Parade a Success in Whitewright Christmas Pageant
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce staged a December 19 1970 parade with over 46 floats and entries. Winners included Tex-Ann Twirlers first place, Whitewright High School Drill Team second, and the Literary Club float third. A Merchants Drawing Contest awarded $50 in prizes drawing crowds to downtown Whitewright.
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Whitewright
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Park
Merc
Whitewright Riding Club
Tex
Ann Twirlers
Janet Bilmner
Tex-Ann Twirlers
Whitewright High School
Whitewright Christmas Lighting Contest Winners Announced
Winners in Whitewright annual Christmas Lighting Contest were named by out of town judges and released to the Sun. Traditional and Best Religious categories highlighted by the David Johnson and Tom Brooke shear homes. First United Methodist Church received a $10 Citation Award for the live Nativity Pageant.
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Whitewright
Literary Ib
the Sun
David Johnson
Tom Brookeshear
James Donaghey
First United Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Clint Hening
Hermon Philley
Jim Bryant
Doyce Worsham
Lisa Earnheart
Kay Burleson, Jr
Milton Simpson
Dick Walker
Don Campbell
Bobby Moore
Charles
Howard Judd
Russell Wayne Martin
Richard Walker
O. L. Nicely
Jack Washburn
S. H. White
Joe Cureton
Betty Burleson
Clint Little
Ed Barkley
Herman Philley
Bill Grisham
Local Faculty Attends Regional Gathering
One hundred fifty persons attended a local faculty meeting with guests from Sherman and Whitesboro.
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Sherman
Whitesboro
Former ET SU Graduates From Whitewright Earn BS Degrees
Bulah Fay Hodge and Kay Summers Wooldridge, both former Whitewright students, earned BS degrees from East Texas State University in Commerce. ETSA President Dr. D. Whitney Halladay lauded 522 degree candidates at mid winter commencement on December 19, urging graduates to tackle societal problems with thoughtful, honest, and wise leadership. He stressed that rapid change demands prudent action and shared confidence in the graduates' ability to contribute to order and progress. Superintendent and Mrs. Sam Montgomery hosted a Christmas Open House for faculty, staff, and school board members, with about 50 guests enjoying candles, poinsettias, and refreshments.
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Whitewright
Bulah Fay Hodge
J.W. Gunter
Kay Summers Wooldridge
W.H
Wig) Summers
East Texas State University
Commerce
D. Whitney Halladay
ETSA
Halladay
Texas vehicle owners face January renewal mailings
More than seven million Texans with motor vehicles should receive registration renewal applications in early January. The 1971 program, run by the Texas Highway Department, continues the computerized Automobile Registration Plan to save time. Last year the system reduced waits at county tax offices and substations, and this year is expected to improve further.
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Texas
Texas Highway Department
Austin
Highway Departement
100th Birthday for Aunt Mollie Jones at Whitewright Home
Aunt Mollie Jones celebrated her 100th birthday at Whitewright Nursing Home where she has resided the last two years after a back injury. The event drew many relatives including oldest grandson Doug Jones and son Charles Jones with his family, recalling a long life of family connections and well wishers as two cakes and gifts highlighted the day.
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Mollie Jones
Whitewright
el Paso
Doug Jones
Houston
Donald Jones
Denton
Robert
Charles Jones
Bonham
Claude Jones
Claudia
Trenton
Fred Moore
Bells
Eula Mae Hayton
Dallas
Clarence Jones
Pottsboro
O. L. Jones
Wheitewright
Mollie
Whitewright Santa Drives Aid Seven Needy Families
Whitewright Cub Scouts and First United Methodist Church workers organized Santa's Pals Drive to aid seven needy area families. Local merchants and individuals donated groceries, toys, and essentials with box values from 25 to 40 dollars. Community thanks issued. Christmas effort supported by Edwards Chevrolet Co., First National Bank, Presley Auto Parts, Collins Food, and others.
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Cub
Den 1
Whitewright
First United Methodist Church
Santa’s Pals Drive
Edwards Chevrolet Co
First National Bank
Preesley Auto Parts
Collins Food
Johnson Jewelry
Beauery Room
Tom Sears Realty
Stephens and Bryant
Griff
Rotary Club Hears Singing Holiday Program
The Whitewright Rotary Club met on December 18 for a year end meal of chicken and dressing. President Bo Pettit welcomed guests and announced the next meeting on January 8, 1997. Mrs. Charles Pierce brought her girl singers who performed medleys of popular and Christmas songs.
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Whitewright Rotary Club
Bo Pettit
Lakey Edwards
Charles Pierce
Pierce
Rotarians
Pettit
ApEti dark days dawn with new hope in spring
A fragmented line from an old notice suggests themes of renewal and optimism. The readable segment mentions hope shining through this year, implying a positive outlook amid uncertain times. No clear names or places are preserved in the legible text.
Whitewright Nursing Home Christmas Party Draws Community Support
The Whitewright Nursing Home held its annual Christmas party on December 23 with residents and families enjoying cakes and candies. Rev Harry Stanley led carols, Dr Geers gave a welcome, and gifts from Dr and Mrs Geers were distributed with fruit and candy bags. Local groups donated shawls, boots, pillows, and other gifts, as 200 residents and guests shared punch, cupcakes, and cheer.
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Whitewright Nursing Home
Harry Stanley
Dr. Geers
Pat
Cynthia Marlow
Jeanette Geers
Bro. Stanley
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Brookshear
Montgomery
Steve Sullivan
Mary
Martha McFatridge
ETSU
Supt
Sam Montegomery
Molly
Tiger Cagers
Cage Panthers
The
Tigers
van Here
Marvin Atterberry
Jerry Blanton
Larry Morris
Bill Benton
Van
Vic Daniels
Tiger
Howe
Community Public Service Company
W. A. Thurman
Yvona Mae Cooke
C. L. Cooke
C. C. Henning
Cooke
Power Company
Paul Cooke
CPS
Thurman
Meterman
Yvonne Fritts
Denison
Walker Quarter Horse Ranch of
Ft. Worth
See Horse
Rotary Club
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club
First Baptist Church of
Jeannete Geers
HDC
WSCS
First United Methodist Church of
Town and Country Club
Nursing Home
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