Whitewright Ramble عيد? (Note: The given task requires a factual, readable headline in the newspaper tone. The input text is a mix of local items with Valentine greeting, events, and random phrases. A compact title reflecting a few readable items is needed.)
Local notes from Whitewright cover Valentine greetings, a Homecoming Queen at Trenton High School, winter road hazards with minor collisions, visitors from Oklahoma City, and store photos at Melton’s Grocery. Flu report shows 168 of 2,220 residents ill. Rotary presidency correction noted.
Energy plan faces higher costs and tax credits aid
Ray Roberts reports revised estimates show energy proposals could cost a family up to 345 dollars annually with household bills rising for gasoline heating oil natural gas and electricity. The plan also raises concerns in Congress over oil tariffs while a tax credit bill H R 1505 offers 25 percent credits up to 250 dollars for home improvements and 25 percent credits up to 1000 for solar heating and cooling systems.
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Ford Administration
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Energy Administration
Judy Mallet to Speak at Chamber Banquet
Miss Texas 1973 Judy Mallet will headline the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on April 12 at the new grade school cafetorium. Rev Dale Gore and Mrs Gore of Sherman will join, Godbey's of Fort Worth will sponsor, tickets are $5, and plans must be finalized at the March meeting.
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Judy Mallett
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Bells School Board Sets Feb 18 Meeting For Policy Review
The Bells School Board called a meeting for February 18 to discuss and revise policies. Election day was set for April 5 to name two trustees with incumbent Bill Youree seeking re election and Bill Dugan's seat expiring. candidates must file with secretary O E Price by March 5.
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Bells School Board
The
Bill Youree
Bill Dugan
O.E. Price
Board
Davenport Speaks At Whitewright Masonic Lodge Session
James R. Davenport of Dallas Grand High Priest of Texas York Rite spoke at a Whitewright Masonic Lodge meeting. The program included tributes to George Washington and past masters, recognition of living past masters, and 25 year pins as families enjoyed a covered dish dinner.
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James R. Davenport
Dallas
Grand Royal Arch
Texas
Masonic Lodge
Whitewright
Mr. Davenport
Richland Springs
Hardin-Simmons University
Cumberland University
Lebanon
Tennessee
Texas Automatic Sprinklers, Inc
Abilene
Grand Chapter of
York Rite of Freemasonry
Davenport
George Washington
Jack Lackey
Clint Hennig
Texas bill designates ladybug as state insect
Austin legislator Rep. Jim Kaster has introduced a bill to designate the ladybug as Texas official state insect. He said a letter from 9 year old Bobbie Sue Tate of Guadalupe Peak inspired the measure.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Jim Kaster
D-El Paso
Bobbie Sue Tate
Guadalupe Peak
Resignation Triggers Whitewright Mayoral and Council Seats
Mayor Vince Freeman resigns effective midnight April 5 1975 triggering a regular election for the remaining year of his term and three open city council seats. Incumbents Emory Christian M B Hasty and Homer Ryan seek re election as at large voting occurs with no filed candidates by mid morning. Debbie Franklin reports on the local Whitewright Eighth Grade Girls basketball tournament and Pigskin Club sponsorship with Whitewright beating Fannindel 21 to 16 Debbie Franklin 10 points Geanetta Atterberry top rebounder All Tournament Team member. Whitewright also defeated Pottsboro 22 16 and Honey Grove 42 33 in overtime to finish 10-2 season. Pigskin Club thanks teams coaches and helpers.
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Sally Cureton
First National Bank of Whitewright
Texoma Women
Peggy Vaughn
Sherman Hospital
William Vaughn
Bobby W. Fleming
Slagle-Joiner-Fleming and Stage Law Firm
Sherman
Bells
Bells City Council
Ralph Elliott
Elliott
59Th District Court
A.L. Isom
John Ramsey
Freddy Wagneer
City Hall
South Street
Vernon Street
Vince Freeman
Whitewright
Freeman
Wichita Falls
Masyer
Emory Christian
M. B. Hasty
Homer Ryan
Helen Bilmner
Debbie Franklin
Fannindel
Pigskin Club
Debbie
Belinda Stader
Cheryl Hicks
Geanetta Atterberry
Pottsboro
Honey Grove
P*gskin Club
SSI boosts aid for Texas aged blind and disabled
Texas saw a 67 percent rise in federal state spending for eligible seniors and disabled under SSI, increasing from 144.3 million in 1973 to 241.5 million in 1974. Nearly 97.2 million more dollars flowed to recipients and about 53.9 thousand more Texans qualified for payments, per Sherman Social Security office manager Gus Jones.
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Texas
Gus Jones
Sherman Social Security Office
Jones
SSI
Suzanne Cooper Named to Dean’s List at Oklahoma Christian
Suzanne Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs B B Cooper of Whitewright was named to the deans list at Oklahoma Christian College for the fall trimester. A freshman majoring in English she earned a 3.75 grade point average or higher to qualify for the honor.
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Suzanne Cooper
B. B. Cooper
Whitewright
Oklahoma Christian College
Okla
City
Suzanne
IRS Urges Checks on Social Security Numbers for Joint Returns
The IRS warns married filers that both spouses' social security numbers must appear on every tax return. Sherman IRS official Paul Cooke said wrong or missing numbers delay refunds and can deny full credit for Social Security and Medicare. Taxpayers should report name changes to Social Security and use the pre addressed label to verify numbers.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Paul Cooke
Sherman Irs
Social Security Administration
Cooke
James C Bryant Earns Distinguished Student Ranking at TAMU
James C Bryant of Whitewright earns Distinguished Student ranking at Texas A&M University announced by Registrar Robert A Lacey. The honor goes to undergraduates with at least a 3 25 GPA in the most recent grading period and is limited to the top 10 percent of the freshman class. Bryant is a junior agricultural economics major and son of James C Bryant.
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James C. Bryant
Whitewright
Texas A&m University
Robert A. Lacey
TAMU
Bryant
Delinquent Taxes Stress City Action in Whitewright
Mayor Vince Freeman and the City Council warn that delinquent city taxes will face legal action if not paid promptly. While tax receipts are strong overall, some landowners owe back taxes, penalties, and court costs. Landowners are urged to visit City Hall for statements and assistance from City Secretary Helen Billner.
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Vince Freeman
Whitewright
Helen Billner
Freeman
Valentines Shared In Everyday Family Life
The excerpt records multiple residents noting how they express affection through valentines and small gestures. Pat Alexander mentions combining birthday celebrations, Sue Brinkley bakes for kids, Arthur buys candy, and Linda Melton recalls family remembrance. Ethel Green advocates daily valentine planting.
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Pat Alexander
Sue Brinkley
Arthur
Betty Burleson
Linda Melton
Charlie Ayres
Charlie
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