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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1964
Page
6
The marriage occurred on December 17, 1963, at Center Texas. The couple now attend Stephen F. Austin College in Nacogdoches Texas where Jim prepares for a career in athletic coaching and biology.
Monday offers lunch meat potato salad English peas glazed carrots rolls butter fruit salad and milk. Tuesday serves Weiners kraut baked beans greens tomato onion corn bread butter apricot cobbler and milk. Wednesday features Barbecue on bun tossed salad potato chips peanut butter cake apple sauce and milk. Thursday presents sliced turkey gravy creamed potatoes green beans cranberry sauce peach half cookies and milk. Friday serves fish sticks ketchup black eyed peas yellow hominy sweet relish rolls butter plum jelly and milk.
A note from K A expresses gratitude to Kathy H D Kenneth Gunter and Greg Sanderson and Scooter for emptying trash barrels each evening. The writer notes campus littering has increased as students grow careless and urges continued efforts to keep the campus neat.
Pep squad announces a new record player. Former W H 8 football star Jimmy Clark, son of Mr and Mrs Lennis Clark of Whitewright, marries Gail Andrews of Amarillo Texas. Clark known as the blond bullet from Whitewright High School.
Exams moved to Thursday January 16 and Friday January 17. First, third and fifth periods test Thursday. second, fourth and sixth test Friday. Tests start at 8 50 a.m. and run for 90 minutes.
Residents shared holiday activities with some quoting the fifth Amendment. Barbara and Bobby traveled to Fort Worth, others stayed home or visited towns like Denton and Pilot Point. Several attended events, watched TV, shopped, or visited relatives, with varied itineraries across the area.
Jimmy Kent traveled to Ely multiple times to work for money for shows and meals. Linda Logan visited Dallas. Patricia Jarvis attended Gail's slumber party and other events, visiting nearby towns. Bethel and South Bend are noted, with Dan Turner keeping the road busy. Mrs Harper attended a niece's wedding along with other errands. Mrs Dickie stayed home watching TV. Mr Johnson remained within city limits. Mr Crouch visited Hurst Everman and other towns, Mr Montgomery tended the Pasture and fed livestock.
A local note mocks W H S basketball as unbeatable after two easy wins 45-39 and 45-36 over varsity and Whitewright Exes. The piece lists quirky game rules and includes a string of nicknames and classed descriptors about students and staff.
A list of student resolutions covers goals like getting along with peers, improving grades, attending church, avoiding dating, or self improvement. Names such as Linda L Patricia Jeannie Sue Pool Linda C Pasty N Linda W Diana N Jimmy K Dorothy B and others appear with personal aims.
The Whitewright Tigerettes defeated the Anna Piratettes 39 to 30 on Friday night. Joyce Bennett and Pam Fagan led with high scoring totals.
A dated roster lists individuals associated with specific January days. Entries include names such as Bob Darwin and Peggy Clark with multiple dates and initials indicating possible notes or affiliations.
Saturday night stories unfold around Sandy L. watching a show while Toosie marries Bill and sails overseas. Diana N. dreams of flying to Venezuela as curious small town events mix with sports notes and everyday mishaps.
The Leonard tournament opened with Wolfe City beating the girls 51 to 36. In the second game against Leonard the teams were tied 29 to 29 after four quarters, and two overtime minutes produced a 31 to 30 victory aided by Pam Fagan.
JD and PN deliver a bold lively performance as they lead a competitive Warriors unit. The act mixes energetic moves with brave oncourt style in a showing that emphasizes rhythm and teamwork.
A collection of brief New Year’s resolutions from students includes aims to win basketball games, diary writing, and growing personally. Other goals focus on academics, diet, punctuality, avoiding fights, and enjoying the year with a lighthearted note about belief in New Year’s customs.
In the tournament Tom Bean defeated the Tigers 35 to 30. Awards were given for sportsmanship to the Ector girls and Van boys as the Tigerettes showcased their season strength.
A playful dialogue features Principal Custard scolding Jimmy for skipping class and jokingly using song titles. Jimmy pleads and promises reform while classmates and songs frame the scene in a light musical tone.
Three W. H. S. students Barbara Shepherd James Shaw and Diana Slaughter will have poems published in the Annual Anthology of High School Poetry based in Los Angeles California. The National Anthology Association selects poems nationwide for publication after the class produced multiple originals before Christmas holidays.
Readers note a brief tribute by G W praising poetry writers connected to Mrs Dickie’s English class. The line hints at appreciation for outstanding poets and classroom teachers.
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