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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1971
Page
2
The Sun urges voters to retain the five-member commissioner form, arguing the old two-man alderman system concentrates power, hampers progress, and raises costs. It warns a return risks fiscal folly and erodes democratic representation, urging careful consideration.
Fragmented notes recount a rough trip with many tire failures and a missing spare tire. A warning about new stop and yield signs appears from Leroy Duquette. Rumors mention Betty's disaster fund and a stock market upturn predicted by Walker Experts.
Dear Mr Cayce the writer argues against a two man city commission. He contends it concentrates power, risks a mayoral dictatorship, and necessitates costly city manager payrolls. He criticizes taxation, warns of political egos, and urges removal of his name from the ballot.
Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Cross were hosts for a double birthday dinner in their home on Sunday. Honored guests included Mrs. Robert Hodge of Savoy and John Smith of Ector who are observing birthdays this week. Ten guests were seated with a valentine cake marking the celebration.
Recent guest lists show extensive local social activity with visits and weekends spent by residents of Sherman and nearby towns. Names include Maude Caraway and family, W W Belew, Floyd Harmon, Lina Terry, Clem Hunter, Harry Hunter, Paul Haliburton hosts, and guests from Tyler Sherman and Dallas. The notes cover church and family gatherings, travel between Denton, Dallas, Clarksville, and Bonham, and attendance at various houses in the Sherman region.
A new shop named Winnie's Sports Wear opened in Bells on February 17, offering women's dress items, slacks, and fabrics. The store aims for reasonable prices and will feature gift items, located at the U S Highway 82 and 69 intersection.
Let’s talk farms and ranches and sell your land to a buyer. The ad promotes a real estate broker in Sherman Grayson County and a local income tax service serving Whitewright area for 20 years. Contact Je Alexander Inc and Floyd Bassett at provided numbers.
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