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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1977

Page

2

Nursing Home News highlights and birthdays at Whitewright

Velma Key sang religious songs for Coffee Talk residents. Bible Study was led by Rev. Jim Hedges. February birthdays listed include Ethel Stedham, Thyra Vermillion, William Moreland, May Badgett, Charles McCollum, Octavis Ballard, Nancy Phillips, Nealie Atterbury, Zelma Hopper, Rosa Jones, John Reeves. Valentine Banquet planned for February 1th with new residents Velma Saddler, Pearl Worsham, Lula Barkley. Several local visitors noted. services held January 18 for Adie Jones, 86, burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include son John, sister Opal Allen, three grandchildren.

Jim Hedges Ethel Stedham Thyra Vermillion William Moreland May Badgett Charles McCollum Octavis Ballard Nancy Phillips Nealie Atterbury Zelma Hopper Rosa Jones John Reeves Adie Jones Whitewright Oak Hill Cemetery Texas Adie B. Jones Orangeville John Dallas Opal Allen Bixby Okla

Women at Work Growing Group Gains in Labor Force

The labor force has surged as women join in larger numbers due to social change, economic pressures, lower birthrates, higher divorce rates, and expanded education. Since 1925 service industries provide about 80 percent of non farm employment growth, with state and local government and health care among top job creators since 1950.

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Whitewright items from 1940 note fire and club events

Fire damaged the Harvey residence on Maple Street in east Whitewright soon after noon on Wednesday. School board members whose terms expire include C. J. Meador as president and Grover Stateville. holdovers are R. A. Gillett, B. W. Newman, Clay Horton, John Reeves, and Gomer May. Whitewright WPA recreation project won first in a Sherman stunt tournament at Washington School with the hot dog factory scene led by George New. performers included Marvin Smith, Carlton Alexander, Bertha Ford, Ima Sue Garner, Jim Lou McCarstin, and Toby the dog. Local ads list groceries and Maxwell House coffee. James Bryant sustained cuts when a horse hit a parked car. From the Reflector: Dorotha Darwin was elected. other contestants included Patty Everheart, Helen Maddux, Ruby Holcomb, Martha Jo Conner, Mary Dale King, Catherine Blackerby, Marilyn Smith. Also reports recent farm sales for Tom Graves of Ely.

C.D. Harvey Maple St East Whitewright C.J. Meador Grover George New Whitewright Group Marvin Smith Carlton Alexander Bertha Ford Ima Sue Garner Jim Lou McCarstin Toby Terry Max Miller Farley and Hill Grocery Maxwell House James Bryant Dorotha Darwin Patty Everheart Helen Maddux Ruby Holcomb Martha Jo Conner Mary Dale King Cathleen Blackerby Marilyn Smith

Farm purchases and local notices in Whitewright area

The report lists farms bought around Whitewright including the Dan Gillett, Lee Wilson, Binkley, and Dr Hoard properties with acreages 109, 119, 115, 100 and 187 located near town and south or east of Whitewright. It notes residents W T Beazley and others residing on parcels and mentions nearby Leonard, Commerce, Plano and Dallas connections. Gasoline prices in Whitewright rose one cent to 18 cents for regular and 14 cents for third grade. Local clubs, classes, and students are recorded with officers elected including Otto Russell and Grace Harris. Community members, travel to Kansas City for examinations, and a civics quote from Robert F Dee are included.

Dan Gillett W.T. Beazley Jim Mullens Lee Wilson Jack Brown Whitewright Binkley Tom Booker Mr. Bailey Near Leonard Dr. Hoard Jack Barbee Commerce Frank Armstrong Plano Dick Barbee Dallas W.J. Barbee Whitewright Home Demonstration Club Ralph Wallace Lola Scott Ted Sprinks Otto Russell Robert Sears Lucille Starr Phillip Earnheart Grace Harris

Parker to Join Bonham Police Force

Mike Parker aged 25 will join the Bonham police force Tuesday as announced by Chief Jay Duckworth. Parker graduates McKinney High School attended Central College and served in the U S Army for two years. He earned a basic law enforcement certificate after 240 hours of classroom work at the Texoma Regional Planning Commission Police Academy. He previously served with Whitewright for 16 months and currently works as an officer at Van Alstyne. Parker has foreman experience at Master Craft Kitchens and worked for World Finance Co in McKinney. He is married and lives in McKinney with his wife employed at Central National Bank. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bill Parker of McKinney and has resided in McKinney 23 years. Duckworth said Parker is a good officer who should fit well with the department.

Parker McKinney High School Central College U.S. Army Texoma Regional Planning Commission Whitewright van Alstyne Master Craft World Finance Co McKinney

The Pastor's Corner Quench Not The Spirit Message

The article urges not to hinder the Spirit by sin resistance worldliness or neglect. It cites scripture from I Peter Acts and Matthew to show how fleshly lusts obedience and care of this world quench the Spirit. It emphasizes giving the Spirit freedom in hearts.

Peter God

Buttered Ham on Muffin with Poached Egg Sauce

Melt butter in a skillet and cook ham slices. Prepare a sauce by whisking yolks lemon juice salt and cayenne into melted butter. Toast muffin, spread with butter, top with ham and poached egg, and spoon warm sauce over.

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Whitewright Sun, Thers Nursing Home News Debra Pennell Velma Key Ector Velma Saddler Pearl Worsham Lula Barkley Samuel Krider Sherman Elizabeth Krider Wade Richardson Lina Ackridge J.C. Daughrity Leonard Jennie Daughtrity Green Susie Norwood Aaron Earwood Bonham Fannie Latimer Brenda Brad Jenkins Grace Crawford J.W. Fielder Dess Whitson J.E. Ownby James Ownby Wanda Terrell Frances Hanna Reba Mitchell Lisa Kent Ed Kent Oscar Huskin Rochester Hudson Stapp George Evett Clarence Ernest Ferrill Floyd Woodson Bells Mr. Woodson Women At Work the Sun-Leader Publishing Co Aubrey McAlister Grayson Fannin Whitewright Sun Texas Press Memsen Association Tom Graves The Ely First National Bank OF Whitewright National Bank Ek FF U. S. Treasury U. S Federal Reserve Eeeeaeres Eeeeerseeneenar United States Jeeubadedestadnadnee Noobeedelel Hickman Presbyterian Church W.A. Kirkpatrick Viva Phillips Buddy Stephens Joe Thomas May Merriwell Vineyard Kansas City Canada Austin College Robert F. Dee SmithKline Corp Ce Fed Ise I. Charles Truksa Mike Parker Bonham Police Force Jay Duckworth Nancy Dodson Nancy Bryan Neathery Nanc Ruth Peggy Chandler Dora Belew Frances Alexander Anna Robinson Your Electric Light & Power Company
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