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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1951
Page
6
School paper lists editors and staff for sections Sports Society Features and more. The piece mentions fashion notes with spring skirts and vivid colors, plus a humorous verse about bookkeeping and exams.
Springtime at WHS brings birdsong flowers and warm sun as students enjoy the campus. The scene features vivid spring colors and the signature crisp sleeveless blouses worn by WHS students.
In school and daily life people push to get ahead, often at others’ expense. Consider whether you help someone else, as rewards may come later even if unseen. Before speaking of others, weigh criticism against recognizing their good points and strive to get along with everyone.
The report thanks helpers and notes activities including dominos, forty two, canasta, ping-pong, checkers, and monopoly. Children played supervised games in the ag building while refreshments such as pies, cakes, candy, and cold drinks were sold. A bigger turnout is hoped for next time.
For eligibility a 90 average and an A in department are required. The fourth six weeks honor roll includes seniors Molly Jo Rutledge Gladine Harper Carol Hughes Gwen Kent Peggy Burch field Bobby Hyecock and Barry Among. Juniors Florena Williams Carol Kilgree Jimmy Christian Nancy May Peggy Parnell and Alice Marie Ryan. Sophomores Mary Lou Alexander Beverly Bassett Ruth Ann Cummings Myra Nell Scott Pat Russell Norman Harper Aubrey Burnham J Don Biggerstaff. Freshmen Juanita Thrasher Shirley Blanton Mary Pennell Jerry Ray Brown J B Mullins Darrell Neal Dale Taylor. Eighth grade Barabra Hasty Donna Faye Williams Johnnie Harper Glenda Robarts William Russell Jackie Parnell John Brown Jack Lynn Ayres Allen Davis. Seventh grade Edna Sue Denton Doris Ann Wallace Ann Brown Wanda Sue Alexander Carolyn Polston Bobby DeBerry Jackie Garner Tommy Birdwell.
Readers are urged to send packages to the undersigned name before April 2 as part of a seniors fundraiser. The packages will be sold for 25 cents and the money goes to the annual fund. If you are a friend of the seniors, please mail your package promptly.
Citation issued in No. 58736 commands T A Parnell to appear by 10 A M on Monday after 42 days from issuance. Plaintiff Bessie Fisher Parnell sues for divorce in Grayson County District Court in Sherman Texas. The petition was filed March 3 1951 and the issuance date is March 3 1951.
The text credits the American Legion and Auxiliary for helping Whitewright High School students create local recreation and entertainment options, bringing back youth activities that had previously driven young people to seek amusement elsewhere. The piece notes gratitude from WHS students and describes the town as a place for collective effort.
The first shot of the Texas Revolution was fired at Gonzales on October 2, 1835. A unique white vulture, the only of its kind, was captured in Texas and now resides at a San Antonio zoo.
Citation No. 58770 issued to Jessie Mae Malvern directs appearance before the District Court of Grayson County at Sherman on March 17 1951. The suit lists George Malvern as plaintiff and Jessie Mae Malvern as defendant with a May 7 1951 greeting and deputy notarization by A Davidson.
Japanese husbands, notorious for harsh treatment, are urged to honor wives. A monthly day of thanksgiving for wives is set up under a coalition of novelists and cartoonists. Prince Takamatsu may attend with his wife at the next meeting focused on enjoying wives company. Catherine Stinson is noted as a Texan first to operate a flying school in the United States. Texas A&M's mess hall is described as the world's largest permanent mess hall.
The Southwest Office of the National Council of Churches sponsors a three day convocation in San Antonio at Travis Park Methodist Church from April 11 to 13 with speakers including Dr. Samuel Cavert, Hachiro Yuasa, and Bishop William C. Martin. Leaders from Texas Louisiana New Mexico and Arkansas will attend. The event opens April 11 with an ecumenical worship service and features services led by Bishop Gomez and Bishop Jones.
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