Whitewright Tigers Dominate 1959 All-District Football Team
The 13 B All-District squad features seven Whitewright Tigers among 22 players. Jimmy Clark and Dan Hennig were unanimous first team selections. second team includes Thomas DeBerry, David Blackerby, Donnie Lewis, Don Walker and more. Honorable mentions list several Whitewright players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Jimmy Clark
Dan Hennig
Clark
Hennig
Tillett
Tiger
Thomas DeBerry
David Blackerby
Donnie Lewis
Don Walker
David Buckner
van Alstyne
Billy Tillett
Whitewright
Roger Elliott
Rhea
Crowder
Frisco
Morrow
D. E. Billups
Gene Bell
Harold Smotherman
Wise
Princeton
Hinton
Rawlings
Sherby
Anna
Pardon
Huton
Hendricks
Charles Copeland
James Sparks
David Ross
Moore
Danny Buckner
John Wayne Andrews
Doug Rawlings
Regional Champions Letter Jacket Assembly
An afternoon assembly awarded letter jackets to regional champions. Jackets were handed out by cheerleaders to Dan Hennig Don Walker Donnie Lewis Steve Edwards James Williams Charles Copeland David Blackerby Mickey Gentry Billy Tillett Thomas DeBerry Al Crouch Tom Sears Don Ray Pool Joe Kaisser Jerry Jones James Sparks Jerry Copeland and managers Gary Morris and Richard Cook. Coaches Mr Lander and Mr Crouch also received jackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hennig
Don Walker
Donnie Lewis
Steve Edwards
James Williams
Charles Copeland
David Blackerby
Mickey Gentry
Billy Tillett
Thomas DeBerry
al Crouch
Tom Sears
Don Ray Pool
Joe Kaiser
Jerry Jones
James Sparks
Jerry Copeland
Gary Morris
Richard Cook
Mr. Lander
Mr. Crouch
Tigerettes Fall to Celeste Blue Devils in Celeste tourney
In Friday action the Tigerettes trailed Celeste 44 to 28 after a strong start. Sandra Montgomery led with 19 points while Linda Sanderson added 7 and Patty Bartley 2 as starting guards Sue Range Doris Burchfield and Ruth Williams played. Substitutes Martha Anderson Amy Alexander and Bonnie Melton also appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Sandra Montgomery
Pattye Bartley
Linda Sanderson
Doris Burchfield
Ruth Williams
Sue Range
Jean Brown
Martha Anderson
Amy Alexander
Patsy Mitchell
June Bond
Tigerettes
Celeste
Blue Devils
WHS
Patty Bartley
Bonnie Melton
Farmers and Wolves Get Revenge
The Whitewright Tigers opened their season at Farmersville on Monday night December 7, losing 52 to 47. Don Walker led Whitewright with 32 points, followed by Billy Tillett 9, Dan Hennig 4, and Thomas DeBerry 2. Stokes Berry led Farmersville in scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Tigers
Farmersville
Tigers
Don Walker
Billy Tillett
Thomas DeBerry
Dan Hennig
Stokesberry
Tigers Defeat Wolfe City in Prep Basketball Clash
The Ti gers beat the Wolves 40 to 27 in Wolfe City with Page scoring 14 points as Tillett led the Tigers with 12. Don Walker added 8, Hennig 3, and Clark and DeBerry 2 each, after only 10 days of practice.
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Tigers
Wolfe City
Wolves
Page
Tillett
Don Walker
Hennig
Clark
DeBerry
T. E
Hightes photograph WHS students in Wonder color
For two weeks Mr George Hight and Mrs Hight photographed WHS students in the gymnasium using Wonder color film. It is Mr Hights first year taking the school pictures and both Hights have been cooperative and patient, the school notes appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hight
WHS
Love and Courtship Cards from 1960s Seekers
A list of romantic song dedications shows Charles Bangs to Ann Morris and others sending intimate messages. Each entry pairs a sender with a recipient and a song title, reflecting a social exchange of affectionate notes. An additional entry ends with a trailing name, suggesting an unfinished dedication.
