Bells ISD voters reject $150,000 bond proposal again
In a Saturday special election Bells Independent School District voters defeated a $150,000 bond plan 155 to 137. The bond would fund upgrading all buildings, a new vocational facility, repainting the elementary, and remodeling the lunchroom and gym. Superintendent O. V. Barker said no future bond plans are set and the issue may be discussed at the May 13 board meeting.
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Bells Independent
O. V. Barker
Barker
Fines rise sharply in Greayson County Court at Law
County Attorney Clifford Powell reports fines and court costs for Greayson County Court at Law have surpassed the entire 1968 total and already doubled the level of 1908. Through this year 41 138 has been collected with 254 misdemeanor convictions including 200 for driving while intoxicated. Assistant county attorney Bob Richardson notes all docket cases have been tried since last fall as County Judge Les Tribble and the Commissioners court support making the position full time.
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Greayson County
Clifford Powell
Powell
Bob Richardson
Denison
Jowell
Les Tribble
Commissioners Court
County Court
Conservation Plan Joins Sound Land Use Efforts
Raymond McBay notes a soil and water conservation plan is key to sound land use. An aerial photo of the G B Brown farm guides the plan with land use, field layout, and permanent practices. Over 75 new or revised plans are prepared in Van Alstyne this fiscal year with landowners and the local Conservation District.
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Raymond McBay
Soil Conservation Service
G B. Brown
van Alstyne
Soil and Water Conservation District
SCS
Nursing Home Week Proclaimed in Texas
Gov. Preston Smith proclaims May 11 17 as Texas Nursing Home Week urging the public to visit facilities and learn about services, progress and future potential for residents and staff.
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Texas
Preston Smith
Gove Smith
Whitewright Explorers Plan Buffalo River Float Trip Fundraiser
The Whitewright Explorers will host a fundraiser at the Linda Theatre on Friday May 9 to support their annual Buffalo River trip in Arkansas. Advance tickets cost one dollar and donations may be given to Carl Dunlap Rodney Nicely Jim Emerson or Jeff Meador the show title to be announced.
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Whitewright
Buffalo River
Arkansas
The
Explorers
Linda Theatre
Carl Dunlap
Rodney Nicely
Jim Emerson
Jeff Meador
Texas Senate Proposes Metrics for School Fund and Safety Glass
Gov signed measures to widen Permanent School Fund investment for higher yields and inflation protection. A Senate bill creates a Polygraph Examiners Board to regulate lie detectors, and a county funding measure boosts urbanizing counties through a nonprofit association. A Dallas UT Dallas bill seeks to protect existing programs and expand regional universities. A safety glass requirement for new home sliding doors aims to reduce accidents.
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Gov. Smith
Texas
Senate
House
Dallas
State Affairs Committee
University of Texas In
Southwest Center For Advanced Studies
North Texas State
East Texas State
Texas Woman's University
University of Texas At Arlington
Sergeant Steve Hardin Receives Air Force Commendation Medal
Sergeant Steve Hardin honored with the U S Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam at Binh Thuy Air Base. He received the award during ceremonies at Beale AFB California while serving in a Strategic Air Command unit. He is a South Garland High School graduate with ties to Garland and Whitewright.
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Steve Hardin
Glen Hardin
Skileman Drive
Garland
Vietnam
Hardin
Binh Thuy Air Base
Beale Afb
Calif
Strategic Air Command
South Garland
Notaries in Grayson County face June bond renewal
Grayson County notaries must renew bonds by June. County Clerk Paul Lee said all notaries should file a new $1000 bond during the first 15 days of May. Initial applicants must also complete a form from the clerk's office. Renewals occur in odd numbered years.
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Grayson County
Paul Lee
Notaries
Lee
Long Day for Barrett Missing After Fishing
O. E. Buddy Price, supervisor at Hardwick-Ettec Co. in Sherman, and Tom Lane found Johnny Barrett after his fishing trip at the TP&L lake in Savoy. Barrett broke his left ankle in a fall from an embankment while struggling to crawl and later was taken to Perrin AFB hospital for treatment.
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O. E
Buddy) Price
Bells
Hardwick-Ettec Co
Sherman
Johnny Barrett
Barrett
Tp&l
Savoy
Pad
Price
Lane
Perrin Afb Hospital
Bareretl
Barrzit
Lions Fishing Trip Set By Whitewright Club
The Whitewright Lions Club plans a special fishing party this week at Lake Texoma. Members will assemble at Presley’s Service Station at 9 30 a m for the trip, with luncheon on the grounds at Texoma before fishing.
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Whitewright Lions Club
Spem
Presley
Lake Texoma
Texoma
Old farm buildings or a costly makeover
W S Allen of Texas A and M University urges farmers to create a master plan before changing facilities. He says assess structural condition, include old buildings in remodeling if cost allows, and compare remodeling against new construction through a thorough cost study.
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W. S. Allen
Texas A&m University
Allen
Card of Thanks from Frances McLean
I express sincere thanks to those kind to me during my hospital stay and after returning home. Thank you for cards visits flowers and your prayers.
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