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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1972
Page
2
A Christmas memory piece by Doteres Meek reflects on 1972’s end, family gatherings, caroling with pre teens, nursing home visits, and the joy of new friendships. The writer notes a worry about a tape recorder gifted to a daughter and thanks Sun subscribers and readers for nine months of editing support.
Governor Preston Smith declares a state of emergency in Texas and calls up the National Guard for Christmas traffic control. About 87 predicted deaths are cited as the reason, with Guardsmen assigned in districts to back DPS and local police, patrolling in patrol cars and jeeps and using air surveillance, without arrest powers.
Bill McDowell is appointed Director of Developmental Programs at Southeastern University in Washington DC. He will keep his role as assistant professor of English at Anne Arundel Community College near Annapolis Maryland. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Alton McDowell of Whitewright.
Policeman Doug McClister reminds those who drink that a penalty will be forthcoming for a first offense conviction for drunk driving Any person who drives or operates an automobile or any other motor vehicle upon any public road or highway in this State, or upon any street or alley within the limits of an incorporated city, town, or village, while such person is intoxicated or under the influence of intoxicating liquor, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by confinement in the county jail for not less than three days nor more than two years, and by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. Provided however, that the presiding judge in such cases at his discretion may commute said jail sentence to a probation period of not less than six months For each and every subsequent such viola tion be guilty of a felony, and upon convic tion shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100, nor more than $5,000 of confine ment in the county jail not less than 10 days nor more than two years, or by both such fine and imprisonment, or by confinement in the state penitentiary not to exceed five years.
Nearly 200 patients families and friends gathered at the Whitewright Nursing Home chapel for the annual Christmas party. Dr Paul Geers welcomed guests offered the invocation scripture was read by Jerry Jones the Sixth Grade Choir Ensemble directed by Mrs Pat Pierce sang carols Ross Day soloed and served as master of ceremonies gifts were given to each patient and their relatives shared punch cookies and a red satin refreshment table with poinsettia arrangements.
Whitewright Tigers dominate Cooper Bulldogs 80-56 in Leonard Holiday Tournament opener. Marvin Atterberry led with 31 points, Gary Wortham added 12, Joe Ballard 10 as Tiger sharpshooting hit 54 percent from the field and 84 percent from the line. Tigers improve to 6 wins 1 loss.
The Sherman Jaycees aided the Holder family before Christmas with food and gifts. Fred Hudson and Kenneth Baucom coordinated through John Bryant at First National Bank. A turkey and canned goods worth 75, Santa gifts 49, were donated and accepted by Rev. Bill Grisham. Rotary added 65 bringing the fund to about 200.
Mrs Bobby Mathis finished a three day Tax Practitioner School seminar held by the Internal Revenue Service in the Federal Building Dallas Numerous visitors stayed at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Worsham over the weekend in Sherman guests included Larry and Susan Selby Doyle Alexander Richard Jerry Alexander and families Troy Owen and children Melvin Owen Doyce Worsham Jimmy Janna Kay Baxter Barr and Bill Grisham all from Texas cities Whitewright Fort Worth Sherman Lubbock Whitewright Dallas and San Antonio were represented at the gathering
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