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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

6

Plans for the Holidays Highlight Whitewright High Reflector

Whitewright High School senior class publishes the Reflector with holiday plans from junior girls. Details include travels to Alamogordo and Carlsbad New Mexico, Sherman visits, and various activities. Plus game scores, student bios, and Christmas music notes wrap the issue.

Whitewright High School LaVerle Thurman Alamogordo Carlsbad New Mexico Betty Lumpkins Sherman Laura Bess Betty Ann Verna Lee Gracie Gates Donna Wetzel Dixie Sulphur Springs Nelda McCurdy Jean Melton

Ector Girls Defeat Whitewright In Key Hoops Meet

Ector, led by Fulp with 16 points, routed Whitewright 38-22 on December 13. Whitewright’s Ayres scored 10, Thurman 9. Tigerettes start strong, trailing after first quarter and finish with a one-sided defeat.

ECTOR Whitewright Tigerettes Whitewright Tigerettes Wetzel Thurman Ayres Phillips Parnell Bellows J. Tidwell Fulp P. Robertson Baker

Leonard Tigers top Whitewright in 45 to 27 rout

Leonard defeated Whitewright 45 to 27 in the Whitewright gym, led by an 11 point first quarter and a growing margin through the game as the Tigerettes stayed ahead all night. The report also notes a Christmas program by the PTA with grades one through four performing multiple acts and songs.

Leonard WHS Whitewright Leonard Tigerettes Tigerettes Little Leonard Leon Parent-Teacher Association Santa Mother Goose Santa Claus Curtis Tillett Sharon White Jack Nimble del Sears Little Boy Blue Terry Edwards Miss Muffet Gail Wilson Simple Simon Billy Boatwright Jack Horner Bobby Andrew Tommy Green John Holloway Johnny Trout Joe Hennig Mary Kathleen Crawford Joseph Charlie Clyde McLean Johnny Aldridge Mike Burchfield Dan Turner Jim Billner James

Sheriff Sale in Grayson County Texas February 7 1956

The sheriff of Grayson County Texas will sell Lot 58 Birge Fairview Second Addition Sherman at public auction for cash to satisfy a judgment of $1,444.80 plus $250 attorneys fees and 10 percent interest from January 24 1955 in favor of Home Improvement Loan Company against E D McHanny and Anna Mae McHanny. The sale date is February 7 1956 at the Sherman courthouse.

State OF Texas Grayson 14Th District Court of Dallas County Home Improvement Loan Company Dallas E. D. McHanny Anna Mae McHanny Sherman Court House Grayson County State of Texas Birge G. W. Blanton Whitewright Sun

Tidwell Leads Ector Eagles Past Whitewright Tigers 63 50

Ector Eagles defeated Whitewright Tigers 63 to 50 as Tidwell led with 25 points. Ector improved to 13 wins in 14 games with Owens 16 and Newell 6 supporting. Whitewright’s Jack Hayes scored 35 in a losing effort, followed by Dixon 9 and Burchfield 6.

Tidwell Ector Eagles Whitewright Tigers Ector Bells Tigers Red River Valley Austin College Jack Hayes Whitewright James Dixon Pete Burchfield Owens Newell Baker Moore

Christmas program aids praised by PTA helpers

Special thanks go to Gayla Wren Sears, Carol Bush, Laura Bess Rich, LaVerle Thurman, Mr. B. R. Vestal, and others who helped to present the PTA Christmas program.

Gayla Wren Sears Carol Bush Laura Bess Rich LaVerle Thurman Mr. B. R. Vestal PTA

Whitewright Defeats Leonard 60-38 In Friday Basketball

Whitewright beat Leonard 60 to 38 on Friday night. Whitewright led 28 to 23 at halftime and pulled away in the third quarter to secure the win.

Whitewright Leonard

Local Basketball Scores and Holiday Plans

Whitewright players led by Jack Hayes with 32 points and James Dixon 19. Leonard's top scorer was Clifton Evans with L W P. Carol Bush Donna Franklin Marylin Jones Louise Vestal Lynda Harrel son and Gracie Gates also noted. Girls plan to sing Christmas carols to Whitewright shut-ins on Friday night December 23.

Whitewright Jack Hayes James Dixon Leonard Clifton Evans Carol Bush Donna Franklin Marylin Jones Louise Vestal Lynda Harrelson Gracie Gates

Music Club Meeting Held At Mrs Hamilton Home

The Music Club met Saturday December 17 at Mrs. Guy Hamilton's home. Refreshments were served and the girls exchanged Christmas gifts. Attendees included Gayla Wren Sears Judy Gosnell and Sandra Kelly.

The Guy Hamilton Gayla Wren Sears Judy Gosnell Sandra Kelly

Planters National Bank stockholders meeting notice

Notice to stockholders of the Planters National Bank of Whitewright Texas in liquidation. Annual meeting set for July 10 1956 at 1 00 p m in the Directors Room of the First National Bank Whitewright to elect directors for the year and consider other business. Signed J M MacMillin director acting for the board.

Planters National Bank OF Whitewright Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reflector Betty Ann Williams Mark Ayers Jackie Andrew Dixie Bassett Verna Lee Buchanan Lloyd Bryant Patricia Farley Freda Gideon Laverne Grant Russell May Gene McKnight Dee Neal Bi Polk Don L. Selman LaVerne Thurman Don Whipple Jewel McKinney Alexander Scott McCurdy Morris Hood Melton Latimer Golden Smith van Scho Cupit Laundry Audra and Elbert Bennett Ruskin Music Club J. M. Macmillin Feshimm Tierry Christitias Kyle Sherman, Texas Denison
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