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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1951
Page
6
The Reflector announces Carol Kilgree as Assistant Editor with Mary Lou Brown and a staff including Betty Beazley Harris Juanita Thrasher Foy Jean Bow Joy Ann Layman Carol Ryan Shirley Pool Ruth Ann Cummings and Gayle Taylor under the sponsorship of the English department.
The editor apologizes for omitting Mary Lou Alexander from the junior class list in last week’s Candy Makers article. Readers are invited to point out any other errors so corrections can be issued.
Notes on selection process for drum major majorettes flag bearers and cheerleaders at the 1952 53 season with 12 positions. Names listed for each group and details of practice days and voting. Also mentions a Nov 19 FFA school visit to salvage lumber for a shop partition.
Agriculture boys and homemaking girls held a November 20 weiner roast and hay ride after school using the F F A truck. Sponsors included Mr and Mrs Blanton Mr and Mrs Barker and Mr and Mrs Howard with Becca Blanton and Brenda Barker seen among guests.
Wiley Herman Bedford born July 19 1910 in Blossom Texas rose through Cunningham schools and East Texas State Teachers College later teaching in Milton Midway Bethel and Detroit before serving in the Army in France and England. He returned to Perrin Field then became Whitewright grade school principal in 1947. He earned a MS in science in 1948 and now teaches 8th grade arithmetic geography and typing while aiming to teach business administration in college. He favors steak and dislikes deceit and plans future educational work. A separate note invites entries for a National Scholastic Press Association photo contest open to high school students through May 1 1952 with simple entry details.
The article teases the unveiling of next year’s majorettes drum major cheerleaders drummers and flag bearers at the football banquet. It urges squad members to pay dues promptly to secure attendance and participation.
Poster seen on the bulletin board invites Whitewright High School students to win $600 for a single photograph. About 200 students will share in $4,000 in prizes when the final winners are announced at the 1952 NSPA National High School event.
The Youth Center hosted its opening party after the Tiger-Farmer game at Craig's Cafe dining room. The sophomore class ran the arrangements, attendance was large, and guests enjoyed the event as plans begin for a High School Hit Parade.
Barbara Hasty, 5 2 with brown hair and brown eyes, was a pep squad cheerleader last football season. She favors sophomore football number 11, dislikes showy behavior, and loves fried chicken with gravy and fried potatoes. She dislikes orange and navy blue color combos and plans to attend college before choosing a career.
An 18 year old student, born October 21, stands six feet two inches tall, listed as the tallest boy in the class this week.
The State of Texas cites Marjorie Wells in No 59322 to appear before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, for a divorce petition filed November 21, 1951 by Walter W. Wells against Marjorie Wells. The summons issued November 21, 1951. The case names Walter W. Wells as Plaintiff and Marjorie Wells as Defendant.
Citation requires publication in Grayson County newspapers for ten days listing Matilda Cavaletto as administratrix. Account for final settlement filed November 26 1951 in County Court Sherman. Hearing set December 10 1951 at 10 a.m. in Sherman courthouse. Citizens with interest must appear and contest. Court clerk J C Buchanan signs.
Jimmy Christian is described as senior class most athletic, Tigers co captain and annual business manager. He favors algebra II and football, enjoys popular music, dislikes asparagus, spinach and being fenced in. His nickname list includes Candy Cris and Snake. He admires comp in women and hobbies by women, with a Maldives note.
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