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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1959
Page
6
Feb 5 chemistry class at a high school visited the lab to test nitric acid. Two nameless students hid under a table as sulfuric acid was used. A test flask exploded scattering glass and students. one hopped a table, another nearly fled a third story window.
The Grow! sponsors a dress up Valentine dance for February 13 at 7 30 pm, pending a Thursday night basketball result. If White Wright teams win, the dance shifts to February 20. Girls plan to wear best bib and tucker rather than formal gowns.
On February 3 the Tigerettes faced Celeste at Whitewright. Celeste led 35 29 at halftime and extended the gap to a 65 44 defeat for Whitewright. Roach scored 35 for Celeste while Sage 21 and Duncan added for Celeste. Whitewright scorers included Sandra Montgomery 27 Pattye Bartley 13 and Sue Range Linda Sandersson 2 each.
The snippet lists names and tidbits about students and staff including Paula Geers playing minutes in a game, Sandra scoring 34 points, and various personal details. It mentions athletic teams still contesting a district title and notes an art contest entry by Whitewright artists Louisa and Paula. An explosion in chemistry is noted with Mickey Gentry hiding.
The notes reference Larry's claimed six week run of weekend visits and mix in personal questions about Pat C. and Don. Snippets mention Donna, Linda, Bill on vacation, Barbara C. and Eddie as a couple, and a Saturday night sighting of Barbara B. with Carol Ann.
A long list of senior year wishes and couples reflects social life at WHS with names like Doris, Christene, Sarah, Lucille, Judy, Dan, Carol, Helen, Mike, and many others. It notes banter, pairings, and yearbook style messages about relationships, dreams, and Valley-area school events.
On February 6 the Tigerettes faced Wolfe City at Whitewright. The first quarter ended 6-8 with Wolfe City ahead, but by halftime the Tigerettes pulled ahead 24-12.
A brisk guide promotes outdoor activities for families from skiing and skating to relaxed sightseeing by car or inn fireside. It suggests educational outings to museums zoos and art galleries and urges coordinating with teachers for goal aligned learning.
Whitewright defeated Wolfe City 47 31 after a strong second half. McAbee led Wolfe City with 14 points while Sandra Montgomery scored 34 for Whitewright, with supporting scores from Bartley 7 Range 6 and others.
Readers note several residents have updated or alternative names on file. Martha Sears Anderson formerly Mar tha Ward Anderson. Bobby Durham now Bull Durham. Jean Brown now Jean Yellow. Sue Range now Sue Refrigerator. David Blackerby now David Witherby. Leonard Jarvis now Trenton Jarvis. Don Walker now Don Rider. Sandra Montgomery now Sandra (incomplete).
A playful list assigns famous actors to daily household jobs such as Butler Rory Calhoun Milkman Rock Hudson Butcher Yul Brynner Maid Brigitte Bardot and Plumber Elvis Presley. The imagined lineup pairs stars with ordinary tasks creating a whimsical domestic vignette.
Fashions shift back from the chemise and trapeze as the flapper look fades. Dresses shorten to knee length while the new empire style hides the waist, favored by slender figures though not by fuller ones. Headache bows feature as a notable accessory.
The piece notes the shirt waist dress as the most adaptable fashion, suitable for dressing up or down. It asks when designers will create another universally worn style, ending with a reflective question.
At the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth on February 7 the Whitewright grass judging team finished third among 53 teams with over 100 competitors. Gatesville won first and Tioga second. individual honors went to Herbert Taylor first high in dividual and Curless Aldridge third. Teammates include Thurman Pool and James Williams. The squad heads to San Antonio February 21 and Houston March 7 for more grass judging events.
A collage of short notices lists names and wishes. Entries include Wanted items for Ann Morris and Judy Ayres, a plea for a Trenton boy, a claim of no TV westerns on Saturday, and a line about a lost dignity. Found note credits Judy Ayres with true love. Special Easter countdown noted by B J W and L K B.
During the first part of the week the ag III class took notes on marketing farm products. Later they constructed hurdles and a cup for the pole vault for the track team S P.
The Homemaking III class starts a three week unit on child care. They will learn infant care and feeding. Mrs. Bigger staff, school nurse, will assist Mrs. Blanton in the unit.
The homemaking II class will start a new unit on kitchen arrangement and equipment this week. Students will learn which pieces are essential for practical use.
The Growl has added numerous new titles since January 1 including Problems, Tell All the World About You, No Regrets, Try Me, Here I Stand, Butterfly, and The Twist. These additions expand the lineup for readers and fans this season.
Mrs Blanton announced a lineup featuring Guy Lombardo Bing Crosby the Dorseys and Frankie Carle on the Growl program as part of a stand by segment. The note lists performers associated with the broadcast.
This week decides the basketball season with Whitewright needing a win over Trenton at Leonard to advance to Friday’s game. A loss ends the year. Fans urged to pack both courts as girls meet Wolfe City and boys host Trenton in key thrillers.
A list of weather terms paired with personal names including Windy Windy-Charles Copeland and Cloudy-Ann Morris along with Rainy-Sarah Stephens and Foggy-Barbara Wilson, plus other terms Drizzle-Pattye Bartley and Stormy-Barbara Burchfield. The sequence ends with Cold-WHS and Warm-Louisa Lackey.
The Whitewright Tigers defeated Celeste Blue Devils 61 to 46 on Tuesday February 3 at home, avenging a previous 39 27 loss. The Tigers led much of the game with a strong start and never relinquished the advantage before the game continued to page 7.
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