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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
1
Mrs Pat Nuckols kindergarten class and aide Wilma Ballard collected letters to Santa this week. Children ask for Barbie dolls, houses, toys, BB guns, and boxes of gifts, some including dolls, games, and a car.
Heavy fog blanketed Whitewright last Saturday as the town’s Christmas parade faltered. Town and Country Club members improvised by using a fire truck and siren with a Frosty float driven through Grand Ave. Santa arrived without Rudolph, handing out candy sacks to anxious children. The Chamber of Commerce raffle drew a crowd. Howard Judd drew the winners, with prizes including a $25 gift certificate to Jackie Kingston, a $10 prize to Clara Combs, and $5 certificates to Ray Lumpkins, Mattie DeHoney, and Mrs. Robert Sale.
The Sun will publish a Christmas social edition on December 21 inviting local businessmen and residents to place greeting ads. Readers are urged to visit the Sun office or call to select greetings as many have already chosen their messages, with prices described as reasonable.
The Chamber of Commerce held a noon meeting in Firemen's Hall with about a dozen members. Emory Christian led in Freeman's absence. Minutes were approved. They discussed the upcoming beauty pageant and urged businesses to sponsor contestants due to low response. Members backed Saturday drawings and voted to donate $15 to the Literary Club for Christmas decoration prizes.
The First United Methodist Church plans a 6 p.m. Sunday dinner with each attendee bringing a dish, turkey prepared by Mrs. Ethel Green, followed by a Christmas Worship in the sanctuary. Christman symbols will be placed on the tree and explained by Mrs. Jean Grisham. Santa will visit after a brief fellowship. Rev. Bill Grisham announced a live nativity on the church lawn December 18 and 19 with three showings nightly at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. The public is invited.
United Methodist Men will gather Wednesday night December 20 at 7 p.m. for a program and chili supper. Jim Bryant plans the chili while Bill McFatridge presents slides and narration of his trip to the Holy Land.
Fannindel Falcons won boys with 45 to 40 over Van Alstyne Panthers. Tom Bean Coats beat Whitewright 47 to 36 in boys consolation. Tom Bean beat Van Alstyne 44 to 37 in girls top spot. Fannindel topped Whitewright 44 to 16 in girls consolation. Named all tournament players include Marvin Atterberry Billups Jones Brown and more across Fannindel Tom Bean Van Alstyne Whitewright.
Ice storm caused problems for the Sun but a printer equipment breakdown created delays. The note asks readers to understand as this week’s issue is late.
Several merchants will keep 8 p.m. hours all next week for late shoppers. White Auto Store Pauline's Gifts Ron's TV Sales and Service and Williams Variety will stay open each night until eight. Others may extend hours if there is continued shopping at closing time.
The City of Whitewright received an 8292 check from the U S Treasury, the first payment under the 1972 revenue sharing act signed by President Nixon. The sum covers January through June and will be followed by annual sums over five years to aid city projects including a new water well and storage.
Vince Freeman presides as head of the organization with meetings held on the second Monday each month in Firemen's Hall.
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