High School Reflector Reports on Students and Season Hope
High School Reflector notes Dr Miller and county health official visiting for girls basketball checkups on November 5, finding players in good shape and wishing them luck. Homemaking classes race to finish outfits before PTA meeting on November 11. Carol Sue Turner introduced as church song leader. SMU beat A&M 33 0 with Bill Polk starring on offense and defense, drawing praise from both coaches.
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Miller
PTA
SMU
Bill Polk
Ponies
Aggies
Methodists
Bill
Bill Meek
Jim Myers
Polk
D. H
First Basketball Practice for Local Girls Team
At 7 00 p m Nov 3 the basketball girls held their first gym practice. Attendees included Pattye Bartley Barbara Lumpkins Sandra Montgomery Linda Sander son Barbara Burchfield Billie Lewis Carole Taylor Ruth Williams June Bond Jean Brown Sue Range Sarah Stephens Judy Durham Amy Alexander Rochelle Alexander Elizabeth Stephens Patsy Mitchell Carolyn Wetzel Doris Burchfield Later Ann Morris Martha Anderson Donna Kay Franklin Bobbie Kay Cawthon Louie Vestal joined.
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Pattye Bartley
Barbara Lumpkins
Sandra Montgomery
Linda Sanderson
Barbara Burchfield
Billie Lewis
Carole Taylor
Ruth Williams
June Bond
Jean Brown
Sue Range
Sarah Stephens
Judy Durham
Amy Alexander
Rochelle Alexander
Elizabeth Stephens
Patsy Mitchell
Carolyn Wetzel
Doris Burchfield
Ann Morris
Martha Anderson
Donna Kay Franklin
Bobbie Kay Cawthon
Notable Whitewright Student Moves Through High School Ranks
A Whitewright pupil born December 12, 1941 in Durant Oklahoma describes her stature five feet four inches 140 pounds blue eyes and blonde hair. She transferred from Crane in seventh grade and has earned honor student status all five years. She serves on the pep squad and held roles as bugler drummer treasurer and reporter. She has three years in FHA and attends Enterprise Baptist Church at Ely as part of her group.
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This Junior
Durant
Oklahoma
Whitewright
Crane
FHA
Enterprise Baptist Church
Ely
Pilot Grove
Divorce Citation for Dianne B Holmes in Grayson County
The State of Texas commands Dianne Barbara Bitt Holmes to appear and file an answer to Lewis Laverne Holmes's divorce petition by 10 am on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance. The suit, filed October 21, 1968, is in the 15th District Court, Sherman, with hearings listed for dates in 1958.
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State OF
Texas
Dianne Barbara Bitt Holmes
A. D
15Th District Court of
Grayson County
Sherman
GMO
Lewis Laverne Holmes
Balanced rations for farm animals described by J C
The agriculture II class studies balanced rations for farm animals. The ration is the daily amount of food required to make an animal gain weight evenly.
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J. C
Tigers Seek Win Over Frisco to Prove Spirit for Next Year
A WHS forecast notes a 5 3 1 season and a tough upcoming Frisco game. The writer stresses this match as crucial for District standings and to show the Tigers’ resilience after a key loss to Van. A win could secure third place and momentum for next year.
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Tiger
WHS
Rouse City
Tigers
Frisco
Van
M. G
Whitewright Schools Administer Annual Achievement Tests
Whitewright High School and Grade School conducted their annual achievement tests on Tuesday, November 4, to measure students progress over the past years. The tests are administered each year by the schools to assess learning levels.
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Whitewright
C. S
Grade School Teacher of the Week: Miss Lucille Sanders
Miss Lucille Sanders is named grade school teacher of the week. She taught six years in Fannin County and now leads sixth grade at Whitewright. AB from Asbury College and MA from Austin College, she also studied at SMU School of Theology. She attends Methodist Church and teaches adult Sunday School. hobbies include flowers and antiques. lives at 501 West Spruce.
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Asbury College
Kentucky
Austin College
Sherman
SMU
Dallas
Fannin County
Whitewright
Methodist Church
West Spruce
Lucille Sanders
English class uncovers a deep secret in job application blanks
In a classroom scene, Mrs. Lackey reviews recently completed employment forms from her junior English students and discovers a shocking hidden truth within two of the blanks, revealing a dark secret about the group.
