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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
6
The High School Reflector notes Billie Jean Milam as Assistant Editor and Dorothy Birdwell as Social Editor with a team of reporters including David Badgett and Bobby Rathjohn. The program featured clowns at intervals and drew a well attended crowd, enjoyed by all.
The Reflector, WHS school paper, celebrates its thirteenth issue of the current school year. Sponsored by the senior class, staff invite all students to contribute articles with Miss Neathery's help.
WHS selects principal J J Petrash as Salute of the Week for his two years at the school. He teaches American history civics biology and science and previously coached girls basketball. He is married with two children David and Jo Anna Ruth and is well liked by students and faculty.
This week features Todie Judd a girl who prefers blue jeans and basketball over lady roles. She stands five feet three inches tall weighs 129 pounds has blue eyes and blonde hair and likes fried chicken, Montgomery Clift, June Allyson, and Douglas Judd. The piece also profiles Wilford House a senior boy five feet nine and a half inches tall weighs 132 pounds with blue eyes and dark brown hair, loves fried chicken, Don Stephens, Red Skelton, and Judy Canova.
Mrs. Gene Oliver presented a school recital at Whitewright High School Tuesday night December 20. The program showcased first through eighth grade students performing songs, including a group rendition of White Christmas and a circus theme.
Whitewright teams beat Tom Bean 33 to 17 in the nightcap after a 26 to 24 win by the Tigerettes. Eutolia Ann Judd led the girls with 12 points while Emma Lou Hardin topped Tom Bean with 15. Herman Musser was high for the Tigers with 13 points as Don Cook and others added support. Whitewright resumes play against Bailey during Christmas holidays.
The Methodist young people held a Wednesday night carol gathering at the church visiting Penn apartments before returning for a party. A recording themed Casey Coffins was made. Attendees included Gwen Kent Carol Ryan Kelly Pierson Louise Selman Eugene Bass Audrey Bass Lovera Bass Arvin Vestal Carol Kilgree Florena Williams and A D Jameson.
WHS seniors receive a range of gifts from friends and family including shirts, cuff links, watches, a blue satin bathrobe, luggage and bracelets. The article also links Christmas gifts to schoolyard holiday activities with students visiting relatives and sharing outings during the break.
A 1950 Denison Grayson County citation commands George Richard Shane and others to appear by January 23 1950 in the District Court at Sherman Texas for plaintiff Tom Penn to seek title and possession of Lot 7 in Block 47 of Dumas Addition Denison Grayson County Texas. The document is issued December 9 1949 by Clerk S V Earnest with Deputy Iva Davidson.
A VHS radio segment recalls student dedications including Peggy’s request for Mama Whatll I Do for Franklin Ball and Jack Smith favoring You Put Me on My Feet. Don Cook, Jane, Bill Brown and Carol Kilgree’s requests appear with notes on serenades and common songs in a high school culture piece.
Earlene Fletcher spent the holidays at home and in Sherman and played basketball. Eulolia Judd visited Tom Bean and played basketball. D. B. notes list stage titles and cast members including L. S. Diary They Are Not Angels Here Comes Trouble The Chase It Had To Be You and Arch of Triumph with listed actors and characters such as Ma zelle Musser Jack Badgett Earlene Fletcher Betty Blackerby Prilla Hinton Billye Dillon and others.
The Whitewright Youth Center held a New Year’s Eve party at the Legion Home on Saturday night December 31. The sophomore class organized the entertainment and sponsors including Mrs. Sarah Kilgree Mrs. Jim Williams and Mr and Mrs Emory Christian attended to support the event.
A collection of humorous and quirky resolutions lists WHS students and staff names. Items range from Beverly Bassett vowing to curb laughter in public to Janice Neal aiming to prepare for Christmas earlier next year and others addressing study habits, relationships, and school life.
John Dale aims to focus on achievements this year Charlene vows to hurry through school to marry Byron Jimmy Christian seeks admiration for looks Betty McKinney plans kindness to suitors Ouida Ryan pledges humility The author resolves to stay silent until next year Happy New Year wishes circulate locally.
Seen objects show pairs like Badgett with Mazelle and Ruth Ann with Norman Harper. Heard notes link Max Taylor with Betty Nell McKinney and Peggy questions. Rumors touch Jack Smith, Jane Haliburton, Billye Faye, Bill King and Ouida Nell with Westminster and Dorothy Dooley, ending with Nancy and Jimmy.
Several Whitewright citizens and students watched Rice and North Carolina play at the Cotton Bowl on Monday January 2. Attendees from WHS included Bill King Barry Blanton S T Montgomery and Kelly Pierson.
Two boys, lifelong pals, are inseparable this week, often seen side by side in local scenes and routines as they share time and activities.
Citation No. 57845 to Eulaine Montgomery issued January 30 1950 in Grayson County Texas. Plaintiff Robert S. Montgomery vs Eulaine Montgomery seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Deputy Nancy Drake signs the citation on December 12 1949.
The first boy stands 5'8\" and weighs 142 pounds with green eyes and brown hair. He likes basketball and beans, with Red Skelton and Judy Canova as his favorite actor and actress. The second boy is 6' tall, 175 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, and also enjoys basketball. His favorites are Bob Hope and Lana Turner, with ice cream as his preferred food.
A casual query asks about various life events such as visits marriage changes purchases parties engagements divorces and family milestones to gauge personal experiences. It blends multiple topics into a single prompt seeking anecdotal input.
A North Carolina textile worker credits Hadacol with restoring health and work capacity. Jay Earnhardt of Beanarda and his family report improved digestion sleep and energy after using the vitamin mineral tonic while Barnhardt describes relief from gastric distress and regained weight.
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