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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
1
The Fourth of July marks the 196th anniversary of the nation. Communities nationwide declare Independence Day as a day to honor America and unite Americans amid challenges from population growth crime poverty and demands for civil rights.
Arthur Ray Brinkley donated time and materials to install a book drop at the west side of the City Library entrance. The drop allows returns any hour, with handling on the next open day, aiding patrons during closures and avoiding overdue fines. The community thanks Brinkley and other volunteers.
A library board member thanks volunteers and urges more help to keep the library open. Residents are asked to donate three hours per month, with training in book circulation and clerical tasks. For details, call Mrs. James Bryant at 364-2510 as summer hours boost circulation.
The Whitewright Lions Club met June 19 and installed officers for the club year. Guest organizer Lion Francis Reid of the Sherman Noon Club led the installation. New president Bill Dyer and officers Roy Martin, Joe Wolfe, Jackie Howell, Narvin Alexander, Jimmie D. Childers, Rodney Nicely, E. C. Batson Jr. served. New directors Don Collins and Doyce Worsham elected.
Whitewright native Bob Cantrell longtime managing editor of the Bonham Daily Favorite received the Texas Press Association honor in its Texas Press Messenger. The piece highlights his 33 years in journalism, youth work with Boy Scouts and local welfare groups, and civic roles with Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Red Cross and the Christian Church. The caption Cantrell Is Champion of Youth notes his sports related youth efforts and lifelong civic focus.
Masons, wives, and guests attended the Whitewright Lodge No. 167 installation led by outgoing Worshipful Master Milton Simpson. New officers include Joe Canafax as Worshipful Master and Leon Scott as Senior Warden with others named. District Deputy Grand Master Mearl Johnson officiated.
Two Whitewright youths Henry Arland Bing and Loving Watkins earned Distinguished Student ranking at Texas A&M University. Recipients must maintain at least a 3.25 GPA, enroll in 15 hours, and have no grade below C. The honor is limited to 10 percent of undergraduates.
John Bryant leads this year’s United Fund drive to support Whitewright organizations including the Boys Summer Baseball program. Last year the fund gave $400 to the league, helping buy uniforms, equipment, and mitts for about 80 players. this year the program faces about $2,000 in costs, with volunteers and local profits covering the rest.
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