Whitewright hosts invitational boxing tourney at high school gym
Gray son Collin and Fannin County schools send fighters to the Whitewright FFA chapter event. Eighteen boxers compete over three nights starting Wednesday March 24 with about fourteen bouts nightly. Proceeds benefit the FFA fund and exhibition bouts feature colored contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson, Collin
Fannin Counties
Whitewright High
O. V. Barker
Whitewright F. F. A
Blue Ridge
Trenton
Leonard
Celeste
Bells
Savoy
Fannin
Grayson Counties
Gene Bush Earns Prizes in Grayson County Corn Contest
Gene Bush a Whitewright High School freshman won first prize of fifteen dollars in the white hybrid division and second prize of twelve and one half dollars in the all hybrid division. The Grayson County Agriculture Club sponsored the project and Gene’s photo appeared in the Quaker Oats publication with Jack Forman presenting the prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Bush
Whitewright High School
Grayson County Agriculture Club
Gene
Quaker Oats
Jack Forman
B. W
Gym session and class split among sophomore girls
At 8 30 the group will play basketball with Betty Blackerby Jean Wilson June Kelley Dorothy Birdwell Gwen Thomas Todie Judd and Joann Scott. At 9 the bell rings the girls head to Mrs Roddy s English class leaving Gwen Thomas June Kelley Jean Wilson and Billie Jean Milam to Mr Gentry s biology class
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Betty Blackerby
Jean Wilson
June Kelley
Dorothy Birdwell
Gwen Thomas
Todie Judd
Joann Scott
Advertisers Deserve Support For Whitewright School Annual
The Bell yearbook editors praise local businesses across Whitewright Bells Denison Sherman and Bonham for advertising in the annual. They explain funding comes from ads plus student contributions and carnival funds to offset printing costs. Readers are urged to patronize these merchants as part of smart school support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Whitewright, Bells
Denison, Sherman and
Bonham
Students Do Interesting Work
Members of the American history class carry large rolls of paper and cut projects, showcasing hands on learning and creative classroom activity.
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Tures
Immunization Drive Urges Typhoid and Diphtheria Shots
County health nurse administers free typhoid and smallpox serums to students on Tuesday. Dr. Bertha E Stokes urges parents to immunize children against diphtheria and smallpox, noting rising cases and offering school vaccination if a signed consent slip is provided.
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Caraway
Bertha E. Stokes
Local high school rumors and events surface in yearbook style
Widespread chatter touches romances and breakups among students. Mentions of rings, crushes, and secret loves mix with jokes about teachers striking and Easter holidays. A few lines hint at early arrivals, informal banquets, and a late senior banquet ending at ten.
W H S Inside News Reveals School Gossip and Pairings
A letter from a student at W H S describes the school’s social scene. It names teachers and students, mentions a new home making teacher and rumored engagements, dating rumors, triply asides about couples, a divorce, and curious sightings on the third floor.
Gossip Letter From W H S Sparks Crowded Dormitory Talk
A unsigned note from a 1948 W H S student gathers school gossip about dating, college plans at Baylor, friends and rivals, and a looming class meeting. The letter hints at seniors misbehaving and emotional mood, closing with a self deprecating postscript.
What's Old and New Gossip in the School Circles
The column notes ongoing pairings and breakups among students including Old Martha with David, Now Prilla with Jesse Alton, Old Joann with Billy Joe, New Louise Selman with Gene Bush, Old Mary with Cave Joe, and others. It teases possible romances and weekend meetings, with several speculation lines about who is dating whom and future outcomes.
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Martha
David
Prilla
Jesse Alton
Joann
Billy Joe
Scottie
Louise Selman
Gene Darwin Bush
Billye
Robert
Bill
Victor Burchfield
Trenton
J. G
Mary
Cave Joe
Charline Thornhill
Byron Neathery
Charline
Kelly
Jane
Jack
Louise
Conway
Tom Bean
H. H
Gertie and others spark dating rumors in town notes
Martha Williams and Paul Jarvis appear together often fueling future plans. Pinkey is escorted to a juniors skating party by Joe Glen Parnell. Billye Dillon and Robert Davis stay on the steady list. Carol Hughes may prefer William King. Mary wishes Caye Joe were around. Jackie and Y. B. weekend sightings hint at romance while Zoe shows the blues.
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Martha Williams
Paul Jarvis
Pinkey
Joe Glen Parnell
Billye Dillon
Robert Davis
Billye
Carol Hughes
William King
Mary
Caye Joe
Jackie
Y. B
Zoe
Penny Glass Sugar Cane Juice Sold in Cuba
In Cuba a fresh sugar cane juice is pressed to order and sold for a penny per glass. A simple street beverage offering a quick, refreshing taste of local harvest.
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Cuba
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