Whitewright Rambles and Community Happenings Listed
Local column highlights events in Whitewright including a domino tournament at American Legion Park, a July 4th gathering at Sam Montgomery, fundraising by Whitewright youths, a Friday singing at Assembly of God, and in store ads for Melton's Grocery and lawn care. Also notes praise for local columnists and cheerful community updates.
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American Legion Park
Domino Club
Whithe
Eldon Horton
Spring Valley
California
Elgie Fields
Albuquerque
New Mexico
George Burnham
Lubbock
Maggie Ball
Sam Montgomery
Tewrights
Assembly of God
Whitewright
Blue Ridge Crusade Dates Set for June 22 29
The Collin Fannin Christian Crusade will bring together at least 14 churches at the Blue Ridge football stadium from June 22 to 29. Evangelist Dan Vestal of Fort Worth will preach with Joe Atkinson of Arlington directing singing. Rev. Peck Williams notes participants from Grayson and Hunt counties and invites all denominations to attend the interdenominational event. Evening services run 7 30 with a Sunday June 29 service at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge
Dan Vestal
Fort Worth
Joe Atkinson
Arlington
Peck Williams
Grayson
Hunt Counties
Williams
Evangelist Vestal
Orangeville
Trenton
Community Club Hears July 4th Plans
Whitewright Community club heard Priscille Riker discuss July Fourth events and urged members to plan participation. Miss Winnie Hamilton hosted. Florence Lewis presided. O A Bennett gave secretary treasurer report and door prize awarded. next meeting to feature Life of Sam Rayburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Hamilton
Florence Lewis
O. A. Bennett
Bennett
Riker
Kathleen Hatfield
Sam Rayburn
Cities Receive Tax Rebates Under Monthly City Sales Tax
Comptroller Bullock announced monthly city sales tax rebates totaling 28.8 million with more than 800 cities receiving payments. Small towns like Whitewright Bells Tom Bean each got hundreds. payments reflect the shift from quarterly to monthly rebates, improving cash flow for municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bob
Bullock
Whitewright
Tom
Carl Edwards Named to Fort Worth Bank Board
At a Fort Worth National Bank of Texas board meeting D A Weckworth announced Carl H Edwards of Whitewright Texas was appointed to the board. Edwards is president of Edwards Chevrolet in Whitewright and a director and senior vice president of the First National Bank of Tom Bean. Weckworth noted bank earnings exceeded forecasts by 50 percent and deposits had doubled versus 1974.
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The
National Bank of Texas At
Fort Worth
D. A. Weckworth
Carl H. Edwards
Whitewright
Texas
Edwards Chevrolet Company
First National Bank
Tom Bean
Weckworth
Whitewright Rotary Year Ends With McFatridge Handing Over
Elton Miller notes Bill McFatridge will relinquish the Whitewright Rotary presidency to Chuck Wilson of First National Bank. The club, founded 1925, met Fridays at Firemen's Hall, supported by Ethel Green. The piece cites community work, a scholarship, and jokes about a McFatridge family restaurant featuring Carls Tasty Sausage.
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Elton L. Miller
Bill McFatridge
Whitewright
First National Bank
Chuck Wilson
McFatridge
Whitewright Rotary Club
Emory Christian
Whitewright Club
Rotary International
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
Fireman's Hall
Sun
Ethel Green
India
Whitewright High School
City Park
Douglas Rymer
First Baptist Church of
Rymer
McFatridges
Carls
Dairy Queen
Cato
Carthage
Bill
Sherman Social Security Office Telephone Access
Most Social Security business can be transacted by telephone even filing claims. The Sherman office can be reached at 893 4301 for assistance and inquiries.
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Sherman Social Security Office
Sheriff Blanton criticizes jail use of mentally ill at Rotary
Grayson County Sheriff Woody Blanton spoke at the Whitewright Rotary Club expressing sorrow over placing elderly mentally ill people in Sherman lockup. He recalled past practices, lamented civil rights risks, and praised new laws and the 240 hour officer training requirement.
