Western Style Party at Whitewright High
Whitewright High School senior class edition reports a Western style M Y F party at the Methodist Church on January 8 with square dancing dominoes and a desert romance theme featuring Beverly Bassett and the Tiger quarterback. Attendees include Beverly Bassett Jimmy Nossaman Betty Jarvis Aubrey Burnham and many others. sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Earnheart Mr. and Mrs. Faison and Rev. and Mrs. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Beverly Bassett
Great
Desert
Tiger Squad
Jimmy Nossaman
Billy Ralph Tilger
Beverly
Aubrey Burnham
Jackie Pannell
Burnham
Brother Taylor
Joe
Robert Hull
Property dispute over 27% acre tract in Grayson County
Plaintiff Bessie Trim seeks title and possession of 27 5/6 acres in the J P Thurston Survey Grayson County Texas. Defendants include William C Wyble and many heirs and representatives. Citation commands appearance by 10 AM February 16 1953 in the 15th District Court Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Wm. C. Wyble
W. R. Chaffin
B. J. Evans
Jink Evans
A. M. Bryant
J. H. Porter
Z. T. Evans
S. P. Evans
S&s. P
Mary A. Klinglesmith
G. T. Klinglesmith
D. J. McDougald
S. C. McDougald
M. L. Holt
J. F. Reasonover
F. C. Reasonover
J. A. Holt
August Englemann
Augusta Englemann
J. M. Stephenson
M. A. Stephenson
Clara I. Coil
Harry W. Coil
Joe Halowetz
Denison Lumber Company
John LaLonde
Grayson County
Arbutus Taylor Lee
Arbutus Taylor
Lee
W. S. Moore
E. H. Trim
Dallas County
J. W. Hassell
J. H. Wood
B. L. Jones
Deffenbach Lumber Company
15Th District Court
Court House
Sherman
Bessie Trim
A. D
J. P. Thurston
Grayson
N. E
S. W. Earnest
Whitewright Sun
WHS hockey surge linked to illness causing fever
Teens and teachers at WHS have played more hockey than ever as a flu like illness sweeps the school. Officials note high fever severe coughing and pain as the illness spreads among students and staff.
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WHS
Getting Along With Others At WHS A Lesson
A short essay urges teachers and students at WHS to cultivate good manners and genuine friendship. It argues that giving more than one takes improves impressions, preserves old friendships, and helps form new ones, with the aim of personal happiness.
Speech Class Dress Rehearsal Ends With Rescue
Friday night the speech class began with a lively dress rehearsal at 7 30. After lights left on and doors unlocked two students John Reeves and Bill Brown returned to help Mrs Roddy and Miss Sallye Hamilton and guided them to safety.
Speech Class Presents Postponed One-Act Plays at Gym
High school speech class stages two one-act plays on January 29 in the gym. Double Date by Florence Ryerson and Dont Tell a Soul by James Reach feature an all-girl cast and a mixed cast, with contestants from Arlington and Dallas noted for last year’s Interscholastic League wins. Performances begin at 7:30.
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Florence Ryerson
James Reach
Uncle Clay
Carol Ryan
Jimmy Nossaman
James Ayres
Gayle Taylor
Norman Harper
Beverly Bassett
Joy Ann Layman
Mary Lou Alexander
Myra Nell Scott
Helen Sinor
Mazelle Musser
Betty Jarvis
Arlington
Dallas
Fire prevention lessons from seniors on safety
Seniors write on fire prevention stressing carelessness as the leading fire cause and urging fireproof construction and furnishings. They invite readers to learn more from the seniors who studied fire safety from every angle.
WHS seniors sell sodapop and candy for a good cause
In the WHS gymnasium stands the seniors selling soft drinks from cases and offering candy to raise funds. They urge spending a dime or two to support the fundraiser.
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WHS
Football lettermen receive jackets for themselves and dates
On Monday January 5 the football lettermen and their girlfriends gathered as jackets were handed out. The lettermen received new jackets and the girls were given the boys old ones. The jackets are black wool with gold stripes down the sleeves.
