Bill Dyer Elected to Head Local School Board
White Wright School Board members elected Bill Dyer president at a Tuesday meeting. Henry Bing was named vice president and Charles Skaggs secretary. Canvassing of the April 5 election named James W. Donaghey and W. J. Bilmler as three year trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Dyer
White= Wright
Henry Bing
James W. Donaghey
W. J. Bilmner
Dorothy Lackey
Bryan Slaughter
Robert De= Berry
Noble Bennett
David Johnson
Clyde Mc Murray
Clifton Sanderson
Emmett Green
Willy Thornhill
Peggye Woodson
Christine Williams
Grayson County Court Acts April 1969 Sessions
The Grayson County Commissioners' Court met in regular session April 14 and 15 1969 approving a three month lease for a chip spreader at 1000 monthly and a 150 sector from Hestand's Pharmacy with funds from the Home Educational Fund They canvassed school elections and Pottsboro district status with 245 votes 05 for independent district and 180 against A maintainer was allowed to be sold privately and Temple Le Pettit was approved a Public Weigher's Bond The treasurer's quarterly report and temporary auditor staff pay rate of 170 an hour were approved The article notes Daylight Saving Time begins April 27 with clocks set forward one hour from 2 a m to 3 a m and explains the time change details for Whitewright residents.
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Grayson County
Com=missioners
Astte
M. C. Hestand
Precinct
Berry Brothers
Health Department
Hestand
Home Educational Fund
Pottsboro
Leslie Wood
Commissioners’ Court
Temple le Pettit
Justice Precinct 1
Log Lake stock sale ties Whitewright to show week
Whitewright businessmen bought livestock at a Fries day auction closing the Texomal and Junior Livestock Show. O K Feed Mill purchased two steers and a hog, Carl's Sausage Co. bought the Reserve Champion hog, and local firms including Monsanto Center Farley and Donneghey, Community Public Service, Walker's Pharmacy, and Tom Sears bought steers and other stock from local producers.
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O. K. Feed Mill
Carl’s Sausage Company
Pottsboro
Jerry Jester
Whitewreight
Monsanto Agricultural Center
Farley and
Donneghey Feed and Grain Co
Community Public Service
Gary McMillin
McMillin
Dick Walker
Walker's Pharmacy
Tom Sears
Mike Spann
Postmaster Biggerstaff Attends Dallas Refresher Course
Whitewright postmaster John Biggerstaff among 22 Texas post masters in Dallas for a refresher course this week. The three day school aims to keep postmasters updated on postal operation developments. Biggerstaff had previously attended 15 refresher courses.
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Whitewright
John Biggerstaff &As
Texas
Dallas
Bells youth, 1, critically injured by horse kick
Quentin Turner, son of Mr and Mrs Tomo Turner of Bells, was kicked by a horse while helping feed livestock. He suffered abdominal and chest injuries, underwent surgery at Madonna Hospital Denison, and faced critical condition for 48 hours. By Sunday he was off the critical list and improving.
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Quentin Turner
Tomomy Turner
Bells
Madonna Hospital
Denison
Mullican
Quentin
Whitewrighters Sweep Texoma Exposition Project Divisions
Eighteen Whitewright entries win ribbons in FFA and FHA Project Division at Log Lake Park. Patsy Williams earns blue in clothing, with Judy Stapp and Mary Beth Walker taking red. Brenda Wright blue in class one food division for yeast breads and cakes. class two blue for Susan Holloway in candies and pies. Gail Murphy blue in cookies and quick breads. Cynthia Smith red. Arts and crafts blue ribbons go to Sharon Hastings, Phyllis Earnheart, Vicki Burleson. red to Janna Wilson, Kathy Golden, Nancy Neatherly. Beef cattle blue ribbons to Jimmy Worsham for males over two years and for 18 to 24 months. Darrell Dyer top for best fitted animal in beef cattle under one year. Doyle Walker and Roy Layman blue in 18-24 month females. Billy Jester wins blue for Duroc dry sow. J. C. Barnette and Joe Bertino were superintendents. Doris King and others composed the show committee. Food division judges were Mrs. Mabel London and Mrs. Jeremine Guillaud.
