Newspaper staff and contributors at Tennesee publication
The faded OCR lists roles and names including editor Mike Spann and photographers Roy Laittien and Pat Marlow, with editors Pat Bow and Debbie Wortham, reporters Tim Lancaster and Jane Biggerstaff, and sponsors Mrs. Joe Mays and Mrs. Mark Keene, indicating a local newspaper staff roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeeesans
Mike Spanneevee
Selacca
Soody Seemety
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oPat Bow
Debbie Wortham
Roy Layttien
Pat Marlow
Timm Lancaster
Jane Biggerstaff
Sam Montgomery Spotlight Highlights Whitewright Schools Leader
Sam Montgomery superintendent of Whitewright Schools is featured in a teacher spotlight detailing his degrees from E T S A M S, birthplace in 1913, and residence with wife Claudine plus children Sandy Sammy and Bill. The piece glosses his hobbies and favorites. It transitions to the third annual Fish Farming Conference and Catfish Farmers of Texas meeting January 7 8 1971 at Texas A M University Memorial Student Center with attendance estimates, keynote speaker James A Noe, sessions on parasites diseases marketing and fish farming economics, and open membership for charter holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Montogomery
Whitewright
Texas
Claudine
Sandy
Sammy
Bill
Oldsmobile
T. V
Ironside
Spencer Tracy
Myria Lay
God
Catfish Farmers of Texas
Texas A&m University
Memorial
Wallace * Klussmann
James A. Noe
Catfish Farmers of America
Little Rock
Ark
MSC
Tom Wellborn
Mississippi State University
Janice Hughes
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Conemission
Monroe
Fred Meyer
Fish Farming Experiment Station
Stuttgart
Don Carr
Catfish Farmers of Texas, Inc
Eagle Pass
Klussemann
Ramada Inn
Christmas Family Dinner At Whitewright Home
A Bethel community dinner gathered Mr and Mrs O G Alexander and many relatives from Whitewright Grand Prairie Farmers Branch New Braunfels Louisiana Sherman Garland McKinney Ft Worth Dallas Bells and others. Richard Parchman on leave from the army before Viet Nam duty December 28 1970. A separate Christmas gathering at Mr J C Whipple home in Whitewright drew 35 guests for a festive holiday with family singing and guitar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Alexander
Bethel
Lloyd Alexander
Dee Anna
Manuell Alexander
Joe Bodine
Brad Alexander
Whitewright
Reg Crump
Grand Prairie
Tomemy Geer
Carie
Farmers Branch
Caton Hargett
New Braunfel
Shelia Hargett
Louisianna
Doyle Alexander
Richard
Sherman
James Alexander
Marcus and
Garry
Cheryl
Garland
Richard Parchman
McKinney
Euell Alexander
Ft. Worth
Doyle Smith
Dallas
J. B. Layman
Bells
Vietnam
J.C. Whipple
Kenneth Perkins
Delores Spegiel
Franklin Whipple
Fredd Whipple
Don Whipple
Eddie Whipple
Mary Whipple
Bonham
Lee Everett
Treneton
J.W. Whipple
Poplarville
Christmas Dinner Guests Across Local Homes
Local Christmas gatherings list guests at multiple homes including Mrs. J. E. Ross, Maude Caraway, G. C. Marlow, and other residents with names from Bonham Sherman, Whitewright and Dallas. The notes mention families traveling from Fort Worth, Sherman, and Howe for holiday meals. Government economist Paul McCracken notes visible results emerging.
