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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1963

Page

6

New Student Ralph Smith Joins Whitewright High

Ralph Smith born July 14 1948 becomes a Freshman at Whitewright High School. Parents John W Smith administrator and Geneva Smith nurse. He has sisters Delores and Connie and previously attended Dillingham Junior High. He praises WHS as friendly and welcoming. -W L B

Ralph Smith Ralph John W. Smith Geneva Smith Delores Connie Dillingham Junior Whitewright

Pep Squad Crowned Homecoming Queen at Field Ceremonies

The W. H. S. Pep Squad entered from four sides and formed a crown with a football at its base before crowning Patricia Jarvis as Home Coming Queen. They returned to regular formation and exited.

W. H.S Patricia Jarvis B. W B. A K. W

The Way Things Look on Campus Trash

The article calls students careless for tossing trash on campus and urges everyone to use the cans. It notes a Sloppy Joe list punishment for littering and lists this week’s Sloppy Joes: Murry Bryant, Larry Deeds, Mike Bow, Ray Bunch, Randy Bryant, Derwood Berryhill, Scooter McCurdy, Scotty Jones, Martha Hosting, Terry Edwards, Vickie Shelley.

O. K Murry Bryant Larry Deeds Mike Bow Ray Bunch Randy Bryant Derwood Berryhill Scooter McCurdy Scotty Jones Martha Hosting Terry Edwards Vickie Shelley

Junior College Layout Explained At P. T. A.

Pictures and maps of Grayson County junior college were shown at P T A. The college would sit 21 miles from Whitewright on a 140 acre tract three miles west of Highway 75 on F M 691 near Perrin AFB. If approved on December 7 1963 it would educate about 700 students with 50 dollar semester tuition for locals and 75 dollars for others.

Grayson County Thomas Sears New College Clint Hennig Whitewright F. M Perrin Air Force Base Sears

Community Favorites Named In Poll Winners

The poll picks most attractive Carolyn Mullins and Mike Burchfield and most popular Linda Logan and James Clark. Joyce Bennett and Dan Turner named most athletic while Dumpy Cureton and Johnny Aldridge top most likely to succeed. Patricia Jarvis and Jim Bilner win best all around with Sue Pool and Jimmy Kent as Wittiest. congratulations from P. D. and P. N.

Carolyn Mullins Mike Burchfield Linda Logan James Bo) Clark Joyce Bennett Dan Turner Dumpy Cureton Johnny Aldridge Patricia Jarvis Jim Bilner Wittiest Sue Pool Jimmy Kent P. D P. N

Mr and Miss W H S nominees named in secret vote

Patricia Jarvis Dumpy Cure ton and Anna Franklin chosen as the first girls. Jim Billner Bo Clark among those mentioned in a brief local note about the Mr and Miss W H S selection process.

W. H Patricia Jarvis Dumpy Cureton Anna Franklin Jim Billner Bo Clark

Final results crown Patricia Jarvis and Dan Turner

The text notes run offs between Dumpy Anna Bo and Dan Turner to determine who ran off with Patricia. Patricia Jarvis and Dan Turner were declared the final winners. The Students of W H S praise the pair for representing their school well and vow loyalty after graduation.

Dan Turner Dumpy Anna Patricia Dan Patricia Jarvis W.H.S

Class Favorites Elected by Popular Vote Across Grades

Students across grades from first to eleventh select two class favorites each. Notable pairs include Becky Hames with Gary Wortham in first grade and Edwin Caraway with Rhonda Bonds in seventh, with several other grade level duos named.

Becky Hames Gary Wortham Gail Wortham Ted Williams Kathy Jarvis Jerry Don Hicks Patricia Marlow Jim Bryant Ann Maxwell Jerry Jester Janna Wilson Larry Little Edwin Caraway Rhonda Bonds Kathie Giddings Cynthia Marlow Gary Ryan Jan Bilmner Carl Massie Patsi King Mickey Meador Linda Wright Joe Hen

Patricia Jarvis Receives Multiple School Honors

The Reflector congratulates Patricia Jarvis on winning several honors including F F A Sweetheart Best All Around Senior Class Miss W H S and Football Sweetheart at Friday night ceremonies.

Patricia Jarvis W.H.S Patricia Reflector J. D P. N

Topsy Turvy Car Crash Involving Local Student

On Saturday November 16 James Shaw, a W H S junior, rolled his 62 Chevy II over three times before stopping against a tree between Bells and Whitewright. He was not seriously injured. Earlier incidents this year include Jimmy Flatt leaving the road into a ditch and Dan Turner being sideswiped. The community urges careful driving near the school.

Bells Whitewright James Shaw James Jimmy Flatt Dan Turner Aol

Tigers Down Last Opponent In Lopsided Season Finish

The Whitewright Tigers outscored S. and S. Rams 38 to 14 to cap an 8 win 2 loss season and place second in District 16 A. Joe Hennig led with a 1 yard TD run and added multiple kicks while Jimmy Kent added a 37 yard pass for a second score as the Tigers built a 26 point advantage before L. S. tallied their first points.

Whitewright Tigers S. & S. Rams Tigers Rams Joe Hennig Hennig Tillett Jimmy Kent Kent

Texas divorce citation in Grayson County court

State of Texas issues a notice to John William Gravely to answer Thelma Gravley s petition by December 30 1963 in Grayson County 15th District Court Sherman. The case number is 69556 and the divorce grounds are cruel treatment.

