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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1976
Page
1
The Miller family from Whitewright, guests of granddaughter and husband Mr and Mrs Mike Delabane of Denton, saw the Lawrence Welk band at Moody Coliseum in Dallas for Christmas, a birthday treat for Mr Miller. Also notes on local moves, church groups, birthdays, and community events in Whitewright.
Genevieve Ryon retired from Earnheart Funeral Chapel after 27 years, starting as receptionist and organist on Oct 2, 1949. She previously worked at Kirkpatrick Pharmacy and Morgans Meat Market, raised two children, and has long served as pianist and organist for local organizations. Eric Moellering named Whitewright United Methodist Church music director, replacing retiring staff. Rev. Bob Bryan announces revival services April 11–16, with Rev. Johnny Johnson of Tom Bean delivering sermons most nights.
Absentee voting begins Friday for Whitewright school district trustees with six candidates vying for two seats. Incumbent Bobby Durham faces James England Jerry Tapp James Johnson Robert Mathis and Doyce Worsham for two three year terms. In the mayoral race Dick Walker seeks a full two year term against Homer Ryan. City council contenders are Robert Warren John Curtis and B G Burch. Dwain Davis new church music and youth director at First Baptist Whitewright.
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce met at a Monday luncheon to discuss the upcoming April 3 banquet with speaker Jack Jackson and entertainment by Shay and Tina Howell. Tickets cost 5 dollars. sale points include the First National Bank and local shops. The group also advanced plans for a blood pressure clinic, Bicentennial sales, and a $25 mini park donation, with officers and committee members named.
Daniel L. Berend named commercial representative for Community Public Service and will move to the power company's Fort Worth general office. He is a Denton native with ties to Whitewright civic groups and the Chamber of Commerce. Butch Morgan is named Northeast Division Community Public Service official, a Tex A and I and Grayson County JC alum active with Boy Scouts and First United Methodist Church in Whitewright.
Members of the Friday Literary Club met with Mrs. Charles Pierce at the Whitewright Library to plan a community cantata directed by Mrs. Pierce. The program No Greater Love by John W. Peterson will be presented at First United Methodist Church on April 11, Palm Sunday.
The Whitewright Pigskin Club hosts the All-Sports banquet March 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the elementary cafetorium with Ernie's of Greenville catering. Ernest Hawkins of East Texas State University will speak to high school athletes drill team majorettes and cheerleaders. Tickets cost 4 for adults 3 for students and are sold by Pigskin club members at First National Bank Pettit's Grocery Walker's Pharmacy or Caraway's Station.
Bethel Baptist church hosts a revival led by Rev. Jerry Creek of First Baptist Luella for 24 years. A native of Illinois, he earned a BA from Southern Illinois University and a degree from Southwestern Theological Seminary. He and wife Judy have son Jason. Services run nightly March 15 to 21 at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday 7 p.m.
Whitewright invites residents 60 and over to a Friday meeting at City Hall to discuss a three year federally funded Senior Nutrition Program grant. If awarded, Whitesboro and Van Alstyne compete, with contract meals and a paid manager. turnout determines funding. No charge for those unable to pay.
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