Mid-Century Exposition Guides Whitewright Excerpts
The Reflector previews Dallas State Fair features for WHS students including free educational exhibits at the Cotton Bowl agriculture and general exhibits buildings. It highlights free meals at the foods building, 2:00 pm Magnolia stage acts, and stops at science, automobile, atomic research, fine arts, health museum, aquarium, and Hall of State.
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Texas
WHS
Dallas
Cotton Bowl
General Exhibits
Foods
Magnolia
Science
Automobile
Atomic Research Building
Fine Arts
Health Museum
Aquarium
Hall of State
Sherman Methodist Youth Fellowship Meets in Sherman
The Sherman District Council of the Methodist Youth Fellowship met at Key Memorial Methodist Church in Sherman with Rev. A D Jameson leading. They planned the upcoming district meeting at Trinity Methodist in Denison on October 23 at 7 30 p m and discussed a future recreation festival.
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Sherman
The
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Key Memorial Methodist Church
A. D. Jameson
Trinity Methodist Church
Denison
Whitewright Tigerettes Pennant Formation at Bryant Field
Last Friday night the Whitewright Tigerettes staged a pennant routine on Bryant field. The pep squad formed banners for Ladonia and Whitewright, shouted for the Rattlers and Tigers, and then executed a second countermarch led off by drum major Carol Hughes.
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Whitewright Tigerettes
Bryant Field
Ladonia
Tigerettes
Rattlers
Tigers
Whitewright
Carol Hughes
Freshmen House Clean Science Lab Roars With Noise
Freshmen on the third floor caused a stir in the science lab during a year start cleaning. A broken test tube and fallen slides were accidental as students explored bottles and tools while Mr. Howard answered questions. The class will manage despite the noise and expense.
Square Goes to Bonham Square Dancing Contest
A square of young people entered the Bonham County Fair square dancing contest on Saturday night September 30. Participants from Whitewright included Jimmy Nossaman Jeanette Jones Larry Cooper Beverly Bassett Bill Brown Carol Kilgree Jimmy Christian and Ruth Ann Cummings. Despite outfits in red white green yellow and aqua the bacon prize went to Bonham residents.
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Bonham County Fair
North Texas
Whitewright
Jimmy Nossaman
Jeanette Jones
Larry Cooper
Beverly Bassett
Bill Brown
Carol Kilgree
Jimmy Christian
Ruth Ann Cummings
Jeanette
Bill
Carol
Larry
Beverly
Jimmy
Ruth Ann
Texas Star
Citizens of
Bonham
Doctor 96 Collects His Own Life Insurance
In Glen Falls New York 96 year old Dr Frederick B Streeter received a 5141 check from Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York after outliving the policy mortality table He had taken out the policy 63 years ago The article also notes steel as a structural material was developed late in the 19th century.
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Glen Falls
N. Y
The
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Frederick B. Streeter
Texas Divorce Citation for Treadville Couple
Citation No 58407 directs George T Treadville to appear by 10 am on November 6 1950 before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman Texas in the case of Mattie Juanita Treadville plaintiff versus George T Treadville defendant. The petition filed September 20 1950 seeks divorce on grounds of desertion and cruel treatment. Issued September 20 1950 by Clerk S V Earnest with Deputy Nancy Drake.
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State of Texas
George T. Treadville
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Mattie Juanita Treadville
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Veteran Questions And Answers
The discussion centers on eligibility for on farm training under the GI bill. One rule requires full time farming duties plus classroom study. A veteran who sells a GI loan home due to a doctor ordered move raises questions about continued benefits.
VA Loan Restitution and Training for Disabled Veterans
The Housing Act of 1950 lets VA restore a veteran's loan guaranty amount if property disposal occurred for compelling reasons without fault. Proof of mandatory move required. For business expansion to train 50 new workers including disabled veterans, contact the nearest VA office for program setup and veteran placement under Public Law 16. Active Army duty offers NSLI up to $10,000 upon enlistment.
Can't Read Write Keeps Boy From School
A young boy arrives home dejected after first day at school unable to read or write and unwilling to return. He says he cannot do the work and cannot talk, questioning the point of going back.
Comic Exchange About Little Elmer and Paint
A jokerish exchange has Little Elmer recounting a family misadventure while Mother slept. The baby fell ill from licking paint, prompting Father to ask if it came from her toys, and Elmer clarifies it came from Mother.
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M. R
C. H
Elmer
Defense First Ordered to Prioritize Military Needs
The National Production Administration issued the defense first regulation placing the Defense Department and AEC in charge of prioritizing military orders over civilian production. It grants government and war contractors power to reserve steel copper rubber and packaging materials for military use, ensuring the weapons buildup proceeds.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
National Production Administration
Defense Department
AEC
William H. Harrison
NPA
It Always Came Back Joke About Henry and Boomerangs
A brief joke exchange notes Henry receives a new boomerang for his birthday and becomes obsessed with discarding the old one, leading to a humorous, cyclical misunderstanding.
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Henry
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Tiger
Montgomery
Musser
Kenneth Jones
Plano
J. C
Sherman District Council
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
New Broad
S. H. Montgomery Agency
W. E. Laroe
Ainment South Pacific
Sally Rand
Ocrt
Amarillo
Sinclair
Sinclair Opaline
Sinclair Pennsylvania
Bassett Station
Sinclair Products
Gagi
Community Public Service Company
Your Friendly E. Company
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