Whitewright Tigers Dominate Farmersville In Lopsided Victory
In a high school game, Whitewright outscored Farmersville 34 to 6 with strong defense. Key plays featured Joe Hennig’s one yard TD and Gene Sparks 24 yard return, while Jimmy Kent added a 16 yard score and Frisco preparation follows as Whitewright hosts next Friday at Bryant Field. The day includes other local scores: Honey Grove 14 14 tie with Wylie, Van Alstyne 16 8 over Pilot Point, and Valley View 15 8 over Sadler-Southmayd.
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Tigers
Whitewright
Farmers of
Farmersville
Tiger
Joe Hennig
Gene Sparks
Tillett
Williams
Jimmy Kent
Farmer
Sparks
Kent
Charles Watson
Frisco
Bryant Field
Princeton
Honey Grove Warriors
Wylie Pirates
van Alstyne Panthers
Pilot Point
Sadler-Southmayd Rams
Valley View Eagles
C.C.M
PER FARMING TIGERETTES PEP SQUAD PERFORMSFIELD ROUTINE
The Tigerettes marching unit led by Carolyn Mullins Shirley Janway Jeannie Deeds and drum majorette Kay Buchanan staged a field performance. Majorettes Judy Gosnell Anna Franklin Kathy Wilson Karen Darwin joined in a four spoke wheel around Susan Blackerby with intricate rotations.
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Carolyn Mullins
Shirley Janway
Jeannie Deeds
Judy Gosnell
Anna Franklin
Kathy Wilson
Karen Darwin
Kay Buchanan
Susan Blackerby
Doris Tillett
Dumpy Cureton
Delinda Blackerby
Patricia Jarvis
Gail Wilson
Whitewright Pigskin Club Brightens Bryant Field Sign
The Whitewright Pigskin Club is praised for funding the Bryant Field sign improvement. This note of thanks from T. V. C. acknowledges Tiger supporters for their generous contribution to the project.
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Whitewright Pigskin Club
Bryant Field
Tiger
How Future Foes Fared Tigers Schedule Preview
The undefeated Tigers still have five games left this season. Frisco Coons crushed DeSoto 64 to 8. Fannindel Falcons won 26 to 0 at home in Friday action.
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Tigers
Frisco Coons
DeSoto
Fannindel Falcons
Divorce Procures Against Orville Canull in Grayson County
Court issues legal citation for Orville Canull to answer a divorce petition filed by wife Pat Canull. Judgment sought for cruel treatment. Citation must be served within 90 days. issued September 24, 1962 in 15th District Court Sherman. Published in The Whitewright Sun on Sept 27 and Oct 4 11 18, 1962.
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State OF Texas
Orville Canall
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Pat Canull
Orville Canull
Sherman Texas
Eunice S. Earnest
Gladys Hamilton
Whitewright Sun
Improvements at Bryant Field by FFA and Cheerleaders
The FFA boys led by Mr. Barker built new restrooms at Bryant Field while the WHS cheerleaders Doris Tillett Dumpy Cureton Delinda Blackerby Patricia Jarvis and Gail Wilson painted the field sign black with gold trim and striped the Whitewright goal post in black and gold. The community thanks the cheerleaders and FFA boys for the improvements.
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Bryant Field
Mr. Barker
Doris Tillett
Dumpy Cureton
Delinda Blackerby
Patricia Jarvis
Gail Wilson
Freshman Initiation At High School
Last Tuesday the freshman girls were initiated with dress and behavior tasks. Kay Alexander wore farmer attire and carried a hoe while speaking to boys and toting cocoa and sugar in a snuff can. Peggy Clark wore Bermuda shorts with suspenders and loud makeup and avoided speaking to any boy all day. Donna Collins sprayed room deodorizer and wore baby clothing while Patsy King dressed as a fat lady with many colored nails and a big bow.
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Kay Alexander
Peggy Clark
Donna Collins
Patsy King
FHA Pledges Endure Eccentric Initiation Traditions
Readers learn of a 1961 high school pledge ritual where girls in FHA and FFA attire wore odd costumes one while learning the creed. The account notes strict rules on hair, makeup, shoes, and stair drills, with a student captain later highlighted for All-District Guards.