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Lackey
Court notice of easement suit in Grayson County Texas
Citation 1544 in the State of Texas to D W Propeck and heirs unknown. City of Denison sues for a 10 foot sanitary sewer easement across 14 acre tract in Grayson County with 40 foot construction easement. Court at Sherman set Dec 15 1958 10 AM. Clerk J Buchanan. Published Whitewright Sun Nov 6 15 20 27 1958.
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State OF Teal
D. W. Propeck
D. W. Propect
County Court At Law
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
City of
Denison
John E. Quassa
LeRoy Propeck
Propect
J. Barnam
A. D
J. €. Buchanan
O. L. Jones
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright pep squad stages Wild West show
WHS Tigers perform on the football field in white and gold western outfits led by drum majorette Ronett Thruston. Majorettes Martha Anderson Ruth Williams and Paula Geers perform gun twirls and a cowgirl themed routine ending with salutes as the squad exits in regular formation. Patricia Lewis named as youngest child in her family.
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WHS Tigers
Whitewright
Ronett Thruston
Martha Anderson
Ruth Williams
Paula Geers
Sherman
Frisco Coons Fall to Van Alstyne After Injury List Grows
The Frisco Coons, led by Smotherman at quarterback and a strong line with Rhea Crowder and Wadde, posted six wins and three losses this season. They were defeated 20 to 6 by Van Alstyne Friday night and aim to return to full strength for the November 14 game against the Tigers.
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Frisco Coons
Rhea
Crowder
Wadde
Smotherman
Coons
Andrews
Thompson
Lunsford
Tigers Rally Past Bearcats with 26–14 Victory
The Tigers opened with a one yard TD by Walker to lead 7 0 and extended their advantage on a 26 14 scoreline over Sherman Bearcats Thursday night.
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Tigers
Sherman B Bearcats
Walker
Tigers Triumph 26 14 Over Bearcats In Second Half Rally
An 80 yard drive opened scoring as Walker and Clark drove the Tigers to a 14 0 lead with an 82 yard punt return. Clark added an 11 yard TD after a kickoff return was negated, and Thomas De Berry caught a TD pass from Walker. Bearcats answered with two late scores but fell short 26 14.
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Walker
Clark
Tigers
Thomas DeBerry
Bearcats
Buccy
Teddy bear seeks home in sewing lab contest
An orange and black teddy bear sits in the homemaking sewing lab looking for a home. He will live with the girl who sells the most boxes of Christmas cards.
Whitewright Children Show Fewer Cavities This Year
Dr. Frank Layman of Sherman notes Whitewright children have fewer cavities than in most towns he checks. He suggests possible fluoride in the water and cites the enamel strengthening effect of fluorine. Assistants include school nurse Mrs. Biggerstaff and aides Rochelle Alexander Rochelle appears twice in OCR. other named staff are Lanell Neal Ruth Williams Carol McLean Sarah Stephens Patricia Lewis.
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Whitewright
Frank Layman
Sherman
Layman
Biggerstaff
Rochelle Alexander
Lanell Neal
Ruth Williams
Carol McLean
Sarah Stephens
Patricia Lewis
C. C
Tigers Rally Pep Event Aims to Boost Sherman B Victory
Screams rang Wednesday night at a pep rally to spur the Tigers before a Thursday game against Sherman B. The Tigers then host Frisco Friday night November 14, urging fans to pack the stands and back the team.
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Tigers
Sherman B
Frisco
FFA Holds Regular Meeting and District Elections Report
The FFA held its regular monthly meeting on Monday morning November 10. Cliff Emerson reported on district sweetheart elections and Ronnie McLauchlin served as voting delegate. Committee meetings followed to begin the work program.
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FFA
Cliff Emerson
Ronnie McLauchlin
M. G
Local Chapter Receives $50 Gift From Martha Emerson
The local age chapter received a generous $50 gift on Wednesday from Mrs. Martha Jo Emerson. The chapter expressed its thanks to Mrs. Emerson for her donation and support.
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Martha Jo Emerson
FFA Sweetheart Contest Held in Sherman
District FFA sweetheart contest took place at Sherman agriculture event with participation from local chapters. Contestants competed for honor and recognition, showcasing project work and speaking on agricultural topics.
Sherman District Sweetheart Contest Highlights 12 Contestants
On Wednesday November 5 in Sherman 12 girls from the district competed with escorts for sweetheart honors. After voting three finalists from Sherman Bells and Collinsville returned to revote. Dorothy Brooks of Bells, last year’s winner, was named sweetheart of the Sherman district. Paula Geers from Whitewright was the nominee. A tea followed for all contestants and escorts. The Area V sweetheart contest will be held in Denton on an undetermined date.
