Whitewright Tigers end undefeated run with 21 6 win at Van Alstyne
In a 13 B battle at Van Alstyne, Whitewright led 7 0 after Jimmy Clark’s 96 yard punt return and 14 6 by the third quarter, clinching on Clark’s 7 yardTD run. Van Alstyne’s Gene Bell answered early, but Whitewright’s defense and a Dan Hennig led front held firm as time expired.
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Whitewright Tigers
van Alstyne
Van
Tigers
Jimmy Clark
Walker
Panthers
Gene Bell
Lewis
Tom Sears
Ram
Billy Tillett
Clark
Whitewright
Big Dan Hennig
Hennig
James Sparks
David Blackerby
Thomas DeBerry
Charles Copeland
Bryant Field
Van Alstyne Ends Trophy Exchange With 21–6 Victory
The Van Alstyne Panthers stopped the long running W V trophy swap after defeating Whitewright 21 to 6 in a hard hitting 13 B battle. The Whitewright Tigerettes performed a circus themed halftime show led by Ruth Williams, featuring baton routines and cheerleader antics as fans witnessed a storied rivalry.
Whitewright Parade Heads to Van Before Game
Whitewright fans joined a Thursday October parade led by the fire engine with siren roaring. Cars wore black and gold streamers with red painted signs, circling the school and passing through town twice before assembling a caravan to Van.
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Main Street
Tillett’s Grocery
Van
Whitewright
Tigerettes Rally Spark Half Time Show Theft Claim
Allegations swirl as observers claim the Tigerettes copied the half time show while the Tigers edged to victory in a disputed game. No official confirmation issued.
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Tigerettes
The
Tigers
High School Pictures Taken at Presbyterian Church
Students posed on the church lawn for the annual photograph session. Mr Hight shot several frames in black and white and three in color while Mr Montgomery noted rising modeling fees after the session.
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Presbyterian Church
Mr. Hight
Montgomery
R. C
Tigers Triumph Fans Roar Over Thrilling Victory
Players and fans erupt after a hard fought win as spectators describe the game as grand and exciting. Multiple witnesses praise the comeback and trophy chase while expressing joy and astonishment at the Tigers performance.
Honor Roll Students Named From Local High School
Of 122 enrolled this year 38 earned honor roll status by averaging at least 90 in all grades and 90 in department. Senior honorees include Louisa Lackey Christine Neal Sarah Stephens Ruth Williams Donna Franklin Sue Range Louise Vestal June Bond Martha Anderson Doris Burchfield Robbie Kay Cawthon Don Walker Dan Hennig Linda Bennett Mickey Gentry Jimmy Clark.
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Louisa Lackey
Christine Neal
Sarah Stephens
Ruth Williams
Donna Franklin
Sue Range
Louise Vestal
June Bond
Martha Anderson
Doris Burchfield
Robbie Kay Cawthon
Don Walker
Dan Hennig
Linda Bennett
Mickey Gentry
Jimmy Clark
Sandra Montgomery
Lucille Shaw
Judy Ayres
Linda Neal
Thomas DeBerry
Cliff Emerson
Billy Tillett
al Crouch
Don Pool
Amy Jo Alexander
Judy Durham
Elizabeth Stephens
James Sparks
Delinda Blackerby
Pattye Badgett
Doris Tillett
Kay Buchanan
Judy Gosnell
IDEAL TEACHER LIST SELLS OUT IMAGE
Juniors label teachers by single qualities and name teachers for each trait. The verse assigns traits like Hair to Mrs Blanton Eyes to Mr Montgomery and Knowledge to Mrs Lackey, presenting an ironic portrait of idealizing educators.
