14 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1969
Page
1
The Whitewright Volunteer Fire Department hosts an ice cream supper at Fireman's Hall on Saturday. Serving starts at 6 30 p m with the public invited. Proceeds fund purchase and upkeep of department equipment and donations support the cause.
High school confirms Mrs Joe Mays will teach French and English for the coming year after rehiring following her summer resignation to Houston. One vacancy remains from Bobby King’s departure, with Howard Hodge assisting coaching duties and having led the Whitewright Tigers last season.
The 1969 season opens with two-a-day workouts for 35 gridders at the Whitewright practice field. Sessions run 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Head Coach Clyde McMurray calls the squad promising, with all district performers returning and 10 other lettermen led by lineman David Wilson and back Willie Wright.
A Whitewright native John Webster 60 and his daughter Joan Webster 32 of Fort Wayne Ind were killed in a fiery collision south of Sherman on U S Highway 75. The wreck occurred when a swaying trailer caused the car to jackknife into a oncoming truck trailer. The two are survived by multiple relatives and funeral services were held in Sherman.
Sandra Michelle Boatwright of Sherman died after a car backing from a driveway struck her in Whitewright. The driver could not see the child. she was taken to Sherman hospital but died. Funeral services were held with burial at Wittite Cemetery. Survivors include her parents three grandparents and great grandparents.
At the regular Thursday meeting local Lions viewed Milton Schwantz’s slide presentation detailing events from the recent International Lions Club convention. The guest shared images and reflections from the gathering for club members.
Five hay and barn fires Sunday near Sherman area are suspected arson. Deputy Troy Adams and DPS officers fail to find suspects as locals organize donations to aid arrest, prosecution, and possible attorney fees. Funds go to David Johnson and The Whitewright Sun in Whitewright and Bernard Jones in Tom Bean.
Whitewright Riding Club will lead Wolfe City Rodeo Parade on Thursday Aug 21 at 5 p.m. U S Congressmen Ray Roberts and Earl Nichols to marshal with the Wolfe City Band and drill team. Prizes total 170 with cash awards and trophies for top riders. Local riding clubs and Hunt County Queen contestants will ride. prior to the parade Texas Prison Band performs nightly at Woody's.
Miss Dena Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Wilson of Whitewright tops the Whitewright Sun subscription drive by selling 30th share earning a bicycle from Meadors. She cheerfully eyed a watch next if more subscriptions are sold. Lisa Earnheart daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Earnheart also nears a bicycle after selling 28 subscriptions this week.
Leon Shaw of Presley Auto Parts in Whitewright received a special award from The Gates Rubber Company for outstanding customer service. The 37th annual nationwide contest highlights station personnel who notice and replace worn belts in the Gates Mystery Cars program. Also noted are local subscription sellers Albernetta Gentry and Samuel Atterberry, Gina Judd’s recent prize, Sun subscription renewals, and a municipal water rate increase in Savoy.
U S Representative Ray Roberts will mail a two page survey to residents of the Fourth Congressional District asking for views on topics likely to come before Congress. The questionnaire covers Vienna draft laws the moon poverty postal service crime ABM defense and campus riots.
Larry Presley owner of Presley Auto Parts announced the sale of Presley s Service Center in downtown Whitewright to Eldon Duffer and Jim Sanger. Presley will continue operating Presley s Auto Store and thanked customers for their patronage in an ad in this week s Sun.
Grady Head Jr., 23, of Route 1 Whitewright, died from seven stab wounds at a Sherman home after a night return from the VFW Club. Joe Richard Raze, 22, of Sherman, was charged with murder and held on 5000 dollars bond.
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