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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1965

Page

3

Senior drum majorette chosen after informal tryouts

The High School Reflector reports Drum majorette tryouts on Blanton street April 29 selected Kathy Wilson as drum majorette, with Kay Alexander continuing as head majorette for a second year. The head cheerleaders were also chosen, with Donna Collins, Patsi King, and Nancy McKinney named as tri captains sharing duties weekly.

Mickey Meador Nancy McKinney Karen Darwin Donna Collins Patsi King Kay Alexander Kathy Wilson Larry Ryan Scooter McCurdy Murray Bryant Ag News Charles Clinton Blanton Street Kathy

Whitewright Organizes Explorer Post Sponsored by Church

Whitewright High School hosts District Scout Executive Don Howland who announces a new Explorer post sponsored by the Methodist Church. Advisors Milton Simpson Don Williams and Doug Neal lead the group for high school age boys who will elect officers and plan their own programs. Meetings start 7:30 Tuesday at the Methodist Church education building. membership fee 50 cents. bring registration blanks and fee.

Whitewright Explorer Whitwright Don Howland Methodist Church Milton Simpson Don Williams Doug Neal Boy Scouts Camp Grayson

May Birthdays Honored By Flora Hendrix

Del Sears Kenneth Langford Becky Blanton Larry Garner Donald Williams Greg Sanderson Mike Bow Teddy Blacker Marjorie Murphy Shirley Sneed celebrate birthdays acknowledged by Flora Hendrix and the community.

del Sears Kenneth Langford Becky Blanton Larry Garner Donald Williams Greg Sanderson Mike Bow Teddy Blacker Flora Hendrix Marjorie Murphy Shirley Sneed

The Bell yearbook issued for 1965 on Friday

The 1965 yearbooks were issued Friday April 23 with excitement as seniors received the black annual featuring a Tiger head between 1965 and The Bell name. Thanks go to the Annual Staff and all seniors who contributed to the yearbook.

P.C D.C K.A

Four Women Named in Mysterious List of Two Thousand

Karen Darwin Kay Alexander Patsi King and Kathy Wilson are among the four named among about two thousand individuals referenced in a vanished list. The fragment hints at a larger roll or roster without detailing purpose or context.

Karen Darwin Kay Alexander Patsi King Kathy Wilson

State FHA Convention Features Prominent Installations

Future Homemakers of America attended the State FHA Convention at the Music Hall of the State Fairgrounds in Dallas. The State FHA chorus provided entertainment during the Saturday morning business meeting in which the next year’s officers were installed. After a three day two night stay at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, the attendees returned home eager to share new ideas with their chapters.

Tigers Dominate District Lead With Double Wins

The Tigers defeated Tom Bean 17-5 and Collinsville 5-0 to extend their district 41-B lead. Pitcher Curtis Tillett earned the win with 15 strikeouts while Hennig Montgomery and Tillett led at the plate with multiple hits. Whitewright, S&S and Bells follow in the standings as the Tigers set up future games. Also, Reflector staff won and placed in regional journalism events with Meador and Frisby earning top finishes.

Tigers Tom Bean Tomcats Collinsville Pirates Bailey Terry Edwards Tillett Hennig Montgomery Tom Bean Collinsville Curtis Tillett Cole Pirates Watkins Tillet Lonnie House Whitewright S&s Bells Gunter

Regional winners Anita and Mickey win Texas scholarship eligibility

Anita Frisby and Mickey Meador become eligible for $50 scholarships at all Texas State colleges upon entering as freshmen. If either wins at State Interscholastic League Meet, they receive $1,000 scholarships at state schools. Anita is daughter of Kenneth and Mrs Frisby of Whitewright. Mickey is son of Jack Meador and Mrs Meador, sibling of Jackie on UT Dean's List.

Anita Mickey Texas Kenneth Frisby First National Bank Whitewright Jack Meador Jackie University of Texas

Honor Roll Continues to Climb at Local School

The honor roll and high honor roll rose in the past six weeks signaling stronger student effort. Top averages include Micky Meador 96.4 and Cynthia Marlow 96 with Nancy McKinney on high honor at 95.6. Several juniors sophomores and freshmen also made the honor roll with scores above 90.

Micky Meador Cynthia Marlow Nancy McKinney Teddy Blackerby Kathie Giddings Paula Fryen Margie Murphy Martha Morris

School Lunch Menu Week with Daily Entrées

The weekly menu shows meals for each weekday. Monday features Pinto beans with pork and spinach. Tuesday offers Barbecue on bun and buttered asparagus. Wednesday serves Meat balls with creamed potatoes and vegetables. Thursday presents Tuna fish casserole with peas and carrots. Friday lists Hot dogs with chili and baked beans. All days include milk.

Water wells should be checked in spring

Local guidance urges homeowners with wells to test water in spring amid high seepage. Contact your county agricultural agent or county public health officer to learn how to collect a sample and where to have it tested. Contaminated water often shows no obvious signs.

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