High School Reflector Highlights Student Science Program
At the PTA meeting on April 12, Mr B E Range presented the high school science department covering four sections biology chemistry physics with 114 students. Second grade demonstrated a question and answer forum on Things Around You and a rock and mineral display. The program included science demos and student verses and a Friday Literary Club donated books during National Library Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
B. E. Range
Range
Amy Alexander
James England
A. C
B. T
PTA Meeting Recaps Election and Barbecue Plans
The April PTA meeting was led by president Mrs Wallace Wilson. The second grade won the room count and officers for 1960 61 were elected including President Mrs Joe Bodine and Treasurer Mrs Philip Earnheart. A barbecue supper is planned for April 30 from 5 30 to 8 30 p m in the school lunchroom with plates at 1.00 for adults and 50c for children. The May meeting will be led by Mrs Earl Blanton with refreshments by the homemaking department.
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PTA
Wallace Wilson
Ways and Means
Joe Bodine
James Bryant
J. D. Marlow
I. E. Slaughter
Bill White
Philip Earnheart
Carl Edwards
Buel Range
Earl Blanton
A. C
Vintage Valentine Song Pairs from 1950s Letters
A collection of playful romantic couplets and dedications in dated letters. Names include Ann and Charles Patsy and Gary Jeanette and John and Lucile and Bobby. Other pairs feature Don Carolyn Donnie Pat Charles Mary Louise Tinker Doris Lewis Linda Carl Ruth Stretch June Bobby Martha Snuffy Donna Bob Jean Donnie Barbara Al Tall Oak Tree Barbara Coy Come Into My Heart Sandra Dan Cradle of Love Paula Dedie Paradise Linda Roy How Much Steven Amy Puppy Love Tom Pat Theme From a Summer Place.
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Don
Carolyn
Donnie
Pat
Charles
Mary
Louise
Doris
Lewis
White
Silver Sands
Linda
Carl
Ruth
June
Bobby
Martha
Donna
Bob
Red
Jean
Barbara
Sandra
Dan
Paula
Dedie
Paradise
Roy
Steven
Amy
Tom
Becky Vestal Wins Free Annual Prize
Becky Vestal daughter of Mr and Mrs Vestal won the free annual given by the seniors this year. She signed her name on the autograph page in The Bell and was chosen by Mr Thornhill who drew her name from the autograph entries.
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Becky Vestal
B. R. Vestal
Becky
Partial musical requests mingle in Texas town chatter
In a fragmented scene across towns like Tom Bean Whitewright Greenville Leonard Trenton people trade song quotes and innuendo while socializing. Couples tease with lines from favorites such as My Wild Irish Rose Down Yonder and You Are My Sunshine as they chat near gardens windows and river banks.
Holiday Habits and Local Get Togethers Chronicle
A string of brief notes records people's holiday activities and social outings. Billy T. daytime worker and night wanderer. Pattye Bartley seen at the lake with Richard M. on a picnic. Paula G. and Sandra M. disappointed by an expected rose. Barbara C. with Coy F. and the gang over the holidays. Richard 8 Ball C. played pool throughout the holidays. Mrs. Blanton built a room with help from C. B. E. B. and T. S. Patty. Badgett lazy over the holidays. Doris T. with the Filthy Five. Delinda B. stayed home as Judy G. sewed with Delinda. Jim C. worked and ran about with R. T. Charles C. kept to Sherman with his novia. June B. ran around and slept. Don Ray vacationed part in Dallas. Donna Kaye stayed home watching TV. Louise attended school with Tinker. Ruth Williams spent holidays in Corpus Christi. Louisa Lackey and the Emersons visited Kerrville. Miss Caldwell led a group to Odessa. The Lander family visited in Oxford Mississippi.
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Billy T
Pattye Bartley
Richard M
Paula G
Sandra M
Barbara C
Coy F
Gang
Richard
Mrs. Blanton
C. B
E. B
T. S. Patty
Badgett
Doris T
Dallas
Donna Kaye
Louise
Tinker
Ruth Williams
Corpus Christi
Louisa Lackey
Emersons
Kerrville
Miss Caldwell
Odessa
Lander
Oxford
Mississippi
Tt. S
Dresses Listed For Garden Club Event
A catalog of attendees shows Dee Anna in a blue embroidered top dress Lucille Shaw in an embroidered white sheath Louise Vestal in a navy trimmed white dress Kathleen Crawford in a green puff sleeve dress Patricia Jarvis in a plaid boxy jacket suit Pattye Badgett in a white embroidered suit Doris Tillett in a pink sheath Brenda Geers in a blue taffeta dress Rose Anne Bunch in a blue taffeta dress with nylon net overskirt Patsy Mitchell in a violet pleated bodice dress Ann Morris in a white dress with orchid roses Donna Shaw in a full yellow puffed sleeve dress Paula Geers in a white pleated skirt with a gold and white blouse Patty Bartley in a white sheath dress with a large red collar Donna Franklin in a beige sheath dress and jacket Linda Sanderson in a blue shirt waist dress Bobbie Cawthon in a white dress with red accessories Sandra Montgomery in a blue princess dress and jacket Martha Anderson in a white embroidered suit Ruth Williams in a pink sheath with a big collar.
