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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1961
Page
3
The piece outlines Easter practices in the North Temperate Zone with Lent, Holy Week, and symbols like lilies and eggs. It then shifts to school life with plans for a county fair themed musical and student elections, plus a report on the East Texas Relays with Whitewright athletes and district prospects.
The Western Week candidates are paired by grade from first to twelfth. Each grade shows two candidate pairs, including Kevin Barker and E J Durham in first grade and Linda Sanderson with Al Crouch in twelfth grade. The list covers nine more grades with names such as Jeanette Geers, Larry Billner, Treasen Morgan, Janis Hennig, Rhonda Bonds, Dale Barnes, Margie Murphy, Teddy Blackerby, Becky Blanton, Connie Smith, Peggy Clark, Nancy McKinney, Linda Wright, Brenda Geers, Glenda Hicks, Amy Alexander, James England, and Linda Sanderson with Al Crouch.
The senior class chose twelve ushers from the junior class six for the baccalaureate service are Amy Alexander James England Patsy Mitchell Dwayne Rush Selena Key and Guy Ely. The six for the commencement exercises are Patricia Clark James Sparks Elizabeth Stephens Joe Kaiser Carolyn Wetzel and Jerry Jones.
Next week students at White Wright High School will get relief from studies as Easter holidays begin Friday March 31. Classes resume Monday April 10. The break comes during the fifth six weeks with tests to follow, but juniors wish everyone happy holidays.
Mr. O. W. Barker owns six head of sheep while Mr. Vestal has three after starting with one a week ago. Both men believe sheep raising could be a good business venture, starting small and expanding.
A reader letter ponders alternate outcomes in school life asking what if Judy Fulmer did not go with Ralph Steven B. avoided a recent incident Linda S. was never candidate for Queen juniors held a banquet Miss Caldwell received a gift from the bookkeeping class and Pat planned to attend SMU three weeks from Friday.
The Whitewright homemaking group traveled to North Texas State College Denton for the FHA Texas Association Area V gathering. The program theme was A Better World With FHA with Professor Graham and his College Aces providing light entertainment.
The Texoma Livestock Expedition will be held at Log Lake grounds on April 13 and 14. Sixty five calves are entered this year up twenty from last year, and participants from Whitewright include Jim Bilmner Mike Burchfield James Clark Jackie Jester Charlie McLean Joe Kaiser Guy Ely and others in sheep hog and calf classes.
A class survey asks high school students who Pierre Salinger is with mixed guesses and jokes. Respondents name a variety of roles from writer to television figure while some admit unfamiliarity. The piece notes Salinger as President Kennedy's press agent.
Town residents sprawl in a collage of social chatter over the weekend. Names like Laura Beth Tom Paula Anna Stephen Bunny and Delinda appear amid questions about dates gatherings and casual outings.
Ann and Barry fun at a show on Saturday. Steven and Bunny seen together lately. inquiries about Denton purchase. Paula asked about liking cheese and eggs. Patricia stayed home while Gene was at Commerce track meet. Judy and Ralph’s double date. Patsy and Gary called cute couple. Pat Clark dining with Narvin. Sandra happy with Dan home.
About one third of the United States is forested and nearly three fourths of this area grows or can grow commercially valuable timber. The statement highlights the country’s timber resources and potential for economic use.
Brenda and Butch lingered in Savoy while Miss Glenda sold tickets. Lucille and Paula cooked white sauce at Shaw bungalow. Charlotte Mike Joe and Ann rode in a rad wagon Sunday night. Kathleen sewed. Sandra and Dan took a Dallas stage coach ride and missed the road after a hail storm. Judy Fulmer looked sharp Friday night. Billy stayed around the bunk.
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