Lettermen Receive Football Jackets and Recognition
Dearle McKnight led four years as senior lettering and co captain. Three year lettermen include Aubrey Burnham Norman Harper Kenneth Jones Larry Cooper James Ayres Leon Simmons. Two year letters John Chesser Bobby Clark Lyndal Pierson Garland Smith Larry Hayes Ralph Hughes. One year letters Robert Hull Jackie Parnell David Reeves Jerry Brown John Brown. Managers Kenneth Hyecock Jack Ayres. Coaches Montgomery and Boyer honored with blanket and jacket respectively.
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Barbara Hasty
Bobby Clark
Beverly Bassett
Jimmy Nossaman
Betty Jarvis
Lyndal Pierson
Margaret Williams
William Russell
Ann Hunter
John Brown
Kenneth Hyepock
Jimmy Hoover
Kenneth Jones
Aubrey Burnham
Edward McDowell
Ralph Hughes
David Reeves
Morris Bowen
Gene McKnight
Bobby Head
William Cox
Frank Ross Watkins
Jarvis Head
Robert Hull
Larry Cooper
Norman Harper
Jack Hayes
John Charles Chesser
David Taylor
Dearle McKnight
James Ayres
Leon Simmons
John Chesser
Garland Smith
Larry Hayes
Jackie Parnell
Jerry Brown
Kenneth Hyecock
Jack Ayres
Montgomery
Boyer
L. M
Sophomore Assembly Delivers Evening of Skits and Reviews
On Friday morning January 9 the sophomores presented a high school assembly with a Negro theme. Margaret Williams led as master of ceremonies before Mary Lewis took over. Johnny Mack Brown and Jack Ayres opened with Little Negroes Dont Lie to Big Negroes, and Samantha Clutterfoot appeared in a Williams portrayal. The program moved to The Silver Spoon nightclub and Ritzy Ritz Theatre segments with William Russell and Margaret Williams in John s Other Wife. The group closed with Takes Two to Tango as Larry Hayes Glenda Robarts and Ayres danced. Next week the freshmen will perform.
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Margaret Williams
Mary Lewis
Johnny Mack Brown
Jack Ayres
Broadway
Silver Spoon
Samantha Clutterfoot
Elaine Sutton
Ritzy
Ritz Theatre
John
William Russell
Mary
Larry Hayes
Glenda Robarts
Fire Prevention Themes Assigned to English IV Students
Miss Neathery instructs English IV to complete fire prevention themes by mid term with at least 500 words. Teachers report outlines nearly finished and progress appears satisfactory.
Senior Room Mother of the Week honors Mrs Lewis Cooper
The senior room mother for this week is Mrs Lewis Cooper formerly Miss Oole England. She attended school in Tennessee and Texas and married Lewis Cooper in 1925. Mrs Cooper has a 17 year old son Larry Cooper and has lived in Whit wrig ht for twelve years. She sews for herself and is a housewife. From the senior class to you Mrs Cooper thanks for all you have done to help us.
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Lewis Cooper
Oole England
PTA Demonstrates Doughnuts Ahead of Basketball Game
The program planned for Monday due to a Tuesday night basketball game. Girls demonstrated how to make doughnuts, an activity enjoyed by all attendees.
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Homemakers
PTA
M. V.N
English 10 students list favorite comic strips
Students name their top comic strips in class: Pogo appears frequently with others like Blondie Dennis the Menace Brenda Starr Li'l Abner Nancy and Mark Trail. Responses include various readers’ picks from Blondie to Penny and Brenda Starr.
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Roddy
H. C. Carpenter
Blondie
James Bennett
Ernest White
the Menace
John Brown
Pogo
Mary Lewis
Penny
Glenda Robarts
Brenda Starr
Eugene Cox
Jimmy Hoover
Mark Trail
Bobby Burchfield
Ferdinana
Johnnie Harvey
Gladys Wilkins
William Russell
Li'l Abner
Billy Hyecock
Jackie Parnell
Melba Alexander
Nancy
Donna Williams
Barbara Hasty
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Whitewright High School
J. Don Biggerstaff
Cleve Anderson
Otis Bass
Joe Morris
Billy Partridge
Pat Russell
Gene Stephens
Mary Alexander
Margie Brownfield
Mildred Clem
Ruth Ann Cummings
Martha Garner
Marjorie Neathery
Shirley Pool
Lillian Roberson
William Simmons
WHS.— L. LS
Sodapop
Bie LD
Ruud Monel
Stephens & Bryant
Aapany
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