Whitewright Christmas Parade Plans Under Way
Whitewright prepares a Christmas Parade with strong local support from business leaders and residents. At press time, the event has drawn more than 45 entries and enthusiastic response.
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1970
Page
1
Whitewright Grand Street Parade Route and Prizes
Whitewright announces a parade along Grand Street with decorat ed floats from local firms and groups. Prizes total 50 dollars across six cash awards at 4 p.m. Santa Claus will attend. Interested entrants contact the Community Cable Company in Whitewright between 9 a.m. and 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Cable Company
Whitewright
Legion Park
Bond Street
Robert Sale
Dick Walker
Bill Dyer
Santa Claus
Traffic Dept Warns Of 87 Holiday Fatalities In Texas
Col Wilson E Speir director of the Texas Department of Public Safety warned that Christmas and New Year holiday periods could claim as many as 87 lives. He estimated 52 deaths in 78 hours of Christmas and 35 during the New Year period. A special Operation Motorcide will deploy patrols and police cooperation to cut accidents and spread hourly fatality tallies to focus drivers on safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Wilson E. Speir
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Speir
Department of Public Safety
DPS
Tigers Triumph in Whitewright Tournament Duals
The Tigers opened with a 51-27 win over Bells and followed with a 61-28 victory against Westminster, then 63-28 over Windom before capturing the championship 44-30 vs Boles Home Hornets. Roy Layman and Marvin Arterberry starred with double figure scores and rebounds. The team improves to 13-2 as Allen visits Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Marvin Atterberry
Darrell Ramsey
Windom
Roy Layman
Larry Morris
James Morris
Sales
Hornets
Victor Daniels
Marvin Arterberry
Joe Griffin
Boles
Whitewright
Bryan Williams
Tom Bean
Joe Fields
Mark Martin
Celina
Allen
Texas Traffic Fatalities Cost Tex ans Nearly $79 Million
George W Perry president of the Texas Safety Association, says November costs show traffic deaths and crashes hit the state budget hard. He notes a 1 percent drop in fatalities this year due to enforcement and Drive Friendly, but urges December efforts to cut costs and preserve Texas lives. Perry cites rising vehicle and medical costs from crashes and cites insurer data on Front end collision repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Safety Association
George Wm. Perery
Perry
Dallas
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
City taxpayers could gain from state matching grants plan
Gordon Fulcher of the Texas Water Quality Board urges the Legislature to approve a 25 percent state match for federal sewage plant grants. He outlines two funding paths including a 25 percent state loan program supported by bonds, to keep dollars in Texas and aid cities like Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Texas
Texas Water Quality Board
Gordon Fulccher
TWOB
Fulcher
Accidental Death Ruling in Fire
The accidental death ruling on Friday night December 1 1970 concludes the fire death of Henry Jarvis Maxey 53 of Route 2 Whitewright. Maxey was found inside his burning pickup at about 9 30 p m by his wife who alerted a neighbor H B Everheart and the Kitewright Fire Department. The vehicle was consumed inside while the engine and exterior remained largely intact. Maxey reportedly lit a cigarette igniting his clothes after which the fire overwhelmed him. Graveside services were held at Wittitee Cemetery at 3 p m Saturday conducted by Bearnheart Funeral Home. Maxey born April 10 1917 Nashoba Oklahoma married Willie F Kelsey April 10 1954 Bonham. He was a World War I veteran. Survivors include his wife two daughters and a son and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jarvis Maxey
Whitewright
Maxey
Jarvis Lee Maxey
Kentuckytown
Judy Maxey
Henrietta Maxey
Kenetuckytown
Lighting Contest By Literary Club
The Literary Club sponsors a Tree Lighting Contest with decorations due by this Saturday night December 19. Judging occurs in Christmas week with first prize of $15 in five categories: most original religious best door or window commercial and traditional. Prize money from Community Public Service Company Chamber of Commerce Lions Rotary Club First National Bank Thomas Sears Insurance and Realty and the Literary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Public Service Company
Chamber of Commerce, Lions, Rotary Club
Fierst National Bank
Thomas Sears Insurance and Realty
Methodists Set Nativity Pageant on Church Lawn
A live Nativity Pageant will be presented on the United Methodist Church lawn on Monday and Tuesday nights, December 21 and 22. Performances run at 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. Community members and church members participate directed by Mrs. George Burleson assisted by Pastor Rev. Bill Grisham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
George Burleson
Bill Grisham
Tigerettes Reach Finals In Whitewright Tournament
Whitewright beat Bells 37 27 to reach the finals and then defeated Westminster 59 43. Eva Jo Wright scored 20 in the win. Carolyn Tillett led 44 26 win over Ector, then Whitewright lost 23 26 to Fannindel in the championship. Kathy Morris and Dee See congratulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Tigerettes
Bells Panthers
Bells
Westminster
Eva Jo Wright
Ector
Carolyn Tillett
Fannindel
Celina
Kathy Morris
Dee See
Notice of subscription rate increase at Wright Sun
Readers are informed that local subscription rates rise to four dollars and out of area to five dollars per issue, effective January 1, 197. The change reflects higher newsprint costs and operating expenses nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Sun
Governor Approves Grant for Grayson County Office Expansion
Governor Preston Smith endorses a $5536 grant to Grayson County to expand the probation office. The Texas Criminal Justice Council recommended the award at its regular monthly meeting. Judge Joe Frazier Brown serves as executive director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Smith
Grayson County
Texas Criminal Justice Counscil
Joe Frazier Brown
Criminal Justice Council
Tom Bean Bank votes dividend and capital increase
Directors of the First National Bank of Tom Bean approved a 200 percent stock dividend and a 10-for-1 stock split, increasing capital from 25000 to 75000 dollars and shares outstanding by 270 percent. A 20 percent cash dividend rise to 24 dollars per share was set for stockholders of record Dec 10, payable Dec 22, subject to stockholder and Comptroller approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Tom Bean
Grayson County
Zoonoses Disease Peril Warns Public Health Page
Health officials warn about zoonoses, diseases transferring between animals and humans, stressing visceral larva migrans from dogs and cats. Children aged one to four are most at risk, with dirt ingestion as a key transmission route. Prevent soil contamination, deworm pets, and educate families about infection risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Department of Health
Cub Scouts Help Santa Collect Gifts for Needy
Local Cub Scouts collect canned goods clothing toys fruit and nuts and money for underprivileged families. Contributions are urged by Tuesday December 22 and may be left at the Sun office or with Scout leader Bobby Mathis at 364 2250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Sun
Bobby Mathis
Mary Jones Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
Mary Elizabeth Jones Mollie is nearing her centennial with good health and cheerful greeting. Born in Tennessee, she moved to Texas as a teen and settled near Bonham. She married R W Jones in 1890 and lived in Trenton until his death in 1950. She now resides in Whitewright Nursing Home after a fall at age 98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Jones
Mollie
Whitewright
Tennessee
Texas
Bonham
R. W. Jones
Trenton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Street
Traffic Dept
Claude Haston
Jimmy Gillard
Tom Bean Bank
Texas Highway Department
Sherman
McKinney Construction Comany
van Alstyne
Collin County
Sister Grove Creek
Cub
Mary Jones
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