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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
1
The New Church of Christ shows 24 feet of completion with most frame work done. Engineers maintain July as the target date. roof work to start in 2 3 days. High winds have reduced two days work. Building committee chair RD Macdux says the structure may cost about $65 000 and the congregation hopes to move in soon.
A Whitewright landmark dating before the turn of the century was gutted by fire last Friday. Fire crews arrived quickly but strong winds and dry conditions caused the three gabled home to be reduced to ashes before containment. The origin of the fire remains undetermined.
Eleven fifty Publications, led by Miriam Larsen, expands by purchasing PMC Business Forms of Sherman from Krantz Printing, a firm started in 1926 by Reuben Krantz. DMC's Day Mfg Co. legacy and the Sherman operation move toward folding box and packaging, with Eleven Fifty aiming for a larger Texas and Oklahoma network. The City Council introduces new hours for trash burning and dumping at public grounds, exact details pending.
Whitewright High School girls volleyball, coached by Richard Capps, eye the regional title in Denton this Saturday before an Austin bid for the state crown. The piece lists standout players and multiple activities, noting team cohesion and season-long victories toward the Austin playoff dream.
The Whitewright Historical Society met April 6 at the First National Bank to hear Dr. Phillips of Austin College discuss the Junior Historians program. He noted Texas had the first Junior Historian organization and magazine, plus sample club projects like tombstone tracing and cemetery清ing. A later article recounts a long-vanished early 19th century house, its fire destruction on April 9, 1971, and local landmark trees and memories surrounding the site.
James Pat Meador 53 native of Whitewright died Monday at Sherman hospital. Funeral service held at 4 p.m. Friday in Farnheart Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dale Gore officiating and burial in Oakfill Cemetery. Survivors include his mother Mrs C J Meador two brothers Joe T and Jack M Meador a sister Mrs Don H Cook and several nieces and nephews.
Whitewright FFA and PHA led by Annette Snider prepare members under their project sponsors for entry in the Loy Lake Show. Jack Rogers sponsorship and local officials attend the event, while a 16th Regional World War II Veterans meeting in Hot Springs, Arkansas continues through Friday. The event faces a swine show setback from a Texas quarantine but health checks by the Texas Animal Health Commission keep the show on track barring last minute changes.
W. W. Lodge 167 of ASSAM will center the Entered Apprentice degree at a called meeting at 7 39 pm on Monday the 19th. Gene Shaw, Master of the Lodge, invites all members of the fraternity to attend.
Marine Lane Corporal Delmer T. Spencer Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Delmer T Spencer Sr of Whitewright, arrives at Campuji Japan for six weeks of urine exercises and cold weather training with the Third Marine Division. The Savoy Senior Class will present Our Gal Sal on April 16 at 8 pm with tickets 50 cents for students and $1.00 for adults. Tom Thumb PTA Wedding rehearsal set for April 19 at 9 am in the elementary gym. all preschool children may attend.
The Whitewright City Council met with all members present and Mayor Sonny Smith presiding. The session set trash drop days for residents on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with burning prohibited and penalties for violations. Police Chief Jim Rye presented proposals for the department to be discussed next meeting. A Little League planning meeting is scheduled at Firemen's Hall on Sunday, April 16 at 7 p.m., urging participation from parents and players as two Pee Wee, one Little League, and one Pony League teams are planned for the season.
The Fire Department and guests gathered Monday at Thee Men’s Hall for a steak supper hosted for 46 members, wives, and officials including city councilmen and Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Meek. Invocation by LE Alexander, welcome by Bussey Thornhill. The event is a semi annual fellowship occasion sponsored by the firemen.
Whitewright women embrace button collecting as a hobby with old and new pieces. The piece traces button string fads, museum interest, and the value of glass china metal and carved buttons. notes interest from dealers and eastern museums and mentions a Boys Youth League meeting with officers and 100 plus participants.
At the regular PTA meeting this week more than 60 attendees heard about a style show scheduled for May 18.
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