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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
7
The column highlights biology taught by Mr. Gentry and the engaging class cross section. It also humorously surveys Whitewright fish fashion, noting ballerina skirts, durable shoes, and hats made of diverse materials.
A concise portrait lists individuals by trait and appearance, naming Mildred Morris Gwen Kent Bonnie Durst Beverly Judd Ouida Nell Ryan Maudene Bennett Mary Hicks Gladine Harper Peggy Burchfield Minnie Monk Carol Hughes Ruth Ratcliff Molly Rutledge and Mary Wolverton. The note appears to catalog personalities and features in a magazine style feature.
A list of quirky character notes names people by trait such as Eyes H D Lewis and Personality Eugene Bass in a light, mnemonic style. Other attributes include Physique Herman Musser Disposition Gene Bush and Smile Barrie Blanton.
The Tigers move to Class B for next season with Bells Howe Van Alstyne Whitesboro Pilot Point Gunter Tioga Collinsville and Whitewright. Sixteen lettermen from last year will not return including co captain halfback Y B Kaiser co captain fullback Eugene Thornhill center J O Husman tackles Billy Jack Blackerby Pete Howell George Neal veteran David Brooks.
Coach Montgomery names returning lettermen as likely starters at quarterback halfback ends guards and tackle with several players from the junior squad and Grade School expected to join. He cautions positions are provisional and the 1948 Tigers may surprise opponents.
The lower classmen salute the seniors and recall how senior examples shape future generations. The piece honors those who lead by example and will be followed by tomorrow’s classes.
Madam Mozelle envisions a 1948 future at a swanky New York club owned by Billy Earl Brown and Gladine Harper with manager Jack Badgett. Bonnie Darst Minnie Monk and Mary Wolverton appear in nurse uniforms. Mildred Morris links with Barrie Blanton on a West Texas ranch. Gene Bush coaches Yale football and Herman Musser leads Yale as president. Molly Rutledge longs to be a secretary and observer.
A collage of names and roles shifts from a secretary to a lion trainer, a future star in theater and fashion, and a CEO of Standard Oil, as a floating sense of destiny moves through cities like Baltimore Chicago and Sherman. The Texas court summons Ada Hall McBee over delinquent taxes owed on property in Denison.
An advertisement promotes Black-Draught as a friendly laxative that helps an upset stomach only if constipation is the cause. It touts prompt relief, low cost, and broad usage across generations while urging readers to get a package today.
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