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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1951

Page

7

Reflector Buzzes With School Romance Rumors

A school column notes students seen with various partners and gossip about relationships. Mentions Carol Ryan Betty Jarvis Lyndal Jack Badgett John Dale and others as a playful, informal social scene at the school.

Carol Ryan Betty Jarvis Lyndal Jack Badgett John Dale Margaret Garland Dean Barbara Bobby David Reeves John Brown Ralph Hughes Jimmy Hoover Allan Davis Peggy Bells Herman Dixie Scott Aubrey Kenneth Dearle Mary Lou Alice Marie Alice James Pat Donna Faye Mary

Help Mr Smith cleaning school messes braves gym

A school janitor named Mr Smith patrols after hours to collect gum litter, tidy desks, and repair scattered paper and chairs, highlighting the need for better student care and cleanliness in the building.

Mr. Smith C. K

Improving Traffic in Whitewright

A school driver education course under Glenn Howard aims to instill safe driving habits in Whitewright youths. The article urges traffic safety upgrades including stop signs near the bank and City Hall, an overhanging post office sign, marked pedestrian lanes, dedicated U turn areas, and blinking yellow lights at school crossings and town ends to slow speed and protect pedestrians.

Whitewright Glenn Howard Main Street

Junior pep squad named for seventh and eighth grades

The squad comprises forty girls from grades seven and eight. Annette Smith leads as drum major with Ann Brown Doris Ann Wallace Laura Bess Rich as majorettes. Patricia Farley Verna Lee Buchanan Alice Mae Ayres Gradylene Clarkson Kay Davis as cheerleaders.

Kittens Annette Smith Ann Brown Doris Ann Wallace Laura Bess Rich Patricia Farley Verna Lee Buchanan Alice Mae Ayres Gradylene Clarkson Kay Davis Dixie Bassett Carolyn Garner Wanda Sue Alexander

7th and 8th Grade 4-H Elect Officers

The 7th and 8th grades 4-H Club met Friday October 12 to elect officers. President is Alice Ayres, vice president Laura Williams, secretary treasurer Johnnie Taylor, reporter Verna Buchanan. Sponsor remains Miss Alice Guthrie.

Alice Ayres Laura Williams Johnnie Taylor Verna Buchanan Alice Guthrie

WHS Library Opens for New Year with First Checkout

The WHS library opened on Wednesday October 10 during the second period with Glenda Robarts and Margaret Williams serving as librarians. Margie Brownfield checked out the first book, The Red Badge of Courage, while many other interesting titles await borrowing. Students expressed happiness at the reopening and were urged to treat books well.

WHS Glenda Robarts Margaret Williams Margie Brownfield

Sophomore Assembly Program Inspires Students at WHS

Mr. Roy Robinson of Trenton gave a chalk talk on human faces and personality, contrasting Abraham Lincoln and the Kaiser with Satan. He urged good first impressions as cheerleaders led a pep rally before the Hawkins game.

Roy Robinson Trenton Assembly Mr. Robinson Abraham Lincoln the Kaiser Satan Lincoln Kaiser

Divorce Petition Commanded Appearance in Grayson County

Citation issued in 1951 directs Dorothy Edwards to appear by 10 A M on November 12 1951 before the Honorable District Court in Sherman Grayson County Texas. Plaintiff Buster Edwards filed September 27 1951 seeking divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Court clerk S V Earnest signed the citation with deputy Nancy Drake.

State of Texas Dorothy Edwards A. D District Court of Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas Buster Edwards S. V. Earnest Nancy Drake

WHS Student Life Echoes in Classroom Chatter and Pep

A school note captures late week voice from WHS featuring choral readings in speech class, algebra and bookkeeping antics, and a lively pep scene. It highlights students like Jack Smith, Joe and Jimmy, and mentions SMU Baylor debates, English IV warnings, and a mixed crowd in period hall chatter.

Jack Smith John Charles Johnny Paul Carol Jean Ned Jimmy Nossaman SMU Baylor Joe Beverly Betty Mary Lou Billy Ralph Bobby Cecil Jack John Dale Babs Bobby Myra Dearie Aubrey Nancy

4-H Club elects officers and plans church meeting

The 4 H Club boys elected Philip Hoover as president Joe Beazley as vice president David Wayne Sanderson as secretary treasurer and Bobby Phillips as recording secretary. They will meet at the Methodist Church on Friday morning with leader Mr Johnson.

4-H Club Philip Hoover Joe Beazley David Wayne Sanderson Bobby Phillips Methodist Church Mr. Johnson

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