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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
2
The WHS Reflector notes staff roles with Teddy Blakerby as co editor Linda Kent features Dorothy Shepherd society Margie Murphy sports Marshall Miller reporters junior class listed among the faculty and staff as a school publication.
Miss Linda Greiner becomes librarian at Whitewright High School after college at East Texas. When away from the town she stays with her Sherman parents and enjoys horseback riding. She praises the Whitewright students as friendly and aims to contribute to the school for many years.
A Lone Star Gas Co representative, Mrs. Riggins, held a Christmas demonstration last week. She presented many gift ideas for friends and family and shared recipes for Christmas candy cookies and sweet breads. The ideas and recipes were noted as interesting and useful by attendees.
Senior Spotlight features Gary Holloway son of Mr and Mrs J T Holloway. He is highlighted for his school achievements and plans after graduation. The note emphasizes academic effort, community involvement, and potential steps following high school.
Gary, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stinnett, plans East Texas State U to study agriculture or business. His siblings are two brothers Mike and John and sister Susan. Ina Ruth Stinnett, daughter of the same couple, has sister Carol and brother Donald, likes English and Run for Your Life, enjoys football and bowling, desires Texas Woman’s University, and aims to become a nurse.
On Monday the girls not going out for basketball had their first P E class. They will start with bending and stretching exercises then play baseball table tennis and badminton. Running is included and Mrs Sullivan and Miss Snider lead the classes.
Whitewright High School unveils a northeast sidewalk along the parking lot, easing muddy footing for students and staff. The gift is attributed to Mr. Barker and the Ag. members for careful planning and hard work that will serve others for years.
Miss Margaret Wright, senior cheerleader, was presented with a bouquet of red roses and a black football autographed in gold as the homecoming queen. Selection announced by co-captains David Woodson and associates.
The pep squad wore bronze chrysanthe mums with black and gold streamers and a black W and gold football at center, designed by The Flower Shop. During halftime the squad performed a precision routine to You Gotta Be a Football Hero and The Eyes of Texas, then formed a football for the crowning.
Eleven juniors at the high school will take the National Merit Scholarship Test on February 28. A high score could earn a spot in a second center test and qualifying students may receive college financial aid. Participants include Dorothy Shepherd, Teddy Blackerby, Sharon Chesser, Gloria Clabhorn, Jack Frisby, Kathy Giddings, Cynthia Marlow, Linda Kent, Margie Murphy, Chuck Watkins, and Paula Fryen. The Explorers Thanksgiving Carnival at the high school gym featured bingo by the Lions Club, a jail for the Junior Class, pie-throwing at freshmen, fortune-telling, skill games, and the Pep Squad House of Horrors, all aiding club fundraising.
Whitewright teams including the Tigers and Tigerettes prepare for a competitive basketball season with strong workouts and optimism. The community is urged to support the squads on their road to district glory and top honors on the court.
The Whitewright Explorer Post expresses appreciation to all who took part in their Thanks giving Carnival. The event was a strong success for their first project, conveyed by President Chuck Watkins.
In preseason play, Whitewright teams display depth and experience. The Tigerettes lost to Blue Ridge 21 23 then beat Grayson Junior College 36 29, while the Tigers defeated Blue Ridge 39 18. All players saw action in these practice games.
A canvass of the November 8 returns shows Republican Tower winning the U S Senate race with 841,501 votes to Democrat Carr's 643,855. Constitution Party candidate James Barker Holland drew 6,779. The Senate race was the only major statewide contest, with governor and lieutenant governor votes to be canvassed by the legislature in January.
Texas schools receive 68,490,652 dollars yearly in federal Title I funds for educationally deprived children, nine million less than last year. Leon Graham, assistant commissioner for education, says the money supports programs for low income, handicapped and foster children. District allotments hinge on local counts of children from families earning 2000 dollars a year or less.
The Tigers and Tigerettes field experienced squads led by Pam Fagan Geneva Layman Kay Badgett Jan Bilmner Cindy McCas land Debbie Dyer and Bill Montgomery Chuck Watkins Will Cureton Lonnie House and Marshall Miller. A robust schedule spans November through January featuring Tom Bean Pottsboro Trenton Van Alstyne Bells Whitesboro Collinsville and Leonard tournaments and league games promising district contention.
AUSTIN The State Health Department said Saturday there are about 400 active cases of leprosy in Texas. Thirty cases of the disease have been reported this year. Ninety three doctors are working to diagnose treat and keep leprosy cases under medical surveillance.
Instructional note explains making whipped wax by melting plain or colored wax, cooling to a film, whipping to a frosting like texture, and applying to candles. If firm, remelt and rewhip. Add gems glitter and other decorations while wax is soft, then glue on later with household cement.
The earliest American grain spirits were distilled on Staten Island in 1640 by the director general of the Dutch Colony of New Netherland.
A short devotional urging patience as the key to awaiting good without tension. It defines patience as peaceful waiting for victory, not surrender, and encourages maintaining confidence while plans mature with steadfast faith.
Forty states and the District of Columbia are exchanging tax facts to aid tax collection. The agreements provide mutual access to returns and audits and allow exchange of general tax information between the IRS and states. They cover income, sales, use, estate, gift, motor fuel and highway use taxes.
A playful plea urges readers to share personal life events such as marriages, divorces, births, engagements, and club memberships for publication. The note stresses privacy rules by forbidding spelling names on scratch paper and invites timely submission to ensure inclusion.
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