WHS Football Banquet Honors Tiger Spirit Leaders
The WHS annual football banquet on December 17 honored Jim Billner as the 1963 Fightin Tiger and Linda Wright as the Tigerette. Guest speaker was Chena Gilstap, Arlington State Rebels coach. Decorations featured four majorette dolls and dolls for Jim Bilmer and Jimmy Kent, with Patricia Jarvis crowned football sweetheart.
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WHS
Chena Gilstap
Arlington State Rebels
Jim Billner
W. J. Billner
Jim
Linda Wright
Viola Wright
Linda
Karen Darwin
Kathy Wilson
Kay Alexander
Sarah Gail Johnson
Jim Bilmer
Jimmy Kent
Patricia Jarvis
Whitewright
School Schedule Notes and Holiday Break
The memo lists events for the week including a Monday Eighth Grade party a Tuesday Football Banquet a Wednesday study session and a Friday F F A and F H A Christmas Party and Dance. It also states that school will be let out until January 3 with signatories G M and D S.
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G. M
D. S
Whitewright High boys schedule and choir note
Basketball schedule lists games from Dec 19 to Feb 7 with opponents Anna Leonard Van Alstyne Honey Grove S and S Fannindel and Fannindel with dates and locations. The Whitewright High School choir sang Christmas carols downtown last Saturday night and will perform at the Christmas assembly directed by Mr Gore and thanked him for his time.
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Anna
Leonard
van Alstyne
Honey Grove
Fannindel
van Here
Whitewright High School
Gore
First Baptist Church
Boxing Practice Opens In Bells Training Session
Boxing practice started at Bells last week with boxers from Whitewright including Ray Bunch Danny Bunch and Richard Hicks. More fighters are needed for the Bells boxing club tournament set for January 9 10 11.
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Bells
Whitewright
Ray Bunch
Danny Bunch
Richard Hicks
Bunch House
the Bells Boxing Club
R.B
Freshmen Study Soil Conservation In Agriculture Class
The report notes freshmen learn soil conservation methods including terracing check dams contouring plowing sodding and water way with a new leveling and terrace instrument. Sophomores study feed rations balancing concentrates roughage and minerals while seniors work on shop projects and window frames.
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J. H
Junior girls finish three suits for Homemaking project
The Junior girls announce they have completed three sewing suits after long effort. They express happiness and plan to start cooking after Christmas holidays, expecting it to be enjoyable.
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D. S
FHA AND FFA Christmas Party Set for Friday
The annual FFA and FHA Christmas party will be December 20. Refreshments and a tree greet members, followed by a dance where members may invite a date. The note promises a lot of fun.
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FFA
FHA
J. D
Boutonniere Question Puzzles Local Survey
An informal survey last Friday involved Diana Nobles Jimmy Flatt and Wilbur Bath in a discussion about boutonnières. The exchange clarifies a boutonniere as the small flower worn on a lapel of a boy’s coat.
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Diana Nobles
Jimmy Flatt
Wilbur Bath
Anita Frisby
Glynn McCasland
Diana
Jimmy
Wilbur
G. M
A. F
Quotations and maxims from historic figures
A collage of noted quotes from Rossetti Whitman Roosevelt and others. It includes lines about fear love and action and mentions Kiel Canal being blocked for three days during World War II.
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Christina G. Rossetti
C. G. Rossetti
Walt Whitman
Rose P. Stokes
Jacques Delille
F. D. Roosevelt
Francois, Duc de la Radifoucauld
Hector H. Munro
Saki
Quintus Ennius
Mary Ainge de Vere
J. M
Germany
Kiel Canal
Cunard Plans New Luxury Liner to Replace Queen Mary
The Cunard Line, after a near fifty million pound loan from the British government, will build an 81,000 ton luxury liner to replace the Queen Mary, aiming to become the world second largest ship behind the 83,670 ton Queen Elizabeth.
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Cunard Line
Texas population growth study shows shifts 1950 to 1960
Dr. R L Skrabanek of Texas A M University analyzes Texas population changes over the decade ending 1960. The state rose 24 percent while the nation grew 18 percent, with 143 counties losing people and 111 gaining. Urban areas expanded while rural areas declined and gaps in age, race, and education widened.
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College Station
Texans
R. L. Skrabanek
Department of Agricultural Economics
Texas A&m University
Skrabanek
Texas
Bedworth Choir Members Strike Over Organist
Eight leading members of a prize winning Bedworth choir walk out in protest against the church organist at All Saints. They stage a sit in during Sunday service while choir boys struggle with the hymns. The incident is described by Rev. Peter Dominy.
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Bedworth
England
All Saints Church
Peter Dominy
Choir and organ clash over hymn choices at All Saints
The assistant curate cites a harmony issue with the organist over the choir wanting new hymns and more adventure. Organist Harold Sherwin calls it a delicate church matter and says he has no intention of quitting.
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Sistant Curate of
All Saints
Church of England
Harold Sherwin
Street lighting origins traced to London in the 15th century
A historical note places the invention of street lighting in London during the early 1400s. The landmark development marked urban modernization and civic safety improvements, recognizable in later medieval street infrastructure.
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London
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Reflector
Susan Blackerby
Gail Wilson
Joe Hennig
John Holloway
Curtis Tillett
Bill White
Barbara Andrew
Patsy Neal
Toosie Schwiening
Barbara Shepherd
Sloppy Joe
Scooter McCurdy
Mary Bath
G.W
Chanel
Cologne
coLooné
Gomer and
Kirk May
North Travis
Sherman
MeDical Arts Clinic
N. Highland
MR. Zip
Star OF Christmas
Methodist
Waco
Harrell
Methodist Home
Newexico
FFA Xmas Party
Merry Christmas
Lorey Edwards
Een Ad Public Service
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