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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1961

Page

6

High School Reflector Notes and Menu and Soil Lesson

The page lists editors Amy Alexander Elizabeth Stephens Mary Ann Spencer Charlotte Spencer and James England with duties in editor and sports roles. It includes weekly lunch menus from Monday to Friday and a note that the Ag III class studies soil conservation noting US land use figures and per person land allocation.

Amy Alexander Elizabeth Stephens Mary Ann Spencer Charlotte Spencer James England Attar Aan

Whitewright honors football team and pep squad with tribute

Citizens parents faculty and sweethearts gathered February 14 to honor Whitewrights football team and pep squad. The evening featured an invocation dinner program speeches by S T Montgomery Jr and Chena Gilstrap, recognition for seven seniors and tri captains, gifts to coaches, student performances and a closing joke laden message about effort over winning.

Whitewright B. R. Walker Ernie’s Greenville S. T. Montgomery Jr Crouch Sivley Walker Houston Darwin Kay Alexander Fern Fain Donna Collins Cathy Wilson Linda Wright Jill Meador Karen Darwin Claude Chena) Gilstrap Gilstrap

Banquet fashion sparks and a sharp closing quip

Report from a football banquet highlights girls in varied outfits from plaid puffed sleeves to orchid suits and red dresses. The scene ends with a cautionary line about drinking and driving, warning that it is worse than anything.

Amy Jo Judy D Selena Carolyn W Sandra M Liz Paula Linda L Barbara L Doris T Filthy Five Delinda Nancy D Kathaleen C Carolyn M Patsy M Brenda Donna S

Ag. classes study pruning dairy cattle and soil tests

The Ag I class learns proper pruning of shade and fruit trees while trees are dormant. Ag II focuses on selecting the right dairy cattle and their development and management. Ag III conducts soil tests from Whitewright area farms as only one fourth of land is cultivated.

United States Ag. I Ag. II Ag. III Whitewright

Seniors Talk and Love Across the Hallways

Through these halls the seniors walk and trade names in a playful yearbook style vignette. Patrons listed include Patricia Jarvis Gene Sparks Amy Jo England and many others as voices and couples described with light humor and campus gossip.

Fort Worth Track Preview for Class A Teams

March 10 notes emphasize individual training schedules and proper diet for top form. The track team moves to Class A with tougher competition, plans three or four meets before districts, and aims for a strong showing. Contenders listed include Whitewright Van Alstyne Honey Grove Celina Pilot Point and Whitesboro.

Notice of next year's preschool beginners list

Notice lists the following children as next year's beginners: Regina Bartley Janice Bennett Sandra Bow Becky Brown Patricia Caraway Brenda Chism Donna Crouch Carla Edwards Donald Golden Wanda Griffin Allan Harper Gary Harris David Hess Jerry Hicks Kay Haley Kathy Jarvis James Kelsey Lana Lumpkins John Maxwell Bobby McCullough Donna Melton Terry Morris Stephen Robinson Leslie Skaggs Karen Smith Nancy Stanford Carolyn Tillett Rebecca Watkins Dottie Whitt David Williams Deborah Malone.

Regina Bartley Janice Bennett Sandra Bow Becky Brown Patricia Caraway Brenda Chism Donna Crouch Carla Edwards Donald Golden Wanda Griffin Allan Harper Gary Harris David Hess Jerry Hicks Kay Haley Kathy Jarvis James Kelsey Lana Lumpkins John Maxwell Bobby McCullough Donna Melton Terry Morris Stephen Robinson Leslie Skaggs Karen Smith Nancy Stanford Carolyn Tillett Rebecca Watkins Dottie Whitt David Williams Deborah Malone

Hillbilly Courtship Prepares for Junior Play

The junior play Hillbilly Courtship is nearly ready for production in the high school gym on March 17 with a cast including Luke Stillsby Joe Kaiser Emmy Peppin Judy Durham Pappy Stillsby James Sparks Ma Peppin Amy Alexander Lulu Triffet Elizabeth Stephens Seedie Triffet Selena Key Wash Jeddo Jerry Jones Sol Silverstein Guy Ely Louis Vattaro James England Bridget O Flannigan Carolyn Wetzel Reverend Boswell Sammy Mc Kinney See Ya There.

Luke Stillsby Joe Kaiser Emmy Peppin Judy Durham Pappy Stillsby James Sparks Ma Peppin Amy Alexander Lulu Triffet Elizabeth Stephens Seedie Triffet Selena Key Wash Jeddo Jerry Jones Sol Silverstein Guy Ely Louis Vattaro James England Bridget O’flannigan Carolyn Wetzel Reverend Boswell Sammy McKinney

Notable Players and Officials Listed in Memo

A brief clipped record lists individuals Mary Melton Gene Sparks Roy Fryen Cliff Emerson Bennett Blackwell with initials S R S. No context provided for roles or event.

Mary Melton Gene Sparks Roy Fryen Cliff Emerson Bennett Blackwell

Track Start Sparks 1961 Season For Local Team

Track workouts open with fourteen boys reporting on Monday as the season begins. The squad prepares for their first big meet to be held at an upcoming local venue.

Agriculture department photo session captures student projects

Mr. O. V. Barker supervises a Friday afternoon photo session for the agriculture department. The images feature calves sheep and pigs owned by the boys and projects around Barker’s pickup including a camper built for the pickup. Photos are set for the yearbook.

Agriculture Department

Weekend Social Notes and Gossip Scraps

A column of local social chatter covers dating intrigues, outings, and hometown meetups. Names like Kay Buchanan Bobby Monday Barbara Al and Judy appear amid questions about plans, double dates, and weekend happenings in town and at nearby Denton and Dallas venues.

Thomas Jerry Jones Kay Buchanan Bobby Baggy T. V Gossy Bucky Barbara Judy Larry Jay Tom Dodie Denton Glenda Doris Liza Jeanette Larry Mae Rose Ann

Saturday Night Social Roundup and Local Gossips

A quick parade of names from a Saturday night scene. Rumors swirl about couples, party plans, and the elusive motive for smiles as neighbors tease one another about photos, dining, and the latest high school triumphs.

Country dogs may have to wear tags under bill

A Texas bill by Rep. Terry Townsend would require dogs six months and older to wear name and address tags or face fines from 25 to 200 dollars. Puppies would be exempt. The rule targets dogs allowed to run loose and assigns liability to their owners.

Austin Terry Townsend

Legal text extends to city dogs visiting the country

Experts say the provisions would apply to city dogs that visit rural areas. A survey finds the average American has four untreated tooth cavities, totaling about 700 million untreated cavities nationwide.

Notice to Creditors of Bessie M Calvird Estate

In Grayson County Texas the County Court issued Letters Testamentary to Harry Rich Calvird on January 11 1961 for the estate of Bessie M Calvird deceased. Creditors must present claims by law to R C Slagle Jr resident agent Box 318 Sherman Texas.

Bessie M. Calvird Grayson County Texas R. C. Slagle, Jr Sherman Harry Rich Calvird Whitewright Sun

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