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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1977
Page
2
The FDA proposes a restrictive non prescription status for saccharin, with warning labels, while acknowledging weak cancer evidence. The piece criticizes Congress for rigid laws and warns of unintended consequences in a satire on regulatory overreach and the OSHA saga.
The Housing Authority of Grayson County launches a rent assistance program funded by HUD. Eligible tenants pay 15 to 25 percent of income. the housing authority covers the rest. Applications in Sherman at 1500 North Broughton St. Eligibility requires age 62 or disability. Call 892-8717 or write BOX 1597 Sherman TX 75090.
Jerry Tapp, local vice president elect, represents the Lions Club at the 18th annual convention held Saturday and Sunday at the Western Hills Inn in Euless. The event featured James E. Bing Miller, past international director of Melbern, Pa, who spoke on how Lionism fits everyday life. Other highlights included a queen's contest and awards luncheon.
Terry Roberts, a Dallas salesman for Dura-Tronics, was elected mayor pro-tem of Addison. He has served on the Addison city council for two years.
A compact digest of local notices from the Whitewright Sun dated May 21 1915 listing visits to Dallas Sherman and Leonard along with births and business ties. Names include Mrs J H Biggerstaff Mrs Cora Lee Hoard Jaude Dillon John Donaghey Wade Sears J H Pennell W L Mangrum and banker Josh May plus T H Lively and others.
John D. Weinberg president of SGCAHA writes to thank Whitewright residents for supporting the 1977 campaign. He praises contributors literature distributors and fund solicitors and commends Clint Hennig as Heart Fund chairman for Whitewright for his accomplishments and urges continued public trust.
The Whitewright Masonic Lodge will confer the Master’s degree at 7 30 p m on Tuesday May 3 in a called meeting Dan LeDane the worshipful master announced He invited members of other lodges and urged Whitewright lodge members to attend
The Whitewright Rotary club met last Thursday for a slide presentation titled Agriculture Through a Microscope. Stanley Oakley Grayson county Extension agent led the program with Lloyd Alexander as chairman. Images and sound showcased Texas A M Extension lab research and how findings improve food and fiber for people, noting a schedule shift for the next meeting to Friday noon.
The Tractor Pullers Club of Whitewright attended a pull in Achille Oklahoma Sunday winning 11 trophies and prize money. Competitors included Gene Shaw in the 7200 and 9500 open with an Allison V-12 engine Larry Jester in 15000 stock with a John Deere 4620 Jerry Jester in 12000 stock with a 1066 International Eddie Anderson and Jackie Jester in 5200 and 7200 modified A Farmall with a 327 Chevy engine Charles Franklin and Don Merriman of Tom Bean in 7200 and 9500 open with a V-8 Ford tank engine Guy Ely and Joe Chat Beazley in 5500 open 7500 superstock and 9500 superstock with an International 460 Plans for a Whitewright tractor pull on July 1 and 2 were announced Vitamins in headlines note serving undercooked foods retains nutrients.
Whitewright school trustees received a certificate of special recognition for attending a regional ETSU workshop on April 20. Board members James Donaghey Narvin Alexander Charles Skaggs and Linda Sullivan attended as part of the Whitewright delegation.
Funeral services were held Monday at Earnheart Funeral chapel for Mrs. O S Bass 80 of Whitewright who died April 16 1977. Burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery. Born May 15 1896 in Tennessee she married O S Bass November 19 1921 in McKinney and was a member of the First Methodist church. Survivors include her husband four sons Alvin Woodrow Eugene Clifton Otis L two daughters several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mattie M Mullins age 84 of Seagoville died April 18 1977 after a brief illness in Dallas. Services were held April 19 at Restland Wild Wood chapel with Rev Kit Mitchell officiating. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery Whitewright. Survivors include son Bob Mullins of Blackwell Oklahoma two daughters Vera Mae Mullins Henderson and Mrs M D McLemore Seagoville four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The annual Decorations Day services at Vittitoe cemetery southeast of Kentuckytown are set for Sunday at 2 30 p m The Rev Harry Stanley pastor of the First Baptist church at Tom Bean will be guest speaker A short business meeting will be held and perpetual care will be discussed
The Pastor's Corner reflects on Hebrews 6 9 20 linking faith hope and love as essential threads of life. It urges readers to press toward full assurance of hope, grounding belief in God's immutable word and character, with hope likened to an anchor fastened to the Saviors love.
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