WHS Track Team Prepares for District Meet Preparations
WHS boys track fever grows after basketball season as Barker's crew builds hurdles, jumps pit, pole vault and high jump standards, adds starting blocks, buys shot put and discus, new shoes and uniforms. Coach Lander already entered two relays for March meets at Dallas and Commerce. district dates set for Ladonia tournament.
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WHS
Barker
Lander
Dallas
Commerce
D. H
Magazine Sale Drive Gets Footing From Visit
Mr Phillips of Educational Review Service visited the junior class on Friday February 13 to organize the annual magazine sale drive. He distributed price lists and order blanks and set a $500 sales goal with top seller earning a choice of a transistor radio portable radio or a Bulova watch. If the goal isn’t met the top seller gets a flash camera table model radio or a Swiss watch. Four subscriptions to Look Coronet Mc Call's and Parents earn a large toy stuffed dog.
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Phillips
Educational Review Service
Look
Coronet
McCall's
Parents
Weekend Gossip and Local Romance Notes
Readers ask about where classmates were on Sunday afternoon and who spent time with whom. The column teases relationships, outings, a car with the Nasty Nine and Ec tor girls, and several pairs seen together in town or at home.
Classroom Tales From a Glued-Week, Odd Predictions
A string of quirky lines notes students and teachers in a school setting. Each sentence hints at future quirks or changes from gum sharing to dance invitations, car freedoms, sleep, bets, and candy machines, with playful glimpses of a seniors banquet and weekend structures.
District 43 all district basketball honors announced
David Sanderson earned first team honors for District 43 with standout offense and an average of 14 points per game in district play. Don Walker named to second team for his 11 points per game. Doris Burchfield was the lone Ti gerette to earn a berth on the all district team.
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David Sanderson
David
Don Walker
Doris Burchfield
Sweetheart Dance Planned in School Gym Friday
The sweetheart dance will be held Friday the 20th in the gym at 7 30. The red and white theme will be carried out in the decorations. If the weather stays pleasant it should be a perfect night for the array of the girls fluffy skirts.
Notable Facial Feature List In Mixed Names
A mixed series of facial features paired with names appears, listing noses hair eyes skin mouths and other attributes. Individuals include Martha Anderson Louise Vestal Carol Turner Louisa Lackey Doris Burchfield Bobbie Cawthon Helen McKinney Susie Range June Bond Charles Copeland Jimmy Clark James Williams Mickey Gentry Steve Edwards Don Walker David Blackerby and Donnie Lewis.
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Martha Anderson
Louise Vestal
Carol Turner
Louisa Lackey
Doris Burchfield
Bobbie Cawthon
Helen McKinney
Susie Range
June Bond
L. B
Charles Copeland
Jimmy Clark
James Williams
Mickey Gentry
Steve Edwards
Don Walker
David Blackerby
Donnie Lewis
Whitewright closes season with 43 to 28 win over Leonard Tigers
Whitewright beat Leonard 43 28 at home to end the regular season. Leonard led by guards David Hallmark with 15 points while Whitewright’s Bill Tillett and Don Walker each scored 10. Whitewright surged in the third quarter to pull away, then the reserves finished as Leonard’s second unit narrowed the gap in the final period.
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Whitewright
Leonard Tigers
Leonard
Tigers
David Hallmark
Bill Tillett
Don Walker
Bobby Phillips
David Sanderson
Thomas DeBerry
Jerry Jones
James Sparks
D. W
Hidden Pairs in Small Town Notes Prompt Romance Clues
A string of brief, nameless vignettes hints at local loves and missteps. Each line names individuals like Linda B Helen M Carol T and Kenneth W in everyday situations from licenses to dating, with several couples and potential romantic tensions scattered across Whitewright Leonard and nearby places.
Gentle social code from L. B. on upbeat conduct
Advice to treat others with kindness and respect. Avoid grudges and boasting. Don’t overdo jokes or name dropping. Foster inclusion and kindness by treating others as you wish to be treated. End with humility and share the conversation.
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L. B
Trenton Downs Whitewright In District Playoff Opener
Trenton Tigers beat Whitewright 58 48 in opening round of district tournament held in Leonard February 12 15. Bobby Butler scored 34 points leading Trenton with Billy Dykes adding 10. Whitewright top scorer Don Walker 22, sanderson fouled out. Celeste won girls division.
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Trenton Tigers
Whitewright Tigers
Leonard
Celeste
Trenton
Bobby Butler
Tigers
Whitewright
David Sanderson
Billy Dykes
Don Walker
Bill Tillett
Thomas DeBerry
Bobby Phillips
D. W
Civil War Causes and Participants Studied in Class
Mr. Lander’s American history class explores the causes of the Civil War and the diverse people who fought on both sides. The lesson will include listening to records about the war for deeper understanding.
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Mr. Lander
FFA Chapter Eyes Western Week and Shaving Permit
The local FFA held its February meeting in the agriculture room. Members voted to stage Western Week March 24 to 27 pending homemaking girls votes. They also decided everyone must buy a shaving permit or be ducked. A film titled The Most in Posts was shown after.
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FFA
M. G
Homemaking III Studies Life and Care of Young Children
The homemaking III class conducts a study of child life and care with input from Mrs. John Biggerstaff, the school nurse. All the girls are enjoying the course.
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John Biggerstaff
WHS Seniors Visit East Texas State College
The Whitewright seniors traveled to Commerce on Friday February 13 to spend a day at East Texas State College. They attended an assembly, then two rounds of sectional talks on careers, ate a campus lunch, enjoyed entertainment, and toured campus sights before returning home.
