Whitewright vs Leonard Football Clash Ends 14 to 0
Leonard defeats Whitewright 14 to 0 at Bryant Field on a late first half drive capped by Jimmy Evans. Whitewright threatens late, but Leonard’s defense stops a 90 yard march to preserve the shutout for Bryant Friday night.
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Tiger
Bryant Field
Leonard
Whitewright
Jimmy Evans
Shaffer
Billy Wright
Mickey Fuller
Farmersville
D. W
D. H
Eighth Grade Student Wins Shetland Pony at Bonham Store
Bonnie Fae Ely of WHS won a shetland pony on Tuesday September 16 at White's Department Store in Bonham. Her school photo was taken by Bonham photographers and the pony arrived fully equipped with bridle and saddle.
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Bonnie Fae Ely
WHS
White's Department Store
Bonham
Whitewright High Tigers Boost Spirit for Farmville Game
Juniors order 25c black and gold pom poms and cheerleaders seek help to back the WHS Fighting Tigers. Rosters note seniors and students at ETSC NTSC and local colleges. Friday night, Whitewright travels to Farmersville to face the Farmersville Farmers with a hopeful lineup and a straight T formation.
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Whitewright
WHS
Fighting Tigers
Farmersville
L. L
Tigers
Farmersville Farmers
Leonard
Royse City
Leonard Tigers
Homemaking I girls study skin care methods
Homemaking I class members are studying skin care this week. The girls practice improving appearance by learning manicure techniques and grooming habits.
Local teacher Mrs Earl Blanton highlights Whitewright community
Al Eva McMillan born in Greenville, grad Greenville High and East Texas State College, taught home economics in Longview, marries Earl Blanton in 1941, moves to Whitewright in 1943. She mentors junior home room, sponsors Growl, attends First Methodist, has daughter Becky in fourth grade.
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al Eva McMillan
Greenville
Greenville High School
East Texas State College
Commerce
Longview
Earl Blanton
Whitewright
Growl
First Methodist Church
Blantons
Becky
Homemaking III Explores Dating and Marriage Standards
In homemaking III the class discusses age for marriage and the type of partner desired. Students work with film strips on going steady and preparing for marriage, with activities labeled B, C, and N to guide discussion and reflection.
Mysterious Lights Seen Moving Toward Each Other
Six juniors and one sophomore observed two bright lights converging then halting for three minutes as if signaling. After separating they drifted apart and a third light trailed behind soon after. Witnesses say they were not aircraft.
Pep Rally Call Encourages Whitewright Community
The Pep Squad invites all Whitewright residents to Thursday night rallies downtown at 7 00 to boost Tiger spirit after a tense Friday game with Leonard. Cheerleaders promote school spirit during Thursday events and Friday assemblies in the halls.
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Whitewright
Leonard
Freshman Vocational Ag Class Receives Future Farmer Materials
The first of last week the freshman vocational agriculture class received Future Farmer jackets and manuals. Mr. Barker, chapter adviser, has them study the FFA creed and motto and work on FFA related tasks. Students are also advancing on the chapter sponsored pig parlor.
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Barker
M. G
Equipment haul for ag workshop adds to on hand tools
Last Monday Mr Barker collected a batch of tools for the ag workshop including two Stillson wrenches a nail set rock edge dado set two grinding wheel reducers four drill bits three auger bits two chisel handles one plane handle tool stone two wire brushes two pipe cutter wheels drill bit container twelve hammers three squares three wood chisels four wood clamps saw set pipe vise three screwdriver bits and a joiner. Additional gear remains on back order including one more item.
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Barker
Notice of Citation in Gray son County real estate case
Citation issued to Byron B Black and others directs appearance by filing answer to plaintiffs J D Philips and wife Gertrude Philips by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance in the 1958 Gray son County suit No 65448. Plaintiffs seek title to two described tracts in University League No 13 Shawnee Creek area near Sherman Texas. if unserved, re turn. The notice appears in Sherman Texas with dates September and October 1958.
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State OF
Texas
Byron B. Black
Rena Black
A. F. Clements
Amelia Lindsey Clements
Amelia H. Clements
William KE. Lindsey
W. E. Lindsey
Agnes Lindsey
William Lindsey
James Lindsey
Pierre Lindsey
Frank Lindsey
W. C. Tignor
A. J. Mosse
J. F. Cramer
D. O. Hause
N. C. Hause
Frank Moss
Joseph Moss
Rosie Moss
Usth District Court
Grynor County
Sherman
J.D. Philips
Gertrude Philips
Grigson County
Tignor and Mosse
W. F. Copp
N. E
University League No
Varns
Wm. Lindsey
District Court
Grayson County
Tignor & Mosse
Jacob Copp
University League
Shawnee Creek
N. W
University
N. Ww
University School
Dale District
Lauren County
Gladys Hamilton
Sun Septem
Tool list from old catalog fragment
A fragment lists woodworking items: a wood chisel a nail set a bit a plane handle and two 26 inch saws attributed to C. A.
