Whitewright Christmas Displays Draw Residents to Town
Thanksgiving faded as Christmas lights and trees brightened downtown Whitewright. Otto Krumm and Wilma Edgington led the CPS display with Charley Ayers and Mrs Ayers contributing artwork. Local shopping urged to help merchants and the Sun. Welcoming back Clint Hennig and Bussy Thornhill after hospital visits. Wayne Rose moves to town, buying Joe Moore’s Highland Drive house as Linda Theater expands. Dallas Cowboy Walt Garrison to attend Sports Banquet after being named MVP in Dallas San Francisco game. Darrell Dyer identified as the Thanksgiving turkey shooter in last week’s note.
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Whitewright
First National Bank and
Community Public Service
Otto Krumm
Wilma Edgington
CPS
Charley Ayers
Ayers
Paul Stephens
Joe Moore
Highland Drive
Wayne Rose
Linda Theater
Garland
George Hight
Wayne
Dean Thomas
Howard Hodges
Dallas
Walt Garrison
Texas
Local Whitewright Classifieds Include Homes Jobs And Goods
A Whitewright area classifieds page lists several items: homes for sale or under construction in Highland Park Addition and Gowdy Street, a brick building for sale, and a five room house with bath. Real estate and insurance ads appear from Paul Stephens and Stephens & Bryant. Also posted are job openings at Texas Oil Company and female help wanted at First National Bank, plus miscellaneous items like clothing, poodles, a spinet piano, and lost keys.
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Highland Park Addition
Paul Stephens
County considers septic tank rules in water quality push
The Grayson County Commissioners Court met Tuesday with James Showern of the Water Quality Control Board to discuss county action on septic tank installation and inspection to meet 1967 state pollution laws. They took the matter under advisement and approved travel expenses for Dr. Mary Jo Tonelli to a Governor's Aging conference in Dallas in November.
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Grayson County Commissioners Court
James Showern
Water Quality Control Board
Ausetin
Commissioners Court
Showern
Shereman
Mary Jo Tonelli
County Health Department
Governor's Committee On Aging
Dallas
Citizens Cite Local Revenue Loss and Shop Local Plea
Letter from readers urges Whitewright to keep spending within town to boost revenue and possibly cut property taxes. Community leaders discuss funding for health, transportation, and public safety projects and approve several bids and reimbursements.
Mental Health and Gender Gaps in School Performance
A report from the Fels Research Institute and NIH notes self-concept predicts academic success from first grade through college. Girls underestimate their abilities while boys overestimate, with cultural and parental factors shaping expectations and praise. Goethe cited. The piece also covers local grants for a Grayson firing range and a county trash collection plan.
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Fels Research Institute
Yellow Springs
Ohio
National Institute of Mental Health
Goethe
Bible guidance on inner power and growth
The text speaks of God creating people with infinite potential and a Spirit driven power. It urges moving beyond doubts and fears to unveil opportunities for progress, success, and miraculous ways to use inner strength through positive mindset and self motivation.
Liability of Children for Damages in Tort Cases
The article discusses how minors can be held liable for injuries and the reasoning courts use. It cites examples of a six year old causing harm and a four year old’s affectionate hug, noting that youthfulness is not always a defense and that intentionality and normal childhood behavior influence outcomes.
Weekly School Lunch Menu Sloppy joes to raisin pie lineup
Tuesday features sloppy joes on buns with dill pickles carrot sticks potato chips and fig bars with milk. Wednesday offers lunch meat cheese macaroni English peas banana pudding. Thursday serves veal cutlets whole potatoes green beans and raisin pie.
Classifieds Ladies House Slippers and Gowns Sellout
LADIES HOUSE SLIPPERS Most complete line slides fur macs and Henson scuffs blue pink gold black beige. $2.69 to $4.00 T W Ayers & Son. CHALLIS GOWNS & PAJAMAS All sizes assorted colors $3.99. Beautiful gifts and all wrapped free. T W Ayers Son. FOR SALES House on west side of Carter Street Also brick building on Main Street Contact Paul Stephens Wright.
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T.W. Ayers & Son
Ee Ae
Challis
T. W. Ayers Son
Carter Street
Main Street
Paul Stephens
Whitewright
Local clergy attend state convention in San Antonio
Rev. Herman Lancaster and wife pastors from Whitewright and Rev. Lionell Lindley and wife from Kentuckytown attend the state convention in San Antonio. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Vestal of Memphis, Mrs. L. E. Garner of Melissa, and Thanksgiving guests of the Roy Blanton family from Houston Athens Commerce and San Antonio. Weldon Wilson returns home from Germany.
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Herman Lancaster
First Baptist Church of
Whitewright
Lionell Lindley
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
San Antonio
J. Lee Vestal
Memphis
H. E. Bryson
Roy Blanton
Barrie Blanton
Charissa
Houston
Jack Smith
Dianne
Jacky
Sara
Rachel
Athens
Winston Williams
Kevin
Keeith
Kent
Commerce
Qrbin Bleanton
Weldon Wilson
William Wilson
Germany
Texas citation summons for adoption petition in Gray son County
Court papers command Paul David Perry to answer the petition filed September 13 1968 in No 14342 ex parte Paul Anthony Perry and Carroll Gene Perry. The suit seeks adoption of two children and sets December 22 1969 as the deadline to respond before the Fifteenth District Court in Sherman Texas.
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State OF Texas
Paul David Perry
Fifteenth District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Paul Anthony Perry
Carroll Gene Perry
Laerry Joe Henderson
E. R. Brodhead
Louise Hauschild
Whitewright Ae
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Buddy W. Camper
Dolores Meek
Cleo Williams
Nursing Home News
A. R. McMurry
Whitewright Sun
Box 218
Buddy Camper
the Sun
Clint Hennig
Bussy Thornhill
Whitewright High School
Leta Harper
Bells
Darrell Dyer
Papa Bill
Darrell
Jrenewal
JNEW
the Whitewright Sun
Ren
Roy Talley
O.W
Johnson
Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
Jesse Bow
Carter St
Emory Christian
Buford House City Electric
Stephens & Bryant
Texas Oil Company
Wetrain
First National Bank
Ite
Gowdy Street
J. A
Alexander, Inc
Grayson Co
State Bank
Bridge
Norvell
Leonard
Phillip Earnheart
Wendell Stovall
Trenton
Tex
Whitewright Lodge
A. F
A. M
Floya Flowers
W. M. Russell Summers
Ralph Wallace
T. U
Duane Bryson
AKC
R. M. Hamilton
T. W. Ayers & Son
Sun Office
McFarland Music Co
3Rd
Elk City
Okla
George Key
Fred Clark
Denieson
Dawson Propane Co
Corre
Mans - Perma Press
Pas
T.w. Ayers & Sons
Riding Club
Taylor
Dr. S. Sullivan
Health Department
Washington, D.C
Clifford Powell
59Th District Court
Heseland Pharmacy
Bill Saunders Ford
Sheriffs Department
RCA
Justice of the Peace
St. Louise - San Francisco Railway Company
St. Louis
Missouri
George F. Cake Co
Sheriff's Department
Texas Highway Patrol
Jerry Chapman
Texoma Ree
Cedar Mills
Sherwood Shores
Gordonville
Edward Bauecum
The
Phil
PND
Jeff
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