WHS Prowler notes students and sports in Whitewright
The WHS paper highlights beta club funding for educational surveys aiding state education and college recruitment. It mentions new social pairs, shorthand posters, and hopes for basketball success. It also profiles pep squad members Della Hull and Patsy Roberson with biographical details and church ties. A stockholders notice sets Jan 11 1955 meeting for Planters National Bank of Whitewright in liquidation with director J M McMillin signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Departments of Education
WHS
Lynda Pannell
Pete Burchfield
Ann Brown
Charles Wortham
Dorris Wallace
Barbs Hasty
Jackie Parnell
Jerry Brown
Johnnie Harper
Alice Ayres
Connie Andrew
Laura Williams
Garland Smith
Planters National Bank OF
Whitewright
Texas
Whitewright Tigers Rally Fails as Leonard Upsets 31 16
Whitewright Tigers fall 31 to 16 to Leon ard in a hard fought game. Leon ard never led after halftime as Whitewright surged for 33 points in the third and fourth quarters. Final score reflects Leonard victory in a closer first half before a decisive second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Tigerettes
Leonard
Tigers
Leonard Boys
Whitewright
James Dixon Tiger Athlete and Scout Leader
James Dixon, five foot ten, 150 pound junior right halfback, started football in eighth grade, earned first letter in 1953, and calls Pilot Grove and Whitewright home. He played track and basketball, served as class president and secretary, and held FFA offices including treasurer and sentinel while competing on judging and conducting teams. He starred on the FFA basketball squad that finished fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dixon
James
Jackie Pannel
Jefferson
Pilot Grove
Whitewright
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Sheriff Sale in Grayson County Denison Lot 6 Block 11
By order of the 15th District Court of Grayson County Bessie Blanton et al versus Cuney E Thompson et al No 61634 a partition judgment is satisfied by selling Lot 6 Block 11 Original Town Plat Denison Texas at Sherman on January 4 1955 cash to highest bidder under sheriff G W Blanton Chief Deputy Lester Day. Published Whitewright Sun December 16 23 and 30 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Grayson
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Bessie Blanton
Cuney E. Thompson
Sherman
Denison
G. W. Blanton
Lester Day
Whitewright Sun
Candles and Electricity Warned For Christmas Safety
A cautionary piece stresses the dangers of overloaded circuits and improper wiring. It warns readers to respect electrical dangers and avoid careless use of fuses and extension cords during the holiday season.
Obsolete prewar electrical systems blamed for fires
The piece warns that homes built before World War II carry outdated electrical systems. It notes dangers from overloads and possible hidden failures in TVs and appliances, with firemen attributing incidents to wiring. Electric companies say modern loads exceed original designs and upgrades are lacking. Benjamin Franklin quote closes.
Ada Cox Fisher Quote on Freely Loving All
Ada Cox Fisher counsels that joy comes when love is sent freely to everyone and everything, encouraging open affection and generous regard without restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Cox Fisher
Estate of Nina Peacock Deceased in Grayson County
Notice to creditors of Nina Peacock estate in Grayson County Texas. Letters of administration with will annexed granted to Myrtle Peacock on October 1 1954. Creditors must present claims by law to 1315 West Moore Street Sherman Texas. Administratrix with will annexed Myrtle Peacock. Published Whitewright Sun December 23 30 1954 and January 6 13 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Peacock
Grayson County
Texas
West Moore Street
Sherman
Myrtle Peacock
Whitewright Sun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Befana
Santa Claus
Palestine
Bethlehem
Whitesboro
Gainesville
Dallas
SMU
ETSTC
Commerce
Della Hull
Fort Worth
Owen Hull
Delia
Fish
Della
First Methodist Church
Patsy Roberson
Patsy
Madison County
R. E. Roberson
Baptist Church At
Enterprise
Baptist Training Union
J. M. McMillin
Board of Directors
Audra and
Elbert Bennett
Donigan
Benjamin Franklin
Chevrolet
Hasty Chevrolet Company
First National Bank
Whitewright, Texas
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