns
Freshman twins described with hobbies and hints
A girl aged fifteen described as five feet three, auburn hair, brown eyes, who wants to learn bridge and enjoys playing 42. She favors Lavender Blue, Gene Stubblefield, Cary Grant and Betty Grable, and prefers Tor tillas. A boy, fifteen, five feet seven and a half, brown eyes, black hair, likes football and swimming, with fruit salad, Cigarettes and Whisky, Jane Russell and Randolph Scott as film stars, and Carol Kilgree as favorite person.
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Gene Stubblefield
Cary Grant
Betty Grable
Jane Russell
Randolph Scott
Carol Kilgree
Nancy Lieu May
F. W
C. K
Whitewright High Promos at Texas Theatre Rialto
Coming attractions for Whitewright High include Dixie Watkins and Daymond Rushing in My Own True Love at the Texas Theatre and Carol Kilgroe appears at the Rialto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High
Texas Theatre
Dixie Watkins
Daymond
Rialto
Carol Kilgroe
Movie Lineup at Local Theaters Featured Performers
Peggy Pannell and Jimmy Christian star in The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer at the Ritz with Jean ette Jones and others. Home Sweet Homicide appears at the Ritz with Nell Vandagriff and Florena Williams. Campus Honeymoon plays at the Rio featuring Dot Magers and Malcolm McGee. Angel's Alley headlines at the Plaza with Eldon Watson and Prentice Barnett. Meet Me in St Louis shows Ann Harper and Lorene Simmons. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is planned with Maxine Neal. The Lost Weekend features John Reeves and Bobby Robarts. Date With Judy stars Dean Alexander and Nancy May. Feudin Fussin and Fightin includes Billie Mullins Char lene Thornhill Byron Neathery. Betty McKinney and Bobby Rabjohn complete the lineup.
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Peggy Pannell
Jimmy Christian
the Ritz
Jeanette Jones
R. C. Thrasher
Nell Vandagriff
Florena Williams
the Rio
Dot Magers
Alice Ryan
Malcolm McGee
Thomas Coleman
the Plaza
Eldon Watson
Joe Wallace
Royce Clem
Roy Neal
Prentice Barnett
Angel’s Alley
Ann Harper
Lorene Simmons
Sarah Head
Audrey Bass
St. Louis
Maxine Neal
Brooklyn
John Reeves
Bobby Robarts
Dean Alexander
Nancy May
Judy
Billie Mullins
Charlene Thornhill
Byron Neathery
Feudin
Fussin
Fightin
Betty McKinney
Bobby Rabjohn
Sorry Wrong Number Dont Miss These Wonderful Pictures
A cheeky movie promotion announces the screening of a film titled Sorry, Wrong Number and invites readers to enjoy the featured pictures presented by L C T with enthusiastic tone.
Boy writes touching letter after grandmother's death
A child posts a note to angels about his grandmother who has just died. He asks that she be given a harp or violin to play for her spirit, describing her as shortwinded and unable to blow a trumpet.
Mrs James and Mrs Smith Share Witty Exchange on Clothing
In a humorous exchange the couple Mrs James and Mrs Smith joke about wedding attire. Mrs James notes her husband favors clingy gowns and Mrs Smith quips that the garment clings to her for about three years.
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Reflector
George Neal
Orville Russell
Jerry Neal
Billy Neal
Ralph Judd
Victor Burchfield
Caye Vandagriff
Don Reynolds
Dwayne Hayes
Conway Craig
Mary Alexander
Babelone
Babcock Auto Store
W. E. Stanford
Joe Marsh
Buck Howell
Baleville
Bob
Buck
United States Brewers Foundation
Montgomery Motor Co
Dick Montgomery
Mer
Dodge Dodge
W. Main St
Plymouth Denison, Texas
State of Texas
J. B. Judd, Jr
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Texas
Mary Bonnie Judd
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Gabriel
Kingston
Kingston Drug Store
Rexall
Reddy
Moncey
Community Public Service Company
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