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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
7
The Reflector lists seniors and juniors attaining 90 plus averages in various departments. Western Week features a WHS barbecue at Tom Sears' pasture, sponsored by FFA and FHA. Prizes included handcuffs, bubble gum, and a red stick horse. about 95 attendees.
The seniors of 1956 confront an unknown future with paths from college to marriage. They emphasize determination and hard work as keys to progress, urging continual self improvement to rise on the ladder of success.
The article lists seniors detailing their summer jobs and college plans. Bobby DeBerry will work on the farm and attend East Texas State Teachers College this fall. Philip Stephens will also work on the farm this summer. Jimmy Thornhill is going to—
During Western Week many students wore western outfits. In grade school the best dressed boy and girl were chosen from each grade by a high school committee. Grade winners include Jan Bilmner, Jan Buchanan, Suzie Kaiser, Ronnie Cook, Sharon White, Greg Sanderson, Patricia Jarvis, Mike Burchfield, Kay Buchanan, Jackie Meador, Marilyn Jones, Guy Ely, Pattie Bartley, and Richard Cook. The top overall cowgirl and cowboy were Suzie Kaiser and Jan Buchanan. High school candidates were listed by grade with the eighth grade being Martha Anderson.
The piece notes Americans in London expect the "thank you" in daily trades and contrast with American norms. It argues that rarity gives goodwill value, as customers respond to recognition and politeness, with examples like headwaiters and hotel check rooms.
A long list of heirs and unknown heirs of deceased owners is named in a court citation for the Grayson County Texas case No. 63720. The suit seeks title and possession of land in Luella on Cedar Creek tied to the R. M. Williamson survey and J. L. Dickson 100 acre tract with multiple prior deeds described. Citations require appearance by 10 A M on Monday May 21 1956 before the 15th District Court in Sherman Texas.
A playful exchange from a city market features a girl asking why a hornless cow looks odd. The farmer reveals the hornless animal is actually a horse, turning a curious child’s question into a wink of misidentification.
The State of Texas issues a citation to Dorothy J. Wright for a divorce case filed March 7 1956 in the 15th District Court Grayson County Sherman. Ted L. Wright is plaintiff, Dorothy J. Wright defendant. Deadline for service within 90 days from April 9 1956.
Legal notice names multiple heirs and successors for deceased individuals including B M Carr R M Williamson Isiah Watson Josiah Watson William N Savage Louisa Savage Jas A Stow Mary Conkling J M Mullens D B Mullens M G Mullens and J W Mullens with living or deceased heirs and legal representatives listed in sequence. No further context provided.
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