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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1970
Page
1
Whitewright welcomed Christmas with a winter wonderland atmosphere as ice coated highlines and trees, leaving streets glazed and traffic hazardous. Residents enjoyed rare seasonal activities like sledding and skating while reflecting on wartime memories and holiday traditions.
A Christmas 1970 scene in Whitewright contrasts warm weather with past ice storms. Trees line the Grayson College area, a long-filled well site is now a yard feature, and a front street pole and iron gate endure. Residents reflect on 1949’s ice and snow while enjoying mild skies.
Cub Scouts of Den 1 Pack 5 Whitewright make hand decorated Christmas cards for needy families in the area. Leader Bob Mastin and his wife directed the activity with Pat Tillman Steve Presley Billy Riker Ron Lay Jimmy Neal Kyle Ropers Tommy Mathis and Bobby Parrent taking part. Donations accepted through December 22 1970.
The 1960 class of Whitewright High School will hold a reunion Saturday December 26 at 8 p.m. in the Firemen's Hall. A program prizes games and food topped with reminiscing is planned. Contact Bobbie Cawthon McCartney for details.
The piece recalls antebellum Yuletide revelry on Louisiana plantations led by Rosedown in St Francisville. It details festive hospitality, lavish dinners, plantation routines, and a diary entry listing extravagant party provisions and costs, highlighting wealth and social life during the era.
Whitewright Nursing Home held its annual Christmas party in the Chapel and dining room drawing about 150 employees and families. Gifts from the tree, a traditional dinner, and readings and carols filled the evening. Dr and Mrs Geers received a wall clock and gift certificate, plus bonuses for all employees.
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