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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1970
Page
2
A casual pastiche covers Santa Claus in good health, turnip bragging by Cecil Bartley, weather predictions by Walker's drug store trio, coffee with a Wolfe Brother riddle, and an upcoming Tiger basketball tournament. Also includes weekly school lunch menus for Tuesday to Friday.
Grandparents Mr and Mrs Dick Walker announce the birth of granddaughter Emily Caroline on December 3 1970 in Richardson Texas. A hearing in Austin on December 8 1970 addresses possible service extension and franchise disputes with Coordinated Inc for freight into and out of Whitewright.
A long reader letter from Gertrude Gillett of Dallas traces the Gillett family history from Whitewright to Texas, noting relatives, careers, moves, and a request to update her address and renew a subscription. The piece includes editor’s note and a second, brief mail note about Christmas mail and ZIP codes.
A crowded weekend of hosting and visiting unfolds as Mrs. W A Childress and others travel among families in Sherman Paris Dallas Garland and Mckinney. Guests include Bessie Garrett of Winnsboro Alta Nell Hansard and many more. Local birthdays and church events are noted alongside college student visits and extended family trips.
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