Bread play hints at plans for piano dream and mishaps
The senior class message notes readers and reporters of Whitewright High School as a Braille books plea and a piano dream unfolds. Martha and Betty save butter and egg money to buy a used piano, Jim goes to town to withdraw it, while Aubrey Burnham acts in a hospital scene where a horse accident injures John Curtis. The speech class invites the public to a March 24 performance titled Bread with arrangements by Samuel French in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Martha
Betty
Samuel French
New York
Speech class to stage Bread contest play at high school
The speech class presents Bread by Fred Eastman free to patrons in the high school gym Tuesday night March 24 at 7 30. Two casts perform with the winning duo advancing to the next meet and critic judge Paul Beardsley of Austin College will preside.
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Fred Eastman
Paul Beardsley
Austin College
Sherman
John Curtis
Valley of the River Kaw
Kansas
Aubrey Burnham
Norman Harper
Mary Lou Alexander
Lela McFerrin
Martha
Betty Jarvis
Joy Neal
Grandma Curtis
Glenda Lumpkin
Carol Ryan
Stella
Wave on the Sea Metaphor Echoes in Play Practice
A reflective prose piece likens life to a growing wave and a warm sun on the face. The narration notes neighbors and gulls, then shifts to praise for Kenneth Hyecock who performed well in place of Aubrey Burnham during play practice, surprising with his acting.
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Kenneth Hyecock
Aubrey Burnham
Kenneth
Senior Helen Linor Named Most Beautiful Girl
Helen Linor, eighteen, weighs 124 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. She enjoys school and socializing, works as a waitress at Craig's Cafe after hours and on weekends, and is noted for her radiant personality and many friends. Joy Ann Layman comments on grandmothers fitting any role.
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Helen Linor
Helen
Craig's Cafe
Large Future Farmers Skating Night During Western Week
A large group of Future Farmers on Future Homemakers joined a Denison skating trip, a highlight and final activity of Western Week. They assembled at the high school at 6 30 PM and departed for Denison with participants including Lillie Carpenter Delbert Musser Pete Burchfield Connie Andrew Melba Alexander Mary Alexander Alice Ayres Jack Hayes James Dighton Jackie Parnell Ralph Hughes Deanie Smith Jerry Ray Brown Mary Cecile Page Anna Lou Phillips Martha Lee Burchfield Larry Cooper Norman Harper Robert Hull Bobby Clark William Russell Pat Russell John Charles Chesser J Don Biggerstaff Kenneth Hypeock Johnnie Harper Donna Williams and Mary.
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Denison
Lillie Carpenter
Delbert Musser
Pete Burchfield
Connie Andrew
Melba Alexander
Mary Alexander
Alice Ayres
Jack Hayes
James Dixon
Jackie Parnell
Ralph Hughes
Deanie Smith
Jerry
Notable Names At Evening Event And Sponsors List
Attendees included Barbara Pennell Hasty Lela McFerrin Ann Hunter and Margaret Williams with sponsors Mr and Mrs O V Barker Brenda and Mr and Mrs Earl Blanton Becky We assure a thoughtful evening rather than pure comedy and note the Curtis family faces their own troubles.
Western Week Follows Assembly Program Highlights
Friday program produced by Future Farmers and Future Homemakers featured Ruth Ann Cummings as Best Citizen. Student acts included Wanda Sue Alexander and groups from freshmen to seniors performing songs such as Wagon Wheels Red River Valley and Deep in the Heart of Texas with guests Bobby Stewman and Tommy Holmes. Kenneth Hyepock crowned Foy Jean Bowqueen and Beverly Bassett crowned Larry Cooper King.