Notable Verse Snippets From Local Talent Night
Pattye Badgett performs Happy in Love while Buster Belew debuts The Class Cutter. Bennett Blackwell features A Boy Without a Girl and Delinda Blackerby performs Mighty with crowd responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattye Badgett
Buster Belew
Bennett Blackwell
Delinda Blackerby — “Mighty
Subscription Rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties
The Sun outlines subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin Counties at $2.00, outside counties at $0.82.50, and foreign subscriptions at $5.00. It notes the newspaper is a public news service and invites submissions while editor reserves discretion to reject aged or promotional items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson
Fannin
Grayson and
the Sun
Estate of Lloyd B. Sawyers Deceased Garyton County Texas
Notice to creditors of the estate of Lloyd B. Sawyers deceased. Original letters of administration granted November 10 1959 by Grayson County Court Texas. Creditors must present claims by law. Mail claims to James F. Carter Route 1 Princeton Collin County Texas.
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State OF Texas
Herman Gordon Traweek
Mabel Ann Traweek
Grayson County
Texas
H. G. Traweek
Sherman
A. D
J. C. Buchanan
Tex
Connell Rogers
Lloyd B. Sawyers
James F. Carter
Princeton
Collin County
Whitewright Sun
It's Too Late Now Deco Rated Car Sparks Gossip
Sunday notes mention Judy-Simpson possibly involved with a newly decorated car named Its Too Late Now. Donna Kaye accompanied Eddie Saturday night and Jimmy Heard Sunday afternoon. Louise with Tinker all weekend, James and Donna at the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy—Simpson
Donna Kaye
Eddie
Jimmy
Thomas
Pattye
Louise
Tinker
James
Donna
Don
Pat Clark
Carolyn Clark
Linday
Ronnie
Steve
Gail Evans
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Judy Ayres
Paula Geers
Raglan
All Whitewright
Caddo Mills
Badgett Beauty Shop
Dora
Patsy
Complete Insurance Service
Stephens & Bryant
Insurance & Real Estate
Gett
the Three Bells
Junior Durham
Kay Buchanan
Enchanted Island
Donald Slaughter
Carolyn Mullins
Bonnett Thruston
Sandra Culifer
Rockin
Little Angel
Bill Pitman
Linda Bennett
James Compton
Kathleen Crawford
Billy Hamilton
Bobby Durham
Lewis Sheridan
Deck of Cards
Danny Hill
Delores Denton
Red River Rock
Kenneth Durham
Glenda Hicks
Bobbie Cawthon
Laura Beth Beazly
Mr. Blue
Steven Brown
Selena Key
Mike Booker
Living Doll
Rose Ann Bunch
Teen Beat
Jimmy Burchfield
Pat Coggins
Poco Loco
Bonnie Ely
Bonnie
Dean Fruen
Miss Lonely Hearts
Jean Fruen
Judy Gosnell
Linda Gray
Linda Lu
Mike Holloway
Lonely Boy
Jackie Jester
Handy Man
Peggy Kirby
Misty
Johnny Lewis
Johnny Red
Laura Lewis
Red Run
Jackie Meador
Jack of Diamonds
Mary Melton
Mary Lou
Judy Miller
Little Star
Sammy Montgomery
Dennis Neal
Running Bear
Danny Rogers
Danny Boy
Leon Scott
Gene Shaw
Velma Smith
Gene Sparks
James Taylor
Smooth Operator
Jerry Harvey
the Mummy
Larry James
Tiny Tim
Jackie Neathery
Doris Tillett
Morris Warrington
Charlie Whitworth
Johnny Williams
Long John
Larry Wilson
L. S
Growl
Donnie
Santa Claus
Sue
Gary
Paula
Martha
Judy D
Hershey
Joe
Patty
Richard
Johnny
Elaine
Jim Pat
Roy
Doris
Lewis
Planters National Bank of
J. M. McMillin
Board of Directors
Pop
Charles Bangs
Ann Morris
Bobby Collom
Lucille Shaw
Milt Simpson
Barbara Lumpkins
Dance With
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Barbara Clark
Roy Rhodes
Silver Bells
Gary Smith
the Whitewright Sun
T. Glenn Doss
Chanel
Gomer and
Kirk
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