Government aid program explained to Whitewright citizens
Tom Herrin of the Local Planning Assistance Program outlined a state and federal aid plan at a Wednesday meeting with Whitewright City Council members and local residents. He noted city costs of one third and state funds covering two thirds, and contrasted it with a Housing and Urban Development Neighborhood Development Program request.
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Tom Herrin
Texas
Herrin
Whitewright
Housing and Urban Development Agency
of Whitewright
Thomas Gillett
R.R. Summers
J.B. Thorn= hill
Steve Sullivan
R. D. Maddux
Paul Stephens
Robert Doss
Kenneth Frisby
Loyd Alexander
Calvin Whiteley
Bill Dyer
Ralph Hughes
Roy Martn
Larry Presley
Buddy Camper
Candles Across Ages Mark Christmas Light Traditions
The article traces candles from ancient Rome to modern times, noting their use in pagan rites and Christian symbolism. It highlights beeswax candles in the Middle Ages, large 300 pound torches, and the tree candle tradition sparked by Martin Luther, with customs in Ireland Italy and Spain.
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Rome
Christ
Martin Luther
Albert Schweitzer
Ireland
Italy
Spain
Christmas Bedlam Versus Bethlehem Roots Across the City
A reflection contrasts modern Christmas noise with its Bethlehem origins. The piece traces St Mary of Bethlehem Hospital’s shift to an asylum and notes local civic leaders discussing federal program readiness, audits, and budgets with Mayor Summers and council members attending.
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Bethlehem
London
England
St. Mary of Bethlehem
Bethlem
Johnson home wins contest
The Johnson residence captured first prize in Whitewright's annual Christmas lighting contest for residential lighting and the best religious theme. Richard Cook and Paul Cook homes won second and third prize, while Bobby Edgington earned top door decoration honors. Local groups donated prizes totaling 10 to 15 dollars for residential and commercial categories.
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David Johnson
Whitewright
Johnson House
Richard Cooks
Paul Cook
Bobby Edgington
Community Public Service Company
Friday Literary Club
Tom Bean
Community Public Service
Whitewright Prepares for Holidays Amid Increased Patrols
Whitewright braces for a 16 day Christmas to New Year break with schools closing Friday and reopening January 5. Local offices close for the holiday and Highway Patrol plans full duty coverage across Grayson Fannin and Collin counties to curb traffic fatalities under Operation Motorcide. Public safety officials forecast 87 traffic deaths over the holiday periods and will publish periodic updates to raise driver awareness.
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Whitewright
First National Bank
Texas Highway Patrol
Grayson
Fannin
Collin Counties
Wilson E. Speir
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Ment
Whitewright United Fund Drive Reaches Full Goal
The Whitewright United Fund Board finalized the 1969 drive at the Division Office of Community Public Service. The $2260 goal, set by the Budget Committee, was paid in full. President Clyde McMurray thanked key committees and chairmen Larry Presley and Don Williams, noting the backbone role of workers. A February meeting will elect a new president and approve new board members.
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Whitewright United Fund Board of Directors
Division Office of Community Public Service
United Fund
Clyde McMurray
The
Board of Directors
Larry Presley
Don Williams
McMurray
Santa Claus Poem Excerpt Classic Christmas Verse
A traditional verse describes Santa with pipe smoke wreathing his head and a broad laughing face. He rises from the chimney, signals his team with a whistle, and departs in a sleigh while bidding a festive good night to all.
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St. Nicholas
St. Nick
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