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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
7
The Whitewright Tigers aim for a fourth straight win as they prepare to face Bells Panthers at Pilot Point next week. Panthers are described as a tough, improved foe likely to challenge the Tigers. The community supports library upgrades with over $100 in new 1949 edition books from Dallas.
A WHS senior with black hair brown eyes 5 3 135 pounds age 17 excels in sports. She earned two basketball letters and co captained the team for both years. She played third base in softball and was named Most Athletic Girl and assistant editor of The Reflector.
The snippet highlights Jackie Lee Bowen, 5'5" and 125 pounds, active in baseball and basketball with a cheerful personality. It also notes Mrs. Gene Oliver teaching group singing in Bells grade school, with many students and more expected, arranged by age.
A reflective piece on senior year urges focus on studies amid social life and school activities. It contrasts senior responsibilities with earlier jitters and notes gatherings, crushes, and social gossip among students while preparing for graduation.
Betty Blackerby sighed last Tuesday after a date with Byron Hill, Joe's cousin, raising talk of possible family tensions. Jack Smith and Beverly appear reconciled as he freely offers lollipops during visits.
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