Whitewright Sun history files moved to library vault
Old Whitewright Sun copies dating to 1911 were moved to the Whitewright Library vault for preservation. The two hour move involved Carl's Sausage staff and volunteers led by librarian Kay Bryant and editor Dolores Meek. Researchers may access the volumes only on library premises in the Gladys Bay Room.
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Steve McFatridge
Joe Nathan Brown
Sun
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
Carl
Cndition
McFatridge
Brown
Vince Freeman
Fred Wright
Whitewright Homecoming Friday Night October 13
Whitewright sets homecoming for Friday night with queen candidates Regina Bartley Patricia Caraway Tanya Cate Brenda Chism Wanda Griffin Kathy Jarvis Donna Melton Leslie Skaggs Debbie Smith Karen Smith Nancy Stanford Mona Stephens Carolyn Tillett. Halftime crowning followed by a dance in the High School Gym featuring The Baretox. Advance tickets 1.50 single 2.50 couple. at door 1.75 per person. Tickets from majorettes or drill team lieutenants.
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Whitewright
Regina Bartley
Patricia Caraway
Tanya Cate
Brenda Chism
Wanda Griffin
Kathy Jarvis
Donna Melton
Leslie Skaggs
Debbie Smith
Karen Smith
Nancy Stanford
Mona Stephens
Carolyn Tillett
Hurricane Creek Ladies Hold Luncheon and Speaker
The Hurricane Creek Ladies Association met Tuesday with Mrs. Steve Sullivan presiding. New chaplain Mrs. J. Ro Bratcher of Blue Ridge gave the invocation. Reports were shared for 77 members. Ball and Chain Golf Tourney winners were announced by Mrs. Ruby Crump. Guest speaker Mrs. James Taggart of Commerce discussed antiques and living with them, displaying related items. About 50 ladies attended.
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Steve Sullivan
Hurricane Creek
Sen
PTA Holds First Meeting At School Year Opener
The PTA held its first meeting of the year with a get acquainted session. Bill May presided as president and welcomed members and visitors. Reports noted about 170 members, with Mrs Dan na Morgan as membership chair. The carnival is set for Nov 4 at the bank parking lot. New teachers were introduced by Supt Sam Montgomery. Gordon Musselman led discussion on PTA plans. Hospitality served cookies, punch and coffee.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Bill May
PTA
Bill Rogan
Danna Morgan
Glenna Maglio
Bank
Sam Montgomery
Gordon Musselman
Fifth Grade Camp Fire Girls Hold First Meeting
The Fifth Grade Camp Fire Girl Group held its first meeting Tuesday October 10 from 2 30 to 3 30 p m in the grade school library Officers elected were Anita Smith president Oneata Smith vice president Jody Hardin treasurer Cheri Brookshear reporter Kim Robinson scrap book keeper Sponsors are Mrs Billy Hardin and Mrs Tom Brookshear Refreshments were served to 13 members and the meeting adjourned
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Anita Smith
Oneata Smith
Jody Hardin
Cheri Brookshear
Kim Robinson
Billy Hardin
Tom Brookshear
Cows Escape Injury In Freak Trailer Accident
Four cows overturned a trailer between Bells and Whitewright injuring only one horn loss. The driver lost control as the rig tipped and pulled the trailer pin. The cows stood minutes after the driver stopped, and the owner from Cartwright declined to name herself.
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Cartwright
Oklahoma
Tigers Win Another By Jimmy Spann
The Whitewright Tigers defeated the Carroll Dragons 12 to 2 for a fifth straight win. Carroll, unbeaten and averaging 40 points per game, was shut out except for a first quarter safety when a snap sailed into the end zone. Marvin Atterberry’s 27 yard run gave Whitewright the lead in the second quarter, with the extra point failing. The Tigers led 6-2 at halftime.
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Whitewright Tigers
Carroll Dragons
Carroll
Tiger
Dragons
Jimmy Spann
Marvin Atterberry
Tigers
Sun Sets Open House at Whitewright Sun
The Whitewright Sun hosts an open house tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new facility located two blocks east of the former Sun building inviting all in the area to visit. Tiger football notes include Jerry Lewis’s 2 yard TD, defensive standouts Chesser, Rice, Robinson, Fortner, Daniels, Blanton, Smith and Ballard. Atterberry’s 60 yard run nullified by a penalty. district opener vs Howe Bulldogs at home. Howe seventh and eighth grade games scheduled in town. eighth grade unbeaten to date.
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Whitewright Sun
Sun
Dolores Meek
Aubrey McAlister
Coledy
Tiger
Jerry Lewis
Tigers
Atterberry
Charlie Sesson
John Chesser
Rodney Rice
Steve Robinson
Steve Fortner
Vic Daniels
Garry Blanton
Phillip Smith
Joe Ballard
Howe Bulldogs
Howe
Cub Scouts Earn Arrow Points in Tent Craft Contest
Cub Scouts from Den No 3 Pack 5 held a Wednesday workshop in the Scout Hut to craft four tents as a handcraft project earning arrow points. Judges Rev Bill Grisham and Dolores Meek praised originality. first place went to Bobby Purdom for a tent with a front flap, second to Chuck Wilson for an Indian tepee, and Terry Jones for a camping rig.
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Bobby Purdom
Chuck Wilson
Terry Jones
Lannie Barnes
Joseph Armstrong
Howard Judd
James Grant
den No. 3
Bill Grisham
First United Methodist Church
Dolores Meek
Sun
Rev
Rev. Grisham
Oleta Armstrong
June Purdom
Dairy Queen Hopes To Open This Week
Dairy Queen owner Bill Whicker says he hopes to open this Saturday with workers finishing the lot blacktop and furniture in place. Lilly Miller of Sherman will manage the new Dairy Queen and has lived in Sherman fay some years.
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Dairy Queen
Bill Whicker
New
Lilly Miller
Sherman
New Day Queen
Sherman Fay
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W.H. S. Homecoming
Carrols
Cub Scouts
Grisham
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