Heat Wave Drains Whitewright as Drought Persists
Whitewright faces continued hot dry weather with 106 degree readings and scant rainfall. Officials urge water conservation while comparing current conditions to the 1953 56 drought period and noting six months of 1971 brought just 8.62 inches locally. Historical records show 60 days at 100 degrees in 1951 and a 34 day stretch with 100 degree highs.
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Perrin Afb
Whitewright
Sonny Smith
Weather Bureau
Charlie Rike
Riding Club Attends Parade at Blue Ridge Event Night
The Whitewright Riding Club plans a Blue Ridge Parade and Rodeo with events at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Blue Ridge Arena. Friday features relay races led by captains Dub Billner and Woodley McCarley against the Westernnaires of Fort Worth. The fish fry and trail ride are set for Saturday, with members meeting at 2:00 p.m. at the arena before riding to Clyde Robinson farm.
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Whitewright
Blue Ridge
Dub Billner
Woodley McCarley
Westernnaires of
Fort Worth
Fred Shearer
Clyde Robinson
City Postmaster Hosts Open House
Seventy five or more postal patrons visited the local post office Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Postmaster John Biggerstaff Royce Jones and Wallace Wilson gave tours and explained postal procedures. The lobby displayed posters and pictures of the new postal service. Friday Literary Club members served punch and cookies.
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John Biggerstaff
Royce Jones
Wallace Wilson
Postal Service
Friday Literary Club
Bill McFatridge
Tom Brookshear
Thirsty town faces water crisis and council actions
Whitewright Mayor Sonny Smith warned of a looming water crisis as daily use hits 250000 gallons, far above the 160000 gallon norm, with tank levels at two feet. Residents are urged to conserve, avoid outdoor watering and car washes, while city business includes police staffing, vehicle purchase from Fort Worth surplus, bids for pipe fittings, and committee appointments.
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Sonny Smith
Whitewright
Smith
Civil Defense
Fort Worth
Robert Sales
W.D. Maddox
Herman Philley
R.D. Maddox
Marshall Hasty
New Hauling Law Affects Texas Vehicle Loads
DPS Major Guy Smith announced a new Texas law effective May 25 1971 requiring loads on motor vehicles to be fully enclosed or covered to prevent spillage. The rule applies to trucks trailers and related vehicles with penalties from 25 to 200 dollars on first conviction and at least 200 for subsequent offenses. Farm commodities in natural state exempt.
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Guy Smith
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Smith
Fire crews extinguish roadside tire blaze with no loss
The Highway Patrol reported a roadside tire fire two miles north on Highway 69 Tuesday morning. A truck was dispatched and the fire was put out with little difficulty and no property loss.
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Highway Patrol
Highway 69
Lions Install New Officers and Review Accomplishments
Former District Governor Earl Duckworth installed officers for the Whitewright Lions Club on July 1 1971. Don Williams became president with Bill Dyer first vice president and Roy Martin second vice president. Joe Wolfe third vice president. W A Thurman treasurer. Floyd Bassett secretary. Don Collins lion tamer. Jackie Howell tail twister. Directors Robert Sale Narvin Alexander two years. holdovers R H Darwin Otto Krumm. Past year included trips to Lake Texoma and Grandpappy Point, fish fry at Legion Park, Halloween candy sale, Turkey Shoot, Christmas party, Sweetheart Banquet, and downtown parking striping. Club sponsors insect spraying with Volunteer Fire Dept. President Williams seeks a banner year ahead.
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Earl Duckworth
Sherman Evening Lions Club
Whitewright Lions Club
D. Callaway
Lion Don Williams
Lion Bill Dyer
Lion Roy Martin
Lion Joe
Grandpappy Point
the Legion Park
All Lions
Lions Club
Lion
Don Williams
Fake Inspector Warns Residents Of Unauthorized Electrical Checks
Lakey Edwards, Whitewright District manager for Community Public Service Company, cautions residents to beware of a man posing as an electrical inspector. He solicits access, claims wiring is dangerous, and offers to “fix” it for a cash fee. Community Public Service has no employees or reps conducting such inspections. notify local office if approached.
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Community Public Service Company
Lakey Edwards
Whitewright
Edwards
Immunizations Required For All Age Students
Texas enacts a stricter law mandating immunizations for all students in schools and institutions. Whitewright Schools Superintendent Sam Montgomery announced the policy covering Kindergarten through fifth grade and extending to grades six and above with specified vaccines and timing.
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Texas
Whitewright
Sam Montgomery
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