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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1953

Page

7

The Reflector notices and recollections in Dallas era

Alice Hayes of Philadelphia and residents in Dallas include Ray Vestal, Dorothy Sue Douglas, Dale Marie Robbins Presley, Cecil Magers in Korea, and Lawrence Burden Jr on an Olton farm. The column lists 43 seniors not located and honors Edward McDowell for presenting Etiquette Jr. to Memorial Library in memory of Louise S. Womack, with thanks from the high school.

Alice Hayes Philadelphia Dallas Jones Ray Vestal Dorothy Sue Douglas Lloyd Mitchell Decatur Madgene Phillips Hunt Corpus Christi Dale Marie Robbins Presley Sherman Cecil Magers Korea Lawrence Burden Jr Olton Louise Brown Alice Cato Robert Owens Shelly Smith Winnell Stapleton Betty Lou Tomlinson Gomer White Ira Mae Young Junior Cato Azilee Smith Edward McDowell Memorial Library Clark Quigley Louise S. Womack Edward

Bugle Corps Joins Friday Night Drum Line

Friday night the bugle corps performed with the drum line for the first time. Bugles were added after covers were made and numbers assigned. Twelve girls earned spots with the twelve instruments while others remained as substitutes.

Farmersville

Girls team shines in debut with strong potential

Joyce Brown, Carol Bush, Dar lene DeBerry, Patricia Farley, Clara Jean Kelly, Betty Lumpkins, Lynda Parnell, Anna Lou Phillips, Jean Scott, Gayla Wren Sears, Betty Williams, Patsy Sinor lead the group. Substitutes are Margie Morris, Mary Page and Barbara Caraway. The girls did a great job the first time they played, so we know they can do even better the next time.

Joyce Brown Carol Bush Darlene DeBerry Patricia Farley Clara Jean Kelly Betty Lumpkins Lynda Parnell Anna Lou Phillips Jean Scott Gayla Wren Sears Betty Williams Patsy Sinor Margie Morris Mary Page Barbara Caraway

Whitewright Tigers Triumph. High School News Cheerfully Recaps Homecoming

Sylvester reports cheerful campus scenes at WHS with joyful marriages upcoming for Joyce Mullins and a crowned Football Sweetheart of 1953 Fay Jean. The Whitewright Tigers beat Farmersville Farmers Friday night, pep squad and bugle corps praised, while students Anita McFerrin and others attend games and crews mingle in weekend social notes.

Sylvester WHS Whitewright Tigers Joyce Mullins Donna Faye J. B Mary Garland Fay Smoky Edward McDowell Bobby Clark Orchids Farmersville Farmers Fay Jean Bugle Corps Donna Faye Williams Jimmy Butler Trenton Anita McFerrin Tilden McFerrin Church of Christ Lela Anita Baty Farmersville Jimmy Nossaman Betty Harris Barbara Hasty Mary Pennell Garland Smith Pete Burchfield Gayle Taylor Kenneth Jones Clydeon Selman Foy Jean Bow Smoky Cate Dora Lou Beazley Foy Bow Tiger Bryant Field Lyndal Pierson

Tigers Win District Championship in Friday Victory

Sylvester signs off from WHS news as the Tigers beat Farmersville on Friday to claim the district title. He thanks readers and promises next week's latest updates.

DeWitt Lee Farmersville Tigers Sylvester Goodby WHS

White Wright FFA Elects Officers for This Year

In a recent meeting the White Wright FFA boys elected officers for this year following the nominating committee’s selections. The committee included Pete Burchfield Jack Ayres Don Selman Bobby Burchfield and William Russell. Officers chosen are Jack Ayres president Bobby Clark vice president John Brown secretary William Russell reporter Pete Burchfield treasurer Bobby DeBerry parliamentarian Paul Prock historian and Jackie Garner sentinel. Adviser is Mr O W Barker.

Whitewright Ffa Pete Burchfield Jack Ayres Don Selman Bobby Burchfield William Russell Bobby Clark John Brown Bobby DeBerry Paul Prock Jackie Garner O. W. Barker

Citation notice in Grayson County Texas case 1953

A court citation directs First National Bank of Denison and unknown heirs to answer a petition by 10 am on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance. Plaintiffs Donald Lee Mayes and Louise Mayes seek title to a Denison land tract described as Lot 9 10 and part of Lot 11 in Munson and Purinton addition. Published in The Whitewright Sun November 19, 26, December 3 and 10, 1953.

State OF Texas First National Bank of Denison Lula Harris A. R. Collins A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Donald Lee Mayes Louise Mayes First National Bank of Danison, Et al Munson and Purinton S. V. Earnest Nancy Drake Whitewright Sun

FFA barbecue at Whitesboro district meeting and deep Pacific depths

Mr Barker and Delbert Musser among attendees at a Whitesboro district FFA barbecue with guests Mr Hennig and Mr Montgomery. The event featured opening and closing ceremonies, Lone Star Farmer awards, and honors for Tom Bean. A report notes Mariana Deep depths around 35 000 feet near Guam in the Pacific.

Mr. Barker Delbert Musser Pete Burchfield Gene McKnight David Reeves Jackie Garner Jack Ayres William Russell Whitesboro Clint Hennig Sam Montgomery Hennig Mr. Montgomery Frank McGraw Sherman Tom Bean Artis Barnes FFA Montgomery Barker Pacific Guam Mariana Pacific Ocean

Popular Modern Persian Rugs Sarouk Kirman and Washan

Sarouk Kirman and Washan rank as the three most popular modern Persian rugs. Their enduring appeal hinges on classic designs and rich color palettes widely favored by collectors and interior decorators.

Eisenhower Favored by Rayburn and Johnson in Texas

Washington records show Representative Rayburn Bonham and Senator Johnson Democratic leaders in Congress voted pro Eisenhower in most roll calls. Johnson backed Eisenhower 34 of 49 votes (71 percent) and Rayburn 23 of 34 votes (74 percent). Both supported Stevenson in the prior election. others such as Rep. J Frank Wilson and Senator Price Daniel split differently on Eisenhower legislation.

Washington Texas Eisenhower Rayburn Bonham Johnson House Senate Congresional Quarterly Adlai Stevenson Rep J. Frank

City Reclaims Jail Sold By Mistake At Auction

Har vard village with 300 residents regained possession of its city jail, bought for 1.50 in 1943 after a clerical error listed it for sale. The town paid 300 to rebuy the building amid a decade of disputed transfers, with Mayor Edward Hoppens noting prior wishes for a jail.

Harvard Edward Hoppens

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