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Whitewright
FFA
Log Lake Park
Patsy Williams
Judy Stapp
Mary Beth Walker
Brenda Wright
Susan Holloway
Gail Murphy
Cynthia Smith
Sharon Hastings
Phyllis Earnheart
Vicki Burleson
Janna Wilson
Kathy Golden
Nancy Neatherly
Bon
Darrell Dyer
Doyle Walker
Roy Layman
Billy Jester
Whiteswright 4-H Club
Duroc
J. C. Barnette
Joe Bertino
Doris King
Ruth Bell
J.B. Barrett
Ann Sonner
Joe Ellen Ticknor
Mary Caerlotte Casteel
Vic Peneton
Kate King
Mabel London
Fannin County
Jeremine Guillaud
Pottsboro
Whitewright FFA dominates Texoma Exposition Livestock Show
Whitewright FFA members led by Darrell Dyer and Gary Christian won top awards at Log Lake Park. Results include Grand Champion Angus steer for Darrell Dyer, Reserve Champion Hereford steer for Darrell, multiple blue ribbons on Duroc gilts and sows, and a second place Junior Livestock Judging finish. The sale featured high bids and record prices for the fat steers.
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Whitewright Ffa
Log Lake Park
Darrell Dyer
Mike Spann
Jerry Jester
Larry Jester
Jim Woresham
Doyle Walker
Carlos Bodine
Kenny Golden
Gary Christian
Gary
Angus
Darrell
Dee Ann Dyer
Western Week activities planned for Whitewright next week
Whitewright gears up for Western Week with a parade among floats from local classes. Three kings and three queens will be chosen from Grade School Junior High and High School based on fundraising totals. A trail ride follows the parade. Rodeos barbecue and a Friday night variety show cap the events with crowning of 1969 Western Day kings and queens.
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Whitewright
First Baptist Church
Dawson Memorial Arena
Ernies
Greenville
Whitewright Council Targets Highway 69 Dumping
Whitewright city council welcomed John Curtis and then moved to street issues. They condemned dumping on Highway 69 and proposed fines from 10 to 200 dollars per offense to set an example. They planned a meeting with Continental Telephone officials to address poor service and noted Ray Roberts stating regulation is a state matter.
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Whitewright City
John Curtis
Bill Shirley
Continental Telephone Company
Highway 69
Justice of the Peace
Ove Krumm
Sugge
U.S
Ray Roberts
Whitewright
Robert
Texas
Librarian Visits Denison Library Figures in Texas Week
Jerry Hunt of the Denison Public Library spoke to the local Literary Club and toured the library. He praised Denison facilities and noted access to the Dallas District Library Center Texas State Library and Library of Congress during National Library Week in Texas in April 2026.
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Jerry Hunt
Denison Public Library
Whitewright
Lieterary Club
Hunt
Denison Library
Dallas District Library Center
Texas State Library
Austin
Library of Congress
National Library
Teexas
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Jimmy Worsham
Jimmy
Loy Lake
Dyer
Tait
Texomaland
Rudy Dockray
Melevin Harris
Southern
Monroe May
Gunter
Texoma National Bank
Sherman
Jack Dophied
Deni- Sol
Monsanto Agriculture Center
Farley and Donaghey Grain Co
Bob Giles Ford
Mike
Mr. Denton
Garland
Jack Rodgers
Ralph Christian
Joe Bodine
F. H. Walker
Doyce Worsham
Bill Spann
Kenneth Jester
Sonny Gosnell
Clint Hennig
Carl Edwards
James Donaghey
Jack Farley
Rogers
FF Aer
Melvin Harris
Southern Packing
Meisenbach
Robert Meisenbach
Bob Meisenbach
Ford
Whiteewright
Ford Division
Adolphus Hotel
W. H. Coleman
Coleman
Council
Sted
Arthur S. Taylor
Taylor
DeeAnn Dyer
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