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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1960
Page
6
Student actors and staff paraded in Halloween costumes around the Bearcat stadium to add seasonal atmosphere to a school performance. School lunch menus outline daily options from Monday hot tamales to Friday fish sticks with sides and dessert.
A fragment notes that a school cafeteria hosts a Bar-B-Q and argues students should become first class drivers, having two months of driving theory and safety drills while many seniors learned driving mechanics by themselves. The speaker claims seniors are trained less thoroughly and learned driving "the hard way."
The Growl announces a Whitewright High School homecoming dance for ex students and teachers to be held in the gym after the game against Honey Grove. Miss Sammye Caldwell sponsors the event and urges former students and staff to attend, marking a rare post game gathering. The piece notes the first such reunion in several years and asks readers to inform eligible exes.
The Whitewright Tigerettes staged a Halloween themed halftime show featuring ghosts skeletons witches a tiger and a fairy. Majorettes Pat Clark Paula Geers Amy Alexander and Kay Buchanan plus Drum Major Sandra Montgomery performed a twirling routine to In the Hall of the Mountain King.
The Future Homemakers of America elected Cliff Emerson as their Sweetheart Wednesday. He is a member of Future Farmers of America and a top student at Whitewright High School. Born March 28, 1943, he is the son of Mrs Martha Emerson with a brother Jim. Cliff has a strong singing voice and is praised as a swell, deserving person. Get a Warrior! A. A. Senior Bar-B-Q and homemade pie.
The list shows participants Johnny Williams Larry Wilson Donna Shaw Judy Miller Judy Simpson Brenda Geers Dan Turner Richard Cook and Vonnie Kelsey with scores 4 6 8 13 14 20 20 25 27 in a compact league tally. S. R. S.
Growl members can bring a guest not enrolled as WHS students. Tickets cost one dollar this week. Be sure to secure your seat.
A quirky roster lists Mr Senior and Miss Senior with a lineup of traits for each. Included are hair eyes teeth personality IQ and clothes assignments matched to various names. The note closes with a playful See you at the Bar B Q!
The third grade taught by Miss Sallye Hamilton includes students Lena Anderson Michael Bartley Henry Bing Jr. Vicky Burleson Robert Dixon Ricky Ellison Mary England Billy Fryen George Gunter Danny Harvey Sharon Hastings Odus Hendrix Janis Hennig Bobby Janway James Jester Christi Johnson William Klepper Paul Lewis Larry Little Elton Lowe Ricky Mathis Rocky Marsh Jeffrey Meador Linda Melton Treasa Morgan Joanna Rob inson David Rogers Lora Vestal Nancy Williams David Wilson Janna Wilson.
The 1960-61 Football Sweetheart will be presented at the homecoming game as Whitewright Tigers host Honey Grove Warriors at Bryant Field. Eligible seniors from the Tigerettes include Patty Bartley Barbara Erwin Paula Geers Sandra Montgomery and Lucille Shaw.
Patty B and Richard begin a new romance while Selena scouts prospects. Delinda and Cliff plan a gathering as usual. Pattye Badgett cheers on football hero Thomas DeBerry. The Tigers push toward a regional victory amid social ties and dating stories.
Joe K. makes trips to Leonard as Sandra and Dan face ongoing troubles. Rose Ann and Glenda return from Mr Range's science class. Lucille and Bobby C. head out with friends. Mr Vestal complains about the student body. November 4 features a Bar-B-Q game and dance with the Tigers.
Patty Bartley to Hershey Stay Judy F to Ralph Irresistable you Paula to Dedie Lovin Touch Selena to Gailen Since I Met ae Ann to Charles The Things I Didn't Say Pat to Narvin Dreamin Amy to Pat You Talk Too Much Opal to Johnny Wait For Me Gary to Sharon You're Sixteen Icky Eight to Mr Crouch and Mr Vestal Going Steady Mary to James B Miss You So Jerry J to Doris You're Sixteen Liz to Mary Just a Little Junior girls to Mrs Harper Mean Woman Blues Jerry C to Betty J A Million to One Carolyn W to Donnie L Dont Be Cruel James E to Bunny W Mississip pi Queen Mrs Harper to Gary M You Talk Too Much Charlotte to Coy My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own Helen P to Doug B Stood Up Judy D to Larry Lets Go Lets Go Lets Go Ralph to Judy Shame On You Barbara to Al I Love You So Patsy to Gary I M Gonna Get Married Carolyn M to Donnie S Sweet Thing Brenda G to Butch Lets Think About Living Icky Eight to Betty Barkley Lets Have a Party J F THE SNOOPERS Freshmen you sure did look cute Thursday Did your knees get a lit
A chain of whispered rumors centers on Selena and Gailen, with questions about Patty Bartley and Hershey from Thursday night. Delinda is said to face resentment from a junior girl over talk. Sheila is asked about rumors and Paula reportedly receives mysterious birthday gifts by mail.
Citation to Margaret Anita Bryan requiring appearance and written answer by 10 a.m. Monday after 42 days from issuance in 1960. Case 67005 filed September 8, 1960, plaintiff Robert Hudson Bryan seeks divorce in 15th District Court, Sherman Texas. Publication dates October 13 20 27 and November 3 1960.
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