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Woody Blanton
Grayson County
Sherman
Whitewright Rotary Club
Blanton
East Texas
Tyler
Longview
Marshall
Whitewright Fourth of July plans and slogan contest
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce invites slogan suggestions for entryway signs with prizes of merchandise, Sun photo, and a chamber dinner. Local TV appearances promoting the celebration include Billy Dyer, Ginne Judd, Danny Berend, Priscille Riker, and Edith Jester on June 25 26 and July 3. Parade features eleven floats with first prize 30 dollars and second 20, amid pre-registration needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
Whitewright
Darla Howell
Whitewright Sun
Channel 12
Billy Dyer
Ginne Judd
Rudy Dockray
Danny Berend
Priscille Riker
Edith Jester
Dorothy Cox
Carla Howell
Alice Judd
Pettit
First National Bank of Whitewright
Ben Munson
Eddie Shadden
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Bill Whicker
Dairy Queen
Grand Street
Sue Brinkley
American Legion Park
Shay
Tina Howell
Richard Hovell
Gypsy Rose
Tina
Trenton
Revival planned by Methodists in Whitewright
Evangelist Rev. A. D Campbell of Denison will speak at a revival June 22 to 27 at First United Methodist Church Whitewright. Services start 7 p.m. nightly. Campbell, pastor of Harless Memorial United Methodist, holds a master's in math and theology and is Chaplain of the Grayson County Scottish Rite. Pastor Bob Bryan invites all area residents to attend.
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A. D Campbell
Denison
First United Methodist Church
Whitewight
Campbell
Harless Memorial
Bob Bryan
Methodist
Whitewright
Sheriff Blanton Recalls Life and Calling in Ely Community
Sheriff Blanton, born and raised in the Ely area, reflects on a life of public service. He notes his family’s hard beginnings, credits faith for guiding his career, and expresses gratitude for choosing policing over any other profession.
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Sheriff Blanton
Ely
Here
Outlaw Sam Bass Robbery Plan At Round Rock Texas
In 1878 Sam Bass and Frank Jackson rode into Round Rock Texas to rob a bank. Rangers Maj. John B. Jones and deputies intercepted the plan after a galley of messages warned authorities. Bass and partners prepared to enter the Robertson general store as townsfolk watched.
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Sam Bass
Texas
Texas Rangers
Old Round Rock
Austin
Bass
Elton L. Miller
Round Rock
Dallas
Fort Worth
Waco
Belton
Salado
Georgetown
Robertson
Bank
Mays & Black
Frank Jackson
Frank
San Saba
Sam
Ney
Barnes
Jim
Murphy
Austin Ranger Station
Maj
John B
Round Rock Gunfight Ends as Bass Gang Is Brought to Justice
Deputy Grimes is mortally wounded in a Round Rock store when outlaw Sam Bass opens fire. Witness Maurice Moore recalls the chaotic scene as Rangers and locals join the gun battle. Bass is killed and the town reels from the brutal confrontation.
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Grimes
Bass
Maurice Moore
Travis County
Austin
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Whitewright Rambles
Avents Western Auto
van Alstone
Diane Lewis
Ginger
John Santogrossi
Meyers Brothers
Division Office of Community Public Service
Melton’s
Six Flags
Baylor University
Southwestern Semi
LaVega Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Convention
America
Southwestern Seminary
Carl Edwards
Ft. Worth
Randy Hicks
Randy
East Texas State University
Fireman’’s Hall
Sun Staffoto
Janna Worsham
Rhonda Pittman
Candy Cate
Lisa Earnheart
Karen
Sun Staff
Jarvis
Kathy Golden
Rev
A. D. Campbell
Methodists
Revial
Bass Gang
Old Town
New Round Rock
Sebe
Williamson County
Moore
Teaas
George Harrell
Oid Go Jackson
Bass Wuunday
Dick) Ware
Major Jones
Ranger Tubbs
Albert Highsmith
Ware
Seaborn Barnes
Jones
Uiey
Blacksouth
Li Kulled
Mai
Abi
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