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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1955

Page

6

Whitewright High School Reflector Highlights Greenhand Victory and Citizenship Contest

Senior class publication reports Whitewright High School Greenhand Chapter Conducting team winning first place in Sherman District and advancing to area contest in Denton. Mentions team members and adviser. Also outlines Good Citizens Contest with dates for selecting district and state winners and a $100 Series E Savings Bond prize.

Patsy Garner Wanda Sue Alexander Laura Jean Williams J. W. Edgar Austin United States Texas

Singspiration at First Methodist draws families and fonts

The Alexander family from Bethel attended a five o clock singspiration at First Methodist Church on Sunday November 13 with Sue Alexander singing solo Others and performing on piano and accordion. The event featured choir numbers and was broadcast on the chimes P A System to Whitewright listeners. Books donated to Whitewright Library by Mr and Mrs C B Bryant included Not As a Stranger The Razor's Edge and more. The Whitewright 4 H Club listed officers and members with plans for a stunt contest and square dance in Sherman with prizes of 30 20 and 10 for top stunts and several personal prizes.

Alexander Sue Rochelle Bethel First Methodist Church Alexanders Whitewright C. B. Bryant Thompson Maughan Gregg Leslie Costain Nory Paton Liebman Douglas Antonine’s Keys Peal Mould Juarez Mexico Rolder Strode Hosie Byers Sherman June Bond Louise Vestal Sarah Stephens Dan Hennig Jimmy Clark Scottie Phillips Steve Edwards Barbara Lumpkins Sandra Montgomery Linda Harrelson Paula Geers State OF Texas J. A. Layne Nancy A. Layne G. T. Rowland W. H. Harte, Jr C. E Ormsby S. E. Ormsby J. T. Boulain George W. Seales Myrtle Farmer John Farmer Ada Church James A. Ivey Joseph T. Ivey Sylvester Ivey Mineola Morgan Desmar Olivia Morgan Ernest Morgan William Allen Morgan Willie H. Adams W. H. Adams 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Floyd Bullock Edith Bullock County of Grayson State of Tex Hardin Jones Main Street W. M. Snow A. L. Thompson Joseph F. Johnson B. L. Clarke Leonie Clarke J. F. Johnson A. D S. W. Earnest District Court Nancy Davenport Whitewright Sun

Library Receives Donation of Late Books from Mrs Minnie Childress

Mrs Minnie Childress donated a fine collection of late books to the library. The gift enhances current sections and will be added to the circulating holdings for public use.

Minnie Childress

Tigers Behind the Scenes: Gene McKnight and Wil

The Whitewright Tigers faced a note about two players not carrying the ball or performing defense. The behind the scenes focus names Gene McKnight and Wil highlight contributing factors to the game’s outcome.

Whitewright Tigers Gene McKnight Wil

Tigers Seek Team Helpers in School Yearbook Note

Liam Cox and William Cox serve as team managers for the Tigers. Gene McKnight is a high school junior. Managers maintain the dressing room, track balls, wash uniforms, and keep first aid and water ready at games. Bill Polk, a junior, helped at games due to ineligibility to play.

Liam Cox Tigers Gene McKnight William Cox Bill Polk

Whitewright Tigerettes Start Basketball Practice Under New Coach

The Whitewright Tigerettes began practice on November 14 led by new coach Raymond Guire. The multiyear team includes freshmen through seniors with reported afternoon sessions from 3 to 4 o clock. Players listed include Rochelle Alexander Joan Andrew Billie Lewis and Patricia Lewis freshmen Priscilla Blanton Joyce Brown and Betty Cameron sophomores Edna Hood Lynda Parnell Jean Scott juniors Dixie Bassett Nelda McCurdy Donna Wetzel LaVerie Thurman Jean Melton seniors Wanda Alexander Alice Ayres Anna Lou Phillips and Margie Morris. Managers Verna Buchanan and Dorris Wallace.