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Leon
Whitewright High School FFA FFA trip to State Fair
Last Saturday October 6 F H A girls and F F A boys visited the State Fair. Buses left about 7:00 am and returned about 7:30 pm with tired kids and a few huge teddy bears. They enjoyed exhibits like new cars space show police crime detection 4 H dress reviews live stock and Nations exhibition plus the midway with new rides.
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Ww. J. B
J. H
Senior Spotlight on Leon Scott of W. H. S.
The senior spotlight features Thomas Leon Scott born August 30 1945 son of Mr and Mrs Haskell Scott. He has two sisters Jean Bartlett and Myra Nell McKnight and lists football sleeping Beverly Hillbillies James Garner Connie Stevens I am Going Back To School steak as favorites. Leon aspires to attend college and shows a mix of honors and social interests common to W H S seniors.
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Thomas Leon Scott
Haskell Scott
Leon
Jean Bartlett
Myra Nell McKnight
Beverly Hillbillies
James Garner
Connie Stevens
Teacher of the Week Miss Wanda Neal Spotlight
Miss Wanda Lanell Neal named teacher of the week. Daughter of G O Neal and spouse to a long line of siblings including Odell Don Doug Darrell Dee Dennis Janice Linda Patsy and Brenda. Educated at East Texas State College after W H S with interests in sewing tennis and diverse tastes in music and color.
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Wanda Lanell Neal
G. O. Neal
Odell
Don
Doug
Darrell
Dee
Dennis
Janice
Linda
Patsy
Brenda
Miss Neal
East Texas State College
Hayley Mills
Troy Donahue
Connie Stevens
Students voice mixed views on girls who smoke or drink
A survey captures opinions from several boys about girls who smoke or drink. Responses range from strong disapproval to neutral remarks, with critics citing lack of willpower and poor judgment while a few express uncertainty or neutrality.
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Johnny Aldridge
Jim B
Jimmy K
Bo Clark
Dispute Over Money Causes Tension With Jackie Meador
A heated exchange surfaces as Jackie Meador laments others having more money, while a speaker expresses frustration that others do not benefit them. The confrontation highlights financial tension and perceived inequities.
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Jackie Meador
Gossip at the Flash prompts freshman crush questions
Readers ask about crushes and dating names including Johnny Aldridge Kathy Fern Peggy Clark and James Miller were spotted riding around town on Saturday. Questions also touch on Sherman Leonard and Leonard connections plus Sunday night meetups and makeup concerns.
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Kathy
Johnny Aldridge
Fern
Peggy Clark
James Miller
Dickie
Sherman
Donna Collins
Leonard
Karen Darwin
Nancy
Scooter
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Mary G McKinstry Deceased
Original Letters Testamentary were granted Sept 5 1962 by Grayson County Court Texas. Creditors must present claims by law. Claims may be mailed to H A McKinstry 611 W Sears Denison Texas or R C Slagle Jr Attorney Sherman Texas. Also includes Suit No 68606 with Hattie Campbell Jenkins and E H Jenkins as defendants seeking title to Lots 17 18 and 19 in Block 62 Original Town Plat Denison Texas in Sherman court proceeding.
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Mary G. McKinstry
Grayson County
Texas
H. A. McKinstry
W. Sears
Denison
R. C. Slagle, Jr
Commercial Building
Sherman
State OF Texas
Hattie Campbell Jenkins
E. H. Jenkins
A. D
15Th District Court
Court House
W. L. Steakley Jr
Eunice S. Earnest
Shirley Davis
Weekend social questions raise curiosity at school rally
A fragment asks Kay Alexander about her Saturday plans and companion, and inquires Eddie about preferences for fourth period classes. It also questions Patsy about Sunday night company and Saturday enjoyment, with a note that the continuation appears on page 7.
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Kay Alexander
Eddie
Patsy
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Brubs McLean
Kathleen Cook
Donna Shaw
Evelyn Harvey
Charlotte Hopkins
Frances Wood
Vienna
Fern Fain
Ommie Harvey
Bonnie Hendrix
Nancy McKinney
Cleopatra
FHA
Whitewright High School
Buster Belew
Johnny Williams
Leon Scott
Jimmy Burchfield
the First National Bank of
Whitewright, Texas
Banking House
Federal Reserve Bank
United States Securities
U.S
Chevrolet
Highway Commission
Fisher
Corvette
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