CAGING THE TIGERS At Whitewright High School football field
In the Whitewright High School Reflector the senior class notes major field upgrades. A four and a half foot mesh fence surrounds the field to protect players and spectators while expanding play space. The project, aided by FFA students and Pigskin Club support, aims for completion by the next home game though weather delays persist.
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Tigers
FFA
Barker
Montgomery
Honey Grove
Johnny Paul Stephens Returns After Injury
Johnny Paul Stephens, center on the starting line up, was injured Tuesday during football practice. He was taken to St. Vincent Hospital, Sherman, and remained there until Wednesday evening. The Tigers and students were glad to have him back.
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Johnny Paul Stephens
St. Vincent Hospital
Sherman
Tigers
Johnny Paul
Seventh Grade Class List at Whitewright Elementary
The document lists members of the seventh grade class at Whitewright Elementary School. Names include Joe Chat Beazley Jerry Lee Bennett Wilbert Lee Bennett Bbby Dell House Jimmy House Wilbert Lee Humphries George Doyle Key Roy Weldon Lipsey Arthur Hugh Mitchell Charles Robert Phillips Thurman Oliver Pool David Wayne Sanderson Freddie Earl Whipple Eddie Burl Whipple Jimmy Wilkinson Kenneth Wayne Woodson Joe Henry Thomas Harvey Harbert Petway Eugene Conner Jackie Robinson Robert Edward Burrow Rochelle Alexander Joan Andrew Sara Frances Guthrie Patricia Ann Lewis.
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Whitewright Elementary School
Joe Chat Beazley
Jerry Lee Bennett
Wilbert Lee Bennett
Bbby Dell House
Jimmy House
Wilbert Lee Humphries
George Doyle Key
Roy Weldon Lipsey
Arthur Hugh Mitchell
Charles Robert Phillips
Thurman Oliver Pool
David Wayne Sanderson
Freddie Earl Whipple
Eddie Burl Whipple
Jimmy Wilkinson
Kenneth Wayne Woodson
Joe Henry Thomas Harvey
Harburt Petway
Eugene Conner
Jackie Robinson
WHS Sophomore Sewing Class Adapts to Materials Shortage
WHS sophomore girls work six week sewing period with Mrs Blanton aiding those lacking supplies. Some finish first garments and express satisfaction while others handle prep and progress despite minor difficulties.
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WHS
Award From Texas Association of Future Farmers of America
A brief note credits recognition from the Texas Association of Future Farmers of America. The text lists initials P. E and P, indicating recipients or sponsors tied to the honor.
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The
Texas Association of Future Farmers of America
P. E
Neighborhood Spotlight of Cars and Charms
A column lists cars and pairs people with playful descriptions from a local scene. Names include Betty Harris Mary Pennell June Neathery Margaret Williams Annette Smith Doris Wallace Ralph Hughes Ann Brown Willie Russell Garland Smith Lela McFerrin Barbara Hasty Bobby Clark M J H June Neathery Jack Ayres John Chesser. The items mix vehicles with affectionate traits and social pairs.
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Clydean Selman
Lela McFerrin
Foy Jean Bow
Babe Beazley
Lillie Carpenter
Joyce Mullins
Delores Whipple
Jerry Ray Brown
Jerry Thornhill
John Chesser
Morris Bowen
Martha Burchfield
J. B. Mullins
Johnnie Stephens
Kenneth Hyepock
Garland Smith
Robert Hull
Beedy Sanders
Dortha Hughes
Jimmy Nossaman
Mary Pennell
Bobby Clark
Edward McDowell
Paul Prock
Dale Taylor
Darrell Neal
Betty Harris
Lyndal Pierson
William Russell
Annette Smith
Becky Bennett
Blanton’s
Connad Williams
Verna Buchanan
Patricia Farley
Barbara Hasty
Deanie Smith
Mary Pannell
Ralph Hughes
Jackie Pannell
Alice Ayres
Jim Nossaman
Brown Nash
Larry Cooper
Johnnie Harper
June Neathery
Margaret Williams
Garland Dean
Kenneth Marlow
Doris Wallace
Ralph Hughes -Ann Brown
Willie Russell
Mercury
Mary Lewis
Ford
Jack Ayres
Black Ford
Whitewright Tigers Defeat Honey Grove 18 to 12
Whitewright built an early lead and held on to beat Honey Grove 18 12. Johnny Mac Brown scored the first TD from two yards out and Parnell connected with Smith for a 35 yard score as the Tigers blocked punts and pressured the Warriors all night. The Tigers travel to Van Alstyne next Friday.
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Tigers
Honey Grove Warriors
Warrior
Whitewright
Johnny Mac Brown
Lewis Clem
Warriors
Honey Grove
Parnell
Smith
Tiger
Goss
Underwood
Foss
Bobby Clark
Clifton Avery
van Alstyne
Freshmen Assembly Highlights And Lone Star Farmer Degrees
The freshmen held an Oct. 22 assembly with a pantomime, readings, songs, fortunes, and a seniors burial skit. Laura Bess Rich led, with Verna Lee Buchanan, Betty Lumpkins, Dixie Bassett, Patricia Farley, and others performing. Three Whitewright High students earned Lone Star Farmer degrees at the July Lone Star Farmer convention in Fort Worth, including Bobby Wayne Clark, Johnny Paul Stephens, and Paul Edward Prock.
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Laura Bess Rich
Verna Lee Buchanan
Morris Bowen
Betty Lumpkins
Billy Fuller
Dixie Bassett
Mrs. Farley
Patricia Farley
Carol Bush
Nelda Allcorn
Rebecca Bennett
Beulah Gunter
Ella Sims
Whitewright High School
Lone Star Farmer
Bobby Wayne Clark
Johnny Paul Stephens
Paul Edward Prock
Texas Association of Future Farmers of America
Texas Hotel
Fort Worth
Van Alstyne Panther News The Prowl at WHS
Ol Sylvester reports from WHS as rain delays end of term events. Notes on student life, farming bets, and a tease of announcements involving Mary Ola Ann Bobby Clark and others with local pride and humor.
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Ol’ Sylvester
WHS
Mary Ola
Ann
Bobby Clark
Rummage notes mix of romance and school notices
This week’s column recounts dating chatter among students including Pete Burchfield’s sighting with Gayle Taylor and Betty Harris crowned Miss Rummage of 53. It also covers drivers education class car woes, staff absence, and a roundup of local students’ marriages and service assignments.
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Pete
Ladykiller
Burchfield
Gayle Taylor
Olie
Betty Harris
Betty
Deanie
Annette
Connie
Eddie Alton
Ector
Joyce Ellison
Edward
Mary Page
Vernon Neal
Honey Grove
Robert Hull
Carol Bush
Aline Neal
Tom Bean
Joe Wolfe
Harris
Margaret Williams
Smitty
Ole Sylvester
Backward and Forward Seniors of 47
Loren Paul Ryan, now married to Doris McKinney, and their daughter Marsha Elaine, reside in California with Loren a Marine Corps member.
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Loren Paul Ryan
Doris McKinney
Marsha Elaine
Loren Paul
Marine Corps
California
Freshman Class of 1953 4 Highlights
This week we spotlight the 1953 4 freshman class. Nelda Allcorn is described as a "cute as a bug in a rug." Annette Anderson is noted as frequently absent from school. Jackie Andrews works a lot both at home and on studies. Mark Ayres makes excuses his delight. (Continued to Page 7).
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Nelda Allcorn
Annette Anderson
Jackie Andrews
Mark Ayres
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Carol Ann McLean
Mary Sue Sims
Carol Elizabeth Taylor
Dollie Taylor Lanell Neal
Bennett
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Plymouth
Montgomery Motor Co
Dick Montgomery, Mer. & Co
DODGE
Denison
W. Main
van Alstyne Panther
Tiger’s Tale
Hasty
Barbara Ayres
David Reeves
Dorothy Wallace
Bobby Fleming
el Paso
Eugene Thornhill
Light Company
Y. B. Kaiser
Air Force
Wichita Falls
Jackie Nossaman
Ross Alexander
Korea
Melva Allen Alexander
Garland
Lovera Bass
Billy Jack Blackerby
Dallas
Geraldine Bush’ Cheeks
Elda Fae Cambron
First Baptist Church
Betty Ann Darwin Wilson
Alice Davis
Bonham
Jessie Franklin Williams
Joanne Grammer Bell
Pat Gray
J. A. Harper
Sue Hicks Faulkner
Abilene
Orville Howell
Denton
Telephone Company
Doris Hunter Alexander
Joanne Huseman Ball
Betty Lou Ingram
Dan Kent
Irene Kent Skipworth
William Leard
Jack McSpedden
Jimmy McSpedden
Billy Wayne Morris
Navy
Corpus Christi
Donald Neal
Hazel Neal Booker
Patsy Parnell Murphy
McKinney
Pat Murphy
Bettye Lou Reeves Watson
Sweetwater
Betty Jo Rich Alexander
Maxine Roberts
Johnny Mac Vestal
New Mexico
Billy Mack Williams
Jessie Franklin
Babelone
Babcock Auto Store
Whitewright, Texas
Pascal Farley
Westinghouse
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