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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
7
The page features a boastful note praising the football team in Region IV, the pep squad, and the town and its citizens as the best in the world, attributed to J. C. M.
Coach Montgomerys Tigers crushed the Bells Panthers 53 to 0 honoring Gene Stub Stubblefield killed Oct 4 in a motorcycle train wreck. William King scored twice along with Herman Musser and others adding boosts as Dwayne Hayes kicked five of eight extra points. Tigers travel to Pilot Point to face A A Browns Bearcats in conference action.
In an assembly on Friday morning, officials revealed a major development that students had awaited. The announcement promises significant changes impacting campus activities and opportunities for the student body.
The WHS principal reports a school trip next Saturday October 15. Students will depart Whitewright at 7 a.m. and return home after a full day at the Dallas State Fair later that evening, with hosts ensuring a good time for all.
The Whitewright Tigers travel to Pilot Point High School for a conference basketball game Friday. Local fans expect a Tigers win, though the matchup holds uncertainty as teams contest for league standings.
A list of residents with playful hyphenated nicknames appears in a community column. The roster includes Jeanette Jones Piggy and Peggy Pannell Blondie among many others, followed by a final entry M F T.
The weekly Friday morning assembly sponsored by the sophomore class began at 10 o clock with two songs led by Peggy Parnell Jeannette Jones and Charlene Thornhill. Superintendent Mr Cummings spoke to the student body and Mr Petrash announced items of interest. Rev Ashley D Jameson of the Methodist Church gave an inspirational message. A pep rally closed the program in preparation for upcoming events.
Citation issued to Arnett C. Monroe for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Court in Grayson County, Sherman Texas, sets appearance by 10 AM on Monday after 42 days from issuance. Plaintiff filed July 20 1949. File No. 57495. Clerk S V Earnest. Deputy Iva Davidson.
The note marks the second major conference clash of the season for the Tigers, highlighting the stakes and upcoming matchup.
Historical terms explain Shaddock as grapefruit and describe Atlantic to Pacific passage via Panama Canal. The note records crude oil world production in 1946 as 2 750 190 000 barrels of 42 gallons each and defines opacity as light not passing through.
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