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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
7
The Reflector notes that WHS civics class will have a strong year with 11 students enrolled under teacher Raymond Guire including Delbert Musser and Jimmy Lee.
Thornhill Frank Watkins Travis Sanderson Jack Hayes Pete Burch Margie Morris Nola Faye Bass Patsy Garner Anna Lou Phillips and Laura Jean Phillips worked on a government topic then prepared five questions and an swers for Mr. Guire who selected test items. The class shows enjoyment and optimism about future knowledge. L. J. W.
Six WHS couples wed in April to September with ceremonies in Hugo Durant Ardmore Maddil Bells Whitewright and Denison. Engagements of Annette Smith to James Vineyard and Carol Bush to Dale Taylor foreshadow fall weddings as WHS students balance romance with studies.
Doyle Cruse and Charlie Moore join the pep squad this week. Pokey Kelly was seen shopping for a birthday present. Don L birthday wishes noted. Pete and Lynda remain together. No other solid news this week. next week may bring something real.
Seniors dominate the football squad with nine of eleven starters including Pete Burchfield Delbert Musser James Dixon Travis Sanderson Lewis Clem Jackie Garner J W Burchfield and Jack Bartley leading the team The Tigers show speed and resolve while extra seniors support the lineup and the crowd chants Come on Tigers.
Last season the Tigerettes drum corps gained four snare drums and a bass drum with Margaret Williams playing the bass. This season two more drums were added and the lineup includes Pokey Kelly and Rochelle Alexander among the drummers with other listed players already noted.
The Tigerettes improve their group with new drums and a bell playing duo Wanda and Gracie alternating weekly. Peggy Hansard handles the bass drum as Edna Hood Donna Wetzel Laura Bess Rich and Wanda Sue Alexander join the lineup.
The Whitewright Tigerettes unveil fresh looks for the 1955 football season with most squad members sporting new uniforms. Drum majorette Annette Smith selects a gold metallic cloth trimmed in white satin for her outfit. Majorettes Verna Buchanan Pris cilla Blanton Alice Ayres and flag bearers Dorris Wallace Darlene De Berry and Della Thornhill wear white corduroy suits lined with gold.
The drill squad unveils new gold satin blouses and black taffeta ties, complemented by black loafers. The girls express pleasure with the updated uniforms and plan to perform at every game.
The Commerce and Whitewright game at Bryant Field Friday night featured the Tigerettes’ first public performance with a new bell-lyra. The 25 note instrument will be played alternately by Wanda Sue Alexander and Mary Grace Gates, adding color and interest to the marching drill.
The U S Agriculture Department reports that the average family in the 1920s spent about 25 cents of its wage for food, roughly the same proportion as in present times.
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