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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1961

Page

6

Tigers fall 7 0 to Celina in season finale

The Celina Bobcats beat the Whitewright Tigers 7 to 0 as fumbles hampered the Tigers offense. Tollerson threw a 20 yard pass to Cashion and ran in the final five yards for the score. James Sparks led Tiger rushes while defense shone despite the loss.

Tigers Celina Bobcats Bobcat David Tollerson Dick Cashion Tollerson Mike Bratcher Bobcats Tiger James Sparks Sparks Jerry Jones Joe Kaiser Joe Hennig Johnny Williams Gary Morris J. B

Seventh Grade Trip to Six Flags Over Texas

Seven grade students visited Six Flags Over Texas on Saturday. Thirty-nine of the forty-one members attended, guided by sponsors Mrs. Jack Lackey Mrs. Walter Bunch Mrs. Rayburn Gunter and Mr. Johnson who drove the bus. Everyone enjoyed the trip very much.

Texas Jack Lackey Walter Bunch Rayburn Gunter Johnson

Whitewright Tigers crown 1961 Football Sweetheart Amy Joe Alexander

Amy Joe Alexander was crowned 1961 Football Sweetheart at halftime Friday night chosen from six senior candidates Judy Fulmer Elizabeth Stephens Carolyn Wetzel Judy Durham and Selena Key. Amy born February 9 1944 is daughter of Mr and Mrs M F Alexander and attended Whitewright schools following sisters Sue and Rochelle who were prior sweethearts. The WHS community praises Amy as sweetheart of the Whitewright Tigers for 1961.

Whitewright Bryant Field Carolyn Wetzel Kay Buchanan Brenda Geers Linda Wright Amy Alexander Tigers Jerry Jones James Sparks Fighting Tigers Amy Joe Alexander Judy Fulmer Elizabeth Stephens Judy Durham Selena Key Amy M. F. Alexander Sue Rochelle WHS Whitewright Tigers

WHS Junior Class Thanks Mothers for Help

The WHS junior class expresses gratitude to the mothers who have assisted them greatly through their efforts and support. The note acknowledges heartfelt appreciation from students and staff alike.

Thanking Concession Volunteers For School Project

The note thanks Mrs James Bryant Mrs Martha Emerson Mrs Elbert Bennett Mrs Buddy Stephens and Mrs Blanton and Mr Barker class sponsors for their hours of work on the concession stand project during football season and acknowledges their crucial support.

James Bryant Martha Emerson Elbert Bennett Buddy Stephens Blanton Barker

Future Homemakers Host School Social With Guests From Abroad

The Future Homemakers held their first social of the year featuring a spaghetti supper in the homemaking department. Students from first to third year collaborated on the meal. Guests included Miss Caldwell Mr Barker and FFA officers. Exchange students Alp Karahasa noglu and Lars Lande mar from Turkey and Sweden attended and shared in an informal discussion with the boys. The FHA thanks Mrs Blanton for organizing the evening.

Miss Caldwell Barker FFA Alp Karahasanoglu Turkey Lars Landemar Sweden Bonham FHA

Senior class thanks mothers and volunteers for homecoming barbecue

The senior class extends gratitude to the mothers who helped with the homecoming barbecue and to all who attended. Their kindness and patronage are deeply appreciated by P.J.8.

P.J

Weekly School Lunch Menu Rotates Between Cheese Macaroni and Turkey

The menu lists daily meals from Monday to Wednesday. Monday features Bologna Cheese Macaroni with green beans rolls butter syrup and milk. Tuesday offers Hot Dogs chili baked beans green salad potato chips ice cream and milk. Wednesday serves Turkey dressing giblet gravy English peas cranberry sauce rolls butter fruit salad with whipped cream and milk.

Senior Joe Kaiser Receives Fightin Tiger Honor at WHS

Senior Joe Kaiser, 17, a WHS student and football starter, is named Fightin Tiger of 61 by the pep squad. Born July 16 1944, he is the son of Mr and Mrs Wilson Kaiser, with siblings Susie and Barry. He hopes to coach football after graduation and enjoys blue, steaks, Surfside Six, trig, and chasing girls.

