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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1958

Page

6

High School Reflector Highlights WHS Fashion and Awards

WHS female students embrace bangs and bows as a style trend. R E Williams earns Farm Bureau leadership and public speaking honors, with 250 Grayson County 4 H members in attendance. District Judge Vaughan speaks at the event. Bobbie Kay Cawthon wins 4 H County Dress Review. L. L. Whitewright's Tigers suffer a 7 6 loss to Frisco Coons at Bryant Field in muddy conditions.

R. C. Vaughan of Sherman Grayson County Bobbie Kay Cawthon

Students to Compete in District Parliamentary Contest

A six member team will be selected by Mr Barker to compete on December 1 at Sherman in a district contest. The winning team advances to the area contest and the area winner goes to the state contest.

Barker Sherman

Agriculture II Class Studies Animal Feeds And Nutrition

The agriculture II class learns to balance fats carbohydrates vitamins and minerals for optimal animal growth. Students study proper feed formulations to achieve best results in animal nutrition.

Sheds for boys’ home projects planned by ag class

The ag III class builds two sheds for boys with no place to keep home animal husbandry projects. Each shed will have three compartments. Mr. Barker hopes to build more of them later.

Barker L. J

Whitewright Tigers Prep for Homecoming Frisco Contest

Pep rally Thursday at 7 p m filled with spirits as Whitewright High School crowds cheered for the homecoming game against the Frisco Coons Friday night. Cheerleaders Louisa Lackey Lucille Shaw Joan Andrews Judy Durham and Carol Taylor led the students in a series of yells.

Frisco Down Town Whitewright Tigers Frisco Coons Louisa Lackey Lucille Shaw Joan Andrews Judy Durham Carol Taylor WHS

Teacher of the Week Born in Justin

The educator, born in Justin, attended Justin High School and Sam Houston and A. & M. College where he earned a master's degree. He taught vocational agriculture in Chapel Hill, St. Jo and Callesburg for 14 years and now teaches science. He has two children, Eddie in sixth grade and Sue a junior. Mr Buell Range.

Justin Justin High School Sam Houston A. & M. College Chapel Hill St. Jo Callesburg Eddie Sue Buell Range

Homemaking II Dresses for Style Show Progress

The Homemaking II class reports progress on dress making for the style show. Some girls finished their dresses while others are still working. this week marks the final clothing unit.

Junior class raises funds for banquet at WHS

The WHS junior class earned money selling pom poms and running a concession stand during game nights. A planned variety show for November 18 at the high school gym was canceled due to bad weather.

WHS

Donna Kay Franklin Named Outstanding Grayson 4-H Girl

At the Grayson County 4-H Awards Banquet held Saturday night at Hotel Denison Donna Kay Franklin, 16, received the Gold Star Award the county’s top honor. County Judge J N Dixon presented the award to Donna daughter of Louis and Mrs Franklin. Albert Laughlin Farm Bureau president presented Ruth.

Donna Kay Franklin Grayson County Hotel Denison Denison J. N. Dixon Donna Louis Franklin Albert Laughlin Farm Bureau Ruth

Tigers End Season With Five Wins And A Tie

The Tigers finished their season with five victories and one tie against Royse City, placing fourth in the district as the football players stored their gear for the offseason at WHS.

Old Whs Tigers Royse City

Growl of WHS Sees Steady Membership Growth

The Growl of WHS has 70 members after a slow start this year, up from 40 at this time last year and 95 by year end. It is hoped to exceed 100 by year end with a goal to raise funds by June 1959 to buy a 45 rpm juke box. Mrs. Emerson donated $10 to the Growl, for which members are grateful.

WHS Emerson D. B

Dresses Judged by Homemaking Students

In homemaking I and II, girls modeled their dresses before the class and were judged on appearance and workmanship. The judges evaluated color design style pattern fitting hems seams darts buttonholes and overall craft. Mrs Blanton hopes the critiques help future pattern and material choices for ready made and homemade garments.

Getting to Know Your Juniors: A Local Student Profile

The junior featured was born February 7, 1943, in Whitewright. She weighs 129 pounds, has hazel eyes, brown hair, and stands 5 feet 6 inches tall. She attended Savoy schools for two years before transferring to Whitewright in third grade.

Whitewright Savoy

Hitchhiking Advice and Local Notes From Whitewright

A panel on safety warns against picking up hitchhikers citing legal risks and potential injuries. Washington bans hitchhiking. other states restrict roadside solicitation. The piece blends safety tips with a community column listing local names, marriages, and school events in Whitewright and nearby areas.

Linda Kay Bennett of Whitewright

Linda Kay Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Bennett of Whitewright active in Future Homemakers Growl 4 H pep squad class reporter sophomore year and member of Church of Christ with seven sisters and two brothers Joyce in seventh grade Wilbert a senior, listed by C S T as a local society item.

Future Homemakers of America The Growl Church of Christ Joyce Wilbert Linda Kay Bennett O. A. Bennett Whitewright

Wilkinson Crowned WHS Pep Rally King

At a Friday pep rally WHS crowned Jimmy Wilkinson as King of the pep squad after selecting Bobby Durham Mickey Gentry and Donnie Lewis from the WHS group. The selection emphasized muscular ability and good physique to keep up with cheer yell routines.

Jimmy Wilkinson WHS Bobby Durham Mickey Gentry Donnie Lewis Jim Jimmy

Final account in probate for T E Covington estate

Citation by publication to all interested in the estate of T E Covington deceased No 11533 Grayson County Court Texas. Ernest Covington administrator files final account and an application for discharge. Hearing set for December 1 1958 at Sherman courthouse. Interested parties must appear with written answer if contesting.

