Whitewright Sun community notes and events wrap
Monday 7 p.m. 200 Club singing draws good turnout despite cold weather. Local business owners and residents discuss civic center grant reception, federal funds, and Whitewright city hall project. Special program by Dawson family Jan 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Assembly of God church. Also mentions library move, birthday wishes, and local ads urging advertising support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Chesser
Dawson
Denison
Assembly of God
Whitewright
Whitewright Citizens Plan City Civic Center Complex
Whitewright residents meet at Fireman's Hall to plan a $493,800 civic center funded by an Economic Development Administration grant. Committees meet with Hayter Engineering Paris firm. city hall moves planned to the Tater Bug building while demolition of the current hall proceeds. Mayor Walker emphasizes the project as a landmark investment and personal debt to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Farmersville
Whitewright
Fireman's Hall
Economic Development Administration
Hayter Engineering and Architectural Firm
Paris
Library
James Bryant
Buck McFatridge
Steve Sullivan
Sullivan
David Johnson
Helen Bilmner
Dick Walker
Larry Presley
Bussy Thornhill
Lloyd Alexander
Fire Department
Gloria Roberts
Annette Snider
Lums Bond
Peggy Woodson
Hayter Engineering
Walker
Tater Bug
City Hall
Nursing Home
Community Public Service Co
the Sun
City of
Officer Orr Recovers Rifle in Whitewright Theft
Whitewright Chief LeRoy Duquette said Officer Joe Orr recovered a 22 caliber rifle stolen from Orville Woodson’s truck parked by Meador Inc. on Jan. 3. No suspects named and no charges filed. Also named All-State is Tiger QB Steve Hodge, with teammates Walter Daniels and Ricky Di Rice on the second team. Hodge led a 10-0 regular season to regional playoffs and remains a varsity multi-sport athlete with college football aims.
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Whitewright
LeRoy Duquette
Joe Orr
Orville Woodson
Woodson
Meador, Inc
Duquette
Steve Hodge
Tigers
Muenster
Tiger
Texas Sports Writers Association
Charlie Sessom
Walter Daniels
Ricky di Rice
Hodge
Howard Hodge
Tiger Club
FFA
Beta Club
Hollingsworth Held as Bank Robbery Suspect in Saint Jo
Murrell L. Hollingsworth, a Whitewright native likely living with his mother, is held in Wichita County jail on $50,000 bond as a suspect in the January 7 Saint Jo First National Bank robbery. He allegedly entered the bank twice wearing a ski mask, obtained $2,100, and fled by pickup. police later stopped the vehicle and arrested him. The case also notes local acquaintances’ vague knowledge of Hollingsworth amid mixed residency reports. Also reported: Marine Lance Corporal Curtis W. Bodkins, son of Bells residents, promoted at Cherry Point NC. Funeral services for Allene Graham held in Bells with burial in North Cemetery. Survivors listed.
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Murrell L. Hollingsworth
Whitewright
Wichita Falls
First National Bank
Saint Jo
Leroy DeQuette
Hollingsworth
Wichita County
Saint Jo Bank
Gainesville
Curtis W. Bodkins
Gerald W. Bodkins
Bells
Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point
N.C
U.S
First United Methodist Church
Allene Graham
North Cemetery
Mullican-Little Funeral Home
Graham
W.P. Kidd
Ellis May
L.M. Graham
Sherman
The
Baptist Church
Burleson
Alma Low
Fort Worth
Coach Kline Optimistic About the 1977 Tigers
Whitewright Rotarians heard Coach Mark Kline praise the 1977 Whitewright Tigers as potential best in school history. With an 18-1 record, 14 straight wins, and 6-0 in district play, the team leads early district standings as Coppell, Farmersville, and Colbert loom as playoff threats. The Tigers boast four seniors, four juniors, and three sophomores, led by Steve Hodge 18.2 PPG and Walter Daniel 15.0 PPG, with strong defense from Stan Smith and solid rebounding.
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Mark Kline
Whitewright Rotarians
Tiger
Whitewright High School
Tigers
Cooper
Wolfe City
Kline
Big
Steve Hodge
Walter Daniel
Willie Ballard
Gary Tillett
Ricky A. Rice
Stan Smith
Coppell
Farmersville
Colbert
Rotarians
Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
Whitewright
Tax collector warns Whitewright ISD ad valorem tax due
Petty Rittman, tax assessor collector, announces this week that to avoid penalties interest and costs on 1976 ad valorem tax for Whitewright Independent School District must be paid by January 31 1977. Beginning February 1 1977 the added cost rises to about 16 3/4 percent and on March 1st to about 18 1/2 percent with monthly increases thereafter. January payments sent by mail must be postmarked January.
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Petty Rittman
Whitewright Independent
Presley Auto Parts Grand Opening in Whitewright
Presley Auto Parts plans a grand opening Saturday January 22 from 8 to 5 in downtown Whitewright at the moved next door location. Owner Larry Presley invites all to visit the rebuilt building with refreshments and door prizes. Presley a 1964 longtime Whitewright resident councilman lives on Carter Street with Kathryn and children Kelly and Steve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presley Auto Parts
Whitewright
Larry Presley
Presley
Dorchester
Green Light
Tom Brice
Grocer
Stateville
Rocket Oil Co
L.O. May
Carter St
Kathryn
Kelly
Steve
Lois Tracy Named Manager At Melton's Thrif-Tee
Eddie Melton owner of Melton's Thrif-Tee grocery in Whitewright announced Lois Tracy as manager. Tracy, former Denison resident now living in Orangeville, has two daughters and five grandchildren. Maggie Ball and Steve Bollier assist. Jerry Melton helped prep. Dallas meat supervisor to work in meat market. hours 8 to 6, six days a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Melton
Melton
Whitewright
Percy
Lois) Tracy
Tracy
Denison
Orangeville
Joyce Talley
Cathey Scott
Crowley
Dallas
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Whitewright Rambler
Ben Bill
W.L. Grammer
Grady Layman
Mesquite
Charlie Layman
Bank
Jack Farley
Bob Poole
Farmersville Times
L.L. Wendell
Mr. Wendell
Sun
Bonham
Whitewright Sun
Felix Robinson
Helen Billner
Winnsboro
Quitman
Bob and
Reeves Hayter
Orr
Ricky D. Rice
Mrs. Graham
Lois Tracy
Manger
Meltons
Maggie Ball
Steve Bollier
Jerry Melton
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