Whitewright Schools Receive $16,153 Rural Aid in Grayson County
On September 11 Superintendent Cara Way and Deputy Gill McKay met in Sherman to present reports aimed at securing rural aid for Whitewright schools. The approval granted $16,153, the largest rural aid sum in Grayson County at that time, plus a note about five cent stainless steel lunch trays aiding meal preparation and serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cara Way
Gill D. McKay
Sherman
Whitewright
McKay
Grayson County
Freshman Officers Elected for Year at Friday Meeting
The freshman class elected officers on Friday September 12 with sponsor Mrs D M Roddy assisting. Players named Gwen Kent as president Barrie Blanton as vice president Jack Badgett as secretary Gladine Harper as treasurer and Carol Hughes as reporter. Class colors blue and yellow and class mothers Mrs Roy Blanton and Mrs Gene Hughes announced. Don’t miss Tigers versus Honey Grove at Bryant Field Friday September 19.
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D. M. Roddy
Gwen Kent
Barrie Blanton
Jack Badgett
Gladine Harper
Carol Hughes
Roy Blanton
Gene Hughes
Tigers
Honey Grove
Bryant Field
School lunch room opens under female supervision
The school lunch room opened on Wednesday September 10 under Mrs Earl Benson with Mrs W M Gates and Mrs H C Thornhill assisting. Lunches cost 20 cents now and will stay at that price if the program can break even as state aid is lower this year. Mr Caraway bought two hundred
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Earl Benson
W. M. Gates
H. C. Thornhill
Caraway
Seniors Begin First Year at Old W. H. S. in 47 48
Seniors at the old W H S begin their senior year choosing four courses including English civics algebra II and bookkeeping while plans for The Reflector The Bell and Tigerettes unfold. Pep Squad elects officers and drum lineup as 45 members prepare a busy year under sponsor Miss Darwin.
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W. H.S
J. N
Welcome Freshmen At W H S Names List Announced
The article welcomes twenty two freshmen to W H S listing Carol Hughes Dorothy Ford Beverly Laterelle Judd Minnie May Monk Conway Craig Barrie Blanton Jack Blanton Jack Badgett Ray Simpson Gwendolyn Kent Ouida Ryan Molly Jo Rutledge Gladine Harper Bobby Joe Hyecock H D Lewis Max Taylor Billy Earl Brown Walter Brooks Mildred Morris Peggy Burchfield Herman Mercer Eugene Bass. The message hopes they feel at home among long-standing members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H.S
Carol Hughes
Dorothy Ford
Beverly Laterelle Judd
Minnie May Monk
Conway Craig
Barrie Blanton
Jack Blanton
Jack Badgett
Ray Simpson
Gwendolyn Kent
Ouida Ryan
Molly Jo Rutledge
Gladine Harper
Bobby Joe Hyecock
H. D. Lewis
Max Taylor
Billy Earl Brown
Walter Brooks
Mildred Morris
Peggy Burchfield
Herman Mercer
Eugene Bass
Senior Class Officers Elected At Meeting
Jackie Nossaman named president at the senior class meeting held Tuesday. Eugene Thornhill became vice president, Lou Rae Holcomb secretary, and Betty Mears treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Nossaman
Eugene Thornhill
Lou Rae Holcomb
Betty Mears
M. G
Juniors Elect Class Officers
The juniors elected their class officers Thursday with Nora Hughes as president and Don Reynolds as vice president. Anna Bess Neathery was chosen secretary, Ralph Judd treasurer, and Dean Alexander reporter.
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Nora Hughes
Don Reynolds
Anna Bess Neathery
Ralph Judd
Dean Alexander
D. A
Pep Squad names leaders for Whitewright game
The Pep Squad of 47 announced planning for the first ball game of the season at Whitewright on Friday September 19. Four yell leaders were elected Zoe Vestal Coy Joe Vandagriff Jackie Nossa man and Johnny Mack Vestal while Lou Rae Holcomb was chosen as drum leader.
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Whitewright
Zoe Vestal
Coy
Joe Vandagriff
Jackie Nossaman
Johnny Mack Vestal
Lou Rae Holcomb
Future Farmers plan livestock display at fairs
Whitewright High School Future Farmer boys plan to show livestock in the F. F. A. barn. They have not decided which animals yet and aim to attend the Dallas Fair and the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show.
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Farmer Boys
Whitewright High School
Fort Worth
Whitewright High adds three typewriters for summer reconditioning
The typing department at Whitewright High School acquired three new typewriters as the summer reconditioning of equipment concludes. The first class met Tuesday morning with strong attendance as students began learning home keys and will move to keyboarding shortly according to B. N.
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Whitewright High School
B. N
Whitewright Tigers Kick Off Football Season
The Whitewright Tigers prepare for the new football season with early momentum and a focus on improving offense and defense, aiming to build cohesion as they face upcoming opponents.
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Whitewright Tigers
Tigers Meet Honey Grove Eleven Friday in Sept
Coach Montgomery leads the Honey Grove Tigers in rugged practice for a Friday Sept 19 clash with Honey Grove Eleven. The team lists nine lettermen J O Huseman Jack Stephens Kelly Pierson Pete Howell Sonny Thrasher Y B Kaiser Eugene Thornhill William King Dean Alexander Kaiser and Thornhill serve as co captains for a fourth year in leadership as the squad aims for a successful season.
