Bright Lights for Tiger Stadium Plans Outlined
Dr Stephen Sullivan and local citizens meet at Firemans Hall to outline a stadium revitalization for Tiger Stadium. Funds raised reach about 1400 of the roughly 2500 needed with plans for 48 quartz Mercury vapor lamps an above ground sprinkler system pipe donated by Wolfe Brothers Construction Co. field improvements include straightening tilts breaking down leveling top soil seeding and spring fertilization for 1972 grid season and a overhauled play by play audio system. Community involvement urged with labor or machine donations in addition to money.
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Tiger
Stephen Sullivan
Fireman's Hall
Sullivan
Tiger Stadium
District 14
Wolfe Brothers Construction Company
Council Accepts Police Resignations In Whitewright
The Whitewright city council accepted the resignations of Police Chief Jerry Pierce and Patrolman Leroy Duquette effective Dec 1 leaving the city briefly without police protection. Mayor Smith said coverage will be sought from the sheriff and highway patrol until a replacement is hired.
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Jerry Pierce
Leroy Duquette
Smith
Sheriff's Department
Highway Patrol
Pierce
Tom Kelsey
Chamber Sets Christmas Parade Plans
Plans for the annual Christmas Parade by the Chamber of Commerce were finalized. Chairman Robert Sale and co chair Jay Philpot will marshal the event with line up by 12 30 at American Legion Park. Riders clubs floats and walks compete for prizes. Santa will close the parade escorted by the police chief.
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Chamber of Commerce
Robert Sale
Jay Philpot
American Legion Park
Chamber
Bobby Mathis
Santa
Whitewright Lodge to vote on selling building
At the December 6 stated meeting the Whitewright Masonic Lodge will consider a resolution from the Building and Finance committees to sell the current building subject to approval by the Grand Master or Grand Lodge. Worshipful Master Milton Simpson noted the agenda includes reports from those who were involved.
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Whitewright Masonic Lodge
Steted
Finance Committee
Grand Lodge
Milton Simpson
Pecan Crop Sinks as Poor Weather Hits Local Harvest
Pecan pickers face scratches and rash as harvest falls short. Wildlife, drought, and late rains cut native yields, with some growers reporting 20 percent crops. Prices drop from 37 to 25 cents per pound as quality declines. Oklahoma bumper crop affects overall market. Grand Lodge convocation in Waco noted with meeting at 7:00 p.m. and urged attendance.
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Sonny Gosnell
O.K. Feed Mill
Sherman
Bonham
Oklahoma
Grand Lodge
Waco
Simpson
Riding Club Relay Winners Triumph In Local Meet
The Texas Westernaires of Euless edged Whitewright Riding Club to win the relay contest sponsored by the local club on Sunday. Whitewright took second, Wylie Riding Club finished third with prizes of 25 dollars for first, 15 for second, and 10 for third.
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Texas Westernaires
Euless
Whitewright
Wylie Riding Club
From Addict to Evangelist Bobby Mankin’s Revival Journey
Bobby Mankin, once a heroin addict smoking marijuana since age 12, led a tumultuous path to a ministry career. After time in prison and rehab, weight loss, and severe medical issues, he found faith through a Baptist youth group and began directing revivals at East Texas churches.
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Bobby Mankin
Mankin
First Baptist Church
Whitewright
Mankins
East Texas Baptist College
San Jacinto High School
Houston
Mexico
Federal Narcotic Addiction Hospital
Fort Worth
Galveston
Evangelist Mankin urges church backing in drug crisis
Bobby Mankin recalls his recovery from drugs after a youth program and a preacher's son who prayed with him. Now 34, he aims to be an evangelist aiding misdirected youth, criticizing schools and urging churches to actively reach out to addicts beyond Sunday services.
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Bobby Mankin
Mankin
East Tees Baptist College
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Tigers
Russell Martin
Marshall Hasty
Hermon Philley
Robert Sales
Philley
Vince Freeman
Whitewright Civic Improvement Committee
Housing and Urban Development
Department of
State Planning and Development Board
Civic Improvement Committee
Red River Conservation Authority
Helen Billner
Wolfe Brothers Construction
Shellenberger Construction Company
Whitewright, Bonham, Sherman and Denison
Powell Fund Grows
Ralph Hughes
Whitewright Rotary
William Langner
Geneva Powell Fund
Whitewright Bells
Savoy
Whitewright Bank
Walkers Drug Store
Goins Lumber Company
Local Masons
Floyd Bassett
Thomas Sears
Riding Club
Nuevo Laredo
State Penitentiary
Christ
Baptist Youth Group
Teen Liberators
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