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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1976
Page
3
A Texas writer warns progress threatens family life as affluence, mobility, and tech disrupt communication between generations. He recalls warm, shared living rooms without TV and laments schooling and work pulling fathers from home while grandparents risk neglect in rest homes. He urges adjustment not return to past.
Rosalie Geers reports a Sunday church service with special music by Nettie Blanton and Otha Freeman, 40 attendees, Bible study led by Bill Baker, and a monthly Grayson County Singers visit. New admissions Joe Reeves and Ruby McKinney. residents greeted by guests including Ethel Brown and Carl Martin. St Patrick’s Day menu featured. John Brandon Wetzel celebrates third birthday March 16 at Tom Bean home.
The Whitewright Lions Club Bill Thurman Basketball League for grades 4-6 opens its fifth season March 4 with about 100 players. Six boys teams and six girls teams compete at the high school gym. girls play Tuesday and boys Thursday. Admission is 50 cents adults and 25 cents students. Sponsors include First National Bank, Dawson Propane, Monsanto, Edwards Chevrolet, and others. Coaches are listed for each team. Competition is strong and crowds fill the gym. all are invited.
Portable gas and oil heaters consume oxygen during operation so ensure proper ventilation. Always provide adequate airflow to prevent buildup of carbon monoxide and reduce fire risk.
Western Auto seeks partners to own Harvey hardware and general store franchises in Whitewright and Bogota Texas selling hardware sporting goods automotive supplies and appliances. Training installation counseling and financing available. Apply with phone number and full address to R. T. Renfro VP Western Auto 2107 Grand Ave Kansas City MO 64108.
Whitewright, Sherman, Denison, McKinney, Bonham, Howe, Sadler, Whitesboro, Van Alstyne, and Durant Oklahoma educators visited Grayson County College March 10 to tour technical-occupational programs. Dr. Bill Dean and Bob Wiley coordinated the event including a luncheon as Dr. Truman Wester highlighted the college’s goals and a 3,903-student enrollment in the program.
ARBA has published a free 10 page booklet detailing 20 ways Americans can celebrate the nation’s Bicentennial. The guide describes diverse ideas and can be obtained by writing ARBA regional offices or ARBA Washington at 2401 E Street NW Washington DC 20276.
Debbie Lewis daughter of Edith Lewis and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Emmett Green Sr of Whitewright celebrated her 19th birthday March 4 at home. She enjoyed a chicken supper and bowling party with family. Robert Green of Mexia, a double cousin, attended. Debbie, who studied in Mexia and at Grayson County College, hopes to be a nurse or model and will return to Grayson in fall. Wendie Watkins born on the same day added to the family surprise.
Birthday girl Tabitha Ann Capps marked her first birthday March 12 at her great grandparents home with Raggedy Ann theme. Matt Sullivan turned seven at school with classmates and shamrock cupcakes. Numerous local engagements visits and birthdays are noted, including Sandra Rayburn's engagement, a 60th wedding anniversary for G.T. Burchfield, and weekend travels of area families across Sherman, Dallas, Denton, and surrounding towns.
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