New Year's resolutions from the Sun’s 1972 list
A humorous sheet lists local figures and groups resolving 1972 goals. City Hall aims to repaint. Dr. Steve Sullivan pledges greater influence. Laverle Mathis vows to hold 12 civic posts. Coffee Cup Philosophers tackle community problems. Buck Jones spreads cheer at the post office. Earline Rice and Patsy aim to blossom. Clint Hennig for connectivity. Greg Sanderson seeks singalong. Esther West vows to save stitches. Lt. Co Langner aims street safety. the school board promises no more meddling. Industrial Foundation notes a new business. Jay Philpot vows not to buy anyone. Larry Presley swears off rattlesnakes. United Fund hopes for success. Robert Sale jokes about transmissions. Carls Sausage extols pigs. Ethel Green jokes about two days off. Genevieve Everyone scoops. Marshall Hasty pledges to do it right. Whitewright grows and prospers.
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City Council
Steve Sullivan
Laverle Mathis
Walker
Buck Jones
Earline Rice
Patsy
Clint Hennig
Greg Sanderson
Greg
Esther West
Wild Bill
Langner
Industrial Foundation
Jay Philpot
Larry Presley
United Fund
Whitewright letter urges welcoming new residents to grow local economy
A William J May letter to the Whitewright editor argues to attract newcomers by rethinking local leadership, schools, taxes, services, government openness, business cooperation, and attitudes toward outsiders. He urges a complete change in practices to seize a golden opportunity for the town’s future.
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Whitewright
Christmas Party at Whitewright Nursing Home Held
Administrators Dr. and Mrs. Paul Geers hosted the Whitewright Nursing Home annual Christmas party on Thursday. More than 350 patients and relatives attended. Bussy Thornhill led singing with Miss Jeanette Geers at the piano.
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Whitewright Nursing Home
Paul Geers
Geers
Bussy Thornhill
Jeanette Geers
Jerry Jones
Laurentia Dockery
Phyllis Williams
Annie Morris
Peggy Woodson
Nursing Home News at West Shady Grove
Regular church service Sunday morning held in Chaplain Rymer's absence. Bible Study Wednesday taught by Jerry Jones. Twenty patients attended. West Shady Grove Baptist Church sang Sunday afternoon. Bingo winners: William Roan, Mary Bryant, Rosa Jones, T P Tallent, Dollie Brown, Janie Fennet. Denver Renfro, who died December 24, mourned. visiting names omitted due to Christmas. John Gillem returned from VA Hospital Bonham.
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Charles Rerce
Douglas Rymer
Bro
Rymer
Tennessee
Jerry Jones
West Shady Grove Baptist Church
Liam Roan
Mary Bryant
Rosa Jones
T.P. Tallent
Dollie Brown
Janie Fe
John Gillem
Bonham
Denver Renfro
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Mr. Mercury
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Ethel Green
Genevieveryone
By O.K. Carter
Mike
Marshall Hasty
City OF
William J. May
Board of Trustees
Texas
Press Association
Miriam C. Larsen
O.K. Carter
Dolores Meek
Betty Price
Bells, Society Savoy
Sandy Hix
Mary Johnson
Mozelle Baldwin
Margaret Carter
Debra Nance
Margie Hartung
Whitewright Sun
Box 218
Kentuckytown Baptist
Lionel Lindley
Training Union
Assembly of God Church
Sidney K. Harp
C.A
1St Baptist Church
Herman Wood
W.M.S
Western Beauty Christian Methodist Church
Lonnie Stinson
Dallas
Bethel Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
First Baptist Church
Enterprise Baptist Church
Marvin United Methodist
W.E. Grisham
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist
J.S. Tipton
Church of Christ
First United Penecostal
Cecil Watson
William H. Baker, Jr
Nursing Home Service
OK Feed Mill
Carl
Wotewigt Nursing Home
Dawson Propane
Nursing Home News
Rosalie Geers
Nnet
Elect Fannin County
Lynn Vowell
Democrat
Capps
Texaco
Methodist Church
West Maple
Stephens & Bryant
Paul Stephens
Whitewright, Texas
Emmett Green Jr
Mary’s
Ector
J.R. Love Company
Celeste, Texas
Floyd Bassett
Empire Express, Inc
North Market
Shrevesport
Louisiana
B&s Service Center
Bells
J.A
Hot) Alexander, Inc
Grayson Co
State Bank Bidg
Sherman
K.O. Mail Service
68Th Lane
St. Petersburg
Fla
Hoover
Furniture Mart Whitewright
Chapman and Cedar
Highland Park
Sunshine Liquid Feed Farley Grain CO
Tom Bean
Tom Sears
Carter Street
Central Air
Highland Drive
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