Whitewright Football Throttles Trenton 26-0 In Rain
Whitewright Tigers dominate Trenton Tigers 26-0 in heavy rain at Bryant Field. Highlights include Jack Hayes’s two scores and James Dixon’s 30 yard keeper setting up early points. Officials shortened the game to 15 minutes after halftime due to wet conditions.
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Whitewright
Trenton
Trenton Tigers
Tigers
Jack Hayes
James Dixon
Hayes
Pete Burchfield
Dixon
Jack Hyecock
Whitewright Boys
Tigers of
Bearcats
Whitesboro
Bryant Field
van Alstyne
WHS Tigers
Tigers Fall Short in Rain Soaked Whitewright Showdown
Whitewright Tigerettes loaded buses to attend the Tiger vs Tiger game but rain shifted plans as they yelled loudly while the football team faded from view. Whitesboro visits tomorrow and Bearcats rally cry spreads.
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Trenton
Tigerettes
Whitewright
Whitesboro
Tigers
A. S
Farmersville
Kittens
Bonham
Whitewright Seniors Pursue Ads for 1956 Bell Edition
In their push to fund the 1956 Bell yearbook, Whitewright High senior committee seeks local merchant support for advertisements. They plan outreach across town to secure backing and cover printing costs.
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Whitewright
The
Agriculture Club Elects Officers for New School Year
The second year agriculture boys met and elected officers: President Benny Simpson, vice president Noel McKinney, secretary Darrel Warrington, reporter Bill McDowell, treasurer Narvin Alexander, and sentinel Jack Hyepock.
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Benny Simpson
Noel McKinney
Darrel Warrington
Bill McDowell
Narvin Alexander
Jack Hyepock
Miss Neathery Absent. Sub So-Called by Teacher
Senior class sponsor and English teacher Miss Lillian Neathery has been absent for several days due to her mother's illness. Mrs Jack Lackey has been substituting for Miss Neathery.
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Lillian Neathery
Jack Lackey
Miss Neathery
Caretaker of Buses Praised by School Officials
The caretaker of the school buses, Mr. Howard Erwin, keeps the fleet clean and engines in top condition and also drives one of the buses. Thank you, Mr. Erwin, for a job well done.
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Howard Erwin
Ice Cream Party At Bethel Educational Building
A group of teenagers gathered Monday night at Bethel education building for an ice cream party. They played ping pong scrabble and other games then helped themselves to ice cream and cookies. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs Mack Williams.
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Bethel
Wanda Sue Alexander
Jim McKinney
Donna Wetzel
Jackie Bartley
Wayne Sanderson
Bill Wetzel
James Williams
Lowell McKinney
Noel McKinney
Linda Sanderson
Betty Ann Williams
Patty Bartley
Bobbie Kay Cawthon
Rochelle Alexander
Patsy
Donald Williams
Mrs
Mack Williams
WHS Receives New Scoreboard and Community News
WHS students assembled a 600 pound scoreboard at the south end of the football field. The First Baptist Church youth group held a social with songs led by Mr William Smith and refreshments for several named youths. Memorial Library added a donation toward a book in memory of W L Hatfield. Pre game notes discuss Whitesboro Bearcats and WHS Tigers, highlighting Worcester to Winchester backfield and possible battle when they meet.
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WHS
Young People's Department
The
First Baptist Church
William Smith
Billy Tillett
Jimmy Brown
Gary Bandy
Douglas McCurdy
Ronny McLauchlin
Sarah Stephens
Pauline Stephens
Wilma Lou Stephens
Gracie Gates
Priscilla Blanton
Laverne Grant
Nelda McCurdy
Smith
Carl
Lottie Brown
Viva Phillips
W. L. Hatfield
Fighting Tigers
Tigers
Whitesboro Bearcats
Whitewright
Bearcats
Winchester
J. H
Third year homemaking bath demonstration lesson
The third year homemaking class visited Mrs. Elbert Bennett’s home for a baby bath demonstration. Attendees included Donna Wetzell, Patricia Farley, Verna Buchanan, Betty Lumpkins, Carol Bush, Dixie Bassett, Gracie Gates, Jean Melton, Laverne Grant, Laura Rich, and Betty Williams.