Whitewright Girls Fight Hard but Fall to Ector 43 31
Whitewright traveled to Ector on Thursday night and was defeated 43 to 31. Brenda Williams led Whitewright with 12 points as the Tigers pressed until the final quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittewright
Ector
Brenda Williams
Whitewright
Farmersville
Carolyn Tillett
van Alstyne
Tigerettes
Kathy Morris
Pottsboro
CPS honors retirees and events at 1971 rodeo show
Two longtime Whitewright CPS staffers were honored at a Sherman banquet December 11, 1970. W. A. Thurman retires January 31, 1971 after 43 years. Vona Mae Cooke retires year’s end after 27 years. The piece also previews the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show and Rodeo, January 29 to February 7, 1971, with Judy Lynn and top cowboys, plus ticket details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Community Public Service Company
Sherman
W. A. Thurman
Vona Mae Cooke
C.L. Cooke
C. C. Hennig
Cooke
The
Power Company
Paul Cook
CPS
A.C. Isham
Isham
Chamber of Commerce
Judy Lynn
Las Vegas
Donna Haston Senior Memories
The Senior Spotlight profiles Donna Haston daughter of Claude W Haston and wife. She has two brothers Claude Jr and Don and a sister Pam. Her past activities include choir and drill team. Favorite things span spicy ads football baseball Flip Wilson Show Everly Brothers blue and red Lucille Ball Carla and her pet peeve is cruelty to animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Haston
Claude W. Haston
Claude, Jr
Don
Pam
T. V
Flip Wilson
Him
Everly Brothers
Lucille Ball
Carla
Christmas and the New Year reflections and reminders
The piece urges readers to remember Christmas meaning beyond gifts and trees, noting origins of gift giving and the tree. It calls generosity and gratitude, cites the year 1970 a once only moment, and ends with wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bethlehem
Christmas Guests of Mrs Darwin Include Gosnells and Park
Christmas visitors were Mr and Mrs Sonny Gosnell, Miss Judy Gosnell and Gary Park of Paducah, and Mr and Mrs Jerry Wilson and sons of Fort Worth. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Harold Thorne hill and their son in Dallas over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Darwin
Sonny Gosnell
Judy Gosnell
Gary Park
Paeducah
Jerry Wilson
Harold Thorne Hill
Mrs
S.R. Thorne Hill
Dallas
Betas Hold Pizza Party and Meeting at Junior High
The Beta Club held a Pizza Party and meeting on Wednesday December 16. They appointed committeemen to design signs for the junior high basketball tournament, set up clock and concession schedules, and contact businesses to buy trophies. The group arranged a Christmas food box for a needy family, with four Jr. Beta Club members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. Beta Club
Senior Lettermen Receive Football Jackets During Assembly
Jackets were awarded Thursday December 14 to Senior Lettermen by Coach Sessom and the cheerleaders. Recipients included Larry Bilner Ricky Slaughter Larry Morris Kenny Golden Jerry Blanton and Larry Franklin. The Tigers lost to Allen 54 48 last Tuesday after leading 12 11 in the first quarter and trailed 23 18 at halftime. Roy Layman led with 19 points while Jerry Blanton added 11 in the loss. Allen’s Chuck Smith had 16 and Danny Gantt Frank Enloe 14 each. The Tigers now stand 13 3 and beat Ector 77 53 Thursday with Roy Layman scoring 14. Vic Daniels Marvin Atterberry Claude Haston each had 10 and John Newton 19 for Ector. The Tigers’ record is 14 3 and they play Van Monday in the Howe Holiday Tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sessom
Larry Bil«ner
Ricky Slaughter
Larry Morris
Kenny Golden
Jerry Blanton
Larry Franklin
Tigers
Allen
Roy Layman
Chuck Smith
Denny Gantt
Frank Enloe
Ector
Tiger
Vic Daniels
Marvin Atterberry
Claude Haston
John Newton
Open House Showcases Miss Snider's Homemaking Class
Miss Snider's Homemaking I and II presented Christmas decorations to the high school student body and faculty on Tuesday December 22 at 2 00 pm during Open House. Sophomore girls served refreshments on a green tablecloth with Christmas decor.
Christmas Dinner by Homemaking II Class
The Homemaking II class prepared a Christmas dinner on Friday December 18 with Fat Marlow as hostess. Four groups cooked different dishes, a table with a white cloth and red poinsettias was set, and after the meal the junior girls exchanged gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat Marlow
Rev Grisham to Lead Sunday Worship and School
Pastor Rev W E Grisham leads Sunday School at 10:00 AM followed by Morning Worship at 11:00 AM. The service promises sermon, hymnody, and community fellowship. Local church invites all residents to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
W.E. Grisham
Cecil Watson
C.C. Dooley
Nursing Home
Harry Stanley
Wedneagay
Kentuckytown Baptist
Lionel Lindley
Training Union
Bethel Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
Paul G. King
C.A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wepaper
Eoeeere Enone
Sam Montgomery
America
Bing Crosby
Zane Grey
Fish Conference
Wm. E. Black
Mayo Martin
Jim Ayers
National Marine Fisheries Service
Ron Lacewell
John Nichols
A&m
Klussman
Tweeday
Jean Paul Richter
Whipple
J. E. Ross
John Curtis
Clifford Brookins
Porter Reeves
Tommy
Bregan Elixson
Rubye Goff
Gary Reeves
Eoward
Joe Charles Ross
Lisa
Laurie
Maude Caraway
Ola Justice
Firs
Rollardioll
Burgher R. Vestal and Daughters
W.D. Cargill
Houston
Estelle Williams
Travis Sanderson
Nancy Williams
Henry Bing
A&m College
Charles Williams
Howe
James V
City
Johnny Mack Williams
Kathy and
Kelly
Paul McCracken
Joel Britton
Happy Pie
Zenith T.V
HOT Point Appliances
Faith
Jay
Ing
BNC Shoes
Main St. Bonham
United States
Canada
W.R. Watt
Will Rogers Coliseum
PC Box
Tex
Community Cable Company OF
North Texas
Christ
Paul Geers
Nursing Hond
Betas
Ies
First Baptist Church
Arvin United Methodist
United Methodist
Church OF Christ
William H. Baker, Jr
George Hight
First United Pentecostal
Ide Baptist Church
Herman Wood
Assembly OF God
Carl’s Sausage Company
Whitewright Nursing Home
Dawson
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