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Honey Grove
Montgomery
Tigers
J. O. Huseman
Jack Stephens
Kelly Pierson
Pete Howell
Sonny Thrasher
Y. B. Kaiser
Eugene Thornhill
William King
Dean Alexander
Kaiser
Thornhill
Reactions Split On Longer Dresses From Local Residents
Local residents were asked their views on longer dresses. Opinions varied from strongly negative to neutral with comments on length, style, and appearance. Several named individuals voiced clear judgments while a few remained undecided.
High School Opinions Spark Mixed Reactions
Statements from Mary Thornhill Prilla Hinton Jean Scott Dorothy Head Miss Darwin Martha Williams and Jackie Nossaman reveal mixed views on fashion at White Wright High School. The reader notes the school will be behind on facts.
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Mary Thornhill
Prilla Hinton
Hoey
Jean Scott
Dorothy Head
Miss Darwin
Martha Williams
Jackie Nossaman
Whitewright High School
Fashion Designer Sets Rule for Men Pant Lengths
A New York designer declares pants must be at least three inches shorter. Public opinion poll responses from David Brooks Coy Vandagriff Miss Darwin Jerry Neal Neathery Zoe Vestal Mrs Roddy Lois McCollum Lou Rae Holcomb reflect skepticism and humor about the proposed change. Draw your own conclusion.
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Barbara Williams
Charles Caldwell
Terry Miller
J. O. Huseman
Martha Williams
Eugene Thornhill
Zoe Vestal
David Brooks
Margaret Greer
Dorothy Head
Junie Hood
Lou Rae Holcomb
Y. B. Kaiser
Betty Mears
Lois McCollum
Byron Neathery
Doyle Neal
Douglas Neal
Jackie Nossaman
Coy
Joe Vandagriff
New York
Mr. Gallup
Miss Neathery
Mrs. Roddy
C. E
Sophomore News Welcomes New Member Wil ford House
The sophomores under Miss Darwin and Mr. Montgomery gain one new member this year. Wil ford House joins the group as a welcome addition to its ranks.
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Sophs
Miss Darwin
Mr. Montgomery
Wilford House
Whitewright High Announces Class Schedule and Friday Football
Whitewright High in Wilford lists sophomore course enrollments with algebra I biology English II homemaking II and choral for many girls and agriculture algebra I English I and biology for boys. The community is invited to a big football game Friday night between Whitewright and Honey Grove.
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Whitewright Tigers
Honey Grove
Whitewright
P T A Hosts Open House Honoring Whitewright Schools
The P T A held an open house at Rev R L Gilpins home for Whitewright faculty members on Thursday evening from 7 to 830. Mrs C J Meador greeted guests. Rev Gilpin B R Caraway Homer Gentry Herman Bedford S T Montgomery O V Barker and others were in the receiving line. Mrs Homer Sears presided at the punch bowl with help from several hostesses. The refreshment plate featured an open face sandwich shaped like a red school house and napkins read School Days in gold. Continued on next page.
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Whitewright
P.T. A
R. L. Gilpin
C. J. Meador
B. R. Caraway
Homer Gentry
Herman Bedford
S. T. Montgomery
O. V. Barker
Percy Darwin
Lillian Neathery
D. M. Roddy
Sarah Kilgree
Mardell Pumphrey
Sallye Hamilton
James Day
Nana Francis
Lucylle Sanders
Earl Blanton
Sewell McKimmey
Homer Sears
Prosperous Territory Built on Strong Local Banking
The region thrives on solid farms, cattle, manufacturing, and resilient banking. Settled 75 years ago around a central bank, the area relies on well capitalized banks to shuttle money between groups in good and bad times. Even during panics, locals avoided needing federal bailouts by maintaining robust, self sufficient financial institutions.
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Sherman
First National Bank of Bailey
First National Bank of Bells
First National Bank of
Bonham
Collinsville State Bank of
Collinsville
Citizens National Bank of
Denison
State National Bank of
Madill National National Bank of Madill Central National Bank of McKinney
F & M National Bank of
Nocona
Prosper State Bank of Prosper Peoples Bank & Trust Company of
Ryan
Grayson County State Bank of
Tom Bean
First National Bank of van Alstyne Security National Bank of
Whitesboro
Whitewright
Henrietta
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Reflector
Mobilgas
G. C. Stateville
Magnolia
BANG
Mary Frances Thornhill
Pinkey Raley
Billy Fay Dillon
Jane Meador
Pete Selman
Phlla Ann Hinton
Laura Jean Wilson
Betty Blackerby
Tody Ann Judd
Ruie Jean Roberts
Barbara Ann Williams
Feed Headquarters
Pascal Farley
Future Farmers
W. H. I. Tigers
Future Fashions
Cora Lee Head
Dorothy Dooley
Billye Dillon
Bobby Golden
Se Bopley Trust Company
Yan
Madill National Bank der
Madill
First National Bank of Henrietta
Grayson County Site Bank ‘of
Prosper State Bank of Prosper
First National Bank
Bailey
First National Bank of van Alstyne
Central National Bank of McKinney
National Bank Bells
the Merchants & Planters
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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