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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1962

Page

6

High School Homemaking Meeting Plans Contests and Pageant

February 13 meeting in study hall led by Delinda Blacker discussed careers for girls and contests. Kay Buchanan and Carolyn Wetzel chosen for Co-ed Cover Girl, Amy Alexander for Co-ed correspondence girl, Vogue contest slated March 17. Also freshmen sophomore initiation planned February 21 at 7 30 pm with FFA District Banquet February 22 at one dollar a plate.

Delinda Blackerby Kay Buchanan Carolyn Wetzel Amy Alexander FFA

Junior Play March 9 At F F A Meeting

The monthly Agriculture meeting was held February 13 in the Agde- district. The notice invites attendance at the junior play scheduled for March 9 and notes ongoing F F A activities.

Agde

Whitewright Tigers Fall to Celina Bobcats in Season Finale

The Whitewright Tigers lost to the Celina Bobcats in the final game of the season last Friday. Curtis Tillett led the Tigers in scoring with James Sparks close behind as the team delivered a strong performance.

Whitewright Tigers Celina Bobcats Bobcats Tigers Curtis Tillett James Sparks

Condemnation Hearing Notice in Sherman Texas

Special Commissioners appointed by Judge Lester C Newman set March 12 1962 at 10:00 AM in Grayson County Courthouse Sherman Texas for hearing damages in Sherman Independent School District vs R E Sherrill et al. land described as seven eighths acre in Grayson County. Published in The Whitewright Sun February 1 8 15 and 22 1962.

Sherman Independent School District R. E. Sherrill Condemnation Grayson County Texas L. F. Sherrill Lester C. Newman Commissioners Sherman J. B. McAnair T. J. Shannon

Bobcats Stay Close But Fall To Tigers 64 50

Tallerson led the Bobcats in scoring as the Tigers pulled away to win 64 to 50. Final score favors the Tigers with Tallerson the top scorer for Bobcats.

Tallerson Bobcats Tigers M. W

Junior and Senior Banquet Prep Hums with Wednesday Practices

The Junior and Senior classes schedule a banquet with weekly Wednesday dance practices at 7:00. Attendance is encouraged as students enjoy the time and music. Judy Gosnell is noted in a playful caption as Lady Macbeth.

Senior Class Thanks Donors for Pancake Supper Support

The Senior Class expresses gratitude to merchants mothers and the community for donations and attendance at the Pancake Supper. A playful note mentions Jackie Meador helping get Sammy Montgomery into trouble.

Jackie Meador Sammy Montgomery

Cover Girl Selections In High School Contest

CO-ED COVER GIRL Kay Buchanan chosen first with Carolyn Wetzel second for high school cover girl contest sponsored by a chemical company. They were selected at the homemaking meeting February 13 and must write fifty words or less on why good grooming matters to high school girls. Don’t forget the Junior Play on March 9.

Kay Buchanan Carolyn Wetzel Chemical Company Kay Carolyn P. K Kay B Gossy Gerby A&m Donnie Shirley Dallas Brenda Butch Jackie Jeannie Linda James Denison Diana Buster Sandra Curtis Patricia Kathaleen Charlotte Anna Glenda Sam Gail Anita Dairy Queen Patsy N East Texas Dorothy Joe H

Amy Alexander Named Co ed Correspondent for 1962

Amy Alexander was chosen as Co ed Correspondent for the 1962 school year at Whitewright High School. A senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Alexander, she was elected by the Homemaking Department on February 13. She will advise the editors of Co ed a national teenage girls magazine and report Whitewright activities. A special pin and card were presented February 13 in study hall by Mrs Earl Blanton.

Amy Alexander Amy Manuel Alexander Whitewright High School Earl Blanton D. D

Homemaking and Agriculture Departments Party

The Homemaking and Agriculture Departments held a February 14 study hall event with games including a balloon burst contest. Students exercised minds in one game and enjoyed refreshments such as tuna and bean dips, candy, cookies, and cakes before dancing.

School Lunch Menu Week Begins With Hearty Options

Monday offers ham shank with red beans stewed tomatoes spinach corn bread butter fruit cobbler and milk. Tuesday serves pork and gravy green beans candied yams sweet relish rolls butter peach half cookie and milk. Wednesday features hot dogs chili green salad potato chips yellow cake and ap-

Divorce Citation Issued in Grayson County TX

Court issues citation to Rev Allen Crane defendant in divorce suit filed by Irene Crane. Plaintiff seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Citation requires answer by April 2, 1962 before the 15th District Court in Sherman Grayson County.

State OF Texas Allen Charles Crane A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas Irene Margaret Crane Sherman Texas S. V. Earnest Gladys Hamilton Whitewright Sun

Weekly School Lunch Menu Highlights

The menu lists Thursday meals including meat loaf green lima beans cabbage carrot green pepper slaw rolls butter syrup and milk. Friday offers Bologna cheese spaghetti English peas glazed carrots rolls butter ice cream sandwich and milk.

Gossy and Gerby to Attend Military Ball This Weekend

Gossy and Gerby look forward to trips to A and M for the Military Ball this weekend. The school gossip notes light hearted social events and cafeteria chatter among juniors and seniors.

Teacher of the Week Mrs May of Grade School

Reflector salutes Mrs May for eleven years teaching fifth grade. She earned a 1949 bachelor’s degree and a 1955 master’s degree from East Texas State College after graduating from Leonard High School. She taught in Leonard, then Bells, has two children, and belongs to First Baptist Church in Whitewright.

Reflector May Leonard High School Bells Russell Glen East Texas Bill Nancy) Webb Dallas First Baptist Church Whitewright

Mrs May Honored for Service at White Wright School

A tribute to Mrs May for her invaluable service at White Wright School highlights her many hobbies including sports, cooking, and bridge, with thanks from J. J.

Texas May Whitewright School J. J

Merrily We Roll Along on Tax Bills and Frisco Woes

Frisco residents grow uneasy over skyrocketing school tax bills after a revaluation. A cited case shows a house valued at 1400 taxed up to 9000, settled at 7000. The piece criticizes federal and state spending while warning of rising deficits and inflationary pressure.

Frisco Washington Austin Celina

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