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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

7

Western Week Variety Show Closes with Crowns and Awards

The Western Week finale featured Delinda Blackerby as mistress of ceremonies with Gene Sparks assisting. Nancy Williams was crowned Grade School Queen, Patsy Neal and Jimmy Flatt won High School sophomore class honors, and best dressed honors were presented per class.

Delinda Blackerby Gene Sparks Nancy Williams Henry Bing Patsy Neal Jimmy Flatt Janis Johnson

Whitewright students thank parents teachers and Janis Johnson

Students of Whitewright High and Grade Schools express gratitude to parents teachers and local businesses for cooperation during Western Week. They particularly thank Mrs Janis Johnson for her time and patience in practice sessions.

Whitewright Janis Johnson Janis P.A.J

Kings and Queens of Grade School Crowns Announced

In Western Week, four candidates per class—two boys and two girls—vied for the title. Friday night crowned the class winners with Patricia Jarvis, Diana Slaughter, Carolyn Mullins, Jeannie Deeds, Fern Fain, Sandra Samuels, Joyce Bennett and Linda Logan listed among top honorees.

Patricia Jarvis Diana Slaughter Carolyn Mullins Jeannie Deeds Fern Fain Sandra Samuels Joyce Bennett Linda Logan

Nancy Williams Crowned Queen by King Henry Bing

Nancy Williams is crowned queen by Henry Bing as head judges announce the results for nine grade level contestants. Candidates listed include Kristi Walker Ted Williams Lanna Lumpkins Terry Morris Kevin Barker Stan White Cynthia Smith Kenny Golden Susan Holloway Phillip Woodson Judy Jester and Steven James in respective grades.

Nancy Williams Henry Bing Kristi Walker Ted Williams Lanna Lumpkins Terry Morris Kevin Barker Stan White Cynthia Smith Kenny Golden Susan Holloway Phillip Woodson Judy Jester Steven James

White Wright FHA Attends Denton Area V Meeting

The White Wright FHA Chapter traveled to Denton for the annual Area V Meeting on Saturday March 30. The session ran from 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m featuring entertainment area chapter business and introduction of new officers.

Whitewright Fha Denton

Legal Notice of Grayson County Land Suit No 68982

Plaintiffs Annie Moser Moon et al seek declaration of heirs rights of A W Moser Sr and others, with a court-ordered partition and sale of two described parcels totaling about 60 acres in Grayson County. Defendants include D W Bennett et al. Court directs written answer by April 22 1963 in Sherman Texas.

State OF Texas D. W. Bennett E. T. Bennett Jno A. Wallace S. C. Bennett J. D. Black Sophia Coffee Edward Burleson M. H. Nicholson William Burkett William Barkett Joel Bennett James S. Porter Holland Coffee Geo. N. Butt Charlotte K. Cother Madison Walsh B. D. Holder B. C. Holder C. L. Holder M. C. Barber M. C. Barbour Sarah E. Cora French R. Cora Matthew Davis Mahala Davis C. O'Donnell O'Donnell C. J. O'Donnell Edwin Kidd B. B. Heironomus Grayson County J. W. Shea L. T. Cathey A. D 15Th District Court Court House Sherman Annie Mae Moser Moon Walter Moon Ethel Moser Jones Douglas Jones Ada Lee Moser Jones Wilson P. Jones Orlena Moser Peltcher William A. Peltcher San Diego County California Esther Moser Milling John D. Milling A. L. Moser, Jr Bill Moser Howard County Jack Moser Lamar County Dorothy Moser Allen James S. Allen Patsy Ruth Moser Allbright Willard Allbright Myra Clontz Moser Esther Moser Boyd Earl Boyd Jefferson County Clyde Moser Sonoma County Ella Derr Moser Oklahoma Mae Moser Fisher Dallas County Willard Moser Beatrice Moser Jackson County Maggie Moser Flora Bradley Johnson Arthur Johnson Caddo County William S. Bradley Jack Malone Tom Green County Lois Malone Lipsey Dale Lipsey Taylor County Anna Malone McLennan County Jackie Bernice Moser Latham Robert Allen Latham Santa Clara County James Dewey Moser Ventura County Mary Ethel Baldry Harry McDonald Baldry San Mateo County Aubrey Halterman Edna Mae Badgett Evelyn Halterman Sims C. B. Sims Kiowa County A. W. Moser Phoebe Height Moser Lucy Denton Halterman Moser Grayson Iron Ore M. C. Barbours C. Owens Owens Jos. Banzar Banzar E. R. Brodhead Shirley Davis Whitewright Sun

FHA girls visit Hickory House shop then head to Whitewright

At noon the girls and Miss Neal had lunch at the Hickory House then shopped downtown until 3:00 before departing for Whitewright. Each attendee earns five points and the next meeting is the state FHA Meeting on April 19 and 20 in Dallas. The four top point earners will attend with Miss Neal.

Miss Neal Hickory House Whitewright Dallas P.A.J

Sophomores Crowned King and Queen at Western Week

During Western Week at the high school the class with the largest funds was crowned King and Queen. Sophomores won, naming Patsy Neal as Queen and Jimmy Flatt as King while other classes chose their runners up: Eighth Grade Becky Blanton Garry Holloway. Freshman Patsy King Dick ie Leonardi. Junior Linda Logan Mike Burchfield. Senior Glenda Hicks Leon Scott.

