Whitewright Rodeo Set With Western Flair And Local Talent
The IRA Championship Rodeo launches May 11 to 13 in Whitewright with stock producer Gerald Smith of Bogota, Tex. and riders from Fort Worth Blue Ridge Leonard Van Alstyne Denison Grayson County Posse among participants. Events include bareback bronc calf roping steer wrestling Brahma bull riding and girls barrel racing with $250 added prize. A three-night eight horse two team relay and parade Thursday at 6 p.m. add to rodeo fever. Books May 10 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Whitewright Rodeo HQ arena on Highway 69. Western decor urged downtown and display windows.
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Whitewright
Fort Worth
Blue Ridge Leonard
van Alstyne
Denison
Grayson County Posse
Gerald Smith
Bogota
Tex
Whitewright Rodeo
Highway 69
Bill Dyer
Grand Street
FFA Jack Rogers Receives Appreciation Tribute
Whitewright high school FFA instructor Jack Rogers received a tribute of appreciation at a Tuesday barbeque supper. John Bryant presented a gift certificate on behalf of 51 attendees including FFA members, their fathers, buyers, and guests. The Whitewright chapter was praised for its champion livestock show results and leadership under Rogers.
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Jack Rogers
Yo Ag
Darrell Dyer
FFA
Whitewright High School
John Bryant
First National Bank
Rogers
Bryant
Whitewright Ffa
Log Lake
Jennette Snider
FHA
Whitewright
Sonny Gosnell
OK Feeds
Robert Doss
H.L. Thompson
Denison
Jessie Jones
Sherman
George Williams
Bonham Stockyards
Jack Meador
Bill Pettit
Vince Freeman
Ralph Hughes
Don Williams
Bill Dyer
Robert Sale
Clint Hennig
E. Jenkins
General Telephone Company
Third Grade Float Wins First in Alamo Theme Parade
Western Week parade at the school drew cloudy skies after rain ceased. Third grade float depicting an Alamo theme won first place. scone prize to second grade for Pioneer Days. fourth grade earned most unique float with a camouflaged jeep. Parade featured 15 plus floats, cars, horses, and riders. Jane Biggerstaff led the parade. grand entry followed by fire trucks. Awards announced at Thursday barbecue. upcoming variety show and crownings tied to FFA and FHA fundraisers.
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FFA
FHA
David Johnson
Scone
Earl Blanton
Betty Gilbert
Harold Lankford
Beulah Hodge
Cynthia Rogers
Homestead
Bill Dyer
Jane Biggerstaff
Darrell Dyer
Doug McClister
Karen Holt
Frank Davis
Philley Promoted To District Manager In C P S
J H Philley, 37 years with Community Public Service, becomes district manager headquartered in Lewisville. He will oversee Lewisville and Pilot Point operations as rapid growth challenges the utility. No status change for Holden Howard and Omer Jones managing Lewisville and Pilot Point respectively.
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J.H. Philley
Community Public Service Company
Northeast Division
Whitewright
Lewisville
C. C. Hennig
Philley
Pilot Point
Hennig
Holden Howard
Omer Jones
Whitewright Revival to Be Held by Hebron Baptist Church
Houston Garner pastor of Hebron Baptist Church near Bells announces revival May 14 to 21. Evening services start at 8 p m nightly and 11 a m on Sunday. Evangelist Rev Douglas Rymer of Whitewright First Baptist will lead. Church pastor will sing with Phyllis Abbot at piano. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Garner
Hebron Baptist Church
Bells
Douglas Rymer
First Baptist Church
Whitewright
Phyllis Abbot
Reception Honors Judge David Brown at Firemen's Hall
A Sunday afternoon reception for Judge David Brown drew friends and local leaders including former mayors Russell Summers and Otto Krum, current Mayor Smith, County Attorney Joe Max Shelton, and Democratic Chairman Charles Hughes. Guests enjoyed staged tables, orange and white decor, piano music by Mrs. David Johnson, and attendees from Bells, Denison, Sherman, and Whitewright.
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David Brown
Whitewright
Russell Summers
Otto Krum
Brown
Judge Brown
Tom Brookshear
Sonny Gosnell
Joe Max Shelton
Charles Hughes
Hughes
Debbie Wortham
Julie Johnson
Sonny Coswell
David Johnson
Bells
Denison, Sherman and Whitewright
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Riding Club States
Ffa’ers
Bobby House
Ronald Turner
Barry Bonds
Ricky Newman
Randy Pittman
Gary Christian
Jimmy Worsham
Philip Smith
Randy Wilson
Randy Hunt
Gary Wortham
Donald Caraway
Brenda Bing
Jack Farley
John Biggerstaff
Paul Stephens
Tom Sears
Joe Wolfe
Bill Wolfe
Kim Rogers
Jane Harper
Regina Bartley
Miss Snider
Linda Sullivan
Jeanette Geers
J. H. Philley
Hermon Philley
Sonny Smith
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