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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1955

Page

6

Whitewright Tigers Fall To Wolfe City In Close Clash

The Whitewright Tigers lost 21 to 18 at Wolfe City after a hard fought game. James Dixon scored three TDs for Whitewright, while Wolfe City’s Monroe led with two scores and Gene Monroe sealed the win in the final seconds. The teams traded leads as officials ruled on a critical fourth down late in the game. The Tigers finish the season at Bryant Field facing Farmersville.

Tigers Whitewright Wolves Wolfe City Monroe Tiger Joe Morrow James Dixon Jack Hayes Stuborn Hayes Quenton Christian Morrow Gene Monroe Bryant Field Farmersville

Reverend and Mrs Smith Donate 29 Books to WHS Library

Rev and Mrs Lee Smith donated twenty nine volumes to the WHS library on Friday. The assortment includes novels history poems famous works drama and literature with copies of Riverside Literature Shakespeare's Complete Works and The Works of Mrs Browning among others. N F B P J G offer thanks on behalf of students and faculty.

Lee Smith WHS Texas Riverside Ruskin Shakespeare Austin Dolson Browning

Annual snapshots call for Whitewright students

The 1956 yearbook seeks unusual or interesting student snapshots. Submit photos to Ann Wortham, Bobby DeBerry, or James Dixon. Not all pictures may be used due to space or photo quality, but donations are appreciated by A B W.

Whitewright Ann Wortham Bobby DeBerry James Dixon

Whitewright Tigers honor senior football players vs Farmersville

Seniors from Whitewright High School will finish their football careers this Friday night as they face Farmersville. Players listed include Delbert Musser Jack Bartley Jack Garner Travis Sanderson Lewis Clem J W Burchfield James Dixon Pete Burchfield Jack Hayes Orville Head Frank Watkins Jimmy Thornhill Jim McKinney. The piece urges fans to attend and support a spirited, hard fought game despite a tough season.

Whitewright Tigers Farmersville WHS Delbert Musser Jack Bartley Jack Garner Lewis Clem J. W. Burchfield James Dixon Pete Burchfield Jack Hayes Orville Head Frank Watkins Jimmy Thornhill Jim McKinney Tiger

Whitewright Kittens Triumph Over Freshmen 19 7 at Bryant Field

Jimmy Clark starred for the Kittens with three touchdowns and three extra points. He raced 60 50 and 35 yards for scores while Pool added a five yard freshman TD. David Sanderson kicked the extra point. The Kittens meet Farmersville next Thursday at Farmersville.

Whitewright Kittens Whitewright Bryant Field Jimmy Clark Pool David Sanderson Kittens Farmersville J. B

Miss Darwin Boosts Pep Squad Leader Annette

Miss Darwin, the pep squad sponsor, called the drum major Annette to announce leadership changes and rally enthusiasm for the team.

Miss Darwin Annette

Majorette Hats Delivered For Whitewright School

Four senior major­rette hats arrive for the Whitewright unit. Hats are white fur with gold braid and a gold emblem, topped by a white ostrich plume. Drum majorette hat carries gold metallic braid and a gold eagle emblem, with a taller plume. Only worn for two football games. Weiner roast at Ely school builds community with coffee and meals. Attendees from Whitewright include Curlis Aldridge, Johnny Aldridge, Bobby Roberson, Wilber Humphries, Dan Turner, Fern Fain, Sanders Kelly, Deloris Denton, Mike Booker. Bugles provide musical interlude during twirling routine.

Ely Coffe Whitewright School Curlis Aldridge Johnny Aldridge Bobby Roberson Wilber Humphries Dan Turner Fern Fain Sanders Kelly Deloris Denton Mike Booker

Whitewright Tigers Fall Close To Wolfe City In 13A Clash

Whitewright loses 21 to 18 as Wolfe City edges ahead in a tight Friday 13A game. Van Alstyne dominates Farmersville 41 to 0 to clinch the 13A crown. James Dixon of Whitewright leads scorers with 18 points. Cooper rolls 40 to 25 over Honey Grove. Farmersville ties Cooper 33 all in a high scoring night. The Tigers host Farmersville next, aiming to stretch win streak to five.

Whitewright Tigers Wolfe City van Alstyne Farmersville Cooper Bulldogs Honey Grove Tigers Farmers Cooper Whitewright J. H

Enterprise Baptist Church Weiner Roast for Training Union

The Enterprise Baptist Church sponsored a weiner roast for the Training Union on Monday night October 31.

The Enterprise Baptist Church Training Union

School Nurse Teaches Health Across Grades

Mrs. Biggerstaff the school nurse also teaches health to grades one through seven. First and second grades study care of the teeth including brushing frequency time and technique and when to consult a dentist. Third grade covers safety rules fourth grade cleanliness of the room and fifth through seventh grade posture with fifth graders offering good suggestions on proper form.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Whitewright High School Reflector Betty Ann Williams Laura Bess Rich Mark Ayers Jackie Andrew Dixie Bassett Verna Lee Buchanan Carol Bush Lloyd Bryant Patricia Farley Gracie Gates Freda Gideon Laverne Grant Betty Lumpkins Russell May Nelda McCurdy Gene McKnight Jean Melton Dee Neal Bill Polk Don L. Selman LaVerne Thurman Donna Wetzel Don Whipple Jewel McKinney Stephens & Bryant Travis Sanderson Center Church Weiner Roast Whitewright Tigerettes Town State OF Texas J. A. Layne Nancy A. Layne G. T. Rowland W. H. Harte, Jr C. E. Ormsby S. E. Ormsby J. T. Boulain George W. Seales Myrtle Farmer John Farmer Ada Church James A. Ivey Joseph T. Ivey Sylvester Ivey Mineola Morgan Desmar Olivia Morgan Ernest Morgan 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Floyd Bullock Edith Bullock Grayson State of Hardin Jones Main Street W. M. Snow W. A. Ivey George W. Scales A. L. Thompson Joseph F. Johnson B. S. Clarke Leonie Clarke J. F. Johnson A. D S. V. Earnest District Court Nancy Davenport Whitewright Sun K. C Merry Modern Says JME Jsc Omfany
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