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Sherman
Bells
Collinsville
Dorothy Brooks
Whitewright
Paula Geers
Denton
Martha Sears Anderson: Tigerette profile and class projects
A biographical note profiles Martha Sears Anderson born March 25 1942 in Gainesville. She stands five feet tall weighs 103 pounds has brown hair and green eyes grades as junior reporter member of Growl Future Homemakers of America Nasty Nine and Flappetts and majorette in Whitewright locale. She attends Whitewright Methodist Church and previously lived in Whitesboro before moving mid eighth grade to Whitewright. Her sister Mary resided in Chicago. Also included is a school report about third year boys welding hinges for a corral gate and rebuilding pig parlor troughs from redone water heaters.
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This Tigerette
Gainesville
Growl
Future Homemakers of America
Nasty Nine
Whitewright Methodist Church
Blackerby Named WHS Student of Note for 1941
This entry profiles David Wagoner Blackerby born December 24 1941 at six feet tall weighing 195 pounds with brown hair and eyes. A WHS sophomore and Growl treasurer he is a Future Farmers of America member Chapparrals football tackle and Marvin Methodist Church member. He aims for college and possible football. siblings Delinda Susan and Teddy attend nearby schools.
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WHS
Growl
Future Farmers of America
Chapparrals
Marvin Methodist Church
Delinda
Susan
Teddy
David Wagoner Blackerby
Clifton Blackerby
L. B
Settlement Move Reported for H. R. M.
A note states H. R. M. moved from Randolph district to the Whitewright district and settled one half mile north of the Ely store.
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Randolph
Whitewright
Ely
Notable 1958 Graduates Named in Class Roles
A list of nicknamed graduates from 1958 includes Active-Snuffy Hamilton Bearded-David Sanderson Clever-Mickey Gentry Devilish-Joe Chat Beazley Enthusiastic-Donnie Lewis Fun-James Williams Gum Chewer-Charles Copeland Helpful-Bobby Phillips Interesting-Sonny Mitchell Jovial-Herbert Taylor Krazy-Steve Edwards Likable-Bill Wetzel Muscular-George Key Neat-Jimmy Wilkinson Old-Graduates of 1958 Shy-Jerry Bennett Tops-Bobby Durham Understanding-Eddie Whipple Vigorous-Thurman Pool Wild Child-Leonard Jarvis Xciting-David Clark Zowie-Jimmy Clark.
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Snuffy Hamilton
David Sanderson
Mickey Gentry
Joe Chat Beazley
Donnie Lewis
James Williams
Charles Copeland
Bobby Phillips
Sonny Mitchell
Herbert Taylor
Steve Edwards
Bill Wetzel
George Key
Jimmy Wilkinson
Jerry Bennett
Bobby Durham
Eddie Whipple
Thurman Pool
Leonard Jarvis
David Clark
Zowie
Jimmy Clark
Local Teens Circling New Favorites and Quiet Love Interests
The note mentions Donna Kay pursuing Van over Leonard while Ruth W. enjoys a playful hula hoop. Ann M. and Charles B. are described as a troubled couple. Louise faces trouble with a Leonard boy and Doris gazes at a Phillips 66 station. A reader asks about a bright fellow continuing on page 7.
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Donna Kay
van Alstyne
Whitewright
Van
Leonard
Ruth W
Jimmy C
Ronett
Ann M
Charles B
Louise
Doris
Phillips 66
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Dan
Jane
Nancy Lee
Carol Sue Turner
Lou Turner
Es Wei
Jonita
June B
Plymouth
Carol M
Sue R
Larry
Lucille
Mr. Range
Stretch
Linda
Charles
Donna K
Senora Moza
Barbara W
D. B
Barbara C
Eddie
Sandra
James W
Jean A
Judy A
Jean B
Jimmy
Bennett
Hershey
Ag, IL
Lish
Raps
Teddy Bear
Sherman Agri
Corral
L. J
David Alton
Danny Lee Rogers
ABC Boys
Turner Asks
Mt Ee
Ron Faison
THE
Prudential Insurance Company OF America
Mutual Life Insurance Compony
Sherman Office
North Rusk St
Chevrolet
Task Force 59
Deston
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