State OF Texas John William Grawley A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas Thelma Gravley John William Gravely E. R. Brodhead Shirley Davis Whitewright Sun

Tigers Clinch 38-14 Victory Behind Long Run

The Tigers surged with a late 83 yard Kent run and a 32 yard S. & S. scoring dash. After a failed second period pass conversion and a 45 yard position near the goal, Tillett capped a rollout with a score. The final 38-14 result reflected a strong finish despite wind.

Tigers Tillett Kent

Last Pep Rally Says Goodbye to Tigers and Tigerettes

The Reflector notes a final pep rally for the year with cheerleaders leading yells from Two Bits to the School Song. The piece says the crowd cheered for Honey Grove and bids the Pep Rallys farewell until next year.

Tigers Tigerettes Honey Grove Reflector J. D L. C

Typing class praises progress and top scorers

In the Typing I class Jeannie Deeds leads with 46 WPM, Barbara Andrew and Diana Slaughter at 40 WPM. Don Albaugh is the sole boy. Students thank Mrs. Harper for patience and guidance as they push for higher speeds despite mistakes.

Jeannie Deeds Barbara Andrew Diana Slaughter Don Albaugh

Keeping Up With The Graduates Class Of 1947

The Reflector lists 34 of 36 graduates still linked to the class of 1947. Thirty-four remain, with at least 76 children, 28 in Texas and 26 within 100 miles. Members span college grads, teachers, farmers, government workers, and housewives among others. The group held a reunion in Whites Wright last summer, with 24 attending.

Whitewright

Class of 47 reunion notes low divorce rate

In a reunion letter Joan Huseman Ball praises ordinary life and family work while reporting only one divorce in the class of 47, far below the national average. The message lists dozens of classmates by name and recalls fond memories at W. H. S.

Joan Huseman Ball John Ball Melva Allen Ross Alexander Billy Blackerby Bobby Blanks Geraldine Bush Elda Cameron Bernice Cato Betty Darwin Alice Davis Jessie Franklin Helen Gordas Joanne Grammer Pat Gray J. A. Harper Doris Hunter Joan Huseman Betty Ingram Y. B. Kaiser Irene Kent Gladys Leard William Leard Lois McCollum Jack MacSpedden Terry Miller Billy Morris Joy Morris Boyce Murphie Donald Neal Hazel Neal Pasty Pannel Betty Lou Reeves Betty Rich Maxine Roberts Loren Paul Ryan Eugene Thornhill Dorothy Wallace Johnny Vestal Billy Williams

Weekly School Cafeteria Menu

Monday features baked ham black eyed peas candied sweet potatoes whole kernel corn relish rolls butter jelly and milk. Tuesday offers chili beans crackers cabbage apple salad shoe string potatoes cookies and milk. Wednesday serves turkey dressing giblet gravy creamed potatoes green beans cranberry sauce fruit salad ice cream bar and milk. -J. M.

J. M

WHS to Enter Interscholastic Meet in Various Events

Whitewright High School plans entry in the Interscholastic League meet for Debate Extemporaneous Speaking Ready Writing and Journalism. Topics include Social Security benefits for medical care and questions on Russia trade unemployment U S relations civil rights race issues and U S civil rights legislation.

Whitewright High School Russia United States U.S S. R Republic of China

The U S Cuba Students Visit Principles and Issues

A summary list notes topics on US student visits to Cuba the Alliance for Progress operating problems before the United Nations Tito’s Americas visit automation concerns a smoking study the Dominican coup voting barriers in Mississippi DeGaulle and the test ban treaty analysis.

United States Cuba Alliance For Progress United Nations Tito Americas Mississippi DeGaulle Consumer Reports

France Sets Annual Champagne Sale Record At 57.9 Million Bottles

The national wine association reports that fifty eight million bottles of French champagne were sold last year with an exact total of 57 919 726. Exports totaled 15 137 000 bottles with the United States taking 2 802 330 and Britain leading overseas buyers at 4 294 952. Belgium ranked third with 1 601 096 bottles.

Paris National Wine Association France United States Britain Belgium

Nose Care and Safety Guidance

The nose is a delicate organ, susceptible to bruising bleeding and infection from habitually picking or pulling hairs. Avoid extreme nose blowing and overuse of drops or inhalants. wash with mild salt water drop by drop. Blow gently with both nostrils open to prevent sinus or middle ear issues and preserve the sense of smell for tasting and danger warning.

Texas Suit Seeks 17257.50 Against Multiple Defendants

Grayson County court issues citation to William R. Bixler Morris Wayne Burg and others in suit filed November 14 1963 seeking 17257 50 plus 1000 attorney fees six percent interest to date of final judgment costs and a receiver for Pearl Morris Well royalties with orders pending final decision. Proceedings require a written answer by December 30 1963 before the 15th District Court at Sherman.

State OF Texas William R. Bixler Morris Wayne Burg A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas J. P. Huff Bobbie Rae Huff George W. Graham Clyde Railsback David Gee Morris Wayne Burgin Georgia Pearl Morris Billie Morris Burgin Doris Anne Burgin West Billy Gene West E. B. Scott Charles L. Cain Texas and Pacific Railway Company Sinclair Pipe Line Company Delaware Corporation Pearl Morris E. R. Brodhead Gladys Hamilton Whitewright Sun

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