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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1960

Page

2

Tigers Edge Anna Coyotes In Red River Valley Tournament

In a close Red River Valley Tournament game the Tigers beat the Anna Coyotes 43 37 after a 36 36 tie with 1 1/2 minutes left Billy Tillett led the Tigers with 25 points Jerry Jones 7 Thom as DeBerry 4 James Sparks 3 Cliff Emerson 2 Sam my Montgomery 2 Mickey Drury led the Coyotes with 12 Philip Cody 10 Haley Harlow 7 Benny Barnes 4 Jack Cawthon 3 Larry Ashley 1.

Tigers Red River Valley Anna Coyotes Coyotes Billy Tillett Jerry Jones Thomas DeBerry James Sparks

Christmas High School Dance at Gym

A high school Christmas party will be held in the gym on December 23 from 7 30 to 10 30. Growl members only may attend the dance, with one guest allowed if they are outside WHS or out of town. Attire is semi formal or formal. Each class will present a Christmas skit of at least five minutes, and the best skit will be recognized.

Growl Organization P. C Growl WHS

Mr. and Miss WHS Named at Whitewright High School

Thomas DeBerry and Barbara Lumpkins selected as Mr. and Miss WHS from WHS student body. Thomas is son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeBerry Route 1 Whitewright. Barbara is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lumpkins Route 1 Whitewright. Both seniors at WHS.

Thomas DeBerry Barbara Lumpkins Secret Ballet WHS Thomas Robert DeBerry Route 1 Whitewright Barbara Ray Lumpkins

Early Graduation Plans Mention Thomas and Barbara

After graduation Thomas plans to attend East Texas State College to finish his education while Barbara has not yet decided on her plans.

Thomas East Texas State College Barbara

Anna Coyotes Defeat Tigerettes 49 to 33 On Wednesday

Betty Holland led Anna with 31 points while Linda Sanderson topped Whitewright with 23 as the Tigerettes played hard and sportsmanlike but fell short. The Anna Coyotes outscored Whitewright by 16 points in a steady performance.

Anna Coyotes Tigerettes Anna Betty Holland Linda Sanderson Whitewright

WHS Mourns Loss of Sheila Morgan and Helen Pharr

The WHS junior class mourns the loss of Sheila Morgan and Helen Pharr who have moved to Bonham to attend school. Both girls were well liked and participated in most activities, and all WHS students will miss them.

WHS Sheila Morgan Helen Pharr Helen Sheila Bonham

Weekly school cafeteria menu shows varied meals

Monday menu features Spam, green lima beans, candied sweet potatoes, pickled beets, cornbread, butter, fruit cobbler. Tuesday offers barbecued beef on buns, English peas, shoe string potatoes, peach halves. Wednesday plans Christmas dinner with turkey and dressing, giblet gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, pineapple cottage cheese salad, ice cream. Thursday serves Bologna, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage apple salad, rolls, butter, syrup. Friday presents meat loaf, catsup, creamed peas, lettuce tomatoes radishes with French dressing, peanut butter cookies.

WHS Seniors Named Mr and Miss Barbara Lumpkins and Thomas DeBerry

A school pageant honors Barbara Lumpkins and Thomas DeBerry as the new Mr and Miss WHS. Several Friday night social notes mention dates, basketball games, and senior activities at Whitewright High School including movie night and campus events.

Barbara Lumpkins Thomas DeBerry WHS Elizabeth Mary Whitewright Judy Selena Glenda Carolyn Donnie Rose Anne Amy Jo Linda Sanderson Miss Caldwell Jerry Copeland Judy D Larry Gerby Gossy Gailen Carolyn M Patricia J Pattye B Jimmy Pattye Badgett Russell Sandra Dan Billy Beth

Oil and Gas Industry Sees $9 Billion Annual Outlay

An executive from an independent oil company said last week that roughly $9 billion each year in the 1960s will be spent by the U S oil and gas industry to develop new reserves and expand production facilities.

New York United States Oil and Gas Industry

Notice to Stockholders of Planters National Bank of White Wright

Notice to stockholders of Planters National Bank of White Wright Texas in liquidation. Annual meeting set for January 10 1961 at 1 00 p m in the Directors Room at the First National Bank in White Wright to elect directors for the ensuing year and to consider any other matters proper for the meeting. J M McMillin Director acting for and on behalf of Board of Directors.

Planters National Bank of Whitewright Texas J. M. McMillin Board of Directors

Keeping Christ in Christmas Practical advice from Methodist magazine

An ordinary American family can keep Christ in Christmas with eight practical steps from Together. Attend church services and give to those outside your circle, avoid gift swapping, write appreciation notes, call lonely people, send overseas alms secretly, invite others to Christmas dinner, and support the minister.

Annual Stockholders Meeting for First National Bank of Whitewright

Notice of stockholders meeting at the Directors Room of the First National Bank of Whitewright Texas on Tuesday January 10 1961 at 10 a m to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. R A Gillett vice president and cashier.

First National Bank of Whitewright Texas R. A. Gillett

Gift of cash for a neighbor urged with humble thanks

A note encourages giving cash to someone in need and asks the recipient to not reveal the giver’s name. It praises living in a blessed land with riches that allow the giver to be in the position of giving rather than receiving.

Descent and Honor: Plutarch Quotation on Ancestors

A concise reflection on the value of lineage, noting that while being well descended is desirable, true glory belongs to the ancestors who established the lineage.

Plutarch

Wifes nagging urged to curb overworked husbands

Dr Beric Wright says a nagging wife can spare an executive husband from an early grave by slowing him down when he is overworked tired and irritable. She may need to nag toward more rational behavior.

London Beric Wright Wright

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Patsy Mitchell IE Amy Alexander Elizabeth Stephens J. A. Harper Bdy Durham Seleta Key G. M MR. and Miss Whs S. H. Montgomery Agency Wilson’s Leonard Berkshire J. R. Wilson Company West Side Square Leonard, Texas Tiger Tales the Whitewright Sun T. Glenn Doss Grayson Fannin Grayson and Lorey Edwards OUEA Hill Addition K & D Construction Co Wilson Kaiser Grady Durett
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