Grayson County poised for major growth by 1990
A Texoma Regional Planning Commission projection forecasts Grayson County population rising to 45 000 by 1990 from 80 000 in 1969. Personal income could increase from 245 million in 1970 to about 666 million in 1990, with Sherman at 65 900 and Denison at 54 000. Agriculture remains dominant though farming improved, manufacturing diversifies, and new food processing plants are anticipated.
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Texoma
James R. Bradley and Associates
Bryan
Sherman
Denison
Whitewright
Bells
Tom Bean
Bradley
Ree
Four County
Grayson County
Dennison
Graeyson County
Beckham Announces Candidacy for Fifth Term in 1970 Race
Denison veteran State Representative Vernon Beckham filed for reelection as a Democrat in Grayson County. He seeks a fifth term in the May 2 1970 primary, citing 17 authored bills and a record of no losses. He serves on multiple House committees and touts water and insurance policy actions benefiting Grayson County and the Texoma region.
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Vernon Beckham
Denison
Greayson County
Charles FE
Rep
Beckham
Texoma
House
House Insurance Commission
Grayson County
Northwest
Central Territory
Grayson County vets paid over 2.7 million in 1969
Charles kt Morris executive director of the Veterans Affairs Committee says Grayson County veterans received more than 2.7 million dollars in payments through the local Veterans Service office in 1969. He notes nearly half the county population are dependents or survivors of veterans in a letter to Don Bowen and County Judge Les Tribble. Bowen’s office says past-year figures are not available.
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Grayson County
Veteran’s Service Office
Charles Kt. Morris
Veteran's Affairs Committee
Morris
Don Bowen
Les Tribble
Bowen
Taxpayers face due dates for 1970 estimated income tax
The first 1970 estimated tax installment is due by April 15 for those who filed by Sept 15 1969. If filing after Sept 15 1969 and before Dec 31 1969, use Form 1040 ES and pay by Jan 15 1970 with declaration voucher No.4. Ellis Campbell Jr Northern Texas IRS urges amendments if 1969 income changes and notes Space for amended estimates in the package. Publication 505 on withholding and estimated tax is available by postcard request to IRS Dallas.
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Ellis Campbell, Jr
Internal Revenue
Texas
Whitewright area landmarks keep Little Rock school hall active
The former Little Rock school house north of Pilot Grove remains a community hall used by residents. Since closing in the late 1930s students were sent to Pilot Grove Whitewright schools, while the Little Rock Town and Country Club and Whitewright Riding Club members prepare for their spring events.
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Whitewright
Little Rock
Pilot Grove
Little Rock Town and Country Club
Outstanding teens named from Whitewright High School
The Outstanding Americans Foundation selected Nancy Williams Pam Edging ton and Randy Lancaster of Whitewright High School as 1970 honorees. Winners advance to regional competition for the Governors Trophy and can become one of two national Outstanding Teens of America with scholarships from the foundation. Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth runs Jan 30 to Feb 1 with livestock entries and rodeo actions featuring David Canary and more than 500 top pro cowboys competing for over 80,000 in stakes.
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The
Nancy Williams
Pam Edgington
Randy Lancaster
Whitewright High School
Oustanding Americans Foundation
Ft Worth
David Canary
Winter Weather Hits Whitewright With Subfreezing Temps
The coldest blasts of the season struck Whitewright with temperatures in the low teens Monday and Tuesday nights. Roads remain slick and a slight warming trend is expected later in the week. A Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman said no major accidents have been reported in the county.
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Whitewright
Texas Department of Public Safety
Sun launches political column for county office reelections
The Whitewright Sun will begin a political column listing all county offices up for reelection this year. Candidates may submit announcements and names for the column with ad rates at $1 per column inch and $25 for announcements. Political ads require prepaid payment and will carry Paid political advertisement.
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Whitewright Sun
Sun
The
Grayson County Commissioners Approve Tax Roll Work
Grayson County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday and approved Western Data Services Inc of Waxahachie to prepare tax rolls for 9600 and bind them for 500. The court heard a proposal to computerize voter registration receipts citing potential county savings. An order funded 1000 to the Grayson County Historical Survey Committee for 1970. Johnson Service Co was authorized 217.92 for courthouse heating unit inspection including labor and parts.
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Grayson County
Western Data Services Inc
Waxahachie
Western Data Services
Grayson County Historical Survey Committee
Johnson Service Company
Garrison to speak at Whitewright football banquet
Dallas Cowboys star Walt Garrison will visit Whitewright High School to address the annual football banquet next Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. Tickets cost 175 each from Walkers Pharmacy and Pig Skin Club members with no tickets at the door.
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Whitewright
Footeball
Whitewright High School
Walt Garrison
Dallas
Whitewrieght High School
Ralph Hughes
Walkers Pharmacy
Pig Skin Club
Gosnell to get award for 1969 70 dealer adviser council
James H. Gosnell of Whitewright is named a 1969 70 Dealer Advisory Councilmember for the Northrup King Sales Territory supervised by Wes Steenson. He will attend the Dallas meeting January 18, 1970 with seven other regional members and may be chosen as chairman to represent the Texas Oklahoma region on the National Dealers Advisory Council. The sessions aim to exchange ideas with Northrup King management and explore ways to boost sales and farmer services on NK seeds.
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James H. Gosnell
Whitewright
Northrup King
Wes Steenson
Gosnell
Dealer Advisory Council
Dallas
Texas Oklahoma
Northrup King Management
Norhrup King
Baylor student Gentry among 131 new Alpha Chi members
Robert Wayne Gentry a Baylor University student from Whitewright is named one of 131 new members of the Alpha Chi national honorary scholastic society's Texas Gamma Chapter at Baylor. The organization honors top scholars in junior senior and graduate ranks and promotes scholarship and character.
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Robert Wayne Gentry
Baylor University
Whitewright
Texas Gamma
Alpha Chi
Baylor
Gentry
H. M. Gentry
Box 57
Trenton
Baylor Chapter
National Organization
Southwest
Area drivers on the move in Texas highway study
The Texas Highway Department reports high daily travel in 1968 with an average of 170.4 million vehicle miles. The measure translates to about 200 thousand cars from El Paso to Orange or 188 thousand from the Panhandle to Brownsville, with Dallas to Faloerth and San Antonio to Houston trips also highlighted. The report notes travel rates are rising.
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Whitewright
Texas Highway Department
Texas
el Paso
Orange
Panhandle
Brownsville
Dallas
Faloerth
San Antonio
Houston
Lubbock
Amarillo
Highway Department
Ft. Worth
Pas
Mollie Jones Celebrates 99th Birthday At Family Reception
Mrs. Mollie Jones marked her 99th birthday with a family gathering at her home and later at the Whitewright nursing home. Relatives from Dallas Randolph Canton Pottsboro Savoy Bells Sherman and Whe attended, sharing gifts and memories as photographs were taken.
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Mrs
Mollie Jones
Jones
Fred Moore
Whitewright Nursing Home
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Ww. R. Watt
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Douglas B. Mitchell
Theitewright
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L. Jones
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