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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1975

Page

2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Milton Chamber Od Commerce Red River Valley Twin Cities Chamber of Commerce America Brother Bob Fullservice First National Bank of Independent Community Bank the Sun Publishing Co Elton L. Miller Darla Howell Grayson Whitewright Sun Ireland Heaven First Baptist Wms Nan Robinson First United Methodist Leon Porter 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 Frandis Bennett Cecil Hodges Calvin Pennell Robert Waldo J. B. Smith George Hansard Hugh Tim Atterberry Fred Cook, Jr Jack Pierce Louisiana Lucian Vestal Billye Coy Harris Pascal Farley Works Progress Administration Robert Burns Burns Shakespeare North South Alabama Lillis God Movement Lincoln Bennett C. Miller Adams St N.E Washington D. C P.S
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