Teachers Oppose Governor Committee Plan On Education
Area superintendents met to challenge coverage of the Governor's Committee on Higher Education and urged a fuller view of Texas public school funding. They warned reports favor large districts, noting per pupil state funds and proposed tax increases raise costs beyond the Minimum Foundation Program while local taxes would bear the burden.
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Austin
S. T. Montgomery
Texas
Denison
Sherman
National School Public Relations Association
United States
Glenn Ivy
Governor’s Committee On Public School
Grayson County
Lions Club Hosts All Star Women’s Basketball Clash
The Whitewright Lions Club prepares for a charity exhibition game against America's Greatest Girls Professional Basketball Team the Southern Belles on February 7 at the high school gym with a public workout set for January 23 at 7 pm. Stars include Pat Overman Nie ta Sherrod Regina Phelps Sandy Bishop and Sandra Duran. Lions lineup features Don Williams Bill Dyer Joe Wolfe and others. Tickets are on sale through the Lions.
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Whitewright
Lions Club
Southern Belles
Belles
Pat
Overman
Nieta
Mighty Mite
Sherrod
Regena
Phelps
Sandy Bishop
Sandra Duran
Lions
Don ‘the Stilt’ Williams
Bill ‘Goose’ Dyer
Joe ‘Alcindor’ Wolfe
Hooteie ‘Bad News
Darwin
Elvin Presley
Three Vehicle Crash Near Whitewright Injures Three
A three car crash two miles south of Whitewright on Highway 160 produced minor injuries to three out of town residents. Mrs. Harold Wallace of Nobility was treated at Sherman hospital for a broken nose. Tom Jones of Seymour, driver of a loaded pipe truck, had his vehicle pulled from mud and was cut on the face with a skinned elbow. An unidentified man in a late model Chevrolet pickup was uninjured after swerving into a plowed field. Patrolmen investigated the scene.
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Whitewright
Highway 160
Harold Wallace
Tom Jones
Seymour
Bonham
Jones
Wallace
Grayson County Commissioners Set 1969 Salaries and Bids
The Grayson County Commissioners Court met January 16 1969 and set 1969 salaries for county employees. They approved bids for road building materials gasoline oil and diesel fuel with openings February 4. Elections hours were set 7 am to 7 pm. Funds were allocated to precinct road and bridge projects and FM 84 relocation. Whitewright Riding Club to attend Whitewright Day in Fort Worth with a parade and performances.
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Grayson County Commissioner’s Court
Lt As
Petit
Commissioner's Court
Whitewright Riding Club
Fort Worth
Campfire Girls Honor Leaders at Sherman meeting
At the Sherman Area Council of Campfire Girls annual meeting on January 13 at the Sherman Holiday Inn awards were given and new officers and board members named. Mrs. Charles Skaggs of Whitewright received the Wakan Award for five years of leadership and service. She serves on the council board and as youth chairman for Whitewright Campfire Girls.
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Sherman Area
Whitewright Chamber to Elect Officers at January Meeting
David Johnson president states the Whitewright Chamber of Commerce will elect new officers at the next meeting. The session is scheduled for January at the Fireman's Hall.
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Whitewright
Commission Predicts Increase in Fines in Grayson County
Grayson County Crime Commission forecasts fines exceeding 100000 in the County Court At Law this year, up from 59515.55 in 1968, with 1968 totals showing strong plea activity and rising penalties. County Attorney Cliff Powell and Judge Lester Newman are credited for the rise, while 1969 data reflect ongoing statistic gathering and civic support for law enforcement.
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Grayson County Crime Commission
Paul E. Rice
The
Crime Commission
Cliff Powell
Lester Newman
Voters urged to register before January 31 in Whitewright
Mrs Helen Billner, City Tax Collector Assessor, reports 75 voters have signed with a week left. Qualified voters must register by Jan 31 to participate in 1969 elections for school board and county commissioners. Whitewright normally has about 400 registered voters.
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Helen Billner
Whitewright
Ray Roberts Elected Chairman of Texas Delegation
The Texas Democratic delegation in Congress elected Jay Roberts as Chairman for the 1st session of the 91st Congress. Roberts represents the Whitewright area and will preside over meetings including the Wednesday Luncheons in the Speaker's Dining Room. He succeeds Graham Purcell as Chairman with J. J. Pickle named vice chairman.
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Texas
U.S
Jay Roberts
Roberts
Whitewright
Congress
Roeberts
Graham Purcell
J. J. Pickle
Austin
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Bility
Dept. of Public Safety
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Wworth
Hghy
Fess Parker
Riding
Brenda Barker
Brenda
O.V. Barker
Philip J. Hamman
Texas A&m University
Memorial Student Center
Texas A&m
Ramada Inn
College Station
PCO
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John C. White
Texas Department of Agriculture
4-H
Grayson County Coliseum
Steve Wade Dle
Tormamy Langford
John Cleark
Laura Wallis
Debbie Golightly
J. M. Williams
Scott Shadden
Charles Franks
Charelotte Crookham
South Mauor
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Dist
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Debbie Franks
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Dale Mark
Randy Cowlson
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Brent Holleensed
Jeff Hall
Mike Hall
Ronnie Watson
Brian Asrey
Roger Usrey
Debbie Gray
Lyne da Gray
Betty Blankenship
Campfire Girls
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Commission
Civiliian Incorporated
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Ellis Camerbell, Jr
Internal Revenue
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