Joe Kaiser Joe WHS Wilson Kaiser Susie Barry Kaiser Whitewright

Brass Polish Recipe from Simple Mix

A home cleaning tip describes making brass polish by mixing salt and vinegar with flour to a paste. Apply with a damp cloth, rub well, then rinse in cold water for shiny brass.

Sincere Advice From Bob Goddard

A St Louis Globe Democrat quote from Bob Goddard urges readers to always show sincerity in dealings and interactions. The note underscores consistent honesty as a personal guideline.

Bob Goddard St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Automated stamp counting device to aid grocery checkouts

An engineer has created a device that automatically counts trading stamps and dispenses them to customers with each purchase. The system connects to cash registers by cable, with first units expected to appear soon. Also notes the 1803 Louisiana Purchase negotiations with Napoleon.

Ray assigned to translation bureau at international conference

Dr John A Ray son of Dr and Mrs A J Ray of Whitewright has been assigned a post in the translation bureau of the Limitation of Armament Conference in session at Washington DC. John Oliver's Dodge car was stolen Saturday night. Names Hagard Jo Willa Stuteville Norma Frances Donigan Sarah Belle Gillett Aileen Pennington Boyd Newman Fred Starr Jr Margaret Lilly Dorothy LaRoe Frances Hedgpeth.

the Sun John A. Ray A. J. Ray Whitewright Washington, D. C John Oliver

Obituary and Local Notices From The Sun

Mrs Lottie Frances Price 69 died at her daughter’s home southwest of town on Nov 11. Otro Dooley and Miss Mary Ann Seay wed east of town on Tuesday. A child named for Ray Norris born November 9 at Pilot Grove News.

Lottie Frances Price Ben Nelson Otro Dooley Mary Ann Seay Santa Claus Abe Peter Rabbit Mark Montgomery Jr Ray Norris Pilot Grove News

Whitewright notices from 1931 include purchases and closures

Royce Jones buys a five room bungalow in Northwest Whitewright from H G Webster. W M Gates closes his bakery after two years of operation. Miss Lucille LaRoe and Miss Clyde Johnson prepare a pupil recital for November 23 at 7 30 p m at the grammar school featuring Juanita Register Ben Robert Jones Ann LaRoe Mary Frances Stephens Lucille Starr Lucian LaRoe Vestal Millicent Ann Webster Gene Martin Hooper Harold Pace David Lloyd Moore Doris Nicholson and Luther Guy.

Royce Jones Whitewright H. G. Webster W. M. Gates Lucille LaRoe Clyde Johnson Juanita Register Ben Robert Jones Ann LaRoe Mary Frances Stephens Lucille Starr Lucian LaRoe Vestal Millice

Local Youth Suffers Arm Fractures After Fall

Jimmie Nossaman, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Nossaman, fell at home last Saturday night and fractured both bones of his right arm just above the wrist. Dalton Hill of Whitewright and Maxine Bush wed last Wednesday southwest of town. Hamilton Junior and Juvenile Music Club elected officers: Margaret Hanna president Martha Vestal secretary Janis Jayne Horton treasurer Louise Selman reporter Foucheaux Vestal parliamentarian. Recipe for making A’s includes attitude effort ambition sleep and self control with a six week cook time for report card.

Jimmie Jack Nossaman Dalton Hill Whitewright Maxine Bush Hamilton Junior and Margaret Hanna Martha Vestal Janis Jayne Horton Louise Selman Foucheaux Vestal

Doubt Cast on Effects of Smoking

Richmond tobacco industry research scientist Dr. Clarence Cook Little cautioned that new evidence may cast doubt on claims that smoking causes lung cancer. He added the statement does not exonerate smoking and that the true cancer causes may remain unknown until identified.

Richmond Tobacco Industry Clarence Cook Little

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