Patsy Neal Jimmy Flatt Becky Blanton Garry Holloway Patsy King Dickie Leonardi Linda Logan Mike Burchfield Glenda Hicks Leon Scott

Best Dressed Cowboys and Cowgirls of Grade School

Thursday and Friday of last week one girl and boy from each class were named best dressed and received prizes at the Variety Show. Winners include Gail Wortham and Don Reed Aldridge from First Grade. Steve Robinson and Leslie Skaggs from Second. Brenda Bing and Pat Bow from Third. Stephanie Bush and Jerry Jester from Fourth. Janna Wilson and Bobby Janway from Fifth. Vicki Kelsey and Will Cureton from Sixth. Carol Dawson and Jack Frisby from Seventh.

Gail Wortham Don Reed Aldridge Steve Robinson Leslie Skaggs Brenda Bing Pat Bow Stephanie Bush Jerry Jester Janna Wilson Bobby Janway Vicki Kelsey Will Cureton Carol Dawson Jack Frisby

Best dressed winners named for WHS class pages

Each WHS class chose a boy and a girl as best dressed representatives. Eighth Grade Pamela Fagan and Mike Bow led the list, followed by Ninth Grade Kathy Wilson and Bill Bass, Tenth Grade Barbara Andrew and Danny Caraway, Eleventh Grade Patricia Jarvis and Jim Billner, and Twelth Grade Kay Buchanan and Gene Sparks.

WHS Pamela Fagan Mike Bow Kathy Wilson Bill Bass Barbara Andrew Danny Caraway Patricia Jarvis Jim Billner Kay Buchanan Gene Sparks

Student of the Week Kathaleen Cook

Kathaleen Cook, a junior at W. H. I., is named student of the week. Born February 28, 1946, she is recognized for a notable life moment on June 16, 1962.

Kathaleen Cook Kathaleen W. L. Crawford

Kathaleen listed as a favorite in school note

Kathaleen is described as a wonderful student with hobbies incl sport miniature golf horseback riding home making watching Beverly Hillbillies Robert Mitchum Doris Day Why Do Lovers Break Each Others Heart chicken fried steak. Junior senior banquet set for April 27. Juniors and Seniors with dates must contact Miss Neal to be seated with their date. dates may not eat unless in Junior or Senior class.

Richard Cook Kathaleen T. V Beverly Hillbillies Robert Mitchum Doris Day

Easter Holidays School Out Dates for Whitewright

Whitewright students will dismiss April 12 at 4:00 for Easter holidays and return Monday April 22. P A J

Whitewright P.A. J

Whitewright Students To Attend King of Kings Show

The Whitewright student body may go to the show Monday April 8 1963 at 1 00 p m to see King of Kings. Buses will run at 4 00 p m.

Whitewright King of Kings

Whitewright Tigers Tie Wolfe City In Friday Baseball

The Whitewright Tigers met Wolfe City for the second time Friday and battled to a 4-4 draw after an earlier 2-1 Wolfe City win. Whitewright players included Curtis Tillett pitcher Scooter Mc Curdy catcher Dickie Leonards first base Joe Hennig second base Johnny Aldridge shortstop Kenneth Lankford and Scottie Jones.

Tigers Wolfe City Whitewright Curtis Tillett Scooter McCurdy Dickie

Local Baseball Lineup Notes from Undated Box Score fragment

Reading shows positions for players Sammy Montgomery left field David Samuels center field Terry Edwards right field and pitcher Scottie Jones covering one inning. W. J. B. oe ae

Sammy Montgomery David Samuels Terry Edwards Scottie Jones

Mixed Teenage Tales From A Small Town

A string of casual questions and teasing anecdotes about local teens and residents. Names like Evelyn Bugs Bennie Joyce Bennett Sue Pool Edith Alexander Shirley Janway Billy Wayne Carolyn Mullins Barbara Andrew Pattye Grady Fern Fain Mrs Harper Sandy Lewis Anna Harold Holcomb Linda Compton Danny Layman Peggy Bennett Jet Laura Lewis Bo Clark Toosie Judy Gosnell Delinda Black Bonnie Ely Danny Bunch and Mr Crouch appear in rumors and everyday life chatter from a community high school setting.

Joyce Bennett Sue Pool Edith Alexander Shirley Janway Billy Wayne Carolyn Mullins Barbara Andrew Pattye Grady Hawaii Jimmy Flatt Fern Fain Mrs. Harper Sandy Lewis Anna Harold Holcomb Hollywood Linda Compton Danny Layman Peggy Bennett Jet Laura Lewis Bo Clark Sherman Toosie Bill Judy Gosnell Delinda Blackerby Bonnie Ely Danny Bunch

Biblical Town Names in Arkansas

A note lists Arkansas communities with Biblical names such as Antioch Gethsemane Damascus Jerusalem Jericho Mount Olive and Palestine. The quote from John Billings urges mutual respect in sharing such ideas.

Arkansas Antioch Gethsemane Damascus Jerusalem Jericho Mount Olive Palestine John Billings

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reflector STOR Evelyn Harvey Eporters Jeannie Skipworth JJ Bilmner Anna Finklin John Hale Betty Skip Worth Kings and Queens OF Grade School M. E. Holder J. R. Westbrook John Kelly Will Barrett A. E. Clark, Sr A. E. Clark, Jr S. C. Short Charles McKeon R. H. Blankenship Parker-Falls Insulation Company, Inc Owens-Corning Fiber Glass Corporation Peninsula Production and Royalty Company C. K Davis United States of America Standard Oil Company of Texas A. Sessums L. Frank Pitts Jules Constaintin A. Sessums Powell and Company Willie Bradley King and Queen OF High School Murry Bryant Morris Warrington Johnny Aldridge Brubs McLean Mike Holloway James Shaw B. S Whitewright Downs Evelyn Bugs Bennie Mr. Crouch Pilot Grove Foster Fence CO W. Staples J. H. Foster Sherman, Texas Lone Star Gas Lone Star Gas Company
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