Whitewright Sun highlights local events and calls for community action
The Whitewright Sun previews weekly school menus thanks to Peggy Woodson, invites families to a downtown restaurant discussion, and promotes photo opportunities at the 200 Club. It reports on a craft bazaar at the nursing home, Baylor student Betty Kay Geers, a profit idea for selling food at a Tater Bug auction, city rebates in Viola, and local safety notes on driving and weeded intersections. The piece ends with a quip on parenting and driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Avenue
Whitewright
Paul Geers
Betty Kay
Waco
Baylor University
Rio Grande Ministry
Lakey
del Rio
Cotton Farmer Remembers a Bygone Cotton Era
Clyde Robinson of Whitewright recalls a long cotton career starting in 1929 on 70 acres near Trenton. He details rising costs, labor shortages, and first bale milestones from 1947 to 1958, noting dramatic shifts to smaller farms, higher wages, and his partial retreat to flowers while still tending two seed stalks.
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Clyde Robinson
Whitewright
Trenton
Leonard
Joe Robinson
Clyde
Mary Rushing
Dallas
Ida
Clifford Jones
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Jones
Robinson
Tom Bean
Lester Hale
Macha
Son
Reed
Joe
Johnnie Starnes
Paul Ryan
Missouri
Steve
Whitewright Tigers Scrimmage Delivers Mixed Signals
Whitewright football fans saw a 285 attendance at the Pigskin Club barbecue scrimmage, with the B team scoring on Lonnie McCartney’s 45 yard run and the varsity connecting a 58 yard Hodge to Tillett pass. Coach Sessom praised overall effort but noted offensive rough edges as prep for Sept opening at Farmersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Sherman
Nevada
Lonnie McCartney
Steve Hodge
Gary Tillett
The
Varsity
Masonic Lodge to Honor 50-Year Members at Dinner
Whitewright Masonic Lodge to present fifty year service awards to Grover Stateville and Gomer May at a Saturday night dinner and called meeting. Judge R. C. Vaughan, L. D. Lessly, and Carl McBee will head the presentation with a covered dish dinner at 7 p.m. Family and invited Master Masons guests welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Carl McBee
Howe
Gingerbread House Opens For New Term At Whitewright
The Gingerbread pre school will start Oct 5 at First Methodist Church Whitewright. Classes run Tuesday to Thursday 9 to 11 30 a m for ages 3 to 5. Tuition 15 monthly supply fee 5 paid at registration. Calendar aligns with public schools. Contact Linda Sullivan Judy Wolfe or Sandy Tapp for details.
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Whitewright
Linda Sullivan
Judy Wolfe
Sandy Tapp
Film Shown For Whitewright Rotarians on Costs of Breaks
Rotarian Dick Howell presented a film titled Whats It Going to Cost You at the Whitewright Rotary Club noon meeting. The film humorously exposed the costly and sometimes tragic consequences of careless breaking of underground telephone gas water and electric lines. Howell is the district engineer for Continental Telephone Company. Introduced as junior Rotarian for the month was Carl McFatridge son of Rotarian Mr and Mrs Bill McFatridge. The senior in Whitewright high school.
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Dick Howell
Whitewright
Carl McFatridge
Bill McFatridge
Young McFatridge
Whitewright High
Whitewright PTO urged to join and participate this year
Whitewright residents are urged to support the Parent-Teacher Organization with attendance and active involvement. Jim Johnson appeals to fathers to participate as the PTO plans educational programs led by first vice president Mrs. Diane Fennell. Funds will aid school equipment and broader projects beyond money raised. Johnson emphasizes active participation in meetings and school governance. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jamrez of Westfield, Mass., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alton McDowell, and W. A. McDowell of Sulphur Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Jim Johnson
PTO
Diane Fennell
Alton McDowell
Edward Jamrez
Westfield
Mass
Mr. McDowell
W. A. McDowell
Sulphur Springs
Five ETSU graduates recognized at summer commencement
Five Whitewright students received degrees at East Texas State University summer commencement. Rhonda Elizabeth Bonds Keskie Ann Corcoran and Jimmy Lee Span earned bachelor of science degrees, Dennis Paul Muerer earned a bachelor of business administration, and Howard Lyn Roach earned a master of education.
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Whitewight
East Texas State University
Rhonda Elizabeth Bonds
Keskie Ann Corcoran
Jimmy Lee Span
Dennis Paul Muerer
Howard Lyn Roach
Bank Bowling Team Secures Sixth in State Tourney
The First National Bank of Whitewright bowling team finished sixth in the state tournament held in Longview. Team captain Sally Cureton led Whitewright with teammates Peggy Vaughn, Dean Hertzog, Evelyn Coble, and Beverly Johnson of Sherman. Coble and Vaughn placed 10th in doubles, while Coble, Hertzog, and Johnson earned prize money in singles. The event began in April in Longview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Whitewright
Longview
Peggy Vaughn
Don Hertzog
Evelyn Coble
Beverly Johnson
Sherman
Sally Cureton
Whitewright
First National Bank of Whitewright
Dean Hertzog
Henry A Bing Named Distinguished Student at A&M Vet Med
Henry A Bing of Whitewright has been named a Distinguished Student in veterinary medicine at Texas A&M University. Dean George C Shelton notes the honor recognizes high academic achievement in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program with a required GPA of at least 3.25. The statement mentions the past time finished in July and references a large entry field. The bowling team will start its regular season at Twin Cities Lanes, Sherman, on September 13.
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Henry A. Bing
Whitewright
Texas A & M University
George C. Shelton
College of Veterinary Medicine
Shelton
Twin Cities Lanes
Sherman
Citizens of Tomorrow Feature Coming Soon at Whitewright Sun
The Whitewright Sun will publish a Citizens of Tomorrow feature with photos of area children. Pictures will be taken at the Whitewright 200 Club on Sept 13 by Sandy Tapp, with walk ins welcome and no charge or obligation. Waltz Studios of Des Moines, Iowa, will handle photography.
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Iowa
Citizens of Tomorrow
Sandy Tapp
Sun Office
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright 200
200 Club
the Sun
Waltz Studios
Des Moines
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Whitewright Rambler
Peggy Woodson
Whitewright Nursing Home
L.L. Wendell
Viola
Ill
Ivan Cooper
Viola Village
Cooper
Fannin County Hunter’s Association
Ivanhoe
Sears and
Elm
By Darla Howell
Tigers
Sessom
Charles Sessom
Pottsboro
Farmersville
Masonic Lodge
Gingerbread House
Rotarian Howell
Continental Telephone Company
Johnson
ETSU
Texas A&m
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