Van Panthers end Tigers' 18 game win streak in season finale
Panthers led by Ray Chandler and Miller fueled a dramatic comeback from a 0-7 halftime deficit. Chandler scored twice and Miller added two extra points with Caldwell returning a 50 yard punt for a score. The win ended the Tigers' season and their 18 game streak.
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Tigers
Panthers
Ray Chandler
Panther
Miller
Joe Pannell
Van
Tiger
Chandler
Caldwell
Whitewright Tigers Thank Local Businessmen and Town
The 1949 WHS football team expresses deep appreciation to Whitewright business leaders for printing home game programs and to the town for loyal support during the season. The coach and co captains credit community spirit in victory and defeat assisting the team’s efforts.
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WHS
Whitewright
Tigers
Van Alstyne Defeats Whitewright in Thanksgiving Showdown
Whitewright Tigers fallen to visiting Van Alstyne Panthers 27 to 7 on Thanksgiving Day. Loss ends Whitewright’s district title bid. key injuries sidelined Billy Earl Brown and Dwayne Hayes. Panthers prepare to face Cooper in bi district title game.
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Montgomery
Whitewright Tigers
van Alstyne Panthers
Tigers
Panthers
Cooper
Billy Earl Brown
Dwayne Hayes
Whitewright
Van
Caldwell
Brown
Hayes
Mary Thornhill Crowned Football Sweetheart At Turkey Day Game
Mary Thornhill, a senior and former pep squad flag bearer, was crowned Football Sweetheart by co-captains Bill King and Kelly Pierson during the Thanksgiving game halftime. She has supported the team since freshman year, serving as drum major and cheerleader in successive years.
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Mary
Mary Thornhill
Bill King
Kelly Pierson
Pep squad crowns Whitewright Mary Thornhill football sweetheart 1949
At halftime of Whitewright vs Van Alstyne, the Whitewright pep squad performed a heart formation and sang. Mary Thornhill was crowned football sweetheart 1949 by co captains William King and Kelly Pierson and Coach Montgomery, receiving gold mums.
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Whitewright
van Alstyne
Carol Hughes
Gladine Harper
Jeanette Jones
Charlene Thornhill
Peggy Parnell
Beverly Bassett
Ouida Nell Ryan
Prilla Hinton
Mary Thornhill
William King
Kelly Pierson
Montgomery
Majorette
Billye Dillon
Jane Meador
Louise Selman
Peggy Clark
Betty Blackerby
Eutolia Judd
Corinne Hardcastle
Dorothy Birdwell
Janice Neal
Salute of the Week Highlights Longtime English Teacher
A feature honors another outstanding educator, this time a woman recognized for her many years as an English teacher. She has taught at the school for an extended period and is celebrated in the community for her dedication to students.
WHS Freshmen Host Youth Center Night at Legion Home
Friday night events at the Legion Home featured WHS freshmen running the youth center with guests from nearby towns. Square dancing pleased attendees while proceeds from drinks supported the youth center fund and other sales funded the class in charge. Seniors are reminded next Friday will be their turn for similar duties and fun.
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Legion Home
Youth Center
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Montgomery Welcomes Son William Lancaster Montgomery
Thanksgiving morning at 10:00 a.m. welcomed the birth of William Lancaster Montgomery, son of Coach and Mrs. S. T. Montgomery Jr. The newborn weighs nine pounds, is 22 inches long, with black hair and brown eyes, marking a proud family moment.
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William Lancaster Montgomery
WHS Students Get New School Pictures
On the morning of November 28 WHS students received new school photos. The portraits corrected previous poor images and were taken for those whose earlier pictures were not satisfactory.
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Grade School Recital At Whitewright High
Mrs. Gene Oliver presented her grade school pupils in a Tuesday night recital at Whitewright High School. A Bells girl participated with a piano number. The program was well attended and praised by attendees. Plans call for a Christmas operetta with a circus theme the week before Christmas.
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Gene Oliver
Whitewright High High School
Know Your Seniors Divorce Petition in Grayson County
The citation to Harrieal Franklin commands appearance by 10 A.M. on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, January 9, 1950, before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman Texas. Minnie Franklin sues Harrieat Franklin for divorce on grounds of abandonment for three years or more. filed November 25, 1949, docket No. 57812, S. V. Earnest Clerk, Iva Davidson Deputy.
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Harrieal Franklin
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District Court of
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Court House
Sherman
Minnie Franklin
Harrieat Franklin
S. V. Earnest
Iva Davidson
Citation Notice for Estate of Charles T Elliott in Grayson County
Public notice from Grayson County Texas commands publication for ten days to notify interested parties about the final settlement account filed November 28 1949 by Desda Elliott administratrix for Charles T Elliott deceased. The hearing is set for December 12 1949 at 10 a m in Sherman courthouse.
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State of Texas
State of
Texas
Grayson County
Charles T. Elliott
Desda Elliott
Said
Said County
Sherman
J. C. Buchanan
Marguerite Berry
Two Senior Girls Crowned in Class Honors
The two are Billye Dillon and Prilla Hinton both 17. One has brown hair, blue green eyes, 5 6.5 in height and was named best all around girl. the other has black hair, brown eyes, 5 6 in height, 119 pounds, and was named most likely to succeed. Favorite actors are Van Johnson and Randolph Scott with June Allyson for both. One favors chicken pie and football. the other fried chicken.
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van Johnson
June Allyson
Randolph Scott
Billye Dillon
Prilla Hinton
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Bonfire Night Sparks Town Pep Rally Before Game
The bonfire on the eve of the Thanksgiving game draws students and many adult fans. Cheerleaders lead yells as the coach introduces players from captains to seniors. Fans then travel to Van Alstyne for a pep rally before returning home safely.
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Freshman Homemaking Girls Stage Play on Table Manners
Freshman homemaking students presented a school play focusing on proper table manners. The performance featured students demonstrating correct dining etiquette and classroom teacher guidance, capturing classroom humor and instructional aims.
Play on Table Manners Teaches Etiquette Lessons
Observers note a two part performance showing bad table manners like combing hair at the table yawning and kicking under the table then contrasting with good manners such as passing items dressing for meals chewing with mouth closed and placing used silverware properly. A lesson to always use good table manners.
Agriculture boys repair and prep Bryant Field bleachers
On a midweek visit the agriculture boys repaired borrowed bleachers from Austin College on the east side of Bryant Field. They mowed the grass and spread lime in preparation for the Thanksgiving game.
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Bryant Field
Austin College
This Is Our School Student Reflections Prompt
A student prompt describes daily school routines from waking up to arriving at class. It notes various ways to reach school and invites thoughts on possible improvements or satisfaction with the current system.
What Is The Greatest Improvement For A School
The piece argues that the best improvement is outstanding students rather than buildings or equipment. It notes that a school’s value lies in its students' minds, not appearance, and encourages hard study to make WHS proud.
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Assembly Held for Van Alstyne Whitewright Football Rally
On Nov 23 a special assembly was held to organize a pep rally for the Van Alstyne Whitewright football game. B W Newman presented a coach suit in appreciation of the year's work while Whitewright citizens and Pigskin Club members contributed.
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van Alstyne-Whitewright
B. W. Newman
Whitewright
Pigskin Club
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Don Stephens
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Jackie Bowen
Earlene Fletcher
Jack Stephens
Clifton Bass
Joe Parnell
Norman Watkins
Kathryn Roddy
Babcock Auto Store
The
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Agriculture News
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