Raymond Guire Rochelle Alexander Joan Andrew Billie Lewis Patricia Lewis Priscilla Blanton Joyce Brown Betty Cameron Edna Hood Lynda Parnell Jean Scott Dixie Bassett Nelda McCurdy Donna Wetzel LaVerie Thurman Jean Melton Wanda Alexander Alice Ayres Anna Lou Phillips Margie Morris Verna Buchanan Dorris Wallace

Touch pass game ends football season in P E class

Class reports a touch pass game used in sixth period P E with one rusher and one backfield man per side. The notes describe three completed passes for a first down and outline no special rules beyond standard play. The document includes a legal citation unrelated to the game.

Ground rules for boys basketball class game

A classroom note lists many boys including Jim Mc Kinney Orville Head Obie Rut ledge Frank Watkins and others who play a daily rotating one period basketball game. Teams switch daily to keep matches even and ensure everyone enjoys the activity.

F. F. A. Chapter Conducting Contest at Sherman High

A Sherman District F. F. A. contest held at Sherman High School on Wednesday, November 16, drew teams from Whitesboro, Sherman, Bells, and Whitewright. Whitewright won first place, Sherman second, Whitesboro third, and Bells last. Each six member team included an advisor and was judged on opening and closing ceremonies, reports, new business, participation, parliamentary procedure, diction, knowledge, and questions.

Sherman District F. F. A Sherman High School Whitesboro Sherman Bells Whitewright

Whitewright Sent Fourth at North Texas State Teachers College Contest

After district win, the Whitewright team traveled to Denton for the area contest at North Texas State Teachers College. The Azele Future Farmer Chapter won, Whitewright placed fourth. Members: Bill McDowell president Benny Simpson vice president Lowell McKinney secretary Jimmy Bassett treasurer Noell McKinney reporter Narvin Alexander sentinel Darrell Warrington advisor. Thirteen boys graduate and will not return for 56 season.

Whitewright Greenhand Sherman Thurman Pool David Sanderson Jerry Bennett David Clark Jimmy House Bobby Phillips Mr. Morgan Greenhand Denton Sam Houston State Teachers College Huntsville Whitewright D. S North Texas State Teachers College Azele Future Farmer Bill McDowell Benny Simpson Lowell McKinney Jimmy Bassett Noell McKinney Narvin Alexander Darrell Warrington

Boys prepare for basketball season after tough football ending

A Tuesday afternoon described a sad mood as the football team turned in equipment. They now shift focus to basketball hoping for an improved season and better standing.

Expensive Habit Delusion: A Self-Call Joke

A patient seeks psychiatric help for a costly habit of calling themselves on long distance. The psychiatrist notes the expense, but the patient explains the charge is reversed and they never answer, turning the habit into a free loop.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Whitewright High School Reflector Betty Ann Williams Laura Bess Rich Mark Ayers Jackie Andrew Verna Lee Buchanan Carol Bush Lloyd Bryant Patricia Farley Gracie Gates Freda Gideon Laverne Grant Betty Lumpkins Russell May Dee Neal Bi Polk Don L. Selman LaVerne Thurman Donna’ Wetzel Don Whipple Jewel McKinney Reader’s Digest Fundition Hotel Bryant Good Citizens Aleander Whitewright School Ruth Elaine Williams Carol Turner Patty Bartley Donna Kay Franklin Bobby Kay Cawthon Alice Guthrie Buddy Stephens Lewis Franklin Bob Cawthon Paul Geers Alva Blackerby Grady Bruce Lee St Greenville WHS Whitewright Tigerettes Jim McKinney Orville Head Obie Rutledge Frank Watkins Jack Bartley J. W. Burchfield Jim Thornhill James Dixon Jack Garner Jack Hyecock Jimmy Wilkerson Willie Cox Joe Chat Beazley Lewis Clem Jack Hayes Pete Burchfield Don IL. Selman Mark Ayres Travis Sanderson Delbert Musser Jimmy Thornhill L. C Family Group Insurance Policy Glen Earnheart Benefit Association Merry Modern Says Lone Star
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