Santa Letters From Whitewright Kindergarten Children
A collection of children from Mrs Irene Guess and Mrs Jessie Williams send letters to Santa. Names include Polly Spencer Sandra Sale Kristen Atterberry Troy Ballard Cheryl Nanette Martin Camilla Morrison Stephen Riker Shennell Cox Tracy Renee Lucas Tim Neathery Todd Kemp Kim Berend Bruce Purdom Brian Blanton and Ginger. They describe toys and gifts they want such as dolls, dolls clothes, doll houses, toy planes, cars, trains, go go boots, gun holsters and farm sets.
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Sun
Santa
Irene Guess
Jessie Williams
Polly Spencer
Sandra Sale
Whitewright
Ricky
W. E. Wilson Named Bank Vice-President
John Bryant, president of the First National Bank, announced that Winston E. Wilson assumed duties as vice-president on December 1. He brings a decade with Pacific Finance Loans and six years as loan office manager, with deep consumer loan experience. He studied at Wilbraham Academy and Wesleyan University, native of Ringold, Oklahoma, married to Brenda Murray, with two children.
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John Bryant
First National Bank
Winston E
Chuck) Wilson
Pacific Finance Loans
Trans America, Inc
Pacific Finance
Richardson
Farmers
Wilbraham Academy
Wilbraham
Mass
Wesleyan University
Middleton
Conn
Texas
Ringold
Oklo
Family Escapes Fire At Dixon Place Across From Post Office
Mrs Shirley Holder and her four children fled a burning Dixon house around 10 30 p m on November 29 as the front threatened to collapse The family lost everything and is staying with sister Ann Vickrey A bank fund and clothing requests are listed with contact Peggy Partridge Rev Bill Grisham and First Baptist Church members assist with essentials
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Dixon Place
Shirley Holder
Jay
Marty
Jody
Melinda
Ann Vickrey
Peggy Partridge
Press Lre
Bill Grisham
First Baptist Church
Christmas Past Christmas Present program at FHA meeting
On Tuesday December 12 at 2 40 p m Mrs Judy Weatherford home economist Lone Star Gas will present a Christmas program to the FHA chapter at the school She will share gift ideas and demonstrate wrapping as part of the program Miss Annette Snider chapter advisor invites all interested adults to attend
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Judy Weatherford
Lone Star Gas
FHA
Weatherford
Annette Snider
Santa Expected In Whitewright Parade
Santa Claus is expected in Whitewright on Saturday. J Philpot, co parade marshal, says entries and floats assemble at Legion Park at 2 30 p m, parade starts 3 p m. Prizes include 5 for best decorated bicycle, 10 for best walking entry, 15 for best float, and 15 for best riding club. Dozen entries had been entered. After the parade, a drawing will determine winners who must be present to claim prizes.
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Santa Claus
Whitewright
J. Philpot
Marshall
Legion Park
Drawing Winners Announced in December Prize Series
The first of four Saturday drawings was held last week with Miss Nancy Morris winning the $25 cash prize. Other winners were W. L. Madden $10 Thurmond Massey Sandra Henderson and Bob Clark each with a $5 prize. Vince Freeman Chamber of Commerce president conducted the drawing assisted by J. Philpot Stephen Meek drew the winning names. Tickets are available at city hall or from Mrs Paula Collins or Mrs Vince Freeman.
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Nancy Morris
W. L. Madden
Thurmond Massey
Sandra Henderson
Bob Clark
Vince Freeman
Chamber of Commerce
J. Philpot
Stephen Meek
City Hall
Paula Collins
First Baptist Church To Telecast Service
Whitewright residents will view the second telecast of a pilot program on Sunday December 10 at 11 a.m. The regular service will air on channel 2 with a special Elementary Children's Choir selection. Rev Douglas Rymer, pastor, will deliver the sermon.
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Whitewright
Channel 2
Douglas Rymer
Whitewright Jr. Tigers Basketball Start With Two Wins
The Whitewright Junior High Basketball team opened the season with wins over Savoy 36-12 and 38-8. Willie Ballard led scoring with 18 points in total, Walter Daniels added 15, and top defenders included Steve Hodge Doug Capps and Ricky A Rice. Jeff Stader and Gary Tillett were highlighted as top 7th graders per Coach Capps.
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Whitewright
Jr. Tigers
Savoy
Willie Ballard
Walter Daniels
Steve Hodge
Doug Capps
Ricky A. Rice
Jeff Stader
Gary Tillett
Capps
Whitewright Invitational Opens With Local Teams
The Whitewright Invitational basketball tournament starts today with Trenton B, Westminister, Van Alstyne, Blue Ridge, Tom Beam and Fannindel in action. Whitewright girls face Trenton at 1 p.m. and the Whitewright boys meet Trenton at 2 30 p.m. Friday.
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Whitewright
Trenton
Westminister
van Alstyne
Blue Ridge
Tom Beam
Hurricane Creek Ladies Assn Meets Tuesday
The Hurricane Creek Ladies Association holds its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday December 12 at 12 noon. The program titled Wrapping Up Christmas will be presented by Mrs. Bob Perry of the Gazebo in Sherman. An executive board meeting precedes the luncheon at 11 a.m.
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Hurricane Creek
Tigers fall to Aledo in tough state title bid 14 12
Aledo Bearcats beat the Tigers 14-12 as Marvin Atterberry rushes for 254 yards on 30 carries. Tigers finish 11-1, outgaining Aledo 317 to 292. Key defenders cited include Vic Daniels and Bud House while coach Sessoms praises the team's season despite the loss.
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Tigers
Jimmy Spann
Aledo Bearcats
Tiger
Bearcats
Aledo
Darrell Lowe
Marvin Atterberry
Vic Daniels
Steve Johnson
Lowe
Atterberry
Arterberry
Bearcat
Sessoms
Bud House
Joe Ballard
Steve Robinson
Phillip Smith
Rodney Rice
Artie Johnson
Steve Fortner
Garry Blanton
Ricky Newman
City Approves Waste Ordinance and Staffing Plan
The city council in regular session approved an industrial waste ordinance. Mayor Sonny Smith led the discussion on hiring a part time policeman to patrol from a squad car, with interviews slated for applicants. A water well test came back negative, and Vince Freeman and Don Williams were tasked to meet Myers Water Well Co. in Dallas about a new well. Marshall Hasty also attended.
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Sonny Smith
Vince Freeman
Don Williams
Myers Water Well Co
Dallas
Marshall Hasty
Tigers Still Champions Amid Regional Football Pride
Whitewright fans stay proud of the Tigers after a regional football game entry showing the team and coach staff’s effort. The Sun awarded top prediction honors to Clint Hennig for closest quarter scores and overall accuracy, with Larry Presley close behind and White Auto Store third. the Sun credits Coach Sessom, the Tiger Staff, and photographers and writers tied to the Tigers’ support.
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Sessom
Tigers
Tiger
Whitewright
Clint
Aledo
Larry Presley
White Auto
Sun
Mike Spann
Jimmy Spann
The
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Kristen Atterberry
Troy Ballard
Cheryl Nanette Martin
Tammy K
Camilla Morrison
Stephen Riker
Pilot Point
Shennell Cox
Tracy Renee Lucas
Tim Neathery
Todd Kemp
Kim Berend
Bruce Purdom
Tex
Pilot Grove
Brian Blanton
Whitewright Elementary
Mama
Daddy
Ginger
W. E
W. E. Wilson
Bank
Office
Wilson
Brenda
A. T. Murray
Winston Wilson, Jr
Orgot
Route 2
Holder
Hurricane Creek Ladies Assn
Ist Downs
Clint Hennig
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