Red Cross emergency appeal lift bid from Texas towns
A Whitewright Ramblers church group urges support for an American Red Cross emergency campaign. The drive seeks 10 million dollars to aid Guam Idaho Tulsa and Houston flood victims, with donations expected via local chapters. Also reported are births: Martha Kathleen Munson and Holly Michelle Sanderson, with parental details and grandparents listed. A note mentions a man in a heavy rain query about his subscription status.
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American Red Cross
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Idaho
U.S
Guam
Red Cross
Houston
Grayson County
Heighbor
Marine private promoted after Parris Island training
Marine Pvt First Class Michael E Grigsby 19 son of Donald G Grisby and Kathy Wilson of Whitewright promoted for superior performance during 11 week recruit training at Parris Island S C He attended Whitewright High School and joined the Marine Corps in November 1975.
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Michael E. Grigsby
Donald G. Grisby
South Bend St
Kathy
Donald Wilson
Whitewright
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
S.C
Whitewright High School
The
Marine Corps
Sign The Declaration in July 1 Sun
The Whitewright Sun invites Whitewright and Grayson County residents to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 1. A full page will publish names of participants with $2 per signature. Signatures can be mailed or submitted at the office to be included in the July 1, 1976 panel.
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Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
Grayson County
Death Claims Veteran Lawman H. B. Everheart
H B Everheart a longtime Whitewright constable and fixture in Grayson County law enforcement died Tuesday June 22 1976 at Whitewright Nursing Home at age octogenarian He began as constable in 1942 and was repeatedly elected serving through the bicentennial year He was survived by his wife two brothers and other relatives Services set for Friday at 10 30 a m at Barnheart Funeral Chapel with burial at Wittatoe Cemetery Pallbearers named Don Neal Wallace Wilson Jim Carraway Odell Carraway Clyde Robinson and Charlie Ayres The family will receive visitors at the Don Neal home and at the funeral chapel He recalled tough days but kept a calm deputylike presence across Whitewright and the Grand Avenue area He was renowned for his knowledge and love of the community and is remembered as a Whitewright tradition
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Burns) Everheart
Whitewright
America
Mr. Everheart
Whitewright Nursing Home
Grand Avenue
Barnheart Funeral
Wittatoe
Don Neal Wallace Wilson
Jim Carraway
Odell Carraway
Clyde Robinson
Charlie Ayres
Don Neal
Lewis
Julis
San Bernandino
Calif
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Tom Robertts
Grayson County
Everheart
Robert
Mill Creek
Roberts
Boyd Craig
Craig
Katy
Denison
Floyd Everheart
Burns
Bryants Graduate with Honors at Texas A&M
Mr and Mrs James Colum Bryant Jr recently graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University. Mrs Bryant earned a BS in Curriculum and Instruction with a certificate in Special Education, and Mr Bryant earned a BS in Agriculture Economics. They reside in Durant Oklahoma where he works for American Packing Company.
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James Columbus Bryant, Jr
Texas A&m University
Whitewright High School
Bryant
Martha McFatridge
Southwestern University
Durant
East Texas State University
Commerce
Bill McFatridge
Whitewright
Ola Mae McFtridge
James C. Bryant
A.M. Bryant
Oklo
The
American Packing Company
Baptist Auction Nets $200 for Youth Trip Support
The First Baptist church held a slave auction last week raising about $200. Youths did paintings yardwork and house cleaning to fund their Glorieta trip while an ice cream social drew attendees. A Youth Adult Choir picnic is planned Friday at Bonham State Park and a Saturday cleanup, run by youths, honors adult supporters.
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First Baptist Church
Bonham State Park
First Baptist
T&C Club Goes on Annual Picnic
The Town and Country club held its annual family picnic on June 17 at Leonard Park in Gainsville. Sixteen members and guests attended as they enjoyed eating visiting games and swimming. The Frank Buck Zoo was the main attraction for the children.
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T&c Club
Town and Country Club
Leonard Park
Gainsville
Frank Buck Zoo
200 Club Changes Regular Meeting Date
Mrs Hugh Hunter presided over a Friday meeting with 28 members present. The club accepted two paintings by Phyllis Earnheart, gifted by Phillip Earnheart, and cash gifts from Mrs Kate Fields and W D Williams. Bessie Maddux was named planning chair for the July 4 event with Fay Vesta Lorene Hasler and Vera Chesser on the committee. The club changed meeting day to Thursday at 7 pm and will quilt for the public at 25 dollars per quilt. Meetings are 7 pm Thursdays. hours 1 to 4 pm daily for viewing paintings.
