Sixty Foot Tigers Highlight Season Highlights and Players
In this feature on the Tigers, Bill King and Jack Stephens anchor the backfield and defense. Co captain King guides passing and safety roles while Stephens, at 5'6" and 172 pounds, is a disruptive force on defense. The piece profiles their contributions and teases more football sidelights next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger
Pierson
Jack Stephens
Stephens
Tigers
Bill King
King
W. Hz. K
Betty Blackerby Wins 1949 State 4 C Leader Award
Betty Blackerby, WHS senior, is named the 1949 state 4-H Leadership Award winner for 4-H girls. Floyd Lynch of Texas A and M College Extension Service says she will receive a gold wristwatch for her longtime 4-H Club work since age twelve. Last year she earned an all expense paid trip to Chicago as outstanding work recognition. The speaker offers congratulations and encouragement.
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Betty Blackerby
WHS
Floyd Lynch
Texas A. & M
Betty
Chicago
Whitewright Tigers seek fourth football letter names Pierson Stephens King
Among the 1949 Whitewright Tigers roster three veterans chase a fourth letter. Kelly Pierson left guard Jack Stephens right guard and Bill King quarterback are candidates. Pierson has starred on offense and has filled in on defense as a linebacker in past seasons.
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Whitewright Tigers
Kelly Pierson
Jack Stephens
Bill King
Pierson
Tiger
Seniors Sponsor Box Supper Auction Moves Up
Rainy weather caused the box supper to be postponed to tonight as part of the seniors program. The PTA allows the seniors to run the event with boxes auctioned at 7 to finish before the Tom Thumb Wedding at 7 30. Coffee cold drinks home made candy popcorn and sandwiches will be sold.
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PTA
KK. B. P
Taylor Publishing rep outlines 1950 Bell cover design
Mr. Splawn of Taylor Publishing spoke at WHS on Monday October 17. Co editors Peggy Clark and Louise Selman with Miss Neathery chose the 1950 Bell covers in an old fashioned album style with copper tones and harmonizing end sheets.
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Splawn
Taylor Publishing Company
WHS
Peggy Clark
Louise Selman
Miss Neathery
L. S
WHS Football Team Takes Individual Pictures
On October 17 a portion of WHS football squad had individual photos taken. Those not photographed will be scheduled when the group pictures are shot.
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WHS
Know Your Seniors This Senior Is Well Known
A brief item notes a well known senior among students and teachers with emphasis on outdoor activities and community presence.
Classified Names in Tabloid Style Roster
A string of nicknamed names appears in a reader list with descriptors such as Sophisticated-Prilla Hinton and E-ager-Betty Blackerby. The fragment blends playful monikers with given surnames and no clear context or event.
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Prilla Hinton
Betty Blackerby
Jackie Bowen
Peggy Clark
Dwayne Hayes
Don Cook
Tody Judd
Four candidates for high school queen named
On October 21 four candidates were eliminated and four remain Dorothy Birdwell Carol Hughes Nell Vandagriff and Beverly Bassett. Escorts are Dwayne Hayes Gene Bush Jimmy Christian and Aubrey Burnham. The queen will be crowned October 31 at the Halloween Carnival.
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Queen of High School
Dorothy Birdwell
Carol Hughes
Nell Vandagriff
Beverly Bassett
Dwayne Hayes
Gene Bush
Jimmy Christian
Aubrey Burnham
Pep Squad Pictures Made on October Tuesday
The Pep Squad girls in new uniforms had their pictures taken with Mr. Hight on the east side of the building. The group shot showed the drill team with flag bearers at the back and majorettes and drum major at the front, followed by individual photos of the drummers, flag bearers, majorettes and drum major.
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Pep Squad
Tigers to Journey to Whitesboro
The WHL Tigers travel to Whitesboro Friday for a fifth conference game as Conway Craig will miss the rest of the season with a back injury. John Dale Reeves will start at center in his place amid fan expectations.
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WHL
Tigers
Whitesboro
Collinsville
Whitewright
Conway Craig
Whitewright football triumph and coach praised in practice
Whitewright wins a hard fought game with two touchdowns by Whitewright. Extra point attempts failed. Coach Bryce London credited for excellent work as the team dons black and gold uniforms and prepares for future high school football. Officials named Kelly Pierson Joe Parnell Eugene Thornhill and S T Montgomery.
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Whitewright
Kelly Pierson
Joe Parnell
Eugene Thornhill
S. T. Montgomery
Bryce London
London
Johnnie Paul Stephens
Lyndal Pierson
David Reeves
Bobby Clark
Jerry Thornhill
Garland Smith
Kenneth Hyecock
Johnny Mack Brown
Larry Hayes
Ross Layman
Jackie Parnell
John Charles Chesser
Jimmy Hoover
Ralph
Sheriff's Sale Notice for Grayson County Texas
On December 6 1949 between 2 PM at the Grayson County courthouse I will sell at sheriff sale the property foreclosed under judgment No 57189 issued September 23 1949 by the District Court of Grayson County Texas. The lien covers delinquent taxes interest penalties and costs with 6 percent annual interest.
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State of
Texas
Grayson
59Th District Court
Grayson County
W. H. Holt
John Wesley Duncan
Lorene Holt Duncan
Henry Holt
Court House
Sherman
M. G. Dicken
L. F. Earthman
Block 22
Gunter
Markel Dicken
J. H. Brown
Sherman, Tex
State of Texas
A. D
District Court
15Th Judicial District of Texas
M. A. Earthman
John Reed
Woodpeckers Roost In Telephone Pole Cause Repeated Shorts
Two woodpeckers occupy a telephone pole triggering a string of short circuits. No injuries reported as crew works to reseat lines and restore service.
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Billie Jean Milam
Billye Faye Dillon
David Badgett
Bobby Rathjohn
Eutolia Judd
Mary Thornhill
Don Stephens
Corinne Hardcastle
Wilford House
Jane Meador
Billie Jeane Mullins
Martha Wallace
Gwen Summerlin
William Hughes
Clifton Bass
Earlene Fletcher
Norman Watkins
Janice Neal
Joan Scott
Clark Gable
June Allyson
van Johnson
Loretta Young
Stetson
T. W. Ayres & Son
Justin, Trietzel-Jones
Westex
RED Wing
Southwest
Roy Rogers
Roy Roges
Trigger
Emmett Essin
W. Houston
Jolly
Jack Badgett
Eugene Bass
Gwen Kent
Gladine Harper
Tiger Cubs
Bonham Papooses
WGS
Bryant Field
Cubs
Bonham
Edison's
Ctoser
Thomas A. Edison
America
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Joe Marsh
Squint Miller
United States Brewers Foundation
POR
Edison
Community Public Service Company
Your Friendly Electric Company
Reddy Kh
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