Hall enters race for Texas Governor against Gov. Smith
State Senator Ralph Hall of Whitewright announces Democratic primary challenge to Governor Preston Smith citing inaction by state leaders. Hall says Texas has tread water for a year as he launches his campaign. Whitewright football 1970 schedule released shows scrimmages Aug 28 Celina and Sept 4 Anna prep, with ten regular games starting Sept 1 at Farmersville.
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Ralph Hall
Whitewright
Preston Smith
Hall
Clyde McMurray
Celina
Tigers
Anna
Farmersville
Howe
Leonard
Allen
Dallas
Whitesboro
Honey Grove
Warrior's
Fannindel
Wolfe City
van Alstyne
Texas
Texans
Senate
Govere
Ben Baernes
Barnes
Smith
Tecause
Paul Eggers
Eggers
County highway projects okayed and local politics noted
The Texas Highway Commission approved a 400 million dollar, two year Consolidated Highway Program funding US and State highways with a 50 50 cost split with local governments. Grayson County gets 1 192 million for US 82 three point five miles with four lane improvements. The report also notes Whitewright High School track plans beginning February 28 at Decatur and a voter count in Grayson County reaching 217 000 with final tallies pending. Concurrently local political moves include bids by Hall and Smith for the Texas governor Democratic primary and Eggers as Republican hopeful.
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Texas
Grayson County
FM Mit
Gospel Show Tonight By Whitewright Riding Club
The Whitewright Riding Club hosts the nationally known Florida Boys Quartet at 7 30 p m in the Whitewright High School auditorium. Accompanying the group is 15 year old gospel star Steve Sanders. Tickets selling by riding club members cost 125 for children and 75 cents for adults in advance. at the door 175 for adults and one dollar for children.
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Whitewright
Whitewright High School
Au Editorium
Florida Boys Quartet
Chaennel Ls
Ft. Worth
Steve Sanders
Sanders
Adve Its
1970 License Tags Now On Sale Here
Whitewright residents can register their 1970 vehicles at city hall with Okla Caylor handling renewals. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through February and March. Texas officials expect over 7 million registrations nationwide and highlight a new color scheme and mail in renewals.
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Whitewright
Okla Caylor of
City Hall
Texas Highway Department
Texas
Grayson County
Riding Club Parade Dominates Ft Worth Fat Stock Show
The White Wright Riding Club with 17 members joined Friday's 2 p.m. downtown parade in Ft Worth lasting about two hours. The Grayson County Sheriff’s Posse won first place and best dressed, with the Blue Riding Club as runner up during the day’s events before the 8 p.m. grand entry rodeo. David Canary of Bonanza appeared as guest star.
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Lou Lane McCarley
Whitewright Riding Club
Ft. Worth
David Canary
Grayson County Sherriff's Posse
Blue Riding Club
Grayson County Sheriff reports 1969 activities and needs
The 1969 annual report from Grayson County Sheriff G. W. Blanton highlights department efficiency relative to national averages and calls for more public support. It covers turnover, pay issues, training limits, a 52 member sheriff's posse, burglaries and theft losses, Lake Texoma crime impact, jail workload, and increased costs and fines.
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Grayson County Sheriff's Department
Grayson County
G. W
Woody) Blanton
Blanton
Sheriff's Department
Tage
Crme
Dept
Lake Texoma
Pere Sons
Texas
Texoma
Donna Marie Golish
Grand Pappy Point
Janna Wilson Named Top Homemaker at Whitewright High
Senior Janna Wilson tops Whitewright High School in the 1970 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow contest based on her score in the homemaking knowledge test and attitude assessment. She earns a silver charm from General Mills and becomes eligible for one of 102 scholarships totaling $110,000. State winner and runner-up receive $1500 and $500 respectively, plus Britannica prizes. national finalists earn larger scholarships up to $5000.
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Janna Wilson
Whitewright High School
Betty Crocker
Toomorrow
General Mills
Janna
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Victor Daniels
Larry
George Schumacher
Malin
SHAWS
Loulane McCarley
Riding Club
County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriffs Depu
Oscar Lyons
Cief
W. G. Lambert
J. H. Blystone
Helen Brody
C. L. Day
Ira Wisely
J. L. Clark
A. Ray
T. Adams
Tom Bean
G. F. Cleveland
Denison
H. B French
Bells
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Permiee
Texas Dept. of Public Safety
Austin
Grayson County Junior College
Sheerrif Blanton
Sherman
Jim McFarland
Tom Richardson
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