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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1952

Page

6

Honey Grove Beats Whitewright In District Basketball Night

The Honey Grove Warriors defeated Whitewright 48 to 41 in the girls game while the Whitewright boys won 43 to 28. Jeanette Jones and Peggy Parnell led the girls with 17 points each. Jimmy Christian scored 23 for Whitewright. The piece notes upcoming games at Leonard and Cooper with district play continuing.

Honey Grove Warriors WHS Honey Grove Emil Seagle Miss Seagle Peggy Parnell Jeanette Jones Whitewright Betty Jarvis Jimmy Christian Larry Hayes Aubrey Burnham Dearle McKnight Norman Harper Jackie Pannell Garland Smith Whitewright Boys Leonard Cooper Wolfe City Mary Lou Alexander Dixie Watkins Nancy May Whitewright Tigerettes Tigers

Students Hold Quiet January Party at Ruth Ann Cummings

Juniors gathered Thursday night January 10 at 8 15 to rehearse a play shown in assembly Friday. They relaxed with refreshments including Ruth Ann’s coffee then shared sandwiches. Dancing followed with records providing music as each person contributed tricks. The event ended with thanks to the Cummings family for an enjoyable evening.

Ruth Ann Cummings Ruth Ann Mrs. Cummings

Junior class presents Friday assembly with radio play and barbershop quartet

The junior class produced an assembly featuring a coach led radio play with cast including Oogie Larry Cooper Judy Ruth Ann Cummings and others. A barbershop quartet comprising Larry Cooper Norman Harper Aubrey Burnham and J Don Biggerstaff sang popular tunes with Shirley Blanton on piano and as accompanist.

Oogie Larry Cooper Judy Ruth Ann Cummings Joy Layman J. Don Biggerstaff Randolph Pat Russell Tootsie Shirley Pool Mitzi Gayle Taylor James Ayres Norman Harper Aubrey Burnham Shirley Blanton

Eighth graders share quirky quotes from Wanda to Doris

Readable lines capture a classroom mood with names like Wanda Alexander Delbert Musser Laura Williams Nola Bass Sandra Hamilton Mary Page Patsy Roberson Margie Morris Annette Smith Jack Hayes Pete Burchfield Travis Sanderson Doris Wallace Anna Phillips and note A S initials. The items include playful misstatements and expressions such as Hi ya chicken Youre nuts Bing O Creepers Ding dong it I wouldnt be mean Give me some gum Too old to cut the mustard What are you doing I forgot my tennis shoes.

Delbert Musser Laura Williams Nola Bass Bing—O Sandra Hamilton Mary Page Blank Patsy Roberson Margie Morris Annette Smith Jack Hayes Pete Burchfield Travis Sanderson Doris Wallace Anna Phillips A. S

Portraits of Style and Charisma in A Personal Roster

A playful catalog lists traits for public figures and personalities. Each line pairs a celebrity with a distinctive attribute from appearance to talent, creating a whimsical composite of style and charm.

Eighth Grade News And Views Christmas Gifts List

Eighth graders recount Christmas gifts for classmates including rings watches cameras jewelry clothes and two toy guns. The report notes outfits and belongings among students Pete Doris Jack Annette James Nola Laura Delbert Margie Eva Laura Char lene Travis Thomas and others with a playful tease about an elevator suggestion.

Mr. Howard Pete Doris Jack Annette James Nola Laura Delbert Alice May Ring Wanda Margie Anna Lou Eva Lee Charlene Travis Thomas Toni

Guardian's Notice for Oil and Gas Lease in Grayson County

Guardian Minnie Ola Sanford seeks authority to lease oil gas and mineral interests for Roy Lee Sanford N C M in 155 12 acres D Dugan Survey Grayson County Texas The hearing is set for January 21 1952 at 10 00 A M in the County Court Room Sherman Texas Judge J N Dickson will hear the application

Roy Lee Sanford Grayson County Texas D. Dugan J. N. Dickson Such Sherman Minnie Ola Sanford N.C. M

A. S. and A. B. Discuss Upstairs Walks

Two readers A S and AB debate the task of climbing three flights of stairs describing it as mighty tiresome and proposing alternatives. Their brief exchange captures a humorous street corner sentiment.

A. B

Think It Over Says On Love and Life

A collection of aphorisms and wry observations from C. J. K. on love faith, flattery, absence, first impressions, birth and death, home, and modern manners. Notable lines include seeing through love affairs by switching partners and irony about manners and progress.

Kenneth Aubrey

Whitewright opens modern school cafeteria for all students

A new cafeteria adjacent to the elementary building east of the high school serves both junior and senior pupils. Over 200 students eat there daily under the supervision of Mrs. Earl Benson. Menu planning is by Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Earl Blanton with help from Mrs. Harold Thornhill and Mrs. John Hughes.

Whitewright Earl Benson Benson Earl Blanton Harold Thornhill John Hughes

Mary Pennell Six Year Old Enrolled First Grade

The portrait describes Mary Pennell age six enrolled in first grade. It notes her favorite foods chicken and cherry pie, dislike of boiled okra, nickname Wooly Worm, favorite teacher Coach Montgomery, and study hall fourth period. It lists her aqua color, height five feet four, weight 109 pounds, light blonde hair and blue eyes.

Joe Morris Wallace WHS Vestal Pennell Mary Montgomery Betty Harris Shirley Blanton

Road maps teach motorists all but how to fold them

The editorial notes that road maps reveal almost everything a driver needs to know, yet offer no guidance on folding them back up. It also asserts that the atomic bomb is here to stay, reflecting postwar bravado.

Quip on truth and temptation in aviation musings

A clipped aphorism notes gendered views on honesty and resilience. It pairs cautionary lines about deception with a jab at aviation safety and airport access, flagged as a continued piece on page 7.

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