Prowler Sign-Off and Class Film Recap
The Reflector notes several social pairings including Carol Bush with Dale Taylor and Dixie Bassett with Charles Wortham seen last week. It also mentions Patricia Farley dating Jackie Dickerson and Gracie Gates with Jimmy McMillin, plus an Arctic expedition film titled Operation Highjump shown to the American history class.
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Carol Bush
Dale Taylor
Dixie Bassett
Charles Wortham
Patricia Farley
Jackie Dickerson
Dorris Wallace
Johnny Henderson
Gracie Gates
Jimmy McMillin
Sherman
Seniors Win Graflax Camera From Taylor Publishing
The WHS senior class earned a Graflex camera by placing in the top ten for most annual pages sent by Oct 15. Independent High School won first place. The camera, valued at 135, will become the property of future annual staffs. Jack Hayes, six foot three, 158 pounds, a defensive lineman and end, is highlighted as this week’s Tiger.
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Taylor Publishing Company of
Dallas
WHS
Independent High School of Independence
A. B. Splawn
Taylor-Made
Tiger
Jack Hayes
Jack
Whitewright High seniors excel in sports and activities
Jack Harmon Hayes, son of Mr and Mrs Harmon Hayes, excels in basketball and track, earned two basketball letters, and was all district forward in 1954. Wanda Sue Alexander, junior, plays in pep squad and basketball, serves as pianist and secretary in church and school clubs, plans Baylor or Hardin-Simmons after graduation.
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Gaston Red Devils
Jack
Harmon Hayes
Whitewright
FFA
Whitewright Ffa
Whitesboro
First Baptist Church
Wanda Sue Alexander
WHS
Manual Alexander
Wanda
Baptist Church
Bethel
Training Union
Tigerettes
Wanda Sue
Baylor University
Hardin-Simmons
Whitewright Tigers win consolation in Red River Valley tourney
Whitewright defeats Gober 55 53 to capture boys consolation honors at Austin College Hughey Memorial Gymnasium in a clash that shifted after the fourth quarter. Ralph Hughes Jackie Parnell fouled out early but Connie Andrew Russell May and Jack Hayes Pete Burchfield helped secure the win. Hayes led scorers in the contest.
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Whitewright Tigers
Austin College
Hughey Memorial
Gober Plowboys
Gober Boys
Gober
Tigers
Whitewright
Tiger
Ralph Hughes
Jackie Parnell
Connie Andrew
Russell May
Jack Hayes
Pete Burchfield
Hayes
Whitewright Tigers suffer 47 36 loss at Austin College tourney
Whitewright opened tournament play at Austin College, Dec. 9, losing to Alla High School 47 36 after only three days of practice. Jackie Pannell led WHS with 11 points, followed by Ralph Hughes, Jack Hayes, and Pete Burchfield with seven each. Denison forfeited a prior game, giving Whitewright a 2 0 win to reach finals.
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Whitewright Tigers
Alla High School
Austin College
Tigers
Jack Hayes
Ralph Hughes
Pete Burchfield
James Dixon
Jackie Pannell
James Bennett
Connie Andrew
WHS
Colored School Thanks Its Friends for Thanksgiving Support
The Colored School expresses gratitude to white and Black community members for donations of money clothes and time from Thanksgiving appeals. Principal J L Huckaby credits supporters including Brother Lee Smith and urges continued civic effort toward education as a long term investment for good citizens in a Democratic society.
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Brother Lee Smith
J. L. Huckaby
You Catch a Cold If Your Resistance Is Weaker Than Germs
Austin health officer Dr. Henry A. Holle explains you catch a cold when you inhale more germs than your body can destroy. Fatigue and nearby coughing or sneezing increase risk. avoid crowds during epidemics, keep hands clean, and avoid shared items to reduce transmission.
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Austin
Henry A. Holle
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David Reeves
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Planters National Bank OF White
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Board of Directors
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Cuney E. Thompson
G. W. Blanton
Lester Day
Colored School
Bill Holloway
Jack & Jill Shop
Bonham, Texas
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Hasty Chevrolet Company
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