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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
6
Van Alstyne would represent District 15 B in a bi district playoff after a 14 to 8 first down margin in a tied game against Farmersville. The game ended 7 7 and Van Alstyne had 4 wins 1 tie to Whitewright 4 1. An impartial fan noted Van Alstyne should have won by a larger margin based on size.
In a hard fought conference clash undefeated Van Alstyne Panthers and Whitewright Tigers end in a 7 to 7 draw. Tigers score early on a Musser touchdown but the game remains competitive with strong defensive stands and a late Panther rally before time expires.
Winter brings WHS basketball for 1950 with girls led by Gwen Kent and several new players. Boys return two lettermen Herman Musser and Jimmy Christian with a hopeful lineup from last year’s bench as coach Mr. Howard previews a strong District 33 B title run. Schedule lists games from Jan 5 to Feb 6 at Whitewright and nearby towns.
The First Baptist Church young people's department held a November 21 Thanksgiving banquet with Molly Rutledge on piano. Layman and Doretha Magers led songs after a brief business meeting and a foods‑naming game. The menu featured turkey, dressing, giblet gravy, potato salad, cranberry sauce, pickles, cherry and coconut pies, and coffee served to Peggy Parnell and others. A separate legal notice dated 1950 announces final settlement proceedings in Grayson County Court for the estate of A. C. Hudspeth, with W. L. Stephenson as administrator and a hearing set for December 11.
On campus a new year of basketball lines up amid whispers about seniors sophomores and dating. The column playfully teases class life while noting the bell rings and classes call, leaving readers with light local chatter and school spirit.
A note from the group led by Ruth Ann Coggins and Jim Cummings thanks many individuals for an enjoyable banquet. Names listed include Christian, Herman Musser, Jack Badgett, Dorotha Magers, Molly Rutledge, Rev. and Mrs. James Cooper, Mr. Layman, Mrs. Ball, and Mrs. Grider.
Superintendent Cummings led a 1 45 pm special assembly with a Thanksgiving talk and a prayer by Rev. James Cooper. Sam Montgomery received appreciation gifts from faculty and townspeople as Roy Blanton and Clyde Craig presented silver service and a Ronson lighter. Junior Highs, led by Coach Glen Howard, won five of six games this season. Seniors Bill Earl Brown Conway Craig Jack Badgett Barrie Blanton Gene Bush Bobby Hyecock Herman Musser Ray Simpson were announced for their final conference game on Thanksgiving Day. Attendance included Mrs. W C Cummings and various community leaders and relatives.
A Thanksgiving day football game ended with a cold wave cooling the pep squad. The pepsters cheered through the first half but quieted in the grandstands during the second half while excitement persisted aboard the school buses.
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