Thanksgiving week pep rally and ranch style school events
Whitewright High School highlights include a Friday night pep rally at American Legion Park, a western style chili supper hosted by FHA, baby pictures and a fashion show, and a ranch party with decorations and foods. Senior notices list alumni locations and post school lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
FHA
Betty Harris
Trellis Penny
Clara Jean Kelly
Priscilla Blanton
Lynda Pannell
Joyce Brown
Gayla Sears
Jean Scott
Mary Penneil
WHS
Miss Clark
Miss Russell
Musser
May
Bobby
Willie
Delbert
Russell
Broadway
Earl Blanton
B. H
Library lid crafted to match desk and finish
A half inch plywood lid was hinged to the library desk, sanded and varnished twice to match the table. Mr Barker and the agriculture department are thanked for making the lid as a useful project. Tigerettes perform at Bryant field led by flag bearers and drum major before upcoming Farmersville game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigerettes
Bryant Field
Lela McFerrin
Joyce Mullins
Johnnie Harper
Barbara Hasty
Mary Pennell
Foy Jean Bow
Betty Harris
Cooper
Tigers
Farmersville
Tigers Snap Cooper With 19-7 Win In Week One League Game
Whitewright Tigers toppled Cooper 19-7 at Bryant Field in the season opener. Clark scored twice for Cooper and tied the game later, but Whitewright recovered a key fumble and Ralph Hughes added a rushing TD. Next up Farmersville at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersville Farmers
Bryant Field
Tigers
Cooper
Whitewright Tigers
Bryant
Clark
Glen Sanders
Junior Thompson
Jerry Wright
Whitewright
Parnell
Ralph Hughes
Clem
Farmersville
L. P
FHA Girls Initiate New Members Monday Night
Monday night November 2 the FHA girls held a formal initiation for all new members. Officers taking part included Johnnie Harper Betty Harris Mary Pennell Annette Smith Babe Beazley Barbara Nell Hasty Wanda Alexander Alice Ayres and Lela McFerrin. Candles were lighted at the start by Ann Brown Doris Ann Wallace and Anna Lou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Johnnie Harper
Betty Harris
Mary Pennell
Annette Smith
Babe Beazley
Barbara Nell Hasty
Wanda Alexander
Alice Ayres
Lela McFerrin
Ann Brown
Doris Ann Wallace
Anna Lou
Citation Notice in Grayson County Texas Land Suit
Legal summons directs William Crenshaw and many defendants to answer by Dec 7 1953 in Sherman before the 15th District Court. Plaintiffs J F Johnson and Minnie Johnson seek title and possession of Crenshaw Addition lots 52 53 62 and 63 in Whitesboro after more than ten years of adverse possession. Publication appears in The Whitewright Sun October through November 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
William Crenshaw
S. A. Crenshaw
E. H. Crenshaw
Ellen E. Gray
L. C. Gray
Lina A. Haigiler
G. F. Haigler
Charles R. Crenshaw
T. B. Crenshaw
J. D. Crenshaw
Noema Simmons
John Simmons
Kate McCoy
Annie Sc
Jessie Bruce
Jessie E. Bruce
L. M. Lamb
Carl Bruce
Carl E. Bruce
Charles Bruce
C. R. Bruce
May Lamb
Ethel Bruce
Donalda Odele Bruce
J. E. Bruce
Mary E Lamb
Tom Lamb
Edith Bruce
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
J. F. Johnson
Minnie Johnson
Crenshaw
Whitesboro
Shermen
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Graysn County
Shirley England
Whitewright Sun
Texs
Burgundy Oil Company
Dallas County
J. Patryon
Charles H. Furche
Evalee Furche
Burgundy Oil Co. Et al
Thomas Toby
Notice to Creditors of Emma Staples Estate
No 10509 The State of Texas Grayson County To Those Indebted to or Holding Claims Against the Estate of Emma Staples Deceased Executors Marion Staples and Lucile Staples Stevens notify creditors to present claims within the legal period at Gillespie Gillespie Sherman Texas. Publication dates November 29 December 5 and 12 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Grayson
Emma Staples
Grayson County
J. N. Dickson
Gillespie & Gillespie
M & P Bank
Sherman
Marion W. Staples
Lucile Staples Stevens
Whitewright Sun
Local Residents Named by City and County Addresses
