Whitewright fall scenes and local ties mark busy week
C E Haws sold a cotton exhibit to J R Oliver for 100 dollars in a Tuesday sale. Orangeville couple Odus Hicks and Foyce Jones wed last Sunday. Local events include PTA program with Babe Nell Penn and Rev G M McNeilly, and marriages of Carl Jenkins and Essie Scott. Whitewright sees brisk shopping, potato weigh ins, new home moves, church cornerstone set for Sunday, and social gatherings. Officer elections, births, and birthdays noted along with school sports and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Haws
J. R. Oliver
Odus Hicks
Foyce Jones
Orangeville
Babe Nell Penn
Guy Hamilton
G. M. McNeilly
PTA
Carl Jenkins
Whitewright
Essie Scott
Sherman
Divorce citation for Lancaster case issued in Grayson County
Court citation in Grayson County Texas for D K Lancaster to answer a divorce petition by Helen Lancaster filed Sept 4 1959. Deadline 10 am Monday November 30 1959. Court: 15th District Sherman. Clerk S V Earnest. Published in Whitewright Sun Oct 22 29 and Nov 5 12 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
D. K. Lancaster
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Helen Lancaster
S. V. Earnest
Tex
Gladys Hamilton
Whitewright Sun
Elfriede Weirich
Lemoyne J. Weirich
Shirley Davis
Cemented Friendship Quip Bridges Concrete Mishap
A lighthearted exchange recalls a boy named Willie leaping into wet concrete to rescue Jimmy. The mother questions the stunt while Willie jokes about cementing their friendship, turning danger into a playful family moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Jimmy
Reflector Day in the Life of a High School Corridor
A narrated slice of school daily routine follows students through classes from English to chemistry to typing and history. The piece notes the crowd around a candy machine, pranks in Mr. Lander’s yard, late arrivals, and pep squad duty before the bus ride home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coach
Mr. Lander
Tom
Billy
Mr. Range
Sandra Montgomery
Paula Geers
Ruth Williams
Van Alstyne JH Grinds Out Gridiron Win Over Whitewright
Junior High boys from Van Alstyne edged Whitewright 14 to 6 at Bryant Field after a 0-0 first half. Billups opened with a 70 yard kickoff return and Aldridge added an 80 yard return, with a late 70 yard score by Billups sealing the victory. Coach Lander praised the defense and noted the players are mainly sixth and seventh graders with more time before high school play. Next game is at Royse City on November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alstyne
Bryant Field
Billups
Van
Whitewright
Johnny Aldridge
Lander
Royse City
Mr and Miss WHS Honored By Whitewright High School
Last Friday morning Whitewright High School elected June Gail Bond and Jimmy Clark as Mr and Miss WHS after a school wide vote. Both praised for personality school involvement and representation of WHS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
WHS
Gail Bond
Jimmy Clark
June Gail
Jimmy
Love song pairs and notes list in a handwritten column
A compact catalog of couplets and dedications from a handwritten page, listing names and paired phrases or song titles. It reads as a memory log of romantic lines from various couples, with a few standalone phrases and years implied by style.
Johnny to Elaine Marriage Bet Sparks Local Buzz
Johnny declares to Elaine he will marry her prompting quick chatter in town. The brief note attributes the declaration to a lively exchange involving community groups identified as B A C and P A G.
Weekend gossip and high school chatter in Sun County
A long list of campus social questions and rumors from a Sun County high school, asking about who backed out safely in car maneuvers, weekend plans, friendships, reports of lights, songs sung, and dating clues. It notes a December 11 deadline and mentions Iceland gaining independence in 1944.
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D. M. Rich
Bobby Neal
C. I. Witt
Olivia Whedbee
Smith Boarding House
M. H. Mullins
Abilene
New Baptist Church
O. L. Winkle
Ruth
Lennis Clark
Alyne Hanna
Lester Haile
Robert Emerson Sears
Billie Rhom Pennington
Harold Pace
Nancy Jane Myrick
Fred Cook Jr
Baptist Fidelis
Cull Reeves
J. A. Yeager
J. L. McSp
R. May
Lucile Giles
W. C. Musser
W. C. Anderson
Porter News
Felker
Mary Alice Harrison
Marjorie Henderson
Jonnie B. Robbins
Frances Riddle
Cathleen Blackerby
Oleta Norris
Harris Roofing Co
Sherman Office
S. Andrews
Greenville
Farley
Pascal Farley
MR. and
Miss Whs
Pattye
Richard
Paula
Sandra
Dan
Judy
Hershey
Barbara
Bobby
Louise
Tinker
Sarah
Billy Joe
Thomas
Stretch
Little Star
Jim Pat
Roy
Jean
Lucille
Milt
Doris
Lewis
Linda B
Bill
Cliff
Delinda
Steven
Shirley
David—‘Enchanted
Ronett
Leonard
Brenda
Judge
Jane
Kay
Junior
Donald
Carolyn
Laura Beth
Sea of Love
Martha
Martha To Snuffy — “Waitin’ In School.” Donna Kay
Jerry
Earth
Ann
Charles
Morris
Patricia
Buster
Dalton
Pat
Bobbie Kay
Duain
Mrs. Blanton
Ivory Towers
Johnny
Elaine
Snuffy
Selena
David
Joe
Donna
Patty
Rich
Bonham
Donnie
Bobby Kay
Elizabeth
Billy Jack
Patty Badgett
Judy Miller
Delores
Danny
Mary S
James
Pottsboro
Dallas
Louisa
Trenton
James W
Donita
Mickey
Johnny S
Lucy
Barbara W
Larry C
Jerry J
Delores D
Glenda
Linda N
Jerry C
Don
C. C
Iceland
Greenland
Denmark
Northers
Lokey Edwards
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