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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1959
Page
3
The High School Reflector reports a PTA meeting in the high school auditorium on December 15 with a Christmas program by first through fourth grades. Director Mrs. Kilgree leads assisted by Mrs. Bennett, Miss Hamilton, and Miss Pumphrey. each grade performs two or three numbers.
Mrs. David Johnson presents a gymnasium concert at 7 30 p m featuring her kindergarten elementary and high school groups. The public is invited.
The Whitewright Tigers start basketball practice after football season, with coach Joe Crouch bringing back three starters Don Walker Billy Tillett and Dan Hennig. The team opens conference play against Pecan Gap on December 15 as part of a league including Trenton Wolfe City Bells Leonard Celeste and Ladonia.
The Growl sponsored a post regional victory dance attended by many WHS students including several senior alumni. The gala event concluded with Mr. Montgomery announcing an extra holiday for regional champions.
The second six weeks honor roll at Whitewright High School includes forty students. Seniors named are Doris Burchfield Linda Bennett Charles Copeland Jean Brown Chris Neal Donnie Lewis June Bond Ruth Williams Sue Range Don Walker Louisa Lackey Louise Vestal Scotty Phillips Mickey Gentry Dan Hennig and Carol Turner. Juniors listed include Cliff Emerson Sandra Montgomery Tom Sears Lucille Shaw Billy Tillett Don Pool Thomas DeBerry and Al Crouch.
The senior born January 1 1942 arrived in Whitewright in seventh grade. At 17 he stands six feet tall, weighs 180 pounds, with blue eyes and light brown hair. He plays guard for the Tiger football team, belongs to the Growl, and is the son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Brown.
A roster lists birth dates for members including Danny Rogers December 2 Dan Hennig December 3 Jerry Harvey December 4 and several others through December 31. The notice names E A M as the source.
A seasonal reflection on December and Christmas items contrasts with a legal notice from Texas. The citation directs a 1959 court appearance in Grayson County for Lucy Ingram Oxford et al. regarding land rights along Post Oak Creek and a Thirty acre survey, with specifics of court dates and involved parties.
The text describes decorating with holly wreaths mistletoe and poinsettias and lighting candles for December month festivities. It notes New Years Eve customs including church at midnight and parties.
The FFA monthly session on December 1 opened with the ceremony. President Jimmy Clark and Cliff Emerson presented Martha Anderson the FFA Sweetheart jacket. Discussion covered the Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show to boost agriculture, livestock, and county economy. Membership options include $5 yearly or $100 life, with tax deductions noted. Letters will go to local farmers and businessmen. Members will receive 50 cents for each new member.
The Whitewright area announces committees with chairs and members across programs. Keys include Jimmy Clark as chairman for Organization and Leadership and David Blackerby as chairman for Membership and Savings, plus others for Farming, Community Service, Public Relations, Meetings, Scholarship, and Recreation.
The document outlines a land description along a railroad line and roads totaling 9.93 acres in Grayson County Texas with specified survey lines and corner posts. It includes a citation return deadline of 90 days and is issued November 13 1959 by S W Earnest Court Clerk, Sherman Texas, with deputy Gladys Hamilton, published in The Whitewright Sun on November 19 26 and December 3 10, 1959.
A fragmentary notice lists individuals James Taylor Charlie Whitworth Jerry Jones and Mike Dixon among others in an unclear filing or event context. No dates or places are provided in the readable text.
The WHS year has excitement from a Tigers football championship to basketball and pep travel. Misbehavior around the school is fading as Mr Vestal settles issues. coaches plan another football squad and mentor remaining players for a hard year. The editor calls this one of WHS's best school years.
Wayne B drew attention in town over the weekend thrilling local girls including a mystery woman noted as W S. Louise and Tinker posted photos during their time together while several pairs including Jimmy Bonnett Tom and a secret love interest double dated Saturday night in Sherman. Lucille and Bobby attended Sunday afternoon show.
In the County Court of Grayson Texas notices to creditors of Helen W Thomas deceased. Letters Testamentary were granted November 16 1959. All claimants must present claims within legal time. Independent Executor Breddette C Thomas 1330 West Munson Denison Grayson County Texas
A fragment recounts social happenings with Barbara Coy Patty Richard Billy Laura Beth Sandra D. H. Barbara Al Judy Stephen Selena Jo and Ayres referenced as events on a Saturday night. No clear outcome or dates beyond Saturday hints.
Citation issued January 18 1960 for Dorothy Jean Rona to sue Herbert I Rona in 9th District Court Grayson County Sherman Texas for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Case No 66424. service required within 90 days. Clerk S V Earnest issued December 1 1959. Sun Dec 3 10 17 24 1959.
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