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Montgomery
Ruth Ann Cummings
Larry Cooper
Norman Harper
Wanda Sue Alexander
Jimmy Bassett
Robert Dillinger
Narvin Alexander
William Cox
Red River Valley
Eva Monk
Patsy Roberson
Charlene Morris
Sandra Hamilton
Bobby Stewman
Trenton
KFYN
Bonham
Mary Pennell
Delores Whipple
Betty Harris
Lillie Carpenter
Babe Beazley
Glenda Lumpkins
Martins
the Coys
Tommy Holmes
Betty Jarvis
Beverly Bassett
James Ayres
Texas
The
Lone Prairie
Bobby
Tommy
Frankie
Johnny
Mortis
Jack Ayres
King
Kenneth Hyepock
Foy Jean Bow
H. S
Betty Harris and Gayle Taylor Energize Betty Curtis Portrayal
Betty Harris and Gayle Taylor display energy and spirit in their portrayal of Betty Curtis, infusing the Curtis family with lively stage presence and strong character work.
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Betty Harris
Gayle Taylor
Curtis Family
Betty Curtis
WHS Track Team Begins Workouts Under Coach Boyer
The WHS track squad met February 26 under coach Boyer with about 35 boys reporting. Lacking a formal track they ran on roads and used the football field for soccer practice. They plan track meets on Friday.
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WHS
Boyer
D. M
Junior Senior Banquet Set For High School Gym
Invitations are out for the junior-senior banquet in the high school gym on Friday evening, March 26. The juniors say plans are nearly finished with the theme The Greatest Show on Earth. Jim my Nossaman to serve as master of ceremonies.
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Jimmy Nossaman
WHS FHA girls showcase sewing progress and Western Week
A visit to the homemaking department shows WHS FHA girls becoming skilled seamstresses under Mrs. Earl Blanton. They completed second projects and are on the third. outfits include dresses blouses and skirts. Western Week runs March 9 to 13 with students in western attire and a program by Bob Shelton and the Sunshine Boys.
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FHA
WHS
Earl Blanton
Bob Shelton
Sunshine Boys
Junior Barnett Visits Class For Service Training Talk
Last Thursday morning the English IV class welcomed Junior Barnett who spoke about opportunities in the service and shared aspects of his training. He urged students to attend the gym on Tuesday March 24 to see the marked resemblance between Norman Harper and the great profile.
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Barnett
Marc
Norman Harper
Sewing machine demo teaches lace and ruffle stitching
Mrs Mathews demonstrated using machine attachments to sew lace rick rack and ruffles. She showed embroidering by loosening the shuttle and tension disc to homemaking classes in their first and third year.
Speech Class Uses Judging Score Card In Activity
Members of the speech class adopt a judging score card to evaluate presentations. The card tracks clarity, organization, vocal quality, eye contact, and pace, guiding constructive feedback during practice sessions.
Judges rate speakers by the talk chart scoring system
The article describes a scoring chart where six speakers are graded by peers on material choice, understanding, tone, posture, articulation, and overall impact. Highest total wins first place. last week two groups crowned Jimmy NossamanNorman HarperHelen Sinor in one set and Beverly BassettJoy LaymanMary Lou Alexander in the other.
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Jimmy Nossaman
Norman Harper
Helen Sinor
Beverly Bassett
Joy Layman
Mary Lou Alexander
Notice to Creditors in Virgie Barton Franklin Estate
Letters testamentary were granted to Ira V. Brooks on February 23 1953 by Grayson County Court. Creditors must present claims within the legal period. Administrator's address is 1521 North Brent Sherman Grayson County Texas. Published in The Whitewright Feb 26 Mar 5 12 19 1953.
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Virgie Barton Franklin
Grayson County
Brents
Sherman
Texas
Ira V. Brooks
Whitewright
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Kenneth Jones
Dearle McKnight
Joe Morris
Billy Partridge
Pat Russell
Leon Simmons
Gene Stephens
Margie Brownfield
Mildred Clem
Martha Garner
Joy Ann Layman
Mazelle Musser
Marjorie Neathery
Shirley Pool
Lillian Roberson
William Simmons
Whitewright Cleaners
Feed Headquarters
Pascal Failey
Curtis
Jim Curtis
Denison and
Wall Street Journal
Pat Hardy
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Chevrolet
Hasty Chevrolet Company
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