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C. A
Whitewright widow seeks homes for four adorable kittens
A young widowed mother in Whitewright offers her four yellow haired kittens for adoption. Each has a distinct playful personality from timid to showoff, with one loving to roll over. They live in the play house behind Lackey's house and await kind homes.
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Whitewright
Tulip
Lackey
Whitewright Tigers boast their top tune for the week
The Whitewright Tigers adopt a school spirit anthem titled When the Tigers Win This Game set to When the Saints Go Marching In. Other top tunes circulating include Chantilly Lace Little Star You Cheated You Lied How the Time Flies and It’s All in the Game Itchy Twitchy Feeling.
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Whitewright Tigers
Tigers
Saints
Chantilly Lace
Agriculture class builds and cleans for school program
On Monday in agriculture III the boys learned to run the new equipment bought for the agriculture department by the school. The next two days were spent building basketball goals for the playground. The week ended with yard line cleanup and lime application at the football field.
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Agriculture Department
S. P
Whitewright shows sixth and seventh grades form pep squad
Whitewright Grade School will form a pep squad with sixth and seventh graders. Drum major candidates include Linda Crawford Brenda Geers and other names. Majorette candidates list includes Nancy Dollarhide Gail Wilson Patsy Neal Barbara Andrew Dianne Slaughter Dorothy Burchfield Brenda Geers Linda Crawford and more.
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Whitewright
Linda Crawford
Brenda Geers
Anda Franklin
Charlotte Hopkins
Nancy Dollarhide
Gail Wilson
Patsy Neal
Barbara Andrew
Dianne Slaughter
Dorothy Burchfield
Anna Franklin
Jill Mea
Cheerleader candidates listed for upcoming event
Susan Blackerby and Becky Vestal are named. The slate for cheerleader trials includes Caroline Mullins Patricia Jarvis Shirley Janway Charlotte Hopkins Alpha McLauchlin Donna Shaw Joyce Bennett Peggy Bennett and Jenny Skipworth.
Tiger co captain and senior Class of 1959 at WHS
The Tiger is WHS Fighting Tigers co captain and senior 1959. He owns a 51 cream Ford parked near June Bond's house. He stands 5 9 tall weighs 140 pounds has brown hair and blue eyes. He belongs to First Methodist Church Growl and the Chain Gang. Born October 24 1940 to Mr and Mrs Lewis Durham.
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WHS “Fighting Tigers
June Bond
First Methodist Church
The
Growl
Chain Gang
Lewis Durham
Robert
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Tigers Target Farmers With New Pep Song Version
The Tigerettes adopt a clever new pep song suggested by Miss Caldwell. Set to the Funeral March tune, the lyrics declare Farmers face defeat as the Tigers rally to win.
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Tigerettes
Miss Caldwell
Whitewright Tigers Kick Off Promising Football Season
Local school notes show Whitewright High vigor as the Tigers begin a promising season. Students cheer, hoping fan support boosts effort and performance this year.
Correction: Driver Education Begins at The Reflector
The Reflector notes a correction to the Sept 11 article Driver Education Begins. The class now covers highway courtesy, driving physical and mental ability, hearing and visual accuracy, with the following schedule.
Driver training car to debut with 1959 Chevrolet
The program will run through the first six weeks with book work and begin the second six weeks with wheel work. A dual controlled driver training car will be purchased once the 1959 Chevrolets are released for sale, ensuring safety for students and teachers.
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J. K
Chemistry class learns to identify chemicals and make iron sulfide
Eighteen students learned to use gram scales and instruments to mix chemicals in the lab. They observed that heating sulfur gives off a strong odor while comparing reactions with water during the first week of school.
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S. R
Cinnamon Coffee Hint for Rich Hot Chocolate
A cozy preparation note suggests adding cinnamon and instant coffee to hot chocolate. Stir in hot and fold in whipped cream before serving in mugs with crispy wafers for a festive high school gathering.
Notice of court writ in Grayson County Texas
Public notice of a 1958 writ to Wyatt Owens and assigns in Grayson County Texas. The case No 65477 seeks title and possession of Lot 12 Block 9 Dumas Addition Denison. Judgment requested before 10:00 A M November 3 1958 in the 15th District Court Sherman. Deputy clerk indicates publication dates September 25 October 2 9 and 16 1958.
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State OF
Texas
Wyatt Owens
J. P. Dumas
Viola Edwards
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Irvin Suckle
Towit
Block
Dumas
Denison
A. D
W. Earnest
Gladys Hamilton
Whitewright Sun
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