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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1965
Page
2
Government scientists report a Department of Agriculture finding that radio frequency electric fields may kill grain pests. They speculate internal heating from energy absorption destroys insects, though the exact mechanism remains unknown.
Six Junior W H S students have essays accepted by the National Essay Press of Los Angeles California. The essays will be printed in an anthology and available in January. Honorees include Paul Griffin Helen Melton Lonnie House Harriet Stephens Jan Buchanan and David Woodson.
Whitewright High School students establish a Library Club, a Local Chapter of the Library Assistants, in District No. 7. Officers elected November 16 include President Larry Ryan and Kay Alexander as Vice President, with a faculty sponsor Miss Hamilton.
The Whitewright Pep Squad met on November 18 1965 to elect the Fightin Tiger and Miss Tigerette of the 65 66 year. Winners to be announced at the upcoming Football Banquet. Seniors reflect on leaving the squad while others prepare to carry on.
Alfred Leo McCurdy known as Scooter, born October 19, 1947, long active in Whitewright High School life. He led FFA as junior president and senior secretary, was Western Week king in sophomore year with Kathy Wilson queen, and letters in football and basketball.
Scooter is WHS baseball catcher and district champ last year. He earned class favorite and yearbook sports editor honors, plans to attend Dallas Baptist College, and hopes to find a girlfriend someday. Mildred Arterberry, senior, is daughter of Mrs. Millie Arterberry with two sisters and four brothers, including Pfc. Ralph Barnard in Viet Nam. She attended Fred Douglas High School in Sherman and joined New Homemakers of America for three years.
The State of Texas to James B Shannon and other unknown heirs and representatives are required to answer Amanda Chaney administratrix of the estate of Letha Everett in suit No 71429 filed October 29 1965 in Grayson County Court Sherman Texas. The case seeks damages removal of cloud title quieting title costs and further relief concerning Lot 6 Block 2 Hall and Jones Addition Sherman described in deeds recorded in Grayson County. The citation requires appearance by 10 am on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, December 13 1965.
A WHS student, Mildred Beeson, graduates after a fine record in science and activities. She was active in the Science Club for one year, enjoys reading, cooking, and sewing, and aims to become a secretary. The WHS student body wishes her luck.
Monday features baked ham with creamed potatoes and cranberry sauce. Tuesday serves Frito pie with pinto beans and peach cobbler. Wednesday offers oven fried chicken with gravy and strawberry jello. Thursday presents beef vegetable stew with crackers and peanut butter cake. Friday includes hot dogs with chili and banana pudding. Milk accompanies every meal.
The junior class organized a corny dog sale at the school fair. Proceeds support class activities and a fundraiser event drew students and families to the gym.
Dallas tickets go on sale for the Cotton Bowl Festival Week event at State Fair Livestock Coliseum. The Dallas All-Star Rodeo runs Dec 26 through Jan 1 with seven two hour performances at 3 p m on Dec 26 and 8 p m nightly Dec 27 to Jan 1. Over 300 cowboy contestants compete in bareback bronc steer wrestling saddle bronc calf roping and bull riding.
A dog sale on Wednesday November 17 during lunch in the Home Making department sold all corny dogs. Proceeds go to the junior class fund for the spring Junior-Senior Banquet.
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