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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1960

Page

6

Whitewright Tigers Open Season With Loss To North Fannin

North Fannin defeated Whitewright 64 to 27 as the Tigers began their season, with Bill Tillett scoring 9 and Thomas DeBerry 5. In another game, Whitewright fell 54 to 16 to North Fannin, with Mary Moseley leading the Tigers’ foe with 25 points and Linda Sanderson scoring 15 for Whitewright.

North Fannin WHS WHS Tigerettes Mary Moseley Linda Sanderson Whitewright E. S J. D Tigers North Fanin Bill Tillett Thomas DeBerry Sammy Montgomery J. S

Denison Junior Class Skating Party Postponed Then Held

The Denison junior class planned a skating party November 16 using a school bus funded by participant collections. Sponsor driver Mr. Barker kept costs down as juniors and guests attended with sponsors Mrs. Blanton Miss Caldwell and the Harpers. James Sparks was injured in the Celina game prompting a postponement, but the rink was reserved and the party proceeded.

Denison Mr. Barker Patsy Mitchell Judy Durham Selena Key Elizabeth Stephens Carolyn Wetzel Amy Alexander Judy Fulmer Mike Dixon James England Jerry Jones Joe Kaiser Gary Morris Dwayne Bush Helen McKinney Charlotte Hopkins Kay Buchanan Doris Tillett Gene Sparks Morris Warrington Johnny Aldridge Gary Smith David Smith Patty Bartley Judy Gosnell Patty Badgett Delinda Blackerby Becky Blanton Brenda Barker Allan Jayne Harper Blanton Miss Caldwell Mrs. Harper James Sparks James

Typing girls tour IBM typing demonstration in Commerce

On Thursday November 17 Mrs Harper and Miss Caldwell led a group of typing girls to Commerce for a demonstration sponsored by IBM. Miss Jones demonstrated electric typewriter use and advised on secretary qualifications, then showed the rhythm of typing.

Bonham Drive In weekly menu and town chatter

Menu shows hot tamales with sides through Friday at the Bonham Drive In. The note also mentions new town teenagers, local visitors, and social chatter about a show, dances, dating, and a deer hunting question among residents.

Local teens offer babysitting services for Christmas season

The girls Delinda Blackerby Pattye Badgett Judy Gosnell Doris Tillett Lucille Shaw Patsy Mitchell and Charlotte Spencer listed for babysitting with phone numbers. The fragment mentions a social weekend with names James Sparks Rita Gene and his girl and asks about Mary’s flu and Kay Buchanan and Bobby’s weekend.

Delinda Blackerby Pattye Badgett Judy Gosnell Doris Tillett Lucille Shaw Patsy Mitchell Charlotte Spencer Selena James Sparks Rita Gene Liz Mary

Social buzz at church and school scenes in town

Readers catch glimpses of Kay Alexander in church attire and Karen Darwin on school grounds. The note hints at secrets about Jan Billner and warns to be kind to The Reflector staff. Susie Kaiser appears near the high school building with a hint of an eighth grade tie-in.

Kay Alexander Karen Darwin Jan Billner Reflector Jan Susie Kaiser

Fern Fain Braced Against Porch Invasion by Boys

A brisk gag line questions how long Fern Fain can keep a group of boys off a front porch as onlookers bet it won’t last long. The exchange hints at a lively neighborhood stir or playful conflict.

Fern Fain Ford

Local School Notes and Student Mentions Feature

A compact list names Sandra Montgomery and Brenda Geers among daily mail, Paula Geers on Reflector staff, Johnny Sinor and Barry Taylor tied to school and teachers, Miss Caldwell arranging friendships, Sheila Bonham and Doris Tillett noted for items, Cliff Emerson expresses friendliness, Pattye Badgett identified, Joe Kaiser linked to parents, Mr Vestal notes absent students, Dumpy Cureton reports cards, and Jim Billner comments on girls.

Sandra Montgomery Brenda Geers P-A-T Paula Geers Reflector Johnny Sinor Barry Taylor Miss Caldwell Sheila—Bonham Doris Tillett Cliff Emerson Pattye Badgett Joe Kaiser Mr. Vestal Dumpy Cureton Jim Billner S. M

Texas State Parks: Mother Neff and Inks Lake Highlighted

Article extols Mother Neff in McLennan County as Texas oldest state park with 253 acres, stone auditorium and camping. Also features Inks Lake State Park near Burnet with 1202 acres, picnic grounds, camping and fishing. Mentions Possum Kingdom Lake area with 6970 acres and diverse recreation in Jeff Davis County and nearby regions.

Mother Neff Texas McLennan County McGregor Inks Lake Burnet Inks Lake State Park Davis Mountains Fort Davis Jeff Davis County McDonald Observatory Possum Kingdom North Texas Graham, Mineral Wells Breckenridge Possum Kingdom State Park

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TE Torieg Peace J. A. Harper Sheila Morgan Ann Morris Linda Neal Barbara Lumpkin S. K Barbara Lumpkins al Crouch Linda Sander Mr. Crouch Paul Newman Liz Taylor Barbara L Richard Widmark Bonham Drive In Rose Anne Bells Kenneth Durham Lucy Carolyn Donnie Russell Sheila Charles Bobby Terrace TePee Old Mother Quality Homes Ford Dealers Centro Per L'Alta Moda Italiana Turkey Federal de F.d.af Whitewright Motor Company Whitewright, Texas
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