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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
6
The High School Reflector reports a Stork Club themed event with red roses red metallics and top hats. Dinah Shore Perry Como Vaughn Monroe and others performed while Juniors and guests dressed in white and experimented with outfits scoring high in the fashion review.
A student voice reflects on transitioning from sophomore to junior year. The piece celebrates enjoyed classes and teachers and anticipates the glamour of the upcoming junior banquet, hoping for two more enjoyable high school years.
A teacher urges students to hurry to class and learn to follow instructions. The note emphasizes punctuality, getting along with teachers, and avoiding tardiness to prevent inconveniencing others.
Saturday night May seventh the Grayson Hotel Sherman hosted a junior class banquet for seniors with a tomato juice cocktail pineapple salad baked ham candied yams green peas hot rolls butter chocolate sundae and iced tea. Bill King presided as master of ceremonies with a Stork Club style tribute board featuring impersonators.
Last Tuesday, all Whitewright students over fifteen rode a bus to Sherman for the tuberculosis X-ray tests. They left Roach Motor Company shortly after 8:45 and returned by 11:00, according to G. K.
Miss Betty Blackerby of Whitewright captured first place in the county 4-H Girls' Club Dress Revue held Saturday in the assembly room, as W H S girls showcased their outfits and judged entries.
Editors express deep gratitude to the typists who assisted the sophomores with the paper. They acknowledge the extra tasks and hope to help another class next year as the typists helped them.
High school students and one teacher participated in the May 5 and 6 performance of Laff It Off at Grade School. Mrs. Olivia Grimm directed the program with 30 high school cast members. Practice began April 27 in the high school auditorium. Gifts were presented by the VFW and Home Demonstration Club, including Gwen Kent receiving a gift on behalf of the club.
In Collinsville Monday the Tigers defeated Collinsville six to five after leading four nothing. Collinsville surged for five runs in the sixth, then the Tigers answered with two runs in the bottom of the seventh as R. C. Thrasher drove in the winning run.
The Baptist softball team coached by Montgomery beat Butch Kaiser’s Methodist squad 7 to 5. The game ended after the fourth inning due to darkness.
Whitewright rolled to a 9 to 1 victory over Boyd as Tigers peppered the scoreboard with late runs and scattered scores. Boyd scored in the first half of the seventh inning, and the win positions Whitewright among district title contenders ahead of Friday's final conference game against Van Alstyne at 2:00 p.m. J. B.
Six Whitewright High School seniors were invited to Sherman at 6 30 pm on May 18 as guests of Tappan's Jewelers. Each interviewed student receives a five dollar gift certificate. the high school earns a sterling award. Names drawn: Anna Neathery Lela Simpson Sonny Smith R C Thrasher Dean Alexander Nora Hughes. They travel with Mr and Mrs Petrash in the principal's car.
A list of names and intentions shows a playful schedule with Ouida aiming for Dallas while others consider work, meals, rest, fishing, or recreation. The roster includes Gladine Sonny Jack Gene Barrie Conway Eddie H D Bobby Franklin Max Billy Earl Ray and others planning varied daily tasks and outings.
At the start of the school year the ag class joined the State Fair of Texas in Dallas with most Future Farmers attending. Calves bought by Mr. Barker and shown by Gene Sibblefield Clifton Bass and Conway Craig earned ribbons at Red River Valley Livestock Exhibition. Jack Badgett won top sheep honors with first second and seventh places. The chapter operates two pigs and rents ten acres from Russell Summers for experimental work. Second-year students pursue hog and chicken self feeders and a broader house. A two game basketball series with Tom Bean ended split. They plan a fishing trip and a wiener roast soon.
In room 16 during sophomore English, students give oral reports in the auditorium. Some sophomores are skilled speakers and entertaining to listen to as they present their talks this week.
Court citation notes Ruth R Murray must answer a divorce petition filed by John B Murray in Grayson County Texas. The case No. 57253 cites cruel treatment as grounds. Issued April 18 1949 with appearance deadline June 6 1949 before Judge in Sherman.
The sophomore class outlines varied summer plans. Beverly will visit Dallas several times while Mildred plans to relax and gain weight. Carol will join nonwork activities, Peggy aims to do as little as possible, Gwen will work if unexcused, Edna and Molly will travel to Oklahoma, and Minnia intends to run.
The note says they will go on Friday, May 20, with the exact location yet to be decided. Everyone looks forward to an enjoyable time.
Beginning today May 12 the eighth grade forms a To Whom It May Concern Club Letters will be sent weekly to a post office box addressed To Whom It May Concern Readers of Reflector urged to reply by Monday Beverly Bassett Box 52 Whitewright Texas to have their letter featured next week
The upcoming season will be tougher for the team as co captain Lela Simpson and tall guard Alva Rice depart. Their absence leaves the squad needing greater effort to fill leadership and guard depth for 1949 50. Citations reference multiple court notices dated 1949 in Texas.
Frank Jacob as plaintiff sues Luise Kramer Jacob for cruel treatment and abandonment spanning over ten years. Document dated April 22 in Texas, signed by A. Drake deputy clerk. Proceedings indicate a filed civil action in the state court system.
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