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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1962
Page
6
High School Reflector reports Western Week culminated with the show A Tour of the United States directed by Mrs. Janis Johnson. Rhythm Debs and choruses guided the tour ending with I Love Those Dear Hearts and Gentle People and thanks to the cast and director.
Anna Franklin a Whitewright High sophomore placed second in the District Fashion Sewing Contest held in Dallas Friday. She won local meeting honors March 16 earning a district berth, judged on costume appropriateness becomingness fashion effect and workmanship. The banquet at the Sheraton Hotel announced winners.
The gym assembly honored basketball letter winners with sweaters for girls Judy Durham Carolyn Wetzel Amy Alexander Elizabeth Stephens Doris Tillett Joyce Bennett Dumpy Cure ton Patricia Jarvis Evelyn Harvey Anna Franklin Becky Vestal and manager Selena Key. Boys James England and Scottie Jones received jackets. Hats off to these students for their season efforts.
A gym event titled Donkey Ballgame is set for Saturday at 8 PM with admission 75 cents for adults 50 cents for high school students and 35 cents for grade school students. Proceeds support the Senior Class for their trip while K B added honors to W H S.
Western Week honors announced with prize awards for each grade. First Grade Susie Bow and Donald Golden. Second Grade Pat Bow and Kevin Baker. Third Grade Larry Franklin and Cynthia Smith. Fourth Grade Janis Hennig and Henry Bing. Fifth Grade Cathy Hicks and Edwin Caraway. Sixth Grade Jan Billner and Jan Buchanan. Eighth Grade Kathy Wilson and Bill Bass. Ninth Grade Glynna McCasland and John Holloway. Tenth Grade Brenda Geers and Jim Billner. Eleventh Grade Kay Buchanan and Mike Holloway. Twelfth Grade Judy Fullmer and Joe Kaiser. Merchants provided prizes.
Joyce Bennett crowned Queen of Western Week at the Variety Show with Dan Turner as King. The sophomore class repeated the title from last year and earned the honor again through hard work.
Mary Ann Starnes of the 3rd grade was crowned grade school Queen of Western Week Friday night. Her king was Larry Bilmner. The note thanks Miss Janis Johnson for helping make the Variety Show a success and expresses appreciation from students and faculty.
During the past week several high school classes held parties to raise money for student activities. The fundraisers included a junior hayride event and related activities aimed at supporting clubs and events at the school.
Ruth Hollis is named independent executrix of the estate of O J Hollis Sr. She requests all claims be filed with her at 908 E Lamar Sherman Texas within the legal deadline. Published in The Whitewright Sun March 29 and April 5 12 19 1962.
The Junior class hosted a hay ride and weiner roast during Western Week. On Tuesday at seven, students rode trailers to Jackie Jesters for the event with ample food and good fun. Thanks are extended to Mrs Blanton Mr Barker the Jesters pas ture and James Sparks for driving.
Monday Kraut Weiners Pinto Beans Candied Sweet Potatoes Slice of Onion Tomato Corn Bread Butter Apple Crisp Milk. Tuesday Ham shanks Creamed Potatoes Green Beans Pickled Beets Rolls Butter Fruit Jellow Milk. Wednesday Meat Balls Spagetti English Peas Yellow Hominy Rolls Butter Grape Jelly Milk. Thursday Hot Dogs Chili Green Salad Chips Cherry Cobbler Milk. Friday Tuna Casserole Buttered Broccoli Pineapple Cheese on Lettuce Rolls Butter Dixie Cups Milk.
A critical opinion piece questions shifts in U S foreign policy and leadership over decades. It cites Yalta Potsdam Korea Vietnam Cuba Hungary China Tito and U N as reference points and warns of perceived appeasement and loss of national strength. The piece asks if the U S still embodies the assertive wartime stance of earlier eras.
A letter argues the United States faces internal Communist influence across government agencies including the State Department and FBI. It cites Hoover, MacArthur, and Lenin’s prophecy, urging readers to request a documentary report from We, the People at 111 N Wabash Ave, Chicago Illinois.
In court the burglar explains his three consecutive breaks into the same store. He says he chose a dress for his wife and had to change it twice, leaving the judge puzzled by the reasoning and timing.
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