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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1970
Page
1
Congressman Ray Roberts plans to run for another term in the U S House from Texas Fourth District. He says a formal announcement will come later and pundits note incumbency since 1962 with no expected opposition in the 1970 Democratic primary May 2.
Charles H Short of Randolph is in serious condition at a Bonham hospital after a pickup collided with a train at the depot crossing last Saturday. His wife was injured but not believed to be seriously hurt. The wreck was investigated by Highway Patrolman Bill Jones.
Jethro Pugh spoke to about 275 Whitensboro residents at the annual Football Banquet praising education and football as a path to college. He traced his career from high school to Elizabeth City State College and the Dallas Cowboys, noting his 1964 NFL draft round as a highlight.
Grayson County reaches 371 percent of its quota set by the Texas Democratic Party ranking 13th in division as the statewide goal aims to register 4 250 000 Texans by the January 31 deadline. Vance and McMullen lead a statewide Special drive with forms available at the County Tax Assessor's office.
Whitewright Lions Club resumes schedule with a makeup meeting at Firemen's Hall at 6 30 p m on Thursday after two January cancellations. President Dub Bilnmer urges all members to attend.
City and county residents must pay city school and county state taxes now to avoid penalties. Tax offices are listed with receivers and locations: City Hall Helen Billner, High School Betty Stapp, County and State taxes by George Schumacher at Grayson County Courthouse Sherman. Voter registration deadline January 31 for 1970 elections. required certificates for municipal and school elections in April. Also notes bachelor degree candidates and no public graduation ceremony on January 24.
Grady McCorstin and his dogs chased a large bobcat for an hour and a half near Red River in Whitewright. He killed the big cat with a .410 shotgun after a long pursuit and then spotted two more cats in the area but would not disclose locations.
No new leads in the $30,000 plus heist at First National Bank of Tom Bean. Three masked robbers forced president Claude Lackey to open the vault then escaped in a suspected 1967 green Dodge. Lackey, gagged and taped, was found by Tom Bean High senior Darrell Holcomb after about 30 minutes.
State Representative Vernon Beckham an eight year Texas Legislator was guest speaker at the Whiteswright Rotary Club. He outlined past session legislation on workers compensation teacher pay raises state libraries colleges and universities child abuse and divorce laws and other topics. He urged citizen participation and praised Whitewright for its sage and nursing home.
Gail Bradley daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallace Wilson earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from East Texas State University Commerce Texas on January 20. Attending were Bill Tom Bradley Wallace Wison Kathy Lela Ryan Wayne Bradley and Bill Ireland. She will teach fifth grade in Savoy Public Schools.
With the April 15 motor vehicle inspection deadline approaching Texas motorists are urged to inspect their vehicles now to avoid long lines. DPS Director Wilson E Speir notes about 40 percent of Grayson County’s 57 000 vehicles have been inspected since the program began in September. Roughly 2 dollar fees apply and stickers show month of expiration, with renewed rules aiming to end April rushes.
The Whitewright Riding Club plans a busy start to the year with a domino tournament on Saturday at 7 30 p m and a relay contest on Sunday at 2 p m at the club. Entry is 1 for players with trophies for top teams and 50 cents for spectators. The Fat Stock Show and Rodeo in Fort Worth includes a 2 p m parade and 8 p m Grand Entry on January 30, with Lou Lane McCarley as club sweetheart escorted by Bob Darwin. On February 5 the Florida Boys and Steve Sanders will perform at 8 p m in the High School auditorium with advance tickets at 1 25 for adults and 75 cents for children.
A historical note on Grayson County College in Whitewright, established by H. L. Piner and E. T. Kemp, with Westbrook and a cadre of educators guiding its 1896 to 1904 era. The brick structure burned around 1900, was rebuilt, housed up to 400 students, and produced notable graduates who spread across Texas and the United States.
Wata Systems Tech Seaman A Murry Bryant is home on leave. He is en route from San Francisco to the Naval Base at Portsmouth Virginia.
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