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Mexia Daily News

Location

Mexia, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1961

Page

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Mexia High School Honor Society to Honor New Members

Mexia High School's William WallaceMagn Chapter of the National Honor Society will honor newcomers at a Friday assembly in the high school auditorium followed by a reception at 3 30 in the cafeteria. New members include sixth grade and senior students with strong grade records and leadership and service recommendations.

Mexia High School William Wallace Magn National Honor, Society Teanonormeg Society Lucy Byers Chase Wit Randy Best Charleer Dames Black Lath Teel Buss And James Georgia Foley A. B. McBay Kathy Sim David Humphrey Bethnoutidd

Slide Rule Club Planned for MHS Students

Fourteen M H S students met with Edmund Schuster to form a slide rule club. An organizational meeting is planned for Dec 4 with four Monday sessions at 7 PM. Future meetings will occur during activity periods. Officers for the third six weeks include President Sharon Porter Vice President Gayle White and Secretary Treasurer Tommy Teer. Ava Parsons has left the 5B3 class. William Fulchler donated a coffee maker to Ross Elementary teachers.

Edmund Schuster Schuster Sharon Porter Gayle White Tommy Teer Ava Parsons Waco William Fulchler J. C. Penney's Ross Elementary Ross Fulwhler Bob Bailey

Freshmen Lead Class Honors List At School

A total of 48 high school students and 19 from junior high made up the roster of the honor roll. The current roster includes 12 seniors, 12 juniors, six sophomores, 18 freshmen, four Eighth Grade and 15 Seventh Grade students. Junior High honorees include Shirley Page and others. Eighth Grade and Seventh Grade names follow in the list.

Junor High School Secest Sand Sajior i Holtes Ifire John Bennett Nancy Rodney Albright Barba James Black Charlotte Kathy Simston Molly Walker Innis Roberts Carolyn Fletcher Jolanda Love Marjorie Mullens Dorothy Hardin Bonnie Thornton Linda Miller Frankie Day Pamela Harrison Nancy Batten Weldaleen Hamill Freddy Saltsman Claudine Stephens Gail McCullough Martha Nell Eubanks Nene Carrington Bob Crider Glennis Janis Stephens Kenneth Ue June Ky Reed Jimmy Bets Ee Focke Lynn Rington Judy Roco Ben Wolteed Bonnie Buckhanan Betty Rolt Shirley Williams Norman Archibald Tommy Fain Marilyn Shirley Page Janice i Speights Cheryl Dillon Edldie Williams Aloma Adams Candyce Scopeland Phyllis Oberholtzer Sally Robinson Annella Wright Douglas Willis Ronny Ross Charles Tilghman Connie White Glen Kitchens Leta Shamblin Paula King Cynthia Wood Mary Nar Wasson Brenda Joyce

Holiday Assembly Theme From Old Songs

Mexia High School and Junior High students are reminded two weeks remain before Christmas holidays. The last class day of 1961 is Tuesday December 19 with classes resuming January 2 1962. The first semester ends January 19 with grades given January 20 and second semester begins January 22 ending June 1.

Mexia High School A. B. MacBay Land Junior High Bee

Wing Flap Floats Into Dallas Yard

Ray Sickles saw a seven foot by sixteen inch wing flap flutter into his yard Sunday and no one has claimed it. He is unable to determine the aircraft or origin.

Dallas Ray Sickles

Fragmentary OCR reads on leadership and foundation names

The readable text mentions leader James Black and references to English IV and a government base. It includes partial names such as Dorothy Mancock and fragmented phrases about standards and a foundation. The stream of words suggests a historical or bureaucratic note with unclear context.

James Black

Civics Study Becomes Mandatory For Seniors At Local High School

Civics required for seniors at Mesa High School aims to teach local government and civic responsibilities. The program covers government structure and community engagement to prepare students for life after graduation.

Mexta High School

Missouri Coach In Line For SMU Grid Job

DALLAS AP Al Onofrio line coach of Missouri is first announced candidate for SMU head coach. SMU trustees ousted Bill Meek after five years. Athletic director Matty Bell to retirement in 1964, says outside influence not authorized.

Dallas al Qnofrio Missouri Southern Methodist University SMU Bill Meek Lafter Matty Bell Athletic Council Onofrio Bell Coath Seattle Jim’ Owens Washington Owens

Katanga Leader Issue Threat Amid Airport Fund Drive

Katanga's Evarist Kimba threatened action against planes as Katanga troops moved near Elisabethville. Mexia High School band plans a fundraising drive to raise 2500 dollars for airport improvements, coordinated by band director Joe Haney with local support and publicity.

Katanga Elisabethville Evarist Kimba Joe Haney Mexia Daily News

Student council plans choir program with patriotic songs

The assembly will feature selections such as America Onward Christian Soldiers Columbia the Gem of the Ocean The Battle Hymn of the Republic and The Star Spangled Banner. The event aims to celebrate national music as part of the school year.

Assembly America Columbia

Curfews Discussed In Mexia High School Assembly

Mexia High School Student Council sponsored a December activity period assembly on age and staying out at night. The program featured a two part discussion with panelists Kathy Sims Molly Walker Martha Wilson Jacqueline Davis Barbara Kerr Johnny Neece James Black John Bennett Randy Best and Joe Lucas. Caesar's armies drank diluted vinegar per Britannica.

Mexia High School Kathy Sims Molly Walker Martha Wilson Jacqueline Davis Barbara Kerr Johnny Neece James, Black John Bennett Randy Best Joel Lucas

Incoherent fragmentary note from Linda Be fthaford

Fragmentary message mentions holidays and a future return. Contents are garbled and include stray phrases about weeks and numbers. No clear event, person, organization, place, or date is discernible.

Linda Be

District workshop aids planning for upcoming term

Twenty two high school students attended a district student council workshop at Gea per on Bevétiber 2 to map activities for the coming semester. Leaders included El tas David Batten Barbara Retz Shedaudridbey and junior seniors such as Malcalm Slevalen Jackson Troy Milter Dean Tyner Gail Sellers and Suzanne Thurman among others.

Dadier High Ouett Loll Svoakshop Geaper Bevétiber 2 Parpore Wrorkitfor Tras Tis Ict Echtel Eltas David Batten Barbara Retz Shedaudridbey Yserior

Mexia Wins 12 to 8 In Third Season Ball Clash

Mexia posts a 12 to 8 victory over Corsicana in a rough season tilt. Bah Reed, Gregor, and Gatesville are cited among players as Corsicana falls short. the game ends with a competitive tie in regions noted as the season progresses.

Booster shots drive protection against diphtheria and tetanus

The text discusses booster doses every few years to maintain immunity against diphtheria and tetanus as part of public health strategy across states. It emphasizes protecting populations through periodic vaccination scheduling and prediction models for antibody persistence.

Stirge Armong

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