Habits and Youth Inspire Assembly Address
Editor Barbara Williams reports on a reflection by Rev. Fowler praising clean living and strong habits. The talk cited Eddie Rickenbacker and Ty Cobb as examples, urging teens to form good routines and strive for greatness. Visitors included Mrs. Chester Watson and Joan Huseman. events were delayed to a private rink party with prospects of senior fish stories.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Ty Cobb
Fowler
Chester Watson
Betty Lou Reeves
Sweetwater
Joan Huseman
Sherman
Tigers and Tigerettes Triumph Over Bells in Whitewright
Whitewright gym hosted the Tigers boys and Tigerettes girls defeating Bells teams. Tigerettes won 21 to 20 in a three minute overtime after a 20 all tie, with Wilson 7 Birdwell 6 Doty 6 Judd 2 leading for Whitewright. Tigers, 33 to 11, with Burchfield 9 Bass 8 Reynolds 5 top scorers, Vaughn 4 for Bells. The game featured 26 fouls in four quarters.
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Whitewright Tigers
Tigerettes
Bells
Whitewright Gym
Tigers
Wilson
Birdwell
Doty
Judd
Phillips
Walters
Bradshaw
White
Whitewright
Burchfield
Bass
Reynolds
Vaughn
Reverend LeRoy Fowler Voices Moral Living at Moody Assembly
The Reverend LeRoy Fowler spoke at a Moody high school assembly on Friday, urging living cleanly and honorably. He cited a friend football player who lost his form by straying from rules and shared examples from the Bible and Lindbergh’s moral resolve.
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LeRoy Fowler
First Baptist Church of Moody
Caraway
Don Newman
Fowler
Coach Montgomery
Moody
Sandlin
Montgomery
Charles A. Lindbergh
Essay Contest At Whitewright High School On Tuberculosis
Grayson County Tuberculosis Association sponsors a school essay contest at Whitewright High. Fifteen dollars total prize money is awarded: five for best essay by juniors or seniors, five for best by freshmen or sophomores, and two and a half dollars for each second place in those groups. Essays must be on tuberculosis or health improvement, legible in ink, and due by March 6.
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Grayson County Tuberculosis Association
Whitewright High School
Social dance card lists playful courtship exchanges
The column records a string of light hearted serenades and teases among students and couples. Names such as Goober Judd Cora Head Conway Craig Lou Rae Holcomb Pinkey Raley Loren Paul Ryan and others appear in playful pairings with song titles.
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Goober Judd
Cora
Jesse Blackerby
Ida Red
Joe Parnell
Betty Blackerby
Jole Blonde
Conway Craig
Jane Meador
Kelly Pierson
Pete Selman
Corinne Hardcastle
Terry Miller
Making Believe
Joan Scott
George Neal
J. O. Huseman
Gwen Thomas
Charles Caldwell
New Hairstyles Noted Among Local Girls
Dorothy Dooley wears a snazzy hair style with a large colored bow. Jackie returns to a younger look with a pig tail effect and big bows. Several girls wear bangs pulled back at sides with decorative barrettes, creating a becoming, pretty appearance.
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Dorothy Dooley
Jackie
Lost and Found Notes From Small Town Hearts
A stream of personal notices lists lost loves and found feelings. Lou Rae Holcomb is urged to be notified as Corinne still cherishes Terry for her flame, and Lou Rae Holcomb’s heart is found by Conway Craig. Various wishes and sightings reference spouses, single nights, and household items being swapped for paper towels.
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Lou Rae
Pete
Lou Rae Holcomb
Y. B
Roby
Kelly
Daisy
Jane Meador
Jackie Nossaman
Robert Davis
Gomer White
Billy Norris
Joan Scott
Patsy Scott
Tom Bean
Billy Wayne
Betty Blackerby
Valentine Candy Boxes Share The Spotlight
Jane Meador received a heart shaped box of chocolates from Kelly Pierson for a Valentine. Joan Scott describes her yellow heart shaped box of chocolate covered peanuts and pecans from Billy Joe Norris. Martha Wallace and other girls at W H S also received boxes, each claiming hers is the prettiest.
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Jane Meador
Kelly Pierson
Jane
Joan Scott
Billy Joe Norris
Martha Wallace
All Purpose Haircut Takes Dallas By Storm
Dallas women race to beauty parlors for a haircut just below the ears. R C Gunn reports a surge in customers, with teens and older women adopting the style alike as men show mixed reactions.
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Dallas Morning News
Dallas
R. C. Gunn
Hillcrest
Southern Methodist University
Alfonso
Volk Brothers
D. H
Deficit in Equalization Aid Fund Stirs Texas Debate
A Texas State Teachers Association letter reveals a 3,000,000 shortage in the state equalization aid fund this year. The Joint Legislative Advisory Committee urged the Governor to call a special session to provide full payment, while the Governor pledged emergency legislation, leaving a possible school year shortfall for 575,000 students receiving aid.
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Caraway
Texas State Teachers Association
Joint Legislative Advisory Committee On
Austin
Joint Legislative Committee
Teachers urge special session to cover school funding deficit
Instruction from 20 885 teachers cites shortages caused by new eligibility rules for equalization aid. Government plans a possible special session before August 31 to top up funding and prevent shortened terms, with Emma Mae Brotze saying lawmakers support schools' needs.
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Emma Mae Brotze
State Teachers Association
Jester
College Entrance Guidelines for High School Subjects
The guidance outlines selecting high school subjects for college admission focusing on language, science, math, and business, recommending at least one and a half years of algebra and a year of plane geometry for science and math tracks, and cautions against overloading with vocational courses. It notes admission age of 15, moral character, and a minimum of fifteen units from a four year program, with specifics on unit definitions and common subject group requirements.
New Look Fashion Shifts Toward Moderation for Spring
Iris Davenport notes last fall's extreme fashion trends faced heavy opposition from thousands of women. The New Look debuted with dramatic top to toe changes, some praised and some criticized. Designers ease back on extremes, steering toward softer silhouettes with mid calf hemlines and balanced shoulders waistlines and hip lines.
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Iris Davenport
Fashion Notes Highlight Waistlines Petticoats and Bolero Styles
The season features small but not tight waistlines and skirt emphasis with petticoat swish. White cotton or rustling taffeta petticoats add fullness under top skirts. Brief jackets lead the suit parade with bolero and short fitted jackets. ensembles suit most occasions as fabrics improve across cotton rayon and wool with vivid colors and patterns.
Grain Exports Hit Record 574 Million Bushels in 1946 47
During 1946 47 an export total of 574 million bush els of U S grain mainly wheat and flour was shipped abroad.
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U. S
Election Notice for Whitewright Mayor April 1948
City of Whitewright Texas declares an election to choose a mayor for a two year term. Election room at City Hall opens 8 a.m. and closes 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday in April 1948. Officials appointed include Vestal Dillon and clerks Jones and Alexander. March 1, 1948. F. M. Echols Mayor. Harold Doss City Secretary.
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Whitewright
Texas
City of
R. C. Vestal
C. M. Dillon
O. L. Jones
L. E. Alexander
F. M. Echols
Harold Doss
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