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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1976
Page
1
Felix Robinson Whitewright city judge has been sworn in as a voter registration deputy for the Whitewright area. He will assist unregistered residents with forms and will even visit homes to register voters. Call 364 2819 for arrangements. This comes amid local notices and community updates.
Whitewright attendees at Billy Graham Crusade in Sherman greeted Marine Sgt. Cleire McClary with a standing ovation. He described America’s meaning and recounted his Vietnam battle injuries, including his artificial arm and a patch covering his lost eye, leaving a memorable impression on all.
Three students from Margit Strohn in Frankfort Germany stayed with the Len Fennell family during an Austin College seminar in Sherman for an American weekend. They toured Indian Museum at Tishomingo, Fort Washita ruins, and enjoyed Texas foods, fast food outings, and a Sherman mall shopping trip amid rain and a planned Greyhound cross-country tour with 200 other foreign students.
Whitewright student Laura Rich Wimsett is named to the ETSU spring honor roll at North Texas State University in Denton. Dr. Miles Anderson reports 1,334 students on the spring list with 331 earning all A grades for the 4.0 list and 1,003 on the 3.5 listing. Wimsett is the daughter of Joe Rich of Whitewright.
Mrs. Marian McMillian and Mrs. Mayme Lewis welcomed members for an outstanding program. Guest speaker Mrs. Lily Combs, president of the Trinity District Federated Women’s Clubs, urged joining the State Federation and shared history. Braniff will ship Guatemala aid. Refreshments followed. next meeting is the August birthday luncheon.
Texas 4 H Congress in Austin July 27 30 will involve Grayson County youths Denise Grigg Nickie Jones and John Merriman from Sherman and Tom Bean. Delegates will tour the State Capitol simulate lawmaking write and debate bills and seek governor approval. Keynote speakers include Reagan Brown and State Rep Sarah Weddington with a panel on Three Pillars of Texas State Government.
Services were held Wednesday at Barnheart Funeral Home for Mrs. Oran Sears who died July 19 1976 in a Bonham hospital. Burial was at Oakhill Cemetery. Born in Farmersville, she was the daughter of Henry and his wife, married Oran Sears on November 14 1915, and belonged to the First Baptist Church of Whitewright. Survivors include five sisters Mrs. William Ray Mrs. W S Antonine Mrs. Gilbert Hensley all of Whitewright Mrs. W B Holsonbake of Hughes Springs and Buck Harris of Odessa.
Funeral for Mrs Norman Cox in Whitewright Chapel with burial at Oakhill Cemetery. Born in Bells she married Norman Cox May 26 1967. A Baptist and retired beautician survivors include husband Lloyd Badgett in Mississippi Patty Tolliver Dallas five sisters in Bailey Sherman Trenton Dallas San Antonio.
Martha L Harp 95 died July 19 1976 at Whitewright Nursing Home. Funeral held at Earnheart with Rev Russell Murley and Rev R E Cozine officiating. burial in Van Alstyne. Born August 16 1880 in Moss Tennessee daughter of Will Rick and wife of Will Harp. Survived by daughter Mrs Tim Neal 18 grandchildren 42 great grandchildren 42 great great grandchildren. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
Marine Corporal Claude W Haston Jr son of Mr and Mrs Claude W Haston of 400 W Cedar Whitewright Tex has been promoted to his present rank while serving with the marine Detachment aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Oklahoma City homeported at Yokosuka Japan He is a 1973 graduate of Whitewright High School.
Whitewright captures the district championship by defeating Pottsboro 9 5 after a prior loss 10 4 on July 12. The team adds the east division crown with one loss to Trenton and receives multiple season trophies for players and sportsmanship. Coaching staff includes Mike Fortner and Merrell Dickson. supper celebration set for Pizza Inn.
Grayson County College announced early and regular registration for the fall 1976 semester. Sophomores may sign up Aug 2 by appointment, freshmen Aug 4 and 5, with additional dates Aug 6, 9, 10 and 11. Appointments available by calling the registrar at 465-6030 ext 21.
John Curtis was elected fourth district commander at the Department of Texas Veterans of World War I meeting in Fort Worth. Other officers elected include W H Martin Brownwood commander Travis Gifford Sulphur Springs senior vice commander Adams F Vedvecky Dallas junior vice commander Victor Foss Dallas junior alternate vice commander E L Sprague Fort Worth quartermaster Earnest Roper Brownwood chaplain and George Nicholas Irving judge advocate. National commander Zauba noted 853000 of the 44 million inducted in 1917 18 remain.
Whitewright City Council met July 6 with Mayor Walker present. Actions include replacing 300 ft of fire hose and upgrading water lines for the Top of the Hill area. A new landfill permit was received and road work to the landfill is under construction. The city will lease land from Lawrence Milligan for White Rock area, with Tom Bean and Bell. The council adjourned into executive session after approving bills.
Immediate Past District Governor Emory Christian and Mrs. Christian spoke to Rotarians about the recent Rotary International convention in New Orleans. They described outstanding speakers, entertainment features, and visits with Rotarians from around the world at the city’s new Superdome venue.
The 1937 Whitewright high school class gathered for a reunion in Firemen's Hall last Saturday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Key, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jernigan, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cunningham, Newton Manning and family, Mrs. Jack Lackey, and many others listed.
Mrs. Hugh Hunter presided at the July 15 meeting of the 200 club. Twenty six members attended and the group signed a get well card for James England in Sherman hospital. New member Mrs. Sarah Kilgore, a former Whitewright School teacher, joined, alongside two guests from neighboring towns. Regular meetings at 7 p.m. each Thursday. all welcome weekdays.
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