Whitewright FFA members win at Texoma Exhibition blue ribbons
Whitewright High School FFA boys won blue ribbons and cash at the Texoma Exhibition and Fat Stock Show in Log Lake on April 28. Richard Cook Curless Aldridge Guy Ely and Charles Grant earned blue ribbons and $2.00 gors, while Jerry Jones Joe Kaires and James England won $1.50 awards for Duroc and Landrace barrows. The May FFA meeting featured Greenhand pins and discussions of a Friday weiner roast and the upcoming State FFA convention in Austin July 13-18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Whitewright
Texoma
Log Lake
Richard Cook
Curless Aldridge
Hampshire
Guy Ely
Charles Grant
Jerry Jones
Joe Kaiser
James England
M. G
Weiner
Paula Geers
Austin
Names as Nicknames in an Onstage Salute
A compact roster lists attendees and nicknames such as James Clark Jimmy Billy Hamilton Snuffy Bobby Durham Bull Steve Edwards Zorro Charles Copeland Charley Brown David Blackerby Judge Mickey Gentry Mickey doo Leonard Jarvis Java Christene Neal Chris Ruth Williams Ruthie Paula Geers Paola Joe Chat Beazley Moochie David Clark K Spence Louisa Lackey Claude Dee Anna Alexander Deedie Patricia Clark Pat George Key Deke S E S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clark
Jimmy
Billy Hamilton
Snuffy
Bobby Durham
Bull
Steve Edwards
Zorro
Charles Copeland
Charley
Weekend Gossip Sparks Nearby Romance Rumors
Local residents are the subject of a social rumor round as whispered sightings and questions swirl about couples seen at events. Names are mentioned across town including Louise Donna Kay Steve Sue Bennett Martha Dan A J L Judge Louisa Pattye Eddie Jimmy C and Ann in informal chatter about dates and plans.
Homemaking Girls Visit Sherman Furniture Stores
The junior homemaking girls traveled to Sherman on Friday May 1 to tour two furniture stores. They learned five furniture styles Georgian Victorian early American modern and provincial from salesmen. After lunch in Sherman they returned to school in time for the first bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Twelve Months a Year Love Letter Shuffle
A collection of playful pairings shows Sarah to Billy Joe and Louise to Tinker among other couples naming songs, lovers, and dates. The notes include June to Bobby Teenager in Love and Bonnett to Jimmy Graduation highlighting youthful romance amid a chorus of affectionate dedications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Billy Joe
Louise
June
Bobby
Snuffy
Martha
Ruth
Carole
Linda
Bill
Carol
Billy Wayne
Doris
Lewis
Barbara
Murt
Jimmy
Jonita
Paula
Narvin
April
Judy
Milt
Cooky
Weekend rumor mill names Barbara and friends
Local chatter mentions Barbara B and Murt in an alleged weekend argument. Helen M is tied to a three day Texas Oklahoma tour, Bonnie M authorities note interest in a Tom Bean area youth. Barbara Lumpkins seen with a man Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara B
You
Murt
Texas
Oklahoma
Helen M
Tom Bean
Bonnie M
Barbara Lumpkins
Barbara
Eighth Grade Skating Outing and Pep Squad Tryouts
Eighth grade students attended a skating party in Denison with chaperones Herbert Taylor Billy Tillett Mrs MacLauchlin and Mr Range listed among those who went. The article also describes upcoming Pep Squad tryouts with preliminaries May 5-7 and final evaluations next week by the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Herbert Taylor
Billy Tillett
MacLauchlin
Mr. Range
Bill Tillett
Joe Kaiser
Jimmy Burchfield
Jerry Wilson
James Taylor
Dennis Neal
Gene Shaw
Leon Scott
Gene Sparks
McLauchlin
Judy Gosnell
Pattye Badgett
Doris Tillett
Kay Buchanan
Delinda Blackerby
Glenda Hicks
Sammy Montgomery
Morris Warrington
Dennis McLauchlin
Ronnie McLauchlin
Mike Booker
Rose Bunch
Judy Miller
Laura Lewis
Scotty Phillips
Sherman Friday activities of junior girls questioned
A series of personal inquiries circulated about residents in Sherman on Friday. Questions included Barbara W. about Donnie, Linda B. regarding a golf game, and Carol Sue about getting lost at Bonham park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Barbara W
Donnie
Linda B
Carol Sue
Bonham Park
Sue R
Steve E
Tom S
Ruth
Stretch
Helen Mc
Denison
Christene
Homemaking class to start blouse making unit
The homemaking girls begin a two week unit on sewing tailored shirtwaist blouses with set in sleeves and collars. L. B. announces the start of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B
Homemaking girls advance cake study this week
The group continues lessons on cakes with focus on banana cake chocolate cake with white icing and white cake with chocolate icing made by the double quick method using cooking oil. They begin work on a different cake this week.
Homemaking visit and class on cake making noted
Mrs O Pierce, homemaking supervisor, visited the homemaking department on April 30. She toured the junior class, watched a color movie on interior decorating, and was invited to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Pierce
May Romance Rumors and Weekend Gossip
The May notes reveal campus whispers about couples and social events. Several readers address friends about relationships, babysitting, outings, and a long awaited date on May 9, with the birdwatcher signing off for the week.
Rot Resistance Added To Cotton Fabric
Texas cotton producers and consumers learn of a USDA Agricultural Research Service method for fabric treating using a water soluble acid colloid of methylolmelamine. The resin strengthens rot and weather resistance aiming to expand markets for awnings tents tarpaulins and outdoor textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
U. S. Department
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Foreclosure Notice in Grayson County Texas Tax Suit
The suit seeks taxes including delinquent and future amounts with interest penalties and costs. Defendants must appear on the return day after 42 days from issuance, June Sunday 1959, before the District Court in Sherman to show cause why judgment and foreclosure should not be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Grayson County
Texas
Court House
Sherman
Cotton treated to resist rot and mildew in fabrics
ARS Southern Utilization Research and Development Division in New Orleans reports outer fiber treatment makes cotton immune to rot and mildew. In soil tests untreated cotton shredded after one week while treated cotton kept full strength for 21 weeks. Cost is low and equipment compatible with standard textile finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARS Southern Utilization Research and Development Division
New Orleans
State tax suit on parcel in Denison seeks delinquent lien
The State of Texas files suit in Grayson County District Court to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes on Lot 8 Block 1 College Park Addition Denison Texas. The petition names Early Irene Umphrey and unknown claimants as defendants and seeks foreclosure of liens plus interest penalties and costs through judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Grayson
Texas
College Park Addition
Denison
State of
Irene Umphrey
District Court
Grayson County
15Th Judicial District
Also Mentioned on This Page
AG Boys
AG Meeting
This Junior
Pittsburgh
Future Homemakers of America
First Baptist Church
Tinker Toney
Leonard
R. C. Vestal
Louise Vestal
June Gail
Doris T
T. W
Carol Ann
Mort
Pat
Bob
Hershey
Barbara C
Coy B
Billy
Carolyn
Thomas
the Spy
Call ME
Mac
Louisa
Pattye
Eddie
Navy
Jimmy C
Ann
Guess
Farley
Pascal Farley
May
Judy A
Boby
Donna
Bobbie K
Barbara L
Helen
Mike
Dan
Bobbie Kay
Ava Jean
S. V. Earnest
Fifteenth Judicial District
Shirley Davis
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright Is
Meador’s
Chevrolet
Whitewright, Texas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!