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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
6
The Reflector was prepared this week by Editor Doris Tillett, Sports Editor Sammy Montgomery, and staff members Rose Ann Bunch, Kay Buchanan, Leon Scott, Peggy Kirby, and Delores Denton.
Whitewright Tigers football lettermen were invited to lunch with the Rotary Club. Roscoe Gillett led the program and reviewed last season while coach Crouch spoke of four lettermen leaving and bright prospects ahead. Rotary attendees listed included James Sparks, Jerry Jones, Joe Kaiser, Gary Morris, Sammy Montgomery, Jackie Meador, Gene Sparks, Leon Scott, Morris Warrington, Jimmy Burchfield, Mike Booker, Mike Holloway, Mike Burchfield, James Clark, Dan Turner, Jim Billner, Joe Hennig, Terry Edwards, Curtis Tillett and Bill White.
Whitewright suffered a 67 37 home defeat Tuesday night as North Fannin High led by Jerry Mc Rae with 25 and William Cave with 24. James Sparks scored 19 for Whitewright, the only Tiger in double figures, with contributions from Sammy Montgomery and others. Next game is December 19 versus Gunter.
Delinda Blackerby daughter of Mr and Mrs S D Blackerby and a junior student at Whitewright High School assumes the new Queen of the Textbooks title this six weeks after a long run as a top contender.
The Tigerettes lost to Howe 45 to 12 with Doris Tillett top scorer at 9 points. Joyce Bennett and Doris Tillett led 14 points for the Tigerettes in a 37 to 19 defeat by North Fannin, while Mosly scored 27 for North Fannin. The team remains focused on upcoming district games.
The students of WHS express deep sympathy to Mrs. W H Stedham on the loss of her husband Mr W H Stedham. They also commend her dedication in the lunchroom.
The Whitewright Tigers were eliminated in the first round at Austin College Sher man. Van Alstyne upset them 29 to 16 as James Sparks led Tigers with 9 points and Jerry Jones added 6. Panthers top scorer Jerry Billups had 8 points. Next game is at Leonard on Tuesday December 12.
Van Alstyne edged Whitewright 21 18 in the Red River Valley Tournament at Austin College. Jo Ann Garland led Van Alstyne with 9 points, while Doris Tillett topped Whitewright with 10. The Tigers and Tigerettes host Leonard next Tuesday at Leon ard.
A list of girls offering babysitting services after school on Saturdays and during holidays with contact numbers and hours. Names include Gail Wilson Jeannie Deeds Diana Slaughter Anita Frisby Rose Ann Bunch Glenda Hicks Pattye Badgett Delores Denton Kay Buchanan Judy Gosnell Delinda Blackerby Doris Tillett Joyce Bennett Dumpy Cureton Jeannie Skipworth Kathaleen Crawford Anna Franklin and others. The note invites readers to call during holidays and upcoming weeks.
Monday offers Vienna sausage navy beans mixed greens cornbread butter coffee cake lemon sauce and milk. Tuesday features meat balls green beans scalloped corn rolls butter peach half cookie and milk. Wednesday serves beef vegetable stew crackers cabbage carrot green pepper slaw and pineapple pudding.
Thursday features fried chicken creamed potatoes English peas rolls butter grape jelly and milk. Friday offers fish sticks catsup buttered potatoes rolls butter pear cheese on lettuce and milk.
The fourth grade list includes Janice Hennig Larry Little Bobby Janway Cristie Johnson Jeff Meador Treasen Morgan Nancy Williams David Wilson and Jana Wilson. Lora Beth Vestal achieved the highest average in the room at 96 5 6.
The feature profiles Judy Durham a blond blue eyed 5'5" senior with brother Bobby and E. J. and parents Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Durham. She has held offices including Treasurer Secretary Vice President FHA president FHA treasurer and was cheerleader in grades 9 11 and 12.
The highlight of Judy's life was beating Van Alstyne three consecutive years with this year emphasized. She aims to finish her diploma and enjoy life, likely securing an apartment with the S. P. I. Her favorites include color red pork chops and the Wag TV program.
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