High School Reflector Names Editors and 4-H Winners
The 1949 issue lists Billie Jean Milam as assistant editor Dorothy Birdwell social editor Billye Faye Dillon sports editor and includes 25 reporters led by Betty Blackerby. Edward Fass Wilson reports that each state had two 4-H winners and that the national winner received a scholarship while all state winners received watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Jean Milam
Dorothy Birdwell
Billye Faye Dillon
Kelly Pierson
Betty Blackerby
David Badgett
Bobby Rathjohn
Louise Selman
Mary Thornhill
Don Stephens
Corinne Hardcastle
Wilford House
Jane Meador
Don Cook
Billie Jean Mullins
Martha Wallace
Bill King
William Hughes
Jackie Bowen
Earlene Fletcher
Jack Stephens
Clifton Bass
Joe Parnell
Dwayne Hayes
Norman Watkins
Janice Neal
Peggy Clark
Eutolia Judd
Edward Fass Wilson
Wilson
Your Future Plans After High School
Guidance urges students to decide on a career early and choose related courses. For small schools, make the best of available electives and plan ahead to ease entry into the chosen field.
Question on window count and duties at WHS
A student asks about the number of windows in the old WHS and notes the workload on the janitor Mr. Smith. The speaker suggests students keep the school clean, avoid mud on floors, and refrain from littering paper and chewing gum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHS
Betty Blackerby Receives 17 Jewel Elgin Deluxe Watch
Betty Blackerby won the state 4 H leadership contest and received a 17 jewel Elgin Deluxe watch engraved to mark the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Blackerby
Whitewright Schools Dismissed Early Due to Weather
The Whitewright Schools were dismissed at 2 30 p m last Thursday afternoon because of bad weather and no school was held on Friday.
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Whitewright
WHS Tigers and Tigerettes Face Tom Bean in Conference Tilt
WHS teams meet Tom Bean Friday for a conference game. prior meetings. WHS girls won 24 16 at home, WHS boys 29 28 away. rematch at Tom Bean split results with WHS female winner 26 24 and male 30 16. Whitewright opened conference play versus Howe last Tuesday.
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WHS
Tom Bean
Tigers
Tigerettes
Tomcats
Whitewright
Howe
FFA Boys to Go to Fort Worth Fat Stock Show
The FFA boys plan a trip to the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show and Rodeo on January 28. They look forward to seeing stock exhibits and enjoying the rodeo.
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FFA
Fort Worth
Methodist district meeting elects new officers in Sherman
On January 8 the district youth rally at Travis Street Methodist Church in Sherman elected new officers led by district president Martha Jarvis. Florena Williams of Whitewright was chosen for worship leadership.
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Methodist Young People of the
Travis Street Methodist Church
Sherman
Martha Jarvis
Florena Williams
Whitewright
Scoop Blake Remembers His Reporter Days at Clarion
Scoop Blake visited the Clarion office last week recalling his time as a reporter there and sharing memories of those days.
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Blake
the Clarion
Evangelism Chairman Delivers Message at Grace Church
Rev. Mitchell Modisett of Grace Methodist Church Dallas spoke to the congregation. After his message the group sang Climbing Jacob's Ladder and gave the benediction. Attendees from Whitewright included Rev. A. D. Jameson and numerous residents such as Jerry Lee Norris, Aubrey Burnham, Lyndal Pierson, Dorothy Birdwell, Billy Earl Brown, and Jack Badgett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Modisett
Grace Methodist Church
Dallas
Whitewright
A. D. Jameson
Olivia Whedbee
Lee Norris
Paul Ryan
Jerry Lee Norris
Aubrey Burnham
Beverly Bassett
Lyndal Pierson
Dorothy Birdwell
Billie Jean Milam
Byron Hill
Betty Blackerby
Max Taylor
Jeanette Jones
Jimmy Nossaman
Laura Jean Wilson
Margaret Williams
Billy Earl Brown
Carol Kilgree
Gene Bush
Carol Ryon
Jack Badgett
Jack Smith
Dorotha Magers
Florena Williams
Ouida Nell Ryon
Molly Rutledge
Gwen Kent
WHS Juniors Spotlight Gwen Kent and Carol Hughes
A WHS feature presents two junior girls Gwen Kent and Carol Hughes. The report details their heights eye colors hair colors favorite foods sports and activities including secretarial training drum major duties and pep squad involvement. It also notes Mr Petrash and a Highway 69 prank call.
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WHS
Montgomery Cliff
June Allyson
Clark Gable
J. A. Harper
Gwen Kent
Carol Hughes
L. S
East Sherman youth group program at Whitewright church
The East Sherman sub-district youth group met Monday night at the Whitewright Methodist Church. Trenton gave a fine program with Betty Blackerby directing recreation and Mrs. Norris, Mrs. Kilgree, Mrs. Blackerby, and Mrs. Ryan serving refreshments. 40 youths attended from Bells, Trenton, Leonard, Marvin, and Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sherman
Methodist Church of
Whitewright
Trenton
Betty Blackerby
Lee Norris
Sarah Kilgree
Alva Blackerby
Paul Ryan
Bells
Leonard
Marvin
Rumor on Jack and Nancy Sue May Breakup Circulates
Local chatter questions a possible split between Jack and Nancy Sue May after recent separations. The talk hints at sightings apart but provides no confirmed statement or dates. Gene Darwin Bush was seen with a blonde nicknamed yum yum last Sunday, with speculation about her Sher man origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Nancy Sue
Gene Darwin Bush
Sherman
Address change notice for Sun subscribers
The newspaper asks readers to promptly notify of address changes to avoid misdelivery. If a change is expected a week in advance, readers should write to prevent missing issues and save the publisher two cents per misdirected copy.
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The
Sun
Uncle Sam
WHS and Sherman romance gossip among local youths
The note lists WHS boys chasing Sherman girls, naming Herman Sally Sunday night Romeo Junior Barnett and Florence Lane from Sherman. It mentions pairs like Max with Jeanette, Dorothy Birdwell, Billie Jean Milam at Methodist youth meetings, and others with friends in Sherman and a black .49 Ford.
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WHS
Sherman
Herman
Sally
Romeo
Junior Barnett
Tom Bean
Bonham
Florence Lane
Max
Jeanette
Betty Blackerby
Bob Hill
Dorothy Birdwell
Billie Jean Milam
Dwayne
Joe Glen
Conway
Ford
John Dale Reeves
Dorthel Summers
John Dale
J. M
P. B
Bank Officials End $2 Billion Capitol Bet in 17 Years
Louisiana National Bank persuaded R. E. Collens of Fairfield Illinois and John Stotler of Baton Rouge to end a 500 year bet over whether the state capitol would last. Each man had posted $5 with interest, with the bank set to pay about 2 billion dollars at the end of 500 years. The parties received $5 plus $1.60 interest to settle.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana National Bank
R. E. Collens
Fairfield
Ill
John Stotler
State Capitol
Collens
Stotler
Strotler
Capitol
Neglect of Cavities Called Dental Danger
An American Dental Society Bulletin warning explains abscesses as a hidden dental threat from neglected decay. It describes the two main abscess types, symptoms, risks to teeth and health, and the need for early treatment to save teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Dental Society Bulletin
St Louis Plans Personal Property Tax on TV Sets
City Assessor Joseph Sestric announced 1950 will list video sets for personal property tax in St Louis. He estimated about 50 0000 TV sets exist and expected taxes exceeding 300 000 dollars. Sun Advertising is Economical.
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ST. Louis
Joseph Sestric
Sestric
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Pat Russell
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BIG Bet
Dallas Morning News
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Lone Star Natural Gas
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