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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1970

Page

5

Beta Club Meets Sets Sign Location at Whitewright High

The Beta Club met October 13 to decide where to place the new school sign funded by the group. A committee was formed, and the chapter also bought a popcorn popper used at football and basketball games. An election elected Bobby Branham as vice president. The Annual Staff reported the first shipment to Taylor Publishing, 16 pages of ads, with the next due January 18, 197L.

Mike Spann Bobby Branham Taylor Publishing Company

Whitewright FHA Holds First Annual Meeting

The Whitewright FHA held its first annual meeting on October 13 in the home economics lab. President Dee Ann Dyer led opening and closing rituals while Larry Morris, a Whitewright Tigers senior, was elected FHA Beau. About 70 students planned a trip to the fair with Joan Ball as guest speaker.

Whitewright Fha Dee Ann Dyer Larry Morris FHA Whitewright Tigers Joan Ball Sherman Democrat

Senior Memories Patricia Jackson in Spare Light Feature

Patricia Jackson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnie W Jackson, is featured with two brothers George and Jay and two pets, horses and dogs. She enjoys painting, horseback riding, and training dogs, and belongs to FHA. Her favorites include fried chicken TV programs Debbie Reynolds John Wayne True Grit Glen Campbell and Louis LAmour.

Patricia Jackson George Jay Johnie W. Jackson FHA T. V Meet Cloud Debbie Reynolds John Wayne Glen Campbell Down the Long Hills Louis Lamour

Boys Hair Styles at W H S Debate Long Locks

Mike Spann argues for leniency in school dress code to allow longer boys hair. He cites historical figures with long hair and notes a student poll: 5 prefer shoulder length or longer, 29 favor medium at the collar, 3 want short. He asks why not relax rules and grant choice.

Mike Spann George Washington John Adams Yestereyear W.h.s

Tigers Battle Whitesboro To 0-0 District Tie

The Tigers and Whitesboro Knights battled to a 0-0 tie in the first district M A game with Whiteboro threatening early on the one yard line. Tigers show defense and late drive but fumble. record moves to 2-3-1 overall and 0-0-1 in district. Next they travel to Honey Grove to face the Warr iors.

Tigers Whitesboro Tiger Larry Bilmner Larry Morris Jimmy Spann Marvin Atterberry Bearcats Victor Daniels

Tigers of the Week honors_named by Coach Sessom

Tigers of the Week honor selections list Jackie Beall Kenny Golden Darrell Dyer and Ricky Slaughter after the Friday game. Beall is a 6 foot 0 inch senior defensive tackle and offensive center weighing 185 pounds. Golden is 6 foot 1 inch senior defensive end and wide end at 180 pounds. Dyer, a 5 foot 10 inch junior guard, weighs 154 pounds. Slaughter, a 5 foot 10 inch senior defensive tackle, weighs 220 pounds.

Tigers Charles Sessom Jackie Beall Kenny Go Kenny Darrell Ricky

Teacher Spotlight Mr Charles Sessom Jr at Whitewright High

Mr Charles Sessom Jr teaches American History World History and civics at Whitewright High School and coaches football. His birthday is May 29 his wife Jeannette and their nine month old son Jeffery Wade are mentioned. His hobbies include golf and hunting.

Charles Sessom Jr Whitewright High School Jeaneette Jeffery Wade

Honor Roll Announced At Whitewright Schools

Whitewright schools announced the first six weeks honor lists. High Honor Roll names: Jane Biggerstaff, Bobby Branham, Martha McFatridge, Mike Spann, Nancy Stanford, Cathy Jarvis. Honor Roll names include Margaret Henderson, Cathy Morris, Pat Bow, Phyllis Barnebeart, Patty Haston, Pat Matlow, Glenna McCollum, Janice Summers, Debbie Wortham, Susy Bow, Brenda Hendrix, Lana Lumpkins, Donna Kent, Allen Harper, Carolyn Tillett, Phillip Huffman, Patricia Carawargings. The feature also lists local ads for farms, real estate, insurance, and services in Whitewright.

Mike Spann Eeessesees Bobby Branham Tim Lancaster Jane Biggerstaff Brenda Bing Tennie Battles Janice Summers Joe Mays Mark Keene Whitewright Martha McFatridge Nancy Stanford Cathy Jarvis Margaret Henderson Cathy Morris Pat Bow Phyllis Barne Beart Patty Haston Pat Matlow Glenna McCollum Debbie Wortham Susy Bow Brenda Hendrix Lana Lumpkins Donna Kent Allen Harper Carolyn Tillett Phillip Huffman Patricia Carawag

Year of fashion accessories and simple dresses trend

The era favors accessories to complete looks with classic dresses pairing with shawls sashes and boots. Paris shows simple shirts with A line dresses and knee high kid boots while Italy features long silk dresses with fringed shawls. Platform shoes gain flair and even high heels get renewed praise.

Paris Italy

Al Hirt Concert Draws Denison Capacity Crowd

Al Hirt and his six member group performed at Eisenhower Auditorium in Denison on Thursday night October 15. The pianist featured Exodus while clarinetist Shortlegs played Viva Max. A group of girls from the audience danced to the music as Whitewright residents attended.

al Hirt Denison Eisenhower Auditorium Exodus Fender Whitewright

Minister Dr Ben Sturdivant Dies at 64 in Oklahoma

Dr Ben B Sturdivant 64 former minister at Epworth Church Chickasha Oklahoma died Monday night of a heart attack Graveside services set at Oakhill Cemetery Whitewright at 3 30 p m Earnheart Funeral Home in charge He was born January 24 1906 in Whitewright son of the late Mr and Mrs Jim M Sturdivant He married Elizabeth Carlock December 28 1930 Ardmore Oklahoma and was a SMU graduate in ministry for 40 years He was a Mason and Rotarian Survivors include his wife two sons James Sturdivant Tulsa Tom Sturdivant Fort Worth one daughter Mrs John H Mitchell Little Rock six grandchildren Memorials requested to the Methodist Childrens Home in Tahlequah Oklahoma.

Ben B. Sturdivant Chickasha Okla Epworth Methodist Church Chicaksha Oakhill Whitewright Earnheart Funeral Home Jim M. Sturdivant Elizabeth Carlock Ardmore Southern Methodist University James Sturdivant Tulsa Tom Steurdivant Ft. Worth John H. Mitchell Little Rock Ark Ahleanah Kla Wesday

Infant Jeremy Arrington Graveside Service Held

Jeremy Garland Arrington infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Arrington of McKinney died shortly after birth. Graveside services were Oct. 14 at Van Alstyne Cemetery. Survived by parents, grandparents A G Arrington Van Alstyne James Tarvin McKinney Joe Bodine Whitewright and great grandparents H L Bodine Center Gandy Plano Joe Rich Whitewright.

Jeremy Garland Arrington Jack Arrington McKinney van Alstyne Cemetery Coll Memorial Hospital McKinn Surevivors A.G. Arrington van Alstyne James Tarvin Joe Bodine Whitewright H.L. Bodine Center Gandy Plano Joe Rich

Garage sale at Gowdy and Maple Streets

October 23 and 24 sale at the corner of Gowdy and Maple Streets offering clothing shoes dishes and more. hosted by Mrs. C B Robinson and Johnnie Starnes.

Gowdy Maple Streets C.B. Robinson Johnnie Starnes

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