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Commerce
East Texas State College
Whitewright
ETSC
C.S. T
Wolfe City edges Whitewright in district playoff at Leonard
Wolfe City defeated Whitewright 23 to 14 in a close district playoff game at Leonard on February 12. Gain led Wolfe City with 14 points, McAbee 6, Payer 3, while Whitewright’s Sandra Montgomery scored 6, Pattye Bartley 5, and Sanderson 3. The result ends Whitewright’s season except for a March 12 tournament at Ladonia for the next year’s squad.
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Whitewright Tigerettes
Wolfe City
Leonard
Tigerettes
Whitewright
Sandra Montgomery
Pattye Bartley
Sanderson
Gain
McAbee
Payer
Ladonia
E. W
Leonard Stars In Last Home Game Tease
The team's final home contest with Leonard featured a 22 to 28 halftime deficit, Leonard leading at intermission, highlighting the game’s close finish and key performance by the standout player.
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Whitewright Tigerettes
Leonard
Leon
Whitewright Gains Win Behind Sprinkle 25 Point Effort
Whitewright led most of the game as Montgomery scored 23 and Sprinkle totaled 25 for Leonard. Final score 44 to 56 with Havens 11 and McCaslin 20 adding supporting points for Whitewright. R. E. W.
Junior literature class tests on Revolutionary War figures
Under Mrs Lackey the class studied writings of key Revolutionary War figures from Great Britain and the United States. The group had a test on Tuesday February 17 and completed the unit.
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Lackey
Great Britain
United States
Typing Unit Starts In Class For Letter Memoranda
The typing I class begins a unit on typing letters and memoranda and compiles them each Friday to hand in to Mrs. Montgomery. The unit aims to help students pursuing secretary or typing pool work.
Students Aid Mr Lander Building Track Equipment
This week the third year boys assisted Mr Lander by constructing track gear. They assembled a pole vault bar using old truck wheels as a base for each pole and created a telescoping pole. Four low hurdles were built with protective trip features to prevent injury.
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Mr. Lander
L. J
Senior basketball players bid farewell to fans
The article recalls a season ending with a tournament for next year’s teams and notes the two senior players David Sanderson and Bobby Phillips leaving. It thanks the loyal fans for support and reflects on memories of hard-fought games and future hope.
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David Sanderson
Bobby Phillips
Wait ’till Next Year Rains on Local Sports Scene
In a fading scene the crowd shifts attention to fresh sports, laments for next season echo as the little yellow go cart departs. The farewell line captures a small town sigh, marking the end of a season.
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M. G
Questions and Rumors at the School Banquet Night
The excerpt lists names with gossip prompts about talking to peers, new cars, lab explosions, baby dislikes, seating at a banquet, nerves, a senior walking home at lunch, Spanish class questions, plans for juniors, and Friday the 13th misfortune amid a high school setting.
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Bobbie K
Helen M
James W
Louisa
June G
Louise V
Jimmy C
Leonard J
Mrs. Lackey
Donna
Martha
Barbara W
Doris
Lewis
Love Song Pairs From Old Messages
A sequence of romance titled exchanges pairs individuals with affectionate notes. Names such as Barbara, Bob, Billy Wayne, Carol, June Gail, Bobby, Ruth, Stretch, Dan, Sandra, Doris, Lewis, Pattye, Jackie J, Linda L, Pickle, Paula, Narvin, Don, Pat, Amy, James, Thomas, Selena Jo, Carolyn W, Billy, Jimmy C, Bennett, Martha, and Hershey appear in brief messages expressing love and longing.
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Steve
Savoy
Ruth
Sarah
Billy Joe
Barbara B
Mort
Pattye
Leonard
Trenton
Martha
Donna
Bobbie
Jean
Carol
Billy Wayne
Barbara L
Bob
Doris
Lewis
Paula
Barbara C
Eddie
Carole
Jimmy
Ronett
Dan
Sandra
Pat
Don
George
David S
Tom S
Louise
Tinker
Louisa
June
Bobby
Donnie
Katie
Bob L
Carol M
June Gail
Jackie J
Linda L
Pickle
Narvin
Amy
James
Thomas
Selena Jo
Little Rock and Roll
Carolyn W
Billy
Jimmy C
Bennett
Hershey
Love Letters List of Named Pairs for Music Themed Notes
A set of paired names and song like phrases appears as sender to recipient lines. Each entry shows a relationship or dedication with a song title or line such as With Your Love One Night and Need You. The list reads like a vintage Valentine or fan note collection from a period newspaper.
Classified Pairings List Continues on Page Six
A roster of couple pairings labeled from A to J includes A Judy Ayres with Milt. B Steven Brown with Judy Miller. C Martha with Hershey. D Jimmy W with Jo Nita. E Dan with Sandra. F Paula with Narvin. G Barbara Lumpkins with Bob. H June Gail with Bobby. I David with Teen. J Thomas DeBerry with Selena Jo.
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Judy Ayres
Milt
Steven Brown
Judy Miller
Martha and Hershey
Jimmy W
Jo Nita
Dan
Sandra
Paula
Narvin
Barbara Lumpkins
Bob
June Gail
Bobby
David
Teen
Thomas DeBerry
Selena Jo
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Judy
Trina
Prince Charming
Donna Kay
Paula G
Pattye B
Bobby D
Walker
Burchfield
Sweetheart Dance
MR. Junior
Linda B
Carol T
Kenneth W
Doris B
Ruth W
Sue Range
Larry
Ann Morris
Judy A
Donnie L
Donna F
Charles C
George K
Glenda
Curless A
Trenton Downs
Vestal
Leonard Tigerettes
Ast Nd
Pere Ata
Bill
Sue
Stephen B
Judy M
Donald S
Carolyn M
Barbara
Bobbie Kay
Joe Kaiser
Charlotte H
Bird
Brenda
Joe
Mike
Helen
Ann M
Charles
David Paul
the Whitewright Sun
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