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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1947
Page
7
The Reflector notes light chatter about local youths including Zoe and Betty Mears, Jackie and Dan, Bettye Reeves with new boyfriends, Pinkey with a new man, and tensions between Betty Anne and W H S boys as familiar names surface in peppy, tongue‑in‑cheek gossip.
The Homemaking III girls finish their sewing course and mid term. They now study Family Relationship while instructor Mrs Blanton reads stories to the class and assigns reports on each lesson.
The plane geometry class studies circles including radius diameter chord secant and tangent. This mid term review emphasizes circle parts and their relationships as taught by B M W.
Mid-term finished and typing students have resumed practice focusing on letter writing. They are studying two types of letters, business letters and friendly letters, as part of their typing curriculum.
In civics news several students dropped the course after the midterm. The remainder split into two groups to present current events on Monday and Tuesday. The next three days focus on the Texas Constitution with a class chart detailing Texas courts and their appellate paths and jurisdictions.
A local discussion centers on punctuality and how lateness affects social and professional settings. Community members explore whether prompt arrivals reflect respect and whether exceptions disrupt schedules. Public figures and organizers weigh conformity against personal circumstance in time management.
A quip filled note argues tardiness harms social popularity. It suggests explaining delays and giving an arrival estimate when late. It claims punctuality earns favors and access to desired partners, framing timely attendance as free and advantageous.
A local booster message urges community members to attend basketball games at the high school gym. It emphasizes players’ hard work in 32 minutes of play and invites parents, friends, and neighbors to attend, buy tickets, and enjoy good clean fun.
The social scene at W H S reveals multiple pairings and associations across Saturday and Sunday nights. Names include Jackie, Dan, Dorothy, Spooky Jones, Joan Huseman, Terry Miller, Norma Smith, David Johnson, Betty Anne, Joanne, Whacker, Bettye Reeves, Clif ton, Lou Rae, Kenneth Burr, Doris Hunter, Joe Ed McCarroll, Pat Gray, Zoe, Mears, Sherman, and Whacker escorting Jackie home from Zoe's. The pattern suggests ongoing romantic entanglements and chaperone presence.
A short school diary tribute urging students to recognize teachers at W H S and stop to thank them for their support. The note praises teachers and asks students to give three cheers to their educators.
Advice on guest conduct in another home says act as if at your own house but moderate. Avoid obvious habits like feet on furniture or kicking doors. Be natural, not shy, and give hosts a chance to speak while staying respectful and considerate.
Public notice commands sheriffs to publish for ten days in Grayson County Texas regarding guardian Mark Williams filing final account for Sarah Williams estate. Hearing set February 10, 1947 at 10 a m in Sherman County Court courtroom to approve or contest final settlement. prior publication to notify interested parties and require appearance.
A short note by B W M urges readers to act as they would expect a well mannered guest in a host’s home. It emphasizes courteous behavior, consideration, and thoughtful presence to ensure an invitation to return.
Don Reynolds proclaims quitting women, Irene questioned. Joan Huseman looks to March while Glenn returns home, and the mystery Glenn Miller from Commerce prompts curiosity. The fragmentary notes mix personal gossip with names and timing.
Notice of Sheriff sale in Grayson County Texas to foreclose a tax lien on W S Grant and unknown heirs and Alice Helvey heirs and representatives for 111.96 dollars plus interest and costs from December 17 1946 with a 6 percent interest rate and all costs of suit. The City of Pottsboro recovered the judgment No 55121 in the District Court of Grayson County.
Grayson County Texas sheriff announces a tax sale of Lots 14 and 15, Block 8 O T P, Pottsboro, to satisfy taxes, interest, penalties and costs. Sale set for March 4, 1947, at courthouse door between 2 and 4 pm, with right of redemption and subject to any prior rights. Proceeds applied to the judgment and lien foreclosure. Deputy R T Oliver, Sherman, Texas.
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