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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1970

Page

6

Local Names List Read in Fragment

A readable fragment lists individuals including Jeanette Geers Kathy Morris Dee Ann Dver Larry Bilmer Gat Murphree Ricky and Mary Ann Starnes Cecelia Compton Richard Walker with others. No context or event provided.

Jeanette Geers Kathy Morris Dee Ann Dver Larry Bilmer Gat Murphree Ricky Laughter Parr Ldgington Mary Ann Starnes Cecelia Compton Riehard Walker

Teacher Spotlight on Mrs Pat Camper

Teacher of the Week profile highlights Mrs Pat Camper who teaches Junior and Senior English at the school. She sponsors the Senior Class and Drill Team and earned a bachelor of science from the University of Houston. Her favorites include Mexican food music Lara’s Theme from Dr Zhivago Pod Steiger car Monte Carlo blue.

Pat Camper

Junior Class Orders Rings

The junior class ordered class rings from the E. G. Balfour Company on Wednesday January 21. The ble ach onyx rings are expected to arrive in the fall.

E. G. Balfour Company

Tigers Edge Van Alstyne In Weekend Hoops Mix

The Whitewright Tigers beat Van Alstyne 61 to 52 with Randy Lancaster scoring 26 as top scorer. Tigerettes lost 45 to 4 with Carolyn Tillett contributing 15 points and Jeannie Whipple also scoring.

Whitewright ‘Tigers Tigerettes van Alstyne High Powinter Carolyn Tillett Jeannie Whipple Kathy Morris Dee Ann Dyer Debbie Worthan Brenda Bing Tigers Van Randy Lancaster Victor Daniels Roy Layman Jimy Griebles Darrell Dyer Pottsboro Kathy Morris Ha Carolyn Tullen Dver

Senior officers attend state Beta convention in Dallas

Friday Jan. Ib Mrs Normoa Mays Randy Lancaster Henry Ting Jr Nancy Wie Hwiatis and Mary Lynn England left for the 1970 Beta Convention in Dallas. Convention headquarters were at the Statler Hilton Hotel with about 100 Texas students attending. TANkrisher, director of Southwest Regional Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was the main speaker along with state Beta officers. Mary Lynn England served on the registration committee as a marshal. During free time, Beta members visited points of interest and returned Saturday afternoon.

Normoa Mays Randy Lancaster Henry Ting, Jr Nancy Wie Hwiatis Mary Iynn England Beta Conevention Dallas Statler = Hilton Moo Texas Tankrisher Southwest Regional Mary Lynn England

Senior Memories of Mark Washburn

Mark Washburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Washburn, is a senior with college plans and hobbies including collecting scale model cars and caring for a dog, two cats, and five fish. He dislikes people who push others and lists maroon and gold as favorite colors, Raquel Welch as an actress, and Exodus by Leon Uris as a book. He has four brothers: Garry, Bill, Joseph, and Dave.

John Wayne Raquel Welch Shene Andoah Jean Exodus Leon Uris Mark Washburn W.H. Washburn Garry Bill Joseph Dave

Grayson County Court Approves Buried Lines Project

The Grayson County Commissioners Court, in session January 21, approved Ger ral Telephone Company to lay buried communication lines in Umphress Park Addition north of Van Alstyne Precinct 1. They authorized 1970 office expenses of 2537 for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 to be deducted from fees. A courthouse chair costing 83 was approved and bids for office supplies were authorized with bid opening set for February 9 at 10 a.m.

Grayson County Commissioners Court Ger_ral Telephone Company Umphress Park van Alstyne Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace

Smith Launches Statewide Traffic Safety Campaign

Gov. Preston Smith announces a statewide effort led by the Traffic Safety Committee to curb rising Texas traffic fatalities. Committee leaders note the National Highway Safety Bureau labeled the program weak and aim for a broad media push to promote basic citizenship on the road. Officials warn insurance rates may rise as deaths and injuries from accidents climb. over 250,000 people are expected to be killed or injured in Texas traffic crashes in 1970.

Preeston Smith Traffic Safety Committee Smith Texas National Highway Society Bureau Texas’ Traffic Safety Program

Literary Club Meets At Mrs Emory Christian Home

The Friday Literary Club met at 2 00 PM in Mrs Emory Christians home. President J C McMillin led business with a program by Conservation Department. Bill McFatridge spoke on The Big Thicket praising beauty people and traditions and noting erosion and lack of conservation. Refreshments followed. next meeting Feb 6 at Community Public Service building with Mrs Clint Hennig hosting.

Emory Christian J. C. McMillin Conservation Department Bill McFatridge America Community Public Service Building Clint Hennig

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Whitewright High School Edge van Alstyne Chuck Roast Lady Betty Prune Juice Duncan Hines Roxey Dog Food A.F. Biscuits Ivory SOZ Wolf Plain WELCH Crisco Olt Purple Tbs Whiteright Trenton Torino Ford Bob Meisenbach Ford Whitewright Ford Dealers Advertising Fund Commissioners Court Lattie Brown Florida Boys Steve Sanders Home Furniture Co Sherman J. C. Cafe Denison Whitewright Whitewright Riding Club
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