Leadership nostalgia and a call for bold town growth
The piece recalls Dallas leaders like Uncle Bob Thornton and Amon G. Carter, argues they built power through drive and connections, and laments a modern void. It urges a one year leadership course to train tomorrow’s leaders, warning of indoctrination and urging strong, effective leadership to turn Our Town into a thriving part of the Metroplex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Bob Thornton
Dallas
Amon G. Carter
West
Mr. Carter
Bob Thornton
Thor“ton
Texas
Mercantile National Bank
Fort Worth
North Texas
Thornton
Fred Florence
Ted Dealey
Sanger
E. P. Simmons
Chicago
Cowtown
Carter
Bob
Big D
Thorntons
Carters
Grayson County
City leashes and law work to tame town dogs
Mayor urges a leash law to curb loose dogs and attacks while affirming repairs on Highland Drive and South Carter streets. He cites grassed lots, summer mowing, and a drive toward July 4th celebration, then notes Comptroller Bob Bullock's push on delinquent tax collection in Sherman area with a 626000 state and 182000 city tax tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Drive
South Carter
Austin
Bob Bullock
Sherman Area
Bullock
Sherman
Cooke, Grayson
Fannin
Lamar
Delta
Hunt Counties
Highway 75
Comptroller
Brother Bob's Blade on Heaven or Hell Choice
A devotional piece argues Christianity is a life not a club. It cites Psalm 139 Revelation 3 and Romans 8, urging believers to choose Christ or hell, join together against the devil, and commit to regular church participation and service. It laments church disputes and emphasizes the Holy Spirit over worldly spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheol
Hell
John
Paul
Christ
Hayday
God
Church of Jesus Christ
Whitewright News Highlights 1971 Local Changes and Honors
Four years back John Meador earned an MD from UT Southwestern. A 5th birthday for James Slaughter. Mickey Griffis on 30 day leave before a Hawaii tour. Police Chief Frye predicts resignation. Leroy Duquette named temp officer as council votes to relieve Frye. Trash dump opens with water bill proof. Lt Col J Frank to Colorado Springs. Ed Wilson retires after 26 years. Sgt Richard Hicks promoted. four Whitewright girls in 4H Dress Revue. Teresa Stephens turns two with party. THIRTY FIVE YEARS AGO: Farley and Hill expand. Ray Henderson sells grocery to Luther Gordon. 1936–39 items note pastor Bradshaw, rainfall, social tidbits, and local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
John M. Meador
Jack Meador
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Dallas
James Slaughter
Don Slaughter
Mickey Griffis
Joe Griffis
Frye
Leroy Duquette
Whitewreck
J. Frank
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ed Wilson
Col. Wilson
Lee Wilson
Richard C. Hicks
A. G. Hicks
Sgt. Hick
Sandra
Whiteright
Sherman
Kathy Williams
Melinda Jester
Jana Worsham
Gina Gilbert
Teresa Stephens
Paul Stephens
Farley and Hill
Ray Henderson
Luther Gordon
Granvolee Hansard
Earl Hansard
G. B. Bradshaw
McKinney
First Baptist Church
Collin County
Bradshaw
Homer Sanderson
Almajo
Troy Ford
Leora Short
P. A. Short
Virgil Ford
Prayer in Schools Drives Bipartisan Capitol Push
Readers urged to press senators and representatives to back S283 and HR2414 restoring voluntary prayer in public schools. The letters discuss limiting Supreme Court jurisdiction, restoring civil rights to pray and read, and planning hearings in October 1975. Contact details for Mrs. Bennett G. Miller and addresses in Washington, D C are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jesse Helms
Supreme Courts
Supreme Court of the
United States
District Courts
Supreme Court
Senate
Washington, D.C
House
Helms
Bennett G. Miller
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Darla Howell
Grayson
Whitewright Sun
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Heaven
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First United Methodist
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Sue Brinkley
American Legion
L. L. Nicely
Hurricane Creek
Ladies Assn
Sally Cureton
Homer Ryan
Dan LeDane
Jaycees
Mike Spann
Priscille Riker
Masonic Lodge
Morris Warrington
Order of Eastern Star
Diane Stephens
Dick Walker
Bill Dyer
Rotary Club
Bill McFatridge
Fireman's Hall
Lions Club
Doyce Worsham
Town & Country Club
Bethel Baptist W.M.S
Pat Pierce
Bethel Church
Charles Wortham
Dorotha Darwin
Marie Badgett
Martha Lee Bradley
Ruby Pierson
Lucille Starr
Naomi Waldo
Mary Alice
Joan Harrison
Wilma Jessie May
Margaret Coffey
Grace Harris
Dorothy Ford
Charlie Sue Childress
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