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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
6
The Reflector notes Whitewright supporters filled the Bells versus Whitewright matchup with loud cheering. Players appreciate the backing and aim to keep up the strong fan turnout.
The Whitewright Tigers added Billy Tillett to the lineup after a fall that cracked his elbow ended his season. He returned to play two games scoring 18 points in total, including 10 points against Van Alstyne and 8 against Ladonia.
Ladonia Rattlers defeated Whitewright 69 to 57 as Lyndal Burnett and James Smith led with 20 points each. Whitewright’s David Sanderson scored a game high 26, with Don Walker 12 and Billy Tillett 8.
The juniors start a literature unit on early American writers from Jonathan Edwards to Benjamin Franklin. To reach a 90 or higher, students must complete four distinct assignments including a loose-leaf daily notebook, a five page theme, and a book report from a specified list.
Independent executrix and executor Lola Knight and Ralph Terry announce probate actions for Nannie M. Terry of Grayson County Texas. Creditors must present claims by legal deadline at 215 M and P Bank Building Sherman. notices published February 5 1959 in The Whitewright Sun.
The second year ag students begin dairy cattle study with feeding practices then move to dairy cattle judging and milk judging under M. G. supervision.
The third year boys study marketing of farm goods. They learn terms used in marketing via radio television and newspapers. The course also covers market trend analysis over the years. M. G.
A collage style entry shows many couples and pairs with short lines such as I Kiss Your Hand Madame and You Win. It reads as a yearbook page of notes from seniors and juniors including names like Louise Tinker Linda Bill and Judy to Bob with varied affectionate phrases and humorous asides.
The senior class was aided by mothers and local businessmen who supplied food and beverages for a chili supper held Saturday evening. Mothers cooked the meals while businessmen donated coffee and crackers.
The unit covers beef cuts and poultry serving methods. Students learned to cook and present beef dishes and studied how to buy chicken and serve it in various ways.
A school class in Mrs Lackey's first period English reveals new facts each day as students explore reading and discussion. The daily lessons focus on critical thinking and literary analysis in a lively classroom setting.
W W Biggerstaff guardian files final account for Emma Biggerstaff NCM in Grayson County Texas. Court to hear on first Monday after ten days posting February 16 1959 at Sherman Courthouse. Interested parties must appear or file written answer to contest. Clerk J C Buchanan with deputy Connell Rogers to issue service.
A brief note states the class splits into two groups for a week of preparing simple breakfasts with each group taking turns serving the other.
In a humorous classroom exchange a student claims Benjamin Franklin discovered the electric light bulb and another says Franklin wrote Little Richard's Almanac. The remark follows a wee quiz and prompts light banter about Edison and rock n roll.
A group of agricultural students with Mr. Vestal and Mr. Barker traveled to the Will Rogers Coliseum for the Fort Worth Rodeo and Fat Stock Show. Dale Robertson from Wells Fargo appeared as a special guest with top rodeo stars from the U S and Canada.
A set of brief personal items records youths and couples. Joe and Kay have a playful skating night miscue. Donna visits school sans tan jacket. Mrs. Lackey misplaces glasses. Linda B. ends a three year romance with Bill. Charles considers a beard. Sammy M. aims to grow taller. Ronnette and Jimmy end their relationship. Carol Ann and B. W. plan a shared future. Judy A. and M. romance endures with B. C. and C. S. T.
The home economics class II prepares luncheon menus featuring fish and cheese as main courses. The class splits into two groups, one serving the other in turn, to teach proper table setting and serving skills.
The Tigerettes faced Bells at Whitewright on January 27 in an exciting game. The report notes a tense finish at the end of the first period.
In a tense contest Bells held a narrow 10 13 lead after the first period and trailed 22 21 at halftime. Bells pulled away to win 45 38 as McCoy scored 24, Yeary 12, and Williams 9 for Bells while Pattye Bartley and Sue Range each scored 14 and Sandra Montgomery 10 for Whitewright.
The list from WHS highlights Feb birthdays for students Billy Harvey Thurman Pool Dean Fruen Jean Fryen Johnny Sinor Douglas McCurdy Charles Gideon Linda Bennett Linda Gray Amy Jo Alexander Ronnie McLauchlin Mike Booker Kay Buchanan with dates from Feb 2 to Feb 25. The piece links February birthdays to presidents George Washington Abraham Lincoln and Saint Valentine.
A nine item reflection urges taking time to worship work think read help play love dream and plan. It links reverence success power knowledge happiness youth sacrament stars with the ability to have time for all nine actions.
A jumble of brief social notices lists Sarah S. and B. J. H. dating for a year and 16 days, M. seeing C. B. over the weekend, Helen Me. with M. N. from Colbert Oklahoma, Linda N. eyeing a boy from Howe, Lucille S. with P. R. from Ector Tuesday night, and Judy A. enjoying a clear field with M.
The list mentions Paula and Narvin A steady two years Steve nearly slapped by Ann M Judy A mentions a date with her friend from Bells David C going steady with E W from Ector Whitewright reports another steady couple Sandra and Dan sit together in study hall Judy A and Lucille S enjoy Algebra tests Carol T Martha A Dan H and Don W giggle in Mrs Lackey English Sue R and Larry played hide and seek Saturday Barbara W becomes sensitive about her whereabouts
A playful roundup notes gendered stereotypes about sports and activities. It groups girls, football players, basketball players, track runners, biology students, band participants, badminton players, and swimmers with humorous generalizations.
The seniors held a chili supper in the school cafeteria on Saturday night January 31 to raise funds for their senior trip. Over 110 people attended from 5 30 to 7 30 p m. chili pie coffee and crackers were donated by town merchants to support the fund raising supper.
The Whitewright Tigers overwhelmed the Bells Panthers 69 to 40 to stay unbeaten in district play. Bells stalled in the first period scoring none as Whitewright built a 13 point edge before the pace quickened in the second. Continuous coverage follows on page seven.
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