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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1962
Page
6
A note from Delores Denton and reporters Bonnie Ely Rose Anne Bunch Jeanette Jones Peggy Kirby Morris Warrington Mike Holloway and Dennis Neal invites readers to back the pep squad this summer by purchasing pies or cakes.
The Seniors sponsor a pancake day on Saturday February 17 serving 6:00 to 9:30 AM and 3:30 to 8:30 PM at Fireman's Hall. The Whitewright High School Pep Squad sells cakes for 1.50 and pies for 1.00 Saturday afternoon, with extra stock to be sold downtown if needed. Proceeds fund tuition fees for new officers and drummers.
Amy Jo Alexander, Carolyn Wetzel, John Holloway, Mike Booker, Kay Buchanan and James Clark are named in a birthday notice. The message wishes a joyful day to each student with a local community tone from B. F. E.
Menu outlines daily offerings for Monday through Friday including main dishes such as spam with sides on Monday and fish sticks on Friday. Each day features vegetables, bread or rolls, dairy, desserts, and milk, with variations like barbecue on bun and fruit salads.
Special Commissioners named by Judge Lester C. Newman set March 12 1962 at 10 a.m. in Sherman Grayson County Court to hear damages in Sherman Independent School District vs R E Sherrill et al for condemnation of 7/8 acre in Lot 12 Exhibit A and related lands. notice to heirs and representatives of R E Sherrill and L F Sherrill.
The Junior class presents a three act farce Here Comes The Bride on March 9 1962 written by William D Fisher with roles for Jimmy Took Sammy Montgomery Bill Thompson Jackie Meador and others Admission is 35 cents for elementary students 50 cents for high school students and adults at advance and 40 cents and 65 cents at the door Tickets go on sale February 26 and reservations urged by B F E
This week’s teacher of the week is Miss Mardell Pumphrey, a Whitewright fourth grade instructor. She studied at Whitewright, earned a BA from Austin College and an MA from Texas Women’s University, taught high school English and Spanish before returning to Whitewright to teach fourth grade, and has traveled to New York City, Canada, Detroit, and Chicago.
Ag I boys study raising and caring for farm animals focusing on sheep feeding shearing and judging. Ag II covers dairy cattle judging and best breed for the location and care. Ag III nearly finishes a cattle trailer project for Mr Barker with ideas for improvements and pending items such as lights flaps divider safety chain and a second paint coat.
Reflector Staff reveals a junior farmhand stayed out late until 3:00 a.m. and woke at 6:00 for chores but missed dinner. He spent the day in the field without food until sunset, prompting readers to guess the week’s goofer.
A playful roundup of teen social happenings and weekend sightings names several individuals, mentions dances and banquets, and notes rumors of breakups and flirtations. Readers are invited to recall weekend events and look for more details in future issues.
A series of questions about relationships and status between names like Glenda Sam Rose Anne Trenton Jeanette Butch Delinda Brenda Kay Joe Carolyn Donnie Kathaleen Richard Laura Delores Bonnie Doris Judy Judy Larry Liz Skeet Selena Judy Larry Carolyn W Bobby D Amy James Miss Caldwell Susan Sandra Gene Anna Charlotte Michael and J J.
A weekend social buzz in Oklahoma City raises curiosity about who Anita met, who the unnamed girl was, and who Shirley dated Wednesday night. The note hints at undisclosed dates and possible gossip.
Public notice in Grayson County Texas for estate of Thomas James McDonald a person of unsound mind. Guardian W B McDonald files Final Account and application for discharge on February 7 1962. Hearing set for February 26 1962 at Sherman Courthouse. Court clerk J C Buchanan and deputy Alice Robbins oversee publication.
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