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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
7
The Reflector notes Whitewright High School pep squad efforts to expand for the next season. Girls practice drumming and hold tryouts during drills after seventh period, aiming for improved looks and performance.
Tom Bean High School girls baseball team visited Whitewright for a late Wednesday game. The lineup included hind catcher Joan Huseman and Joanne Grammer, with Lou Rae Holcomb as pitcher as the afternoon session began after 1 30.
Betty Mears and Hazel Neal lead positions for Whitewright in an easy 23 to 3 victory. Irene Kent was replaced by Elen Burchfield in the last two innings as the club eyes more wins with Mr. Gentry. In a separate note, Maxine Roberts portrays Begonia the colored cook in the 1947 senior play.
Tomorrow Friday May 2 Whitewright High School seniors sponsor Hobo Day to raise funds for the senior trip. Beginning at 9 the students offer odd jobs such as washing windows mowing lawns running errands baby-sitting cleaning houses beating rugs washing dishes gardening and whitewashing trees to beautify private property and improve the city. Arrangements may be made by contacting Loren Paul Ryan I K and J G Lee Hazel Neal or Agnes Martyn widow.
Tickets for the senior play of 1947 are on sale with general admission 25 cents and reserved seats 35 cents. The three act play A Ready Made Family will be at the high school auditorium Tuesday May 6 at 8 p.m. Contact Ross Alexander Betty Ingram Billy Mack Williams or Jessie Franklin for reservations. Dorothy Wallace plays Miss Lydia Martyn the in law.
Orchids to the teachers who took the students to court in Sherman. Onions to those who do not try to do their best in the senior play. Orchids to the ones improving the stage in the auditorium. Onions to the students who do not get their lessons. Orchids to Betty Jo and Ross for deciding to go steady. Onions to the boys who did not take girls to the junior senior banquet. Orchids to the boys who had dates for the big affair. Onions to girls who could belong to the Pep Squad and do not. Orchids to the ones who wrote this article.
A humorous list assigns moods to various individuals including Sunny Doris Hunter and Stormy S T Montgomery with others labeled as changeable or promising. The montage reads like a playful character roll call without ongoing events or outcomes.
At Whitewright High School Loren Paul Ryan sparks a bow tie trend. Fellow students Loren Paul, Pat Gray, Jack McSpedden and Whacker Thornhill follow suit. Shoes, ruffles, and bright colors dominate outfits with Irene Kent Zoe Vestal Bettye Mears Jackie Nossaman Betty Darwin Pete Selman Laura Jean Wilson Joan Huseman among early wearers. Loren Paul Ryan also stars as Henry Turner in the senior play on May 6.
The piece praises the juniors for hosting a pleasing banquet while chiding those who could not attend due to being out of town.
A collection of short dating era notes lists couples and dedicates song titles to each other. Marilyn writes to Bobby while Jane to Kelly and others include Jean Wilson to Don Jernigan, Charles Caldwell to Betty Mears, Perry to Zoe, Billy Jack to Melva, and Dorothy Wallace to Robert Garcia.
Public citation in Grayson County Texas to heirs and interested parties about the estate of William Robert Wallace deceased. Administratrix Julia Bess Wallace seeks final settlement, hearing set for May 12, 1947 in Sherman courthouse at 10 a.m. Publication required for at least ten days prior.
The card lists couple pairings for Melody Lane juniors to seniors with messages such as Somebody Else Will Take Your Place from Melody Lane to a partner, This Is Always from Billy Mack to Jessie, That's the Beginning of the End from Betty Jo to Ross, It's Love Love Love from Loren Paul to Barbara Williams, and I'll Be Walking With My Honey from Betty Anne to Billy Frank.
The State of Texas County of Grayson issues citation to Ned Smith and Mrs Ned Smith and their unknown heirs and legal representatives. The text indicates an inheritance related summons with unknown residence and status.
Grayson County Texas court orders defendants to appear June 16 1947 in Sherman to answer a petition in suit No 55529 seeking foreclosure of delinquent ad valorem taxes on Lots 17 and 18 Block 39 O T P Whitewright for years 1923 through 1946 totaling 80.39 dollars plus interest penalties and costs. The notice is signed by S V Earnest Clerk and Deputy Nancy Drake.
A damaged fragment shows citation number 55530 issued to Ed Signuns with residence not fully readable. The notice lacks complete personal and location details.
The notice states Rebecca Simms and others with delinquent taxes in Grayson County Texas for Lot 15, Block 9, O T P Whitewright held in 1929 through 1946. The total tax due is 67.19 dollars plus interest penalties and costs, with court action scheduled at the county courthouse. Nancy Drake, Deputy, signs the notice dated April 22, 1947.
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