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Hugh Hunter
Phillip Earnheart
Phyllis Earnheart
Kate Fields
W.D. Williams
Bessie Maddux
Mittee
Fay Vesta
Lorene Hasler
Vera Chesser
Pansy Miller
Area Students on Honor Lists at East Texas State University
Whitewright area students total 1,286 undergraduates named to the President's Honor Roll and Deans' Lists for the 1976 spring semester. From Whitewright Rhonda Bonds Kathey Ann Lewis and Jimmy L Spann. Bells residents Woodye Gilliam Vanita Martin and Gary Woodruff are listed on the Deans' List. from Trenton Gary Woodruff also appears on the Deans' List. The President's Honor Roll requires a 4.0 GPA. the Deans' List a 3.25 GPA. Students on the President's Honor Roll are also counted on the Deans' List for their college.
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Whitewright
East Texas State University
Rhonda Bonds
Kathey Ann Lewis
Jimmy L. Spann
Woodye Gilliam
Vanita Martin
Gary Woodruff
Trenton
July 4 City Cleanup and Bicentennial Events in Whitewright
Whitewright kicks off a downtown cleanup aided by State Rep. Ben Munson and the Whitewright 200 club. The Dairy Queen Warehouse will get a new paint job as businesses plan renovations. July 4 features a community worship service at 11 a.m. with Dr. Truman Wester as speaker, a men’s chorus directed by Ronnie Pennell, patriotic hymns, a noon picnic at Legion Park, and antique displays from Sherman collectors. Local clubs plan booths to depict American life, and rides are offered for festival attendees.
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Whitewright
Ben Munson
Truman Wester
Grayson County College
Ronnie Pennell
Marian McMillin
Edith Jester
Legion Park
Sherman
Community Club
200 Club
Town and Country Club
The
Literary Club
Rotary Club
Methodist
Lions Club
American Legion Lodge
Sherman Art League
Vorth Texas
Whitewright students earn Distinguished Student ranking at A&M
Two Whitewright students, Jane Biggerstaff and Debra Wortham, earned Distinguished Student status at Texas A&M University. Recipients must maintain a 3.25 GPA and place among the top 10 percent of undergraduates. The notice lists their majors and parent names among other local event previews and community notices.
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College Station
Whitewright
Texas A&m University
Robert A. Lacey
Texas A&m
Jane Biggerstaff
Biomedical Science
John Biggerstaff
W. Elm
Debra A. Wortham
Animal Science
John R. Wortham
Rt. 2
Crusade Youth Rally Set Ahead of Texoma Crusade
An area wide youth rally will be held Saturday night June 26 at Sherman high school as part of the Texoma United Crusade July 18 25. Co chairmen Bob Northcutt and Vance Morris lead the youth division with speaker Oscar Roan Dallas Browns tight end. The 7 30 p m event includes a Hope of Glory choir from Pasadena Tex and is brought to Sherman by Jim Daniels.
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Sherman High School
Texoma United Crusade
Billy Graham
Bob Northcutt
Grayson County College
Vance Morris
Austin College
Cochairmen
Crusade Youth Division
Speacker
Oscar Roan
Dallas
Cleveland Browns
Hope of Glory Youth Choir
Pasadena
Tex
Shermen
Jim Danials
Sherman
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Marty) Kathleen
Merry
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Amarillo
Holly Michelle Sanderson
Andy Sanderson
Bonham
Bible School Activites
First United Methodist Church
Toby Dyer
Darrell Dyer
Jason Holloway
Mike Holloway
Daniel Brinkley
A.R. Brinkley
Sun
Mike Grigsby
Franklins
Terry Morris
Hurst
Fast Texas University
Morris
Larry Franklin
ETSU
Sam Rayburn Memorial Student Center
Tommy Lee
Daingerfield
Glenn Frazier
Travis Sanderson
Grady Riley
Shannon
Derek
Angie
Allen Frazier
McKinney
Brenda
Darlene Williams
Garland
Johnny Williams
Kathey and
Kelly
Jimmy Frazier
Desert
James Williams
Darla
Keith
Charles Williams
Homer Gentery
Vona Smith
H.L. McAlester
el Paso
Bob Bryan
Constable Everheart
W.R. Marley
Rube Sullinger
Tom Bean
Bryants
Baptist Auction
Frank Seay Glenn
Fourth Congressional District Congress
Glenn
East Texas Reprographics, Inc
Tyler
Horace McDonald
Rhythm Boys
Tom Mec Holmes
Jerry Hunter
the Sun
In Community
Billy Hewitt
Don Hewitt
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