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Elbert Bennett
Donna Wetzel
Patricia Farley
Verna Buchanan
Betty Lumpkins
Carol Bush
Dixie Bassett
Gracie Gates
Jean Melton
Laverne Grant
Laura Rich
Betty Williams
J. M
Seventh and eighth graders attend Dallas square dance school
The seventh and eighth grades attended a square dance school in Dallas on Wednesday night September 28. They heard professional square dance callers and participated in several dances. Attendees included Ronnie McLauchlin Sandra Montgomery Linda Harrelson Barbara Lumpkins June Gail Bond Scotty Phillips Billy Tillet and Don Wood. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bond and Mr. and Mrs. McLauchlin.
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Dallas
Ronnie McLauchlin
Sandra Montgomery
Linda Harrelson
Barbara Lumpkins
June Gail Bond
Scotty Phillips
Billy Tillett
Don Wood
Bond
McLauchlin
C. B
WHS Junior Stars Highlight Activities in 4-H and Pep Groups
WHS junior class features in football pep squad and FFA FHA roles. Don L Selman is starting lineman and secretary, with Mark Ayres also in leadership and on the football squad. Other juniors hold offices and serve as buglers drummers majorette and sweetheart of FFA.
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WHS
Mark Ayres
Russell May
Don L. Selman
Dee Neal
Gene McKnight
Dee
Mark
Russell
Tigers
Dixie Bassett
Carol Bush
Betty Lumpkins
Patricia Farley
Laura Rich
Donna Wetzel
Mary Gates
Verna Buchanan
Sentinel
Betty Williams
Dues Collected For Future Homemakers Here
Nola Faye Bass recording secretary of the Future Homemakers of America collects dues of 1.00 for this term. Dues must be paid before October 15 if attending the Texas State Fair as a member of the organization.
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Nola Faye Bass
The
Future Homemakers of America
Future Homemaking of America
Tea honoring Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Tarpley at Sanders tea house
Mr and Mrs Tarpley were guests of honor at a tea last Monday evening at Miss Sanders tea house where a salad plate tea was served. Attendants included Mrs Nana Francis, Mrs Sarah Kilgree, Miss Sallye Hamilton, Mrs L O May.
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Wilson Tarpley
Notable Names in Local Social Notes
Miss Mardell Pumphrey and Mrs. Elbert Bennett join Mrs. John Biggerstaff in a local society listing. B. D.
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Mardell Pumphrey
Elbert Bennett
John Biggerstaff
Seventh and Eighth Graders Square Dance Event
On Tuesday night September 27 seventh and eighth graders practiced square dancing in the agriculture building. Thirty students from both grades attended and thanks are extended to Mr and Mrs Ralph Bond Mrs Elbert Bennett Mrs Lakey Edwards and Mr and Mrs McLauchlin for their chaperonage.
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Ralph Bond
Elbert Bennett
Lakey Edwards
McLauchlin
Student PTA Membership Drive Promises Prizes
Grade and high school pupils sell PTA cards at fifty cents yearly. Top two classes by sales win five dollars and two fifty as rewards. The program stresses PTA cooperation as vital to the school year.
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PTA
Drivers' Ed ClassEnrollment and Vehicle Plan
The drivers education class includes Pete Burchfield Delbert Musser Travis Sanderson Jack Hayes Russell May Gene McKnight Mark Ayres Dee Neal and Jackie Andrew with Mr David Johnson as instructor. No girls enrolled. Students will not drive until after six weeks and will use a Chevrolet from Edwards Chevrolet Co G M.
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Pete Burchfield
Delbert Musser
Travis Sanderson
Jack Hayes
Russell May
Gene McKnight
Mark Ayres
Dee Neal
Jackie Andrew
David Johnson
Edwards Chevrolet Co
G. M
Pep squad pillows aid post game comfort in Whitewright
Pep squad members with sponsor Miss Percy Darwin and local merchants have created pillows to ease discomfort after football games. The low tech relief aims to lessen back aches and other post game pains for fans and participants.
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Whitewright Merchants
Percy Darwin
Ownership Statement for The Whitewright Sun October 1955
The Whitewright Sun publishes weekly in Whitewright Texas. Glenn Doss sworn as owner and publisher, lists no other security holders. Average monthly circulation reported as 1285 copies. Notary Capitola Doss witnessed on September 29 1955.
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Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
Texas
Congress
State of Texas
Grayson
Glenn Doss
T. Glenn Doss
Capitola Doss
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