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Dee Anna
Lucille Shaw
Louise Vestal
Kathleen Crawford
Patricia Jarvis
Pattye Badgett
Doris Tillett
Brenda Geers
Rose Anne Bunch
Patsy Mitchell
Ann Morris
Donna Shaw
Paula Geers
Patty Bartley
Donna Franklin
Linda Sanderson
Bobbie Cawthon
Recollections of 1959 High School Romance and News
In the Reflector dated January 1, 1959, a string of dating notes and steady relationships unfold. Couples named include Donna Kaye with Van boys, Don W and Pat C as a steady pair, Louise V with T. T, Judy D and a White Wright boy, and Ruth with Stretch since Christmas.
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Jean B
J. T
Donna Kaye
Don W
Pat C
Louise V
T. T
Judy D
Thomas D
Selena
Ruth
Stretch
Sue R
L. L
Steve E
Leonard
Brenda
Jimmy
Bennett
WHS
Dan
Sandra
Sarah
B. J
Patty
J. J
Barbara L
Wayne B
Mickey G
B. B. Corporation
Recalling Memories From Past News Years
A reflective note hopeful that readers remember earlier times with warmth. The piece invites nostalgia and re connections to earlier headlines and events.
Weekend Rumors Stir Upteen Local Couples
A stream of social chatter from a school audience notes Barbara and Coy seen happily together over the weekend. Donna Kaye and Bob enjoyed their usual dates, while Amy Jo reports a surge of phone calls possibly from Steven.
Kansas Land Use Highlights Dominant Farming Area
About 92 percent of Kansas’s total land area is devoted to farming and grazing, underscoring agriculture as the state’s main economic activity and land use pattern.
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Kansas
Political Announcements for May 7 1960 Primary
The Whitewright Sun lists Democratic primary candidates for May 7 1960. For Congress in the 4th District Sam Rayburn is named. For State Representative in Grayson and Cooke Counties Tony Korsoth and Frank Westbrook are listed.
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Whitewright Sun
Grayson and
Cooke
Tony Korsoth
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Reflector
Bill Tillett
Judy Ayres
Sandra Montgomery
Tom Sears
Donald
Barry
Patsy
David
Diana
Judy
Milt
God Bless
Ameri
Billy
Laura
Joe Earl
Angels
Helen
Douglas
Joe
Dwayne
Sandy
Cliff
Delinda
Melody
Kay
Sweet
Gene
You
Jackie
Tressa
Billy Jo
April Love
Elizabeth
Guenda
van Boy
Rose Ann
Scooter
Bobby Collum
Dodie Mullican
Savoy
Whitewright
Dan Hennig
Lubbock
Barbara Wilson
Jerry W
Linda Bennett
Barbara W
Sherman Boys
PTA Meeting
Love
Ann
Gary
Jeanette
John
Lucile
Sheila Morgan
Johnny
Carl Medell
Tom Bean
Scooter McDanes
Rose Ann Bunch
Glenda Hicks
James Wyatt Griffin
Jackie Jester
Dumpy Cureton
Gene Shaw
Texas Plains
Kay Buchanan
Donald Wortham
Jimmy Clark
Ronnett Thruston
Steve Edwards
Nicky Butler
Greenville
Lewis Sheridan
Doris Burchfield
Coy Flanagan
Barbara Clark
Jane
Judge
Red River Valley
Trenton
Billy Tillett
Laura Beth
Winnith
Haemaf
Azo
Coy
Linda S
Mrs. Jenkins
Don Ray
Amy Jo
Sue
Johnny S
Elaine
June Gail
Lucille
Bobbie Kaye
Dwain
Bobby Kay
Mickey Don
Doris B
Ann M
Charles C
Linda Jane
David R
Thomas
Louisa
Monte
Oasis
Carol Sue
Donna Kay
Lucy
Donald S
Mary M
Ricky
Ma Cab
Judy Durham
Bud
Bonnie
Tom S
Day
Perrin Drive
Dumpy
Pattye
James
Bonham
Patricia
Buster
Sam Rayburn
Don W. Hefton
Dean Martin
Joe M. Joiner
Iva Davidson George Schumacher
Frank Westbrook
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