Whitewright Tigers Rout Cooper Bulldogs 45–0 at Bryant Field
Whitewright dominated Cooper 45 to 0 in a Friday night game at Bryant Field. McKnight scored from the 4 and 70 yards, Reeves powered in from six, Burnham connected with Christian for 21, and Dearle McKnight 60. Second-half scores included Burnham to McKnight and Clark from four yards as the Tigers sealed the win before subbing in the second unit.
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Whitewright Tigers
Cooper Bulldogs
Bryant Field
Tigers
Whitewright
McKnight
Aubrey Burnham
Cooper
Burnham
John Reeves
Jimmy Christian
Dearle McKnight
Clark
Jerry Brown
Farmersville
J. C
Whitewright Kittens Lose To Bells 6–0 In Season Opener
Bells defeats Whitewright 6 to 0 as a fourth quarter interception return sets up Bass’s rushing score. Whitewright drives late, with Pete Burchfield advancing to the Bells 30, but time runs out.
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Whitewright Kittens
Bells Kittens
Bells
Birdwell
Bass
Kittens
Pete Burchfield
Whitewright
Fifth Grade News Highlights Enrollment and New Students
The fifth grade reports 30 students with 21 boys and nine girls. Two new pupils, Patricia Lew from Pilot Grove and Jack Kelsey from Kentuckytown, join the class. The Whipple twins return after a one year absence as the unit on how living things help and harm each other concludes in science, stressing conservation.
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Patricia Lewis
Pilot Grove
Jack Kelsey
Kentuckytown
Whipple Twins
Seniors Complete Fire Prevention College Theme Projects
Last week marked the final date for seniors to finish their college style themes on fire prevention. Students followed a four step process: information gathering bibliography outlining and writing. Senior theme titles included Fire Insurance as a Means of Protection and Ways of Reducing Fire Hazards.
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A. H
Nancy Lieu May Named Senior of the Week
The senior of the week is 17 year old Nancy Lieu May, five feet three, brown hair and eyes, youth center representative and assistant editor of the annual. She is majorette and Pep Squad reporter and president of her Sunday school class, taking bookkeeping homemaking II secretarial training and English IV with bookkeeping favorite.
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Youth Center
Nancy Lieu May
Nancy
Montgomery
Seventh Grade News Reveals Student Progress and Trips
The seventh graders express attachment to leaving for high school while praising courtesies shown. They report reading aloud daily and oral and written English with seven memorized facts. Texas geography alludes to Exploration and Early Settlement, Anglo Americans, Texans Win Their Independence. Freshman FFA trips cover erosion study and cattle dehorning.
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Texas
Blackland
Whitewright High Pupils Tackle Cattle Dehorning and Freshman Spotlight
The piece describes a failed dehorning attempt on cattle at Mr Farrow's, then a successful second try with students Larry Hayes Ralph Hughes Jackie Parnell Connie Andrews assisting while Jimmy Hoover conducts as doctor and Allan Davis William Russell as attendants. It also features Johnnie Harper a 5 5 12 inch tall, brown eyed WHS freshman with red favorite color and cherry pie, pep squad member and likely basketball player with top honors.
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Mr. Farrow
Larry Hayes
Ralph Hughes
The
Beasts
Jackie Parnell
Connie Andrews
Jimmy Hoover
Allan Davis
William Russell
Johnnie Harper
Johnnie
Whitewright High
WHS
Larry
Sadie Hawkins Day Sparks Boy Girl Hike to Woods
The notice invites boys to the woods on Saturday for Sadie Hawkins Day events prompting a playful traditional chase. Girls plan activities and campus organizers emphasize lighthearted fun and safety.
Gossip Advice Sheet Encourages Girls to Nab Date Night Car Prize
A dated column urges girls to win the affections of a desired boy by securing a car and a monthly allowance, with the girl paying expenses for a date next Saturday. It warns boys to be wary and hints at competition among couples.
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Nancy
F. W
F. B
Witty schoolhouse sayings and quotes collection
A compilation of quips about education teachers principals friends and love. Notable lines reflect classroom humor and social insights from a bygone era, featuring remarks attributed to John Charles John Dale and others.
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WHS
John Charles
John Dale
C. K
Senior Happenings Over The Weekend
Dorotha Magers went to Commerce to watch the Commerce versus Stephen F. Austin football game. Florena Williams reported attending church and doing nothing else. Alice Ryan and Nell Vandagriff visited Sherman on Saturday night with escorts Doyle and James. Peggy Parnell also attended the Commerce football game Saturday.
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Dorotha Magers
Commerce
Stephen F. Austin
Dot
Florena Williams
Alice Ryan
Nell Vandagriff
Sherman
Doyle and
James
Peggy Parnell
Local chatter notes family visitors and weekend plans
The passage mentions Herman a football boy, Mary Lou hosting Dallas relatives, Nancy possibly accompanying Aubrey over the weekend, and hints at upcoming events. It suggests ongoing social notes with no firm details and a plan for more information in weeks to come.
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Herman
Mary Lou
Dallas
Mary
Nancy
Aubrey
After the Victory Fans Recall Packed Night at Craig's Cafe
After Friday night’s win the crowd scanned the field for Mary Lou and Norman, Nancy and Aubrey, Myra and Dearle, Gayle and Larry, Betty and John Dale. The Youth Center met later in Craig's Cafe banquet room with a strong junior class showing including Pat Russell Cleve Anderson Billy Partridge Norman Harper Mary Lou Alexander Beverly Bassett Bill Tilger Gayle Taylor Leon Simmons Larry Cooper Ruth Ann Cummings Jimmy Chris.
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Mary Lou
Norman
Nancy
Aubrey
Myra
Dearle
Gayle
Larry
Betty
John Dale
Craig’s
Pat Russell
Cleve Anderson
Billy Partridge
Norman Harper
Mary Lou Alexander
Beverly Bassett
Bill Tilger
Gayle Taylor
Leon Simmons
Larry Cooper
Ruth Ann Cummings
Jimmy Chris
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Carol Kilgree
Mary Lou Brown
Jeanette Jones
Glenda Robarts
Nancy May
Betty Lumpkins
Laura Bess Rich
Louis May
Elbert Bennett
Foy Jean Bow
Tigers Wallop Bulldogs
State Department of Conservation
Philip Hoover
Bobby Phillips
Samuel Thurston Montgomery Jr
Coach
East Texas State
Lions
ETSC
Moody
Claudine Lancaster
Navy
Sam
Sandra
Sammy III
Bill
van Alstyne
J. J
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Savoy
There
Robert L. Doss
Citizens National Bank Bldg
Denison, Texas
DenIson
Whitewright Cleaners
Chevrolet
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Hasty Chevrolet Company
Whitewright, Texas
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