A list shows residents and places including Sherman Dallas Fort Worth McKinney Waco Whitewright Lubbock and Sedalia plus names such as Weldon Ingram John Charles Jones Thelda Lewis Kirk May Dortha Layman Edward Montgomery and others. It also notes a Friday Literary Club donation by Mrs. C B Bryant III and a 1953 court notice issued in Sherman regarding Burgundy Oil Company of Dallas and related parties with property described in Grayson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Ingram
Sherman
John Charles Jones
Dallas
Thelda Marie Lewis
Dale Adams
Fort Worth
Kirk May
McKinney
Dortha Mitchell Layman
Edward Montgomery
Bobby Jim Morgan
Waco
Alma Ruth Reeves Burchfield
Willa Dean Rice Stuart
Clifton Bass
Mary Ruth Patterson
Bells
Grand Prairie
Lora Margaret Wilson Smith
Whitewright
Thelma Jo Wilson Davis
Sedalia
Clarence Wootten
Keith
Lubbock
London Slaughter
Friday Literary Club Supports School Library Growth
In Genesis, Wilson, High John the Conqueror, Wallace, The New American Etiquette, Dunshee, As You Pass By the students and faculty thank the Friday Literary Club and Mrs. Bryant. Generous school patrons have helped the library become one of the town’s proudest assets with a large, comprehensive collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wallace
Dunshee
Bryant
Senior class bake and rummage sale thriving
The senior class bake and rummage sale continues through its fourth week. Special orders for cakes and pies are being taken for pickup on Saturday November 14, with refunds and proceeds supporting the senior trip. contact Mrs. Jack Nossaman or Mrs. Edgar Bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nossaman
Edgar Bow
Juniors Elect 1954 55 Annual Editor and Staff
During first period Wednesday juniors elected the editor business manager and photographer for the 1954 55 annual. Elected were Johnnie Harper editor and William Russell business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Harper
William Russell
Limited Partnership Formed Morris Variety LTD Whitesboro 1953
The filing records a limited partnership named Morris Variety LTD to operate a general variety merchandising business in Whitesboro Grayson County Texas. General Partner Harry L Morris of Whitesboro and Special Partner W P Craig of Dallas each contribute 4500 dollars totaling 9000 dollars. The partnership commences October 1 1953 and terminates February 1 1963 with notary Kenneth Andrews witnessing. Published in The Whitewright Sun October 29 November 5 12 and 19 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Dallas
Morris Variety, Ltd
Whitesboro
Grayson County
Texas
Harry L. Morris
W. P. Craig
Dallas County
State OF Texas County OF Dallas
Kenneth Andrews
Whitewright Sun
Early officer selection aids next year's staff
W D R notes choosing officers ahead of time with manager and Margaret Williams the photographer to allow them to learn the tasks with this year's staff. The aim is to give them readiness for next year's operations and smoother transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Williams
Assembly Program Delights with Guest Speaker Mr A C Wimpee
Two assemblies were held Friday November 6 featuring a guest speaker from Dallas Mr A C Wimpee who spoke on drinking and related topics the talk continued on page seven
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wimpee
Dallas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whitewright High School
Clydean Selman
Lillie Carpenter
Delores Whipple
Jerry Ray Brown
Jerry Thornhill
John Chesser
Morris Bowen
Martha Burchfield
J. B. Mullins
Johnnie Stephens
Kenneth Hyepock
Garland Smith
Robert Hull
Beedy Sanders
Dortha Hughes
Jimmy Nossaman
Bobby Clark
Edward McDowell
Paul ‘Kk
Dale Taylor
Darrell Neal
Lynda Pierson
Becky Bennett
Fay Jean
Smokey
Clydean
Kenneth
Etha Louise Brown Logan
North Dakota
Merle Scoggins
California
Margaret Hanna Hynds
van Alstyne
Mary Frances Stephens Waits
Austin
Betty Marie Allen Brannon
Lindy Ashinhurst
Marceline Bennett Bridges
G. C. Brown
Jean Caraway Annie
Bonham
Mary Joe Cobb
Joe Howard Cook
Joe
Community Public Service Co
Opal Goodnight
Willa Jean Hunter Lyons
Winnsboro
Jim Nossaman
Babelone
Babcock Auto Store
Whitewright, Texas
Southwestern Bell
Texas Telephone
C. B. Bryant III
Webb
Bookkeeping
Barnes
Hilton
Dr. Wassell
Carroll
Bake Sale
Craig
Denison
Craig’s
Craig’s Cafe
Blanton Home & Auto Supply
Chevrolet
America
Bel Air
Hasty Chevrolet Company
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