State OF Texas T. E. Covington Grayson County Texas Ernest Covington A. D Sherman

Divorce Petition Citation in Grayson County Texas

The state issues a summons to Charles Wyley Eddins for answer by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance in the 15th District Court in Sherman. Plaintiff Lela Myrtle Eddins seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. case No. 65451 filed August 5, 1958.

Chpation Ste State OF Texas Charles Wyley Eddins 15Th District Court Grayson County Sherman Texas Earnest Bad Badilton

Last Year's Seniors and Their Paths After Graduation

Narvin Alexander attends college in Commerce. Barry Anderson remains at home. Jimmy Bassett studies at Texas A and M. Darlene DeBerry and Priscilla Blanton attend ETSC in Commerce. Peggy Hansard is married to Peter Bombara. Dorris Ann Head stays at home. Edna Mae Hood works in Penny's piece goods department in Sherman. Jack Hyecock lives with his parents in Pilot Grove. Dolores Johnson also remains at home with her parents.

Narvin Alexander Commerce Barry Anderson Jimmy Bassett Texas A. & M Darlene DeBerry Priscilla Blanton ETSC Peggy Hansard Peter Bombara Dorris Ann Head Whitewright Edna Mae Hood Penny Sherman Jack Hyecock Pilot Grove Dolores Johnson

Tax Foreclosure Notice for Tom Bean Property Grayson County

The State of Texas seeks foreclosure on delinquent ad valorem taxes for Lot 1 Block 9 Original Town Tom Bean Grayson County. W. L. Merrill heirs and all interested parties are named defendants in Case 655608 filed November 6 1958 in Grayson County District Court. A first Monday after 42 days from issuance is set to show cause why judgment should not be rendered and the lien foreclosed.

State OF Texas Grayson W. L. Merrill Tom Bean Grayson County Texas District Court 1Th Judicial District Sherman A. YS. D

Growl Sock Hop Rescheduled Ahead of Thanksgiving Game

The Growl announces a new date for the sock hop moving from Friday, November 21 to November 26 due to a bi district football clash between Van Alstyne and Leonard at Bryant Field this Friday.

Growl van Alstyne Leonard Bryant Field D. W

Spanish I Names Folio Surfaces In Noteable Class List

A list of student nicknames and translations shows the Spanish I class pairing students with Spanish forms of their names and various playful labels. The compilation includes many full names matched to translated forms and whimsical monikers.

Bust Caught in Bricks and Books

A brief note describes a campus scene with bricks and books as key images. It reflects on school life as a puddle jumper car rides home, and a reverie at the final bell marking end of day. The line Don’t sweat it offers R E W’s reassurance.

Fragmented Yearbook Clues From WHS Senior Notes

A garbled list of student blurbs hints at personal quirks and events. Names like Delores Linda Trenton George Selina and Ruth appear with odd anecdotes about letters, geometry, music, sports and relationships. The passage reads as a stray OCR capture from a high school yearbook page.

Delores D Linda B Trenton Douglas M Bonnette Jimmy Snuffy George Selina K David R Patty B Gene S Delinda Bennett B Carol Sue Martha A Ruth W Jean B Chris Judge Louise V Joe Guy E Buddy R Gene M WHS

Rochelle Crowned Queen At Frisco Football Game

The pep squad crowned Rochelle Alexander Football Queen at halftime of Frisco game on Friday night. In the pre game performance the Tigerettes marched in formation. Continued on page 7.

Rochelle Rochelle Alexander Tigerettes

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Coons Tiger Lunsford Leon Zellers Paul Rhea Jimmy Clark Clark D. H AG Ili Donna Franklin Whitewright Lumber Co Wilson Butch) Kaiser Carol Lane Women’s Travel Authority FBI Washington S. Gr Joan Austin Bobbie Kay David Leonard J George K Glenda Louise J. E Ford T. T Bobby Phillips R. V Barbara B Bells Doris B Lewis Louisa June Gail Bobby Steve Linda S Ann M Charles Barbara C Pat C Barbara L Mickey G L. L Paula Geers Judy Kent Whitewright High Clara Jean Selman Don L. Selman Bill McDowell FFA Lowell McKinney Navy Noel McKinney Houston Russell Melton James Norvell Lynda Parnell Weldon Flemings Edward Sanders Highway 69 Gayla Wren Sears NTSC Denton Jean Scott Jerry Bartlett California Benny Simpson Patsy Sinor Jim Watkins Wilma Stephens Horace Baker Darrell Warrington Peggy Wilkinson First National Bank J. C. Buchanan Connell Rogers Whitewright Sun S. V. Earnest Fifteenth Judicial District Shirley Davis Hola Campasion Jaime Y Jorge Ruth W.—Compasion Bobbie C Roberta Jimmy C.—Diego Barbara W.—Barbera Linda Marta Billy H.—Guillero George K.—Jorge Leonard J.—Leonardo Jimmy H Jaime Louisa L Elle Moza David B.—Juiz Tom S.—Tomas Doris B.—Dorotia Chris N.—Cristina Helen M.—Helena Donna F Dee Anna A Dee Anna Mrs Lackey—Protoctor Moza D. J.B Hepsters's Dictionary David Sanderson Douglas McCurdy Don Walker Jean Brown Barbara Lumpkins Martha Anderson Louise Vestal Carol McLean Rochelle Anderson Bobbie Cawthon Patricia Lewis Judy Ayres David Clark Charles Copeland Doris Burchfield Billie Lewis Joan Andrew Helen McKinney Tom Sears B. W Sam—Sandor Ann Montgomery Paula Ann Geers Barbara Ann Burchfield Dow—Donald Odene Walker Dar—David Alton Rogers Bal Barbara Ann Lumpkins Ses Sarah Erma Stephens Pal Patricia Ann Lewis Cam—Carol Ann McLean Hop’s Radio & TV Ph. TV Lamar
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