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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1962
Page
6
Van Alstyne led 22 10 at halftime and Jo Ann Garland scored 22 to pace the visitors. Becky Vestal led Whitewright with 10 as the Tigerettes fell on Friday night here.
The Whitewright Tigers battled hard Friday night but fell to the Van Alstyne Panthers, who pulled away in the final two minutes to win by 19. Jerry Jones scored 15 points and freshman Curtis Tillett added 10, with James Sparks close behind at nine.
The FHA meeting held in room 20 on January 9 was led by Delinda Blacker. Members Judy Gosnell and others presented career talks covering medical technician, factory worker, airline stewardess, teacher, model, dental hygienist, secretary and beauty operator. The session, cut short by early dismissal, completed all essential business.
The boys enrolled in agriculture class held their fifth meeting of the year last Tuesday morning in the ag.
Public notice of a citation issued December 12 1961 in cause No 67917 Morris Dixon Dickard et al v Franklin R Dalton et al requiring defendants to answer by January 29 1962 before the 15th District Court of Grayson County Sherman Texas. It lists defendants and seeks title and possession of lots 3 4 5 and 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Block 2 G Y Grays Addition Sherman and related lots per two deed plots. Published December 28 1961 January 4 11 18 1962.
All members of the Tiger football squad are invited to the banquet tonight January 18 with Neill Armstrong of Oklahoma State University as keynote. Janis Johnson and her Rhythm Debs will present a program amid a gala atmosphere.
Mrs Blanton urges FHA members planning to attend the state meeting in Dallas in April to begin earning points now. She promises a wonderful, unforgettable experience and encourages effort, saying those who try have a good chance to attend.
The WHS junior class expresses gratitude to those who helped run the concession stand at home basketball games. With four home games left, they urge fans to support the team during district play.
The V. A. III class studied welding for six weeks, starting with classroom instruction on equipment and machine adjustments, then moved to hands on projects in groups. Projects include bleachers a two wheel trailer a dehorning chute and a shop stove with the chute nearly finished and others due to be completed soon.
The note urges enduring more bad weather this year and emphasizes that Whitewright students’ scholastic status depends on attendance. It encourages attendance despite weather, promising that each day stayed home due to bad weather will be repaid with a good weather day of vacation later.
A Texas Agricultural Extension Service bulletin B-971 guides home decoration focusing on window beautification. It outlines using harmony proportion balance rhythm and emphasis to select draperies that fit room proportions exposure view walls floors and furnishings.
The Whitewright Public Schools closed for three days due to snow and extreme cold causing heat shortages. Students complained as it fell mid term exam week but activities resumed as weather improved and classes prepared to catch up.
The piece notes tests were delayed by bad weather and many students were unprepared. It urges immediate effort to raise grades shown on upcoming report cards and to meet expectations of others and themselves.
Weather caused school to close last week and a makeup period will follow. The message stresses consistent attendance by all students during the remainder of the term.
Location influences color choice with south and west rooms preferring cool quiet tints while north and east rooms suit warm shades. Valances and cornices shorten tall or narrow windows and hide curtain fixtures. Lighting behind valances softens the room. See your county home demonstration agent and request copy B-971 before choosing.
The Pennsylvania Packer cites a 1960 dietary breakdown showing Americans averaged 161 pounds of red meat, 35 pounds of chicken and turkey, 204 pounds of fruits, 200 pounds of vegetables, 670 pounds of dairy products, 108 pounds of potatoes, and 7.5 pounds of sweet potatoes per person.
A psychiatrist receives a note from a hypochondriac patient on vacation saying I am having a swell time. Why. The brief jape highlights health anxiety and lightens with humor during downtime.
On June 21 the sun shines 15 hours 58 minutes in Seattle compared with 13 hours 45 minutes in Miami. The contrast highlights longer northern daylight in Seattle during the solstice period.
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