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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1946
Page
3
The article describes Halloween traditions observed in England as Nutcrack Night and notes Scottish ceremonies are viewed with superstition, reflecting rural practices. It presents a snapshot of regional beliefs and rituals tied to the holiday.
Mrs. Roddy's speech class has received a 1946 publication titled Speech For All. Students plan to keep pencil marks away and protect pages to preserve the books for future speech classes, expressing pride in leaving them as a resource for successors.
Last Friday the choral class presented its first show of the year to Rotary Club members. The group performed Neapolitan Nights and Magic of the Moon, with a quartet featuring Lou Rae Holcomb Pinkey Raley Zoe Vestal and Joan Huseman closing with Moonlight Bay and Boom Boom. The students impressed for a first appearance and the program was thoroughly enjoyed.
This week at the Palace features Crack-up with Jack and Pinkey on Saturday night. Till the End of Time stars Patsy and Curtis for Sunday and Monday. To Each His Own with Lou Rae and Clifton on Tuesday. This Love of Ours with Y. B. and Joanne on Wednesday and Thursday. From This Day Forward stars Billy Frank and Betty Anne on Friday and Saturday. Coming Attractions include Since You Went Away with Joan and Benton, Lover Come Back with Loren Paul and Pinkey, and One More Tomorrow with Doris and Jerry.
The senior class has begun organizing a Press Club with the goal of improving members writing abilities. Irene Kent was elected president and other officers will be chosen at the next meeting. Later, members from other classes may join under qualifications.
The fragment notes that Jane, Mary Frances, and Johnny Mack appeared to form a happy trio Friday night. It implies interest from Jane toward upperclassmen and hints at an evolving situation without detailing consequences or outcomes.
A flurry of social encounters fills the page with mentions of Pat Billy Jack Kelly and Mel Va as campaign chatter swirls. Couples such as Doris with Trenton boys and Clifton with Lou Rae color a round of Friday and Saturday night sightings across town and nearby Van Alstyne and Whitewright.
Freshmen follow a busy morning schedule with general math taught by Mr. Montgomery and general science under Mr. Gentry. Six weeks top scorers include William King and Louise Selman, with Gwendlyn Thomas and Gene Stubblefield scoring perfects in science. A carnival tonight at the high school auditorium features cake walks bingo penny pitch turtle races and pep squad practice with queen candidates Louise Selman and Jane Meador and managers William King and Kelly Pierson.
Hazel Neal dates Bobby Booker while Anna Bess and Wilma pose as light competition Irene Kent and Joanne Grammer plan a night together Melva Allen and Pat Gray chat often Pat has a fun Thursday night secret flames surface near Alice Davis Ellen curchfield enjoys evenings with Joe Hicks Maxine Roberts dates two boyfriends at once Billy Mac Jessie Ross and Betty Jo keep harmony Lois McCollum teases about a green 41 Ford Bernice Cato praises Troy McLe more yet sees him daily at noon Esta Lee Young proclaims a till the end of time love for an ex of old K H 5S.
A jumble of names from West Highland School yearbook hints at budding romances and rivalries. Jessie Franklin and Billy Mack Williams share a bond, Betty Rich and Ross Alexander seem inseparable, with other pairings teased by classmates. The page also mixes farming notes and family chatter, closing with practical seasonal advice from G. W.
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