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Mrs. Blanton
Mr. Montgomery
Mr. Barker
Mrs. Jenkins
Mr. Vestal
Miss Neathery
Mr. Range
Mr. Lander
Mr. Crouch
Miss Caldwell
Lackey
Freshmen Face Commerce Junior High In Tight Football Tilt
The Whitewright Freshmen hosted Commerce Junior High on Tuesday night in Commerce. Gene Sparks scored for Whitewright from the five yard line after a 63 yard opening drive and the extra point failed. Commerce surged to take a 20 12 halftime lead before Whitewright tied it 20 all in the fourth quarter. Gene Sparks added a late score as Whitewright briefly led 26 20 before time ran out.
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Whitewright
Commerce
Kittens
Gene Sparks
Gene Shaw
Sammy Montgomery
Montgomery
Morris Warrington
Tiger
Commerce Football Fumbles Turned Into Quick TD Lead
In the kickoff period Commerce lost yardage to the 10 yard line then fumbled and were covered by Leon Scott in the end zone for a TD. Jimmy Williams added the extra point as the teams finished 34 20 with praise for Hollo way Booker Shaw Scott Jester Belew for strong line play.
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Commerce
Leon Scott
Jimmy Williams
Mike Holloway
Mike Booker
Gene Shaw
Jackie Meador
Jackie Jester
Buster Belew
Hallway Hail of Fame Sparks School Puns
A nostalgic school snippet lists students as funny, smallest, best dressed and top athletes. Names include Charles Cope Jean Brown Douglas Mc Curdy Christine Neal Doris Burch field Dan Hennig James Williams Carol Turner Louise Vestal Don Walker June Bond Jimmy Clark Mickey Gentry Donna Franklin Judge Black erby Barbara Wil son Scottie Phillips Pattye Bartley Lucille Shaw Steven Brown. The verse highlights hall hallway personalities and aims to celebrate student life.
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Charles Copeland
Jean Brown
Douglas McCurdy
Christine Neal
Doris Burchfield
Dan Hennig
James Williams
Carol Turner
Louise Vestal
Don Walker
June Bond
Jimmy Clark
Mickey Gentry
Donna Franklin
Blackerby
Barbara Wilson
Scottie Phillips
Scotty Phillips
Pattye Bartley
Lucille Shaw
Steven Brown
Small Town Notes Highlight Local Students and Pupils
The piece lists students and staff with brief traits and interests including Dan Hennig Sandra Montgomery Doris Burchfield Louis Barbara Lumpkins Wayne Burchfield Billy Tillett Judy Ayres Tom Sears Don Ray Pool Mr Vestal Amy Jo Donald Slaughter Carolyn Leonard Jarvis and a basketball mention. It ends with a continuation cue.
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Bill Tillett
Judy Ayres
Linda Sanderson
Sandra Montgomery
Paula Geers
Tom Sears
Dan Hennig
Doris Burchfield
Louis
Barbara Lumpkins
Wayne Burchfield
Billy Tillett
Don Ray Pool
Mr. Vestal
Hong Kong
Amy Jo
Donald Slaughter
Carolyn
Leonard Jarvis
Leonard
Texas
Citation in Denison land dispute to multiple defendants
Court citation commands appearance by 7 December 1959 in Grayson County District Court Sherman to answer plaintiffs James Leo Miller and Clarice Miller for title and possession of land in Denison Texas part of a 1000 acre survey with metes and bounds. The notice lists many named defendants including A T Gordon Effie B Alexander and others and Northwestern Baptist Association of Denison Texas. Publication dates are October 29 and November 5 12 19 1959 in Whitewright Sun.
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State OF
Texas
A. T. Gordon
Effie B. Alexander
H. G. Alexander
Thomas J. Secoy
Flora Secoy
J. William Perry
Dan Gorman
Daniel Gorman
Ellen Gorman
Northwestern Baptist Association of
Denison
B. K. Johnson
Westbrook
E. B. Hurd
L. Coleman
L. K. Kimbrough
Northwestern Baptist Association of Denison
T. M. Chambers
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
James Leo Miller
Clarice Miller
W. R. Caruthers
Johnson Street
Armstrong Avenue
S. V. Earnest
Tex
Gladys Hamilton
Whitewright Sun
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Paula
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