WHS Student Leaders Earn Senior Honors In 1961
The WHS junior and senior pages celebrate new student leaders led by Sammye Caldwell and J. A. Harper Jr. Drum majorette Amy Alexander leads majorettes Patricia Clark Kay Buchanan Linda Wright and Carol y n Wetzel with flagbearers Judy Gosnell Pattye Badgett and Shirley Janway. Also named are cheerleaders Judy Durham Elizabeth Stephens Doris Tillett Delinda Blackerby Selena Key and Dumpy Cureton. The issue notes class changes and social updates among WHS students with reminders about the Growl dance and upcoming senior events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammye Caldwell
Joe Crouch
J. A. Harper Jr
Amy Alexander
Patricia Clark
Kay Buchanan
Linda Wright
Carolyn Wetzel
Judy Gosnell
Pattye Badgett
Shirley Janway
Judy Durham
Elizabeth Stephens
Doris Tillett
Delinda Blackerby
Selena Key
Dumpy Cureton
WHS
Liz
Mary
Amy Jo
James
Patty Bartley
Mikie
Delinda
Cliff
Sandra
Patsy
Gary
Sammy Montgomery
Jennie Pearl
Sherman
Selenia
Gailen
Gene Sparks
Patricia
Jackie
Dumpy
Judy
Selena
Carolyn
Rose Anne
Glenda
Sam
Major
Gene Shaw
Gene
Butch
Miss Neathery
Charlotte Spencer
Judy D
Larry
Grady
Trena
the Lake
Sandra Montgomery Tops Class A State Title in Typewriting
Whitewright celebrates Sandra Montgomery for winning the Class A State Title in typewriting last Saturday morning. Her father S T Montgomery Jr coached when Bill Polk won the 1955 state 220 yard dash. The town extends pride and wishes her continued success at Texas Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Montgomery
Whitewright
Sandra
S. T. Montgomery Jr
Bill Polk
Texas Tech
America
Mrs. Harper
Growl Dance Promises Farewell to the Seniors of 1961
The Growl hosts a dance Saturday night May 13 from 8 00 p m to 10 30 p m in the high school gym with the theme Farewell to the Seniors of 1961. The eighth grade of 1961 is invited as guests and all Growl members may attend with a guest. It is the last event of the 1960 1961 season and organizers urge a strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Growl
Barbara E
Barbara
Gary Morris
Pat
Narvin
Sandra
Joyce B
Joyce
Jo Taylor
Alphard
Janet T
Jackie
Charlotte
Sharlotte
Gary
Peggy K
Bill
Peggy
Selena
Gailen
Jeannie Skipworth
Jeannie
Donna
Shirley J
Shirley
P. E
Mr. Range
Pat Coggins
Whitewright
Pep squad tryouts for leaders held last week
The pep squad tryouts for the 61 and 62 leaders were conducted Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Judges included Miss Lillian Neathery, Mr. Joe Crouch, Mr. B R Vestal, Mrs. Sarah Kilgree, Mr. Robert Sivley, Mr. David Johnson, and Miss …
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Neathery
Joe Crouch
B. R. Vestal
Sarah Kilgree
Robert Sivley
David Johnson
Homemaking III Visits Notable Homes for Decor Study
The class toured homes of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ayres, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Walker, Mrs. Marcie Bryant, and Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Jones to study interior decorations and furniture styles including French Provincial Victorian Early American and Traditional. The students express gratitude for the access and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ayres
Dick Walker
Marcie Bryant
O. L. Jones
Senior Variety Show Thanks All Participants
The senior class thanks everyone who took part in the Variety Show. A special note of appreciation goes to the mothers who baked cakes and assisted with the performances.
Weekly School Lunch Menu and Saturday Night Innuendo Notes
The page lists daily lunch entrees from Monday to Friday including meats, vegetables, and desserts with notes about Saturday night social sightings at Grayson Bowling Lanes and comments among students. It also contains teasing gossip directed at several peers about dating, behavior, and rumors, ending mid sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Sanderson
Anna
Carolyn
Donnie
Kathaleen
Richard
Grayson Bowling Lanes
Judy G
Trenton
Shirley
Charlotte
Bunny
Betty
McCraw
Divorce Petition Served in Grayson County Citation
Court issues divorce citation to Henry Lawton Kirkwood in suit filed by Myrtle E. Kirkwood. Judgment sought on grounds of cruel treatment with appearance required by June 19 1961 in 15th District Court Sherman Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Grayson County
Texas
P. R. McGee
Lake View
Whitesboro
State OF Texas
Henry Lawton Kirkwood
A. D
15Th District Court
Court House
Sherman
Myrtle E. Kirkwood
H. T. Edwards
Shirley Edwards
Teacher Mr Range Leads Science and Sports at School
The article highlights Mr Range a science teacher who also coaches Little League and oversees seventh period P E. He teaches biology chemistry and physics and has earned multiple scholarships to study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Range
Range
S. Mc
WHS Seniors Highlight study hall champs and pep squad leaders
Paula Geers shows majorette and art talent as Tom Sears displays football skill and salesmanship. Sandra Montgomery leads the pep squad and supports the senior class while Steven Brown helps friends and excels in football. Linda Sanderson uses wit and basketball talent amid clashes with Miss Caldwell. Barbara Lumpkins shines in basketball and socializes kindly. Cliff Emerson contributes friendly manners and multiple sports ability. Oops time ran out and others are missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Geers
Tom Sears
Sandra Montgomery
Steven Brown
Linda Sanderson
Miss Caldwell
Barbara Lumpkins
Cliff Emerson
WHS
One Shot Incident Ends With Missed Gunfire
Concord police report Harry Long a 43 year old truck driver said his wife Rita threatened to shoot him with a 22 caliber rifle. He claimed he loaded the gun for her and she fired, missing as he predicted. Neighbors heard the gunshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Calif
Harry Long
Rita
Annie Oakley
Long
Woman Held After Alleged Brandishing Incident
Mrs. Long was led away protesting that her husband was a dirty coward because he only gave her one shot. She faces holding on charges of brandishing a deadly weapon in connection with the incident.
Divorce Suit Filed Between Shirley Edwards and H T Edwards
Citation dated September 26 1960 in suit No 67036 lists Shirley Edwards as plaintiff and H T Edwards as defendant. Plaintiff seeks a divorce on grounds of cruel treatment with publication dates in May 1961.
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Touchables
Allyson
Death Valley
Sunset Strip
Moonrise Lane
Kraft Music Hall
Cheese Dance Hall
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Kentucky Ernie Chevrolet
Lassie
Rin Tin Tin
Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Harmless
Sugarfoot
Salthoof
Wyatt Earp
Yellow Berp
the Tingler
Alcoa
Kaiser Presents
G. E. Theater
Lee Thea- Moccasins
Rebel
Rek Skelton
Black Corpse
P. C
A. A
Billy Tillet
Thomas DeBerry
G. W. Blanton
Lester Day
Mary Ann Spencer
James England
Jerry Jones
Judy Fulmer
Jerry C
Jerry
James S
M.A.S
Jack Smith
John Wilburn
Paula
Billy T
Doris
David
Joe Kaiser
Kay
S. V. Earnest
Gladys Hamilton
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Live Modern
China
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Lone Star Gas Company
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