Whitewright Tigers crush Anna Coyotes in seventh straight win
Whitewright outgained Anna 408 rushing and 87 passing yards as the Tigers rolled to a 33-8 victory. Key scores came from Lewis Clark and Sears, with Clark twice finding pay dirt and Walker adding extra points. The win sets up a district clash at Van Alstyne a week later.
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Whitewright Tigers
Anna Coyotes
Whitewright
Tigers
Lewis
Walker
Coyotes
Tiger
Clark
Fleet
Coyote
Sears
Anna
Dan Lair
Mac Hendricks
Joe Greer
Harry Lander
Hennig
DeBerry
van Alstyne Panthers
van Alstyne
Panther
Growl planning and PTA chair appointed at WHS meeting
At the first PTA meeting the group voted to sponsor The Growl and named Mrs Jack Lackey chairman of the parent committee to plan activities. Members include Sam Montgomery Jack Meador Dick Walker Clint Hennig Lewis Durham E M Badgett Tommy Sears Lakey Edwards Sammye Caldwell will supervise. Miss Caldwell reports sock hops dances and other events are planned with class representatives from freshmen to seniors assisting. The Growl serves as a WHS youth center with chaperoned activities to engage students. Go Fight Win E A M.
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Parent- Teachers Association
Wallace Wilson
Jack Lackey
Sam Montgomery
Jack Meador
Dick Walker
Clint Hennig
Lewis Durham
E. M. Badgett
Tommy Sears
Lakey Edwards
Sammye Caldwell Wil
Miss Caldwell
Kay Buchanan
Sammy Montgomery
Carolyn Wetzel
Joe Kaiser
al Crouch
Paula Geers
Donna Kay Franklin
Don Walker
Growl
WHS
Local couples and sightings swirl in late night chatter
Gossip items mention J. S. and E. R. from Bells on Thursday, S. K. ending with J. J. T. S. seen with Bon ham, B. E. R. locating the whistler, and T. S. P. with a strong admirer. D. S. and C. M. are now openly exposed, J. C. (Romeo) reveals a secret love, L. S. in Freie night with L. B. B. from Trenton. TIGERS ADVANCE TO CLASS 154A. Whitewright enrollment and class criteria noted.
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J. S
E. R
S. K
Bonham
D. S
C. M
J. C
Romeo
L. S
B. C
Trenton
B. T
W. B
Tigers
Whitewright
Whitewright Junior High Falls to Leonard 26 6
Leonard defeated Whitewright 26 to 6 as Curtis Tillett scored Whitewright’s lone TD on a 54 yard ride after a fumble. Whitewright linemen Garner Billner Leonards Clark Edwards Holloway Turner and Burchfield fought hard but Leonard’s bigger, older lineup dominated the center and ends.
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Leonard
Curtis Tillett
Whitewright
Joe Clint Hennig
Tillett
Garner
Billner
Leonards
Clark
Edwards
Holloway
Turner
Burchfield
Tigers
Panther
B. T
Tigerettes Cadence on Field Performs The Elephant Tango
Whitewright High pep squad enters field on 50 yard line in closed formation led by Ruth Williams. Majorettes Paula Geers Sandra Montgomery Barbara Lumpkins and Martha Anderson guide revolving wheel and cadenced drill to The Elephant Tango. They set for repeat performance at Van Alstyne Friday night.
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Whitewright High School
Tigerettes
Ruth Williams
Paula Geers
Sandra Montgomery
Barbara Lumpkins
Martha Anderson
van Alstyne
Panther
L. S
Whitewright High Students Approve Standard Ring Contract
On Tuesday afternoon October 13 the junior class approved a contract to standardize the high school ring design and ordered rings from Joe Ramsey of the Balfour Company. The move aims to unify a long varying ring style that made alumni identification difficult.
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Whitewright High School
Tigers
Joe Ramsey
Balfour Company
Whitewright
Romantic Song Pairs Exchange Short Notes
A sequence of brief notes shows lovers naming songs for partners. Messages include Ann to Charles My One and Only Love and Judy to Milt Western Movies, with many other affectionate title pairings and expressions of affection across varied names.
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Ann
Charles
Pattye
Richard
Paula
Narvin
Donald
Carolyn
Judy
Milt
Louise
Tinker
Barbara
Coy
Bonnie
Sonny
Sea of Love
Elizabeth
Billy Jack
Patsy
Gary
Angels
Billy
James
Donella
Donna
Gene
Dolores
Danny
Danny Boy
Rose Anne
Dalton
Goodby
Laura
Denny
Glenda
Linda
Tom
Velma
Bobby
Doris
David
Delinda
Bill
Unclear Message Fragments Prompt Brief Notes
Scraps include personal names Jane Glen Patricia Buster and initials Beat Van B A E B A M. No coherent event or clear notice emerges from the readable fragments. No dates places or organizations are identified.
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Jane
Glen
Patricia
Buster
Small town sweethearts and seaside scores in cold spring gossip
A flurry of social notes records couples going steady and newly paired pairs, with rings exchanged and friendships tested. Sports mention notes Van’s team defeating Whitewright 22 to 6, while others boast engagements and rivalries among locals including Judy A. and W. M. and Barbara Lumpkins.
PTA Holds First Meeting With Mrs Wilson Presiding
The first PTA meeting met Tuesday night October 13 in the gymnasium with Mrs Wallace Wilson presiding. Committee reports were presented and teachers and trustees were introduced as part of a most interesting program.
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PTA
Wallace Wilson
Montgomery
Panthers Demonstrate Defense and Equipment Exhibit
Coaches Lander and Crouch led a session with football players presenting defensive plays. The group viewed equipment displays for parental inspection and refreshments were served after the program. Get a Panther!
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Lander
Crouch
Panther
R. C
D. R
B. T
Who Is the Cute Little Girl Cheerleader
A note identifies Donna Crouch as the pint sized yell leader at football games. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crouch, she mimics the cheerleaders with a small megaphone and a gold and white outfit and cheers to beat Van with Panther spirit.
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Donna Crouch
Joe Crouch
Donna
B. A
Tye
Richard
Tom
Judy
Milt
Gene
Larry
Boone
Charlie
Ann
Barbara
Lucy
Charles
Morris W
Darrell
Doris T
Ida
Tom Bean
Bobby
Lucille
Sarah
Carol Sue
Laura
Denny
Private Life Of Our Students Sparks School Gossip
A classroom mosaic of questions and dares from students about relationships dating life and small town curiosities. The piece captures flirtations crushes and daily intrigues among teens with playful banter and teasing remarks across names and places.
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Celina
Honey Grove
Pilot Point
Whitesboro
Dallas
FFA
FHA
Lumpkins
Henson
Douglas McCurdy
Gary Morris
Johnny Sinor
Stephen Brown
Bennet Blackwell
Gene Shaw
Dan Hennig
Charles Copeland
Donnie Lewis
Gene Sparks
James Sparks
Jackie Jester
Buster Belew
Larry Wilson
James Williams
Curless Aldridge
Morris Warrington
Jerry Copeland
Dewayne Rush
Mike Booker
Larry James
Jerry Jones
Charles Grant
Billy Jo Gideon
James England
Guy Ely
Johnny Williams
Richard Cook
Barry Taylor
Dennis Neal
Mr. Barker
Linda Bennett
Carol Sue Turner
Jean Brown
Robbie Cawthon
Doris Tillett
Roseanne Bunch
Linda Neal
Pat Clark
Delinda Blackerby
Barbara Clark
Pat Coggins
Delores Denton
Laura Lewis
Linda Sanderson
Donna Franklin
Judy Durham
Barbara Erwin
Judy Gosnell
Linda Gray
Velma Smith
Opal Page
Peggy Kirby
Lucille Shaw
Ann Morris
Barbara Wilson
Louisa Lackey
Dee Anna Alexander
Amy Jo Alexander
Kittens
Standard
Doris Burchfield
Judy A
Savoy
W. M
Jean B
Eddie
Sandra
Dan
J. J
Van
Martha
R. G
Donnie
Jimmy
Bonnett
Donna Kaye
Linda B
Bill P
Sue
Linda S
Steve
Jack
Bobbie Kaye
Bobby C
Billy Joe
Ruth
Stretch
United
Neal
Cliff Emerson
Rambler
Sly
P. A
PTA Meeting
Billy T
Laura Beth
Linda Jane
Selena
C.O.D
Mickey
Helen M
Helen P
Randolph and
Royal Crown
Bonnie M
You
Billy Jack Made
Harris Roofing Co
Sherman Office
Andrews
Sherman
Greenville
Ford
All-New
Galaxie Town
Victoria
All America
Spassenger Country Sedan
S-Passenge
Soare
Falcon
Tudor Sedan
Forder Sedan
Thunderbird
America
F.D
Whitewright Motor Company
Whitewright, Texas
Roy Belew
Fairlane Business
Fairlane Club Sedan
Fairlane Town Sedan
Fairlane
Galaxie Clu
Galaxie Town Sedan
Galanie Town
Starmer
Rane
Forder
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