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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1955
Page
6
WHS students will attend the State Fair of Texas on October 15 with buses at 6 30 a m and return at 4 p m. F F A and F H A members ride free with lunch. non members pay 25 cents bus fare and 60 cents gate entry.
The intermediates of the First Baptist Church have elected officers for the year. They are President Jimmy Wayne Brown, vice president Billy Tillett, secretary Nelda Ruth McCurdy, assistant secretary LaVerne Grant, pianist Louise Vestal, assistant pianist Dee Anna Alexander, group captains Wilma Lou and Pauline Stephens, social chairman Priscilla Blanton, assistant social.
Two seniors announced in homeroom that deposits of one dollar are being collected to fund the 1956 Bell annual. The price will depend on total sales, and interested students are urged to deposit with either senior. The note expresses hope students will enjoy the yearbook as in past editions.
The WHS library opens daily for students including eighth graders and non study hall students to check out books between 8 30 and 9 00 with Peggy Wilkinson handling morning loans and Mrs Roddy afternoon loans from 2 00 to 4 00. Books may be kept for one week with a five cent daily fine for late returns and magazines and newspapers available for all readers.
Cooper brings nine returning starters as they travel to meet the Tigers. Commerce hammered Cooper 27 to 6 earlier this season, and Thompson leads preseason scoring with 48 points. The Tigers fight hard for a win.
The Whitewright High School library opened on Friday October 7 with study hall students helping arrange books in alphabetical order under the guidance of librarian Lillie Magers.
Whitewright and Whitesboro battled to a 7 7 tie as defenses dominated. James Dixon and Paul Garnett scored for Whitewright and Whitesboro respectively, with Dixon and Winchester handling key plays. Tigers prepare to defend District 13- A title against Cooper Bulldogs.
The message urges regular lunch ticket purchases to avoid shortfalls like guests arriving unprepared. WHS basketball notes Jack Hayes leads with 35 points, James Dixon 20, Pete Burchfield 18, Jack Hyecock 7, and J W Burchfield 5, praising the team. Also, Ely’s substitute bus driver assignment on Wednesday fills in for ill Howard Erwin.
The F F A Chapter at WHS purchased four Duroc Jersey pigs to fatten. Pigs are housed in a pen built by agriculture boys near the agriculture barn. A shed was moved close to the barn to shelter the pigs, with the pen built around it.
The junior class sold drinks and snacks at Friday night’s football game. Proceeds were added to the class fund for the junior senior banquet. Gratitude is extended to all who participated or supported the junior project.
School cafeteria reports 4584 lunches served in four weeks, averaging over 190 daily, with last week at 209. Staff count portions and adjust orders daily, seeking honored tickets, and urge students to record names to avoid shortages and embarrassment.
Part of the Whitewright High School student body led by Dixie Bassett Joan Andrew Gayla Sears and Ann Wortham held a pep rally Thursday night October 6 in town to spur support for the annual football game with the Whitesboro Bearcats A large crowd attended the rally and organizers hope for an even larger turnout this week.
Whitewright and Whitesboro Bearcats played to a 7 to 7 draw with strong offense and defense on both sides. The game showcased competitive action and effort from both teams.
Original Letters Testamentary were granted August 29 1955 by Grayson County Court Texas to Clara E Marshall Executrix of the estate of J E Marshall deceased All persons having claims against the estate must present them by law to 918 South Travis Sherman Grayson County Texas Published in The Whitewright Sun October 13 20 27 and November 3 1955
Friday results show Van Alstyne 32 Pilot Point 7 led by How ard Moore with 127 rushing yards for Monroe keying Wolfe City 25-19 over Talco. Farmersville beat Leonard 13-6 in non conference. Cooper shutout 6-0 by Midlothian hopes for 13 A crown. Senior sale planned by L C seniors with clothing drive and rum mage sale on Saturdays starting Oct 22 to fund senior fund.
The senior class of Whitewright High School will sponsor a rummage sale in the former Blanton's Home and Auto Store building. Organizer Mr. Jack Meador announced the event as a fundraiser for the class.
The 54 pep squad girls face jitters before kickoff. questions whirl about feet functioning and whistle volume as Drum Major Annette Smith signals the start. The scene hints at a six minute field presence and a parade of nerves and readiness ahead of page 7 continuation.
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