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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
6
The Reflector notes WHS students endured midterm exams last week amid debate on who should determine passing grades. Editors and staff lament burdens on teachers and students as fairness concerns arise over final word on grades.
Van Alstyne beats Whitewright 27 to 21 as Tilley scores 10 and Judd 8 for Whitewright. Van leads 4-0 after first, 10-4 at half, final 27-21 with 15-13 third period. Whitewright suffers fourth game, three wins, one loss.
In a campus scene at Whitewright High School freshmen, dubbed the fish, endure a day of classes from general mathematics to science while Mrs. Roddy guides them through lessons and routines. They balance study halls and after school sports as they navigate the school day.
A reflective passage contrasts teachers and students rushing home with routines like soda fountains, choir practice, and music lessons. It quips that if asked, fish would affirm that all the high school lessons are worth the grand time they have.
First grade children spent two weeks at home due to illness while the class played indoor games like blocks tinker toys and bingo. They now plan winter bird feeding activities forming committees to collect food and build a feeding station for birds.
The state requires Alec Punchard to appear and answer the plaintiff Ophelia Punchard’s petition by 10 AM on Monday March 14, 1949 in the District Court of Grayson County Sherman Texas. The case No 57076 requests divorce on grounds of cruel treatment and was filed January 24, 1949.
The students will write brief sentences and spell key words from their bird study. They focus on vocabulary related to avian topics and practice accurate spelling.
Miss Merrell Midgett of Lone Star Gas Co demonstrated a full gas cookery menu for the FHA in the school auditorium. Sub district manager Bill Milam and assistants moved a gas range to the venue. dishes included meatball kabobs gingerbread and buttered carrots.
Whitewright Tigers earned their first victory last Tuesday night at Whitewright by defeating Bells 31 to 17. Guard Don Reynolds led with 8 points while Cook and Christian tied for second with 7. Van Smacks WHS 32 21.
Readers forward checks to renew subscriptions to The Sun praising the hometown paper. One letter from Porterville, California notes ice and snow hurting orange groves while another from Whitewright expresses nostalgia and pride in the town and the paper.
Mrs Mildred B Bow of 1805 Everett Street Caldwell Idaho is noted in a New Year listing. The short notice records her address and name without further details.
Unofficial forecasters claim weather shifts based on animal signs and household noises. They predict snow if grouse ruffle feathers at night and cold if geese fly after 10 p.m., with rain or storms tied to animal behaviors and furniture creaks.
The text notes that a wide range of signs have entered proverbs and rhymes through common usage. Readers see familiar phrases arise from everyday observations and cultural practice.
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