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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1958

Page

6

Donald Walker Profile Highlights Local Student Athlete

High School Reflector notes the second year boys study digestion respiration and circulation. A short bio profiles Donald Odene Walker born November 13 1942 in Sherman with football and basketball letters, left half back on the Tiger team, two siblings, and school moves from Van Alstyne to Whitewright. Other sections mention fashionable dresses worn by local girls.

Tiger Sherman van Alstyne Whitewright Richard Kristy Donald Odene Walker Dick Walker B. W L. B

Four WHS Girls Tour Nearby Towns For Junior Variety Show

Four excited girls left WHS after third period on Thursday October 30 to visit Tom Bean Savoy Bells Leonard and Trenton to recruit talent and sell tickets for the junior class variety show set for November 18 Doris Burchfield and Martha Anderson visited Bells Savoy and Ector while June Bond and Ruth Williams went to Leonard Trenton and Tom Bean for the effort.

Old Whs Tom

Lucille Shaw A Dorchester to WHS Cheerleader

The notice profiles Lucille Shaw born January 3 1943. She is five feet five inches tall weighs 115 pounds with blonde hair and light complexion. A standout student in three schools she shifted from Dorchester to Tom Bean then WHS where she is a sophomore. She has three years on pep squad serving as walker drummer and now cheerleader. Parents are Mr and Mrs Tom Shaw. Siblings Wanda Gene James and Tommy.

Dorchester School Tom Bean WHS Tom Shaw Wanda Gene James Tommy Lucille Shaw

WHS Growl Halloween dance features fashionable dresses

The WHS girls showcased party frocks including Carole Taylor in a powder blue sheath with streamer back, Carol McClean in a black velveteen sheath with scalloped neckline, Sue Range in a pink boat-neck dress with scalloped waist, Martha Anderson in a black low cut gown with turquoise cummerbund and chiffon overskirt.

WHS Carole Taylor Carol McClean Sue Range Martha Anderson Paula Geers

Homemaking Girls to Model Dresses at PTA Meeting

The homemaking I II and III girls will model dresses they have made at the PTA meeting on Tuesday night November 11 at 7 30 p m. Models will cover street wear dates school wear and special occasion outfits. The girls hurry to finish by the November 11 deadline.

PTA S. A. Ss

Homemaking III class selects garments for three week sewing

The class began sewing last Monday for three weeks with each student choosing a garment. Christine Neal picks blue outing pajama set while Barbara Wilson designs a white chemise blouse and blue tight skirt, among others listed including dresses, dusters, and jumpers for twenty or more students.

Christine Neal Barbara Wilson Carol Turner Helen McKinney Donna Franklin Louisa Lackey Louise Vestal Linda Bennett Bobbie Cawthon Martha Anderson June B Doris Burchfield Dee Anna Alexander Sarah Stephens Jean Brown Ruth Williams L. B

Tigers Romp To 32 8 In Intra Squad Football Tone

An intra squad game Thursday pitted seniors against underclassmen. The 1959 Tigers won 32 to 8 with underclassmen scoring touches from Thomas DeBerry Tom Sears Donnie Lewis and Jimmy Clark twice. Senior scorer was David Sanderson. Starter details listed for both squads.

Tigers Thomas DeBerry Tom Sears Donnie Lewis Jimmy Clark David Sanderson Phillips Dollarhide J. Bennett Wilkinson

Enders Tillett And DeBerry Star In Rough City Clash

Ends Tillett and DeBerry, tackles Copeland and Blackerby, guards Copeland and Edwards, center Hennig, halfbacks Clark and Walker, quarterback Sears, full back Lewis. The game grew rough at times but remained under control due to official guidance from WHL’s famed superintendent Montgomery chemistry instructor Range and manager Leonard Jarvis.

Tillett DeBerry C. Copeland Blackerby J. Copeland Edwards Hennig Clark Walker Sears Lewis WHL Montgomery Range Leonard Jarvis D. W

Senior class favorites chosen for 1958 59 on Oct 28 29

The senior class names eye appeal and personality plus winners among others. Rochelle Alexander and David Sanderson led Eye Appeal while Carol Ann MacLean and Bobby Durham topped Personality Plus.

Rochelle Alexander David Sanderson Carol Ann MacLean Bobby Durham Joan Andrew David Clark Billie Lewis Billy Hamilton Lanell Neal Bobby Phillips Barbara Burchfield Jimmy Wilkinson Erks

WHS Students Share Names and Rumors in High School Socials

Whispers swirl at Whitewright High School as students swap crushes and gossip about dates, calls, and secret admirers. Leonard and Judy surface in chatter while football hero Bill Polk gains campus fame for a key S M U. play amid tense cross town chatter.

Texas Tigers WHS Bill Polk Ponies Bill

Senior crowned class wit in Pilot Grove area

The senior, born December 13 1941 in Pilot Grove, is five eight and 135 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. A four year member of Future Homemakers of America she has one brother Donnie and two sisters Laura Lyn and Sandra Kay. Parents are Mr. and Mrs William Lewis. Billie Lewis.

Pilot Grove Future Homemakers of America Donnie Laura Lyn Sandra Kay William Lewis Billie Lewis L. B

Ag 1 Learns to Keep Books and Conduct Team

The Ag 1 class learns to maintain project record books and work on supervised farming. Work is divided among committees with each member assigned a role. Boys study parliamentary procedure and compete for Greenhand Chapter Conducting team positions.

Car nicknames trend among WHS teens

The WHS student body is known for giving cars various colorful names. Among the evident tags are Big Daddy Susie Darling The Blob Little Star Wild Child Big Bopper Blue Goose Topsy Raunchy Maverick Lone Ranger Crewifish Green Mosquito Carol Young and Wild White Lightning Nervous Wreck Lazy Mary and Birddog.

Whs Big Daddy Susie Darling the Blob Little Star Wild Child Big Bopper Blue Goose Topsy Raunchy Maverick Lone Ranger Crewifish Green Mosquito Carol Young and Wild White Lightning Nervous Wreck Lazy Mary Birddog

Homemaking Girls Learn Sewing Steps For Dresses and Skirts

The homemaking I girls learn to sew laying out cutting patterns inserting zippers and taking hems. Students listed will make dresses skirts or jumpers and include Carolyn Wetzel Amy Alexander Patsy Mitchell Pat Clark Helen Pharr Judy Durham Elizabeth Stephens Alyne Hess Mary Spencer Charlotte Spencer and Opal Page. Also named are Thanksgiving turkeys with dates from Nov 2 to Nov 28.

Carolyn Wetzel Amy Alexander Patsy Mitchell Pat Clark Helen Pharr Judy Durham

Rochelle Alexander and Bobby Durham named WHS Mr and Miss

Rochelle Alexander and Bobby Durham were elected Mr and Miss WHS by secret ballot among WHS seniors on Oct 29. Rochelle, 17, of Bethel, 5 feet 4 inches, 120 pounds, brown hair and green eyes, is an WHS honor student. Bobby, 18, of Whitewright, 5 feet 7 inches, 145 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes, co captain of WHS football.

Rochelle Alexander Bobby Durham WHS Bethel Rochelle Whitewright Bobby

Anagram for a Senior R Right in Thoughts and Actions

Student yearbook style acrostic lists traits for a senior, spelling out C S T with descriptive lines about personality, reliability, social ease, and leadership qualities for the annual.

Kittens Roll Van Alstyne 26 0 On Van’s Home Field

The Kittens defeated Van Alstyne 26 to 0 on Van Alstyne’s field last Thursday night. Larry Sparks led scoring with two TDs 30 yards and 25 yards. Sammy Montgomery added a 15 yard keeper for a TD and extra point. John Williams contributed six points with a 10 yard run.

Kittens van Alstyne Van Larry Sparks Sammy Montgomery Montgomery John Williams

Citation on D W Propeck heirs for 10 ft sewer easement

Legal notice to D W Propeck and unknown heirs to appear by written answer by December 15 1958 in Grayson County Texas Court. Plaintiff City of Denison seeks easement 10 feet wide for a sanitary sewer line across a 14 acre tract with a 40 foot construction easement.

State OF Teal D. W. Propeck D. W. Propect County Court At Law Grayson County Sherman Texas City of Denison John E. Quassa LeRoy Propeck Propect J. Burnam A. D J. C. Buchanan

Kitten Score Earns Praise for Defensive Effort

Coach Montgomery praised defenders Johnny Williams Mike Holloway Jackie Jester and Sammy Montgomery after a strong team effort led by their stops. The note highlights individual praise within a team performance.

Johnny Williams Mike Holloway Jackie Jester Sammy Montgomery Montgomery J. C

Boys vaccinate pigs as disease strikes yard

On Tuesday the boys vaccinated pigs against a viral infection. The virus has killed two pigs and several others are sick. Dr. Riddle a Sherman veterinarian runs blood tests to identify the sickness while Barker suspects cafeteria garbage feeding hurts digestion. The boys keep the pig parlor clean to prevent further disease.

Barker Riddle Sherman

Vacuum Cleaner Gives Homemaking Dept a Boost

Electrolux salesman Ned Baun from Denison donated a new Electrolux vacuum cleaner to the homemaking department on Monday October 27. He also supplied two attachments to aid rapid thorough cleaning. Baun demonstrated the device at Mrs. R C Vestal’s home showing dirt hidden by a broom is drawn up by strong suction.

Ned Baun Electrolux Denison Baun R. C. Vestal

Growl Observes Halloween Semi-Format Event

The first Growl semi-format of the year was held on Halloween October 31 at 8 00 p m in the gym. About 75 members and guests attended with several parents. A jack o lantern with green features hung from the ceiling illuminated by a green spotlight. Continues on page seven.

Texas citation announced for easement case in Denison area

State summons Mrs. A L Heason and A L Hearson and their unknown heirs in No 1545. Denison as plaintiff seeks 10 foot sanitary sewer easement across 14 acre tract in Grayson County with a 40 foot construction easement. Defendants include Administrator John Quassa and estate representatives. Court date set for December 15 1958 before Sherman county court.

State OF Texas A. L. Heason A. L. Hearson County Court At Law Grayson County Sherman City of Denison John Quassa LeRoy Propector Propeck J. Barnam A. D J. C. Buchanan L. Jones WhitewrIght Sun

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L. J Sandra Montgomery Elizabeth Stephens Kay Buchanan Pattye Badgett Tigers VS. Tigers THE Fort Worth Fort Worth Press Billie L Wilbert B Judy A Trenton C. B Helen Me Oklahoma Bobbie C Martha R. G George Doris L. S Christine Linda N Paula G Kay B Carol Taylor Mr. Range Barbara W Carole T Bobbie Kay June Gail Donna Kay David R Louisa L van Boys Sue R Jean B Steve Linda S Judy D Leonard Judy Donnie L Snuffy Barbara L Wayne Billy T Patty B Sandra M Eddie M Barbara C Don Walker Leonard J Bill W Mary George K Glenda Linda B Bill P Tom S Darrell Patsy M Thurman Louise Tinker POLK AG. 1 Johnny Melton Larry Wilson Richard Cook Patricia Lewis Eddie Whipple Freddie Whipple Judy Miller Judy Ayres Jerry Bennett Bryant Dollarhide Aubrey McKinney H. M. Department Lone Star Gas Company
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