Weekend Social Tidbits From WHS Reflections
The Reflector peers into WHS weekend social life listing juniors and couples such as Joy Ann with Jerry, Mary Lou with Bobby Cecil, Beverly with Bill, and more. Notable sightings include Carol Ryan with ex Grover Marlow, and groups at the post office and church. The piece notes the “Big 3” footballers meeting at 409 Spruce Street and playful mischief among students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tian
Bill Simmons
Joy Ann
Jerry
Mary Lou
Bobby Cecil
Beverly
Bill
Betty
Robert
Mary Edna
Harold
Margie
Ray B
Carol
Charles
Mazelle
Ray
Carol Ryan
Grover Charles Marlow
Bells
Larry
Norman
Aubrey
Billy Wayne
Leon
James
Kenneth
Nash
WHS
Spruce Street
M. L
Pat
Melba
Francis Whipple
Eugene Bass
Mildred Clem
Rogers Boys
Fad Spreads Through WHS Halls And Campus
A new campus fad varies in color and size with white the favorite. Colors like chartreuse red tangerine maroon black and gold appear. Girls participate more, though some boys join. Listed followers include Shirley Blanton Babe Beazley Betty Jarvis Carol Kilgree Beverly Bassett Mary Lou Alexander Florena Williams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHS
Shirley Blanton
Babe Beazley
Betty Jarvis
Carol Kilgree
Beverly Bassett
Mary Lou Alexander
Florena Williams
Foy Jean Bow
Barbara Hasty
Ann Harper
Johnnie Harper
William Russell
Pat Russell
Larry Cooper
Jackie Pannell
Delbert Musser
Bobby Clark
Betty Harris
Linda Vowell
Eaton
Jack Smith
John Charles Chesser
John Dale Reeves
J. Don Biggerstaff
Kenneth Hyecock
Melba Alexander
Dearie McKnight
Myra Scott
Margaret Williams
Johnny Brown
Juanita Thrasher
Mary Lou Brown
Peggy Parnell
Coach Montgomery
Jimmy Christian
Mr. Howard
Jimmy Hoover
Ruth Ann Cummings
Kittens Benefit From Junior High Pep Squad Show
Tuesday night the Kit tens rallied with help from the Junior High Pep Squad and the half time act by the junior littles featured fancy steps and baton twirling. Joannie Harrison and her dog Patsy drew applause as mascots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittens
Bells
Joannie Harrison
Patsy
Names and outfits at WHS school photo day spurs playful notes
Readers riff on student names matching traits as WHS pupils pose for annual pictures. Alice Ryan shows a gold corduroy dress, Nell Vandagriff in gray blue wool jersey, Ruth Anne in gray skirt and sweater, and Nancy in a plaid pleated skirt with navy blouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ryan
Nell Vandagriff
Ruth Anne
Nancy
Mary Lou Brown
Jack
Shirley
Florena
Margaret
School Picture Day Dress Reflections
A note recalls sisters Liams wearing pretty skirts a red and gray while Helen Sinor chose a pink corduroy for her portrait. The boys forgot the photos were being taken and wore blue jeans with bright shirts, per P S P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liams
Helen Sinor
November Birthdays for Local Students
The November birthdays listed include Mary Edna McKinney 1st, Thomas Birdwell 2nd, Ann Harper 8th, Joe Morris 10th, Jimmy Nossaman 10th, Annette Smith 16th, Onetta Smith 18th, Audrey Bass 24th, Frank Watkins 24th, Aline Neal 28th, and Billy Partridge 29th, as noted by J. J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Edna McKinney
Thomas Birdwell
Ann Harper
Joe Morris
Jimmy Nossaman
Annette Smith
Onetta Smith
Audrey Bass
Frank Watkins
Aline Neal
Billy Partridge
J. J
Sub‑District Meets in Bells on Marriage Theme
The East Sherman sub district met Monday Nov 5 at 7 30 in Bells. The youth began with a worship service on Marriage An Honorable Estate. Leonard won the banner with 75 points. About 39 attended including seven from Whitewright. A list of participants and readers followed with brief character descriptions. Oceanic Earthquakes notes explain global quake frequency and detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sherman
Florena Williams
Carol Kilgree
Margaret Williams
Jimmy Nossaman
Baxton Bryant
Leonard
Whitewright
Nancy May
Beverly Bassett
Aubrey Burnham
F. W
Notice to J W Givens heirs in Denison land suit
Citation in 1951 to J W Givens deceased and unknown heirs to appear in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas by Dec 17 1951. Plaintiffs R N Taylor and Artie Lo Taylor seek to try title to Lot 15 Block 11 Sunny Side Addition Denison Texas. Filed Oct 30 1951. Clerk S V Earnest. Deputy Iva Davidson. 4n29
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State of
Texas
J. W. Givens
Nancy Givens
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
R. N. Taylor
Artie Lo Taylor
Sunnyside
Denison
S. V. Earnest
Iva Davidson
Refining Crude Oil Yields Many Everyday Products
The article explains how a single barrel of crude oil, 42 gallons, becomes gasoline for about 270 to 350 miles, kerosene for five days of meals, light fuel oil for two days of heat and hot water, lubricants for 1,000 miles, and residual oil for electricity or asphalt, with over six million barrels produced daily and a Biblical verse cited at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iself
Canned $1,000 Found and Second Can Burned
Sanitation workers in Liberty New York found a can containing $1,000 at the home of Mrs. Ida Paglino. Harold Kortright retrieved it and returned the money. A second can vanished in the incinerator after being found by workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
N. Y
Sanitation Department
Ida Paglino
Harold Kortright
They Said It and Democracy’s Eternal Dignity
A collection of quotes on government, independence, thinking, and democracy from Tom Runyon John Randolph and Thomas Mann, highlighting the tension between government support and individual responsibility in a period newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Runyon
John Randolph
Thomas Mann
Divorce petition filed in Grayson County Texas
The court records Ella Emma Hall as plaintiff and Henry Thomas Hall as defendant in Case No. 59239. The petition filed October 12 1951 seeks a divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Issued October 15 1951 by the 15th District Court with deputy Nancy Drake docketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Henry Thomas Hall
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Plainiff
Ella Emma Hall
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
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Reeves
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Donald Lansford
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Joe
Alice
Ann
Annette
Bobby
Gayle
Myra
Dearle
C. K
Boutonnieres
Telegraph Delivery Service
U. 5
Glenn Doss
Ethel Short
Childress Pharmacy
Sun
S. H. Montgomery Agency
W. E. LaRoe
Gomer May
Community Public Service Company
Your Friendly Electric Company
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