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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1975
Page
1
Oak Hill Cemetery Foundation blocked the two drives following several incidents of cars getting stranded in wet weather. A sunken grave was involved when one vehicle became stuck. A cemetery spokesman said grounds were being used as a parking area. The drives will reopen for funeral services.
Whitewright's new grade school near completion with 14 classrooms and a cafeteria. Superintendent Richard Capps says the building adjacent to the high school should finish in about 60 days, but classes start next fall. Construction began in October. middle school students use the 1955 Grayson College extension.
Octavia Roach marked her 103rd birthday with a party at Whitewright Nursing Home where she has resided since 1970. Born near Honey Grove and raised in Pike Community, she lived in Denison 52 years and raised two sons with her late husband John Henry Roach.
Gregg Sanderson attended a Collinsville sing song of professional singers and praised their performance. Frank Ireland of Dallas Love Field visited Whitewright relatives over the weekend. Horace and Pansy Miller visited Sherman relatives Saturday. Claude Adams of Anna visited L. L. Wendells over the weekend. The Den 3 of Cub Scouts plans a bake sale in front of Walker Pharmacy Saturday.
Whitewright Public Library adds several titles including The Woman He Loved by Ralph Martin First Down and Lifetime to Go by Roger Staubach An American Life One Man s Road to Watergate by Jeb Magruder and Country Music U S A profiling Nashville sound Honky Tonk Saga Son and city folk revivals
Youth Sunday at First Baptist Church featured local speaker Will Cureton discussing Faith and the Christian life as akin to athletic discipline. Guest Judy Mallett of Denton also attended the morning program.
Mrs. Younda Floyd spoke Monday evening at the First Baptist Church GA detailing the Lottie Moon Missionary movement and the role of each church group. A 25 girl meeting followed with refreshments by leaders Betty Almond Rita Sparks Sherry Pennell and Younda Floyd.
Whitewright Rotary members joined 125 others from 33 clubs at the annual Rotary Institute in Bonham. District Governor Dr. Wallace Bailey presided. Emory Christian of Whitewright, governor-elect, urged deeper club involvement and closer interclub ties.
City secretary Helen Billner reminders that Friday is the final day to pay 1974 city taxes without penalty. A 10 percent charge applies after due date. Grayson County records impose a 1.5 percent February penalty on unpaid notices.
Russell O Brien, 15, of Whitewright, was severely burned after contacting a power line on the Conrad farm roof. He received emergency care at Wilson N Jones Hospital and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. His father, Larry O Brien, reported high spirits as he faces months in recovery.
East Texas State University names six Whitewright students to the Dean's List for the fall semester. Recipients include Deborah M. Earnheart Cynthia Ann Leavelle Regina G. Watkins Kathy A. Jarvis Debra A. Wortham and Gary L. Crowell across Education Sciences and Technology and Business Administration. A total of 728 ETSU students earned Dean's List honors.
The Dorcas Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church of Whitewright held a luncheon last Thursday at the home of teacher Mrs. Paul Geers. Members present included Mrs. Ervin Slaughter Mrs. Tib Gram mar Mrs. William Wilson Mrs. Vera Shepherd Mrs. Noble Bennett Mrs. Guy Stepp Mrs James Gosnell and the hostess.
Dick Capps announces Whitewright School Board election April 9 to fill two full-term seats held by James Donaghey and Charles Skaggs and a two year unexpired term once held by Henry Bing. Sam Montgomery named election judge at Firemans Hall. The board also bought a used 60 passenger bus for 6000 from Ward Bus Company and will bid next month on a 48 passenger bus.
The Friday Literary Club met at the church hall for an all day quilting bee to finish a quilt for the club treasury. Members reviewed books aloud with Mrs McMillin recounting quilt history and romance and Mrs Robinson discussing The Hiding Place soon to be a film.
Todd Meador the second of the John Meador triplets from Sherman was released from Wilson N. Jones Hospital last Friday. He weighs four pounds eight ounces. Sister Melissa came home during Christmas weighing seven pounds six ounces and eighteen inches long. Granmma Meador notes Melissa has hair and eats and sleeps. Dru remains in hospital incubator at three pounds twelve ounces. Parents are well and eager to have all three home soon.
Continental Telephone Co of Texas says Bells and Savoy residents can use Direct Distance Dialing now after a delay from October. Customers in the Bells Savoy area dial one plus the area code and the number for long distance calls. Lee Pritchard of Bells, a Murray State College student, returned from an eight day National Western Collegiate Judging Contest in Denver where he helped form the Livestock Judging team. the college finished third. Parents are Mr and Mrs Jack Pritchard.
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