Revival at Kentuckytown Baptist Church opens May 9 led by H W Stanley
The Kentuckytown Baptist Church will hold a revival beginning May 9. Evangelist H W Stanley will present messages nightly at 8 pm through the week. Everyone is invited to attend. Also notes on a grain and livestock marketing seminar sponsored by First National Bank of Whitewright with extension service, and various local social news items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentuckytown
First National Bank of Whitewright
Texas Agriculture Extension Service
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Harry Stanley
First Baptist Church
Tom Bean
literary program at Mrs Childress home
The Friday Literary Club met at Mrs R P Childress home with a program Background of America presented by Mrs Ed Barkley Mrs Steve Sullivan and Mrs Narvin Alexander. Hostesses Mrs A R Brinkley and Mrs R P Childress served refreshments to 20 members.
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R.P. Childress
America
Ed Barkley
Steve Sullivan
Narvin Alexander
A.R. Brinkley
Water line plans discussed by Whitewright council
Whitewright officials debated replacing water mains for the Top of the Hill area while Mayor Dick Walker announced the resignation of water superintendent Chester Slaughter. The mayor refused to answer questions raised by E. Edwin Badgett and John E. Curtis, who want responses published in The Whitewright Sun and have bought space to pursue the water debate citing insufficient well water for rural users.
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Hill Addition
Dick Walker
Chester Slaughter
Walker
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
E. Edwin Badgett
John E. Curtis
the Sun
Badgett
Water extension talks and city staffing plans at council meeting
Council discussed water line upgrades for the Top of the Hill area and potential removal of lines during highway overpass repairs slated for 1976. Talks included cancelled checks for a transmitter on the water tower and possible appointment of Felix Robinson as city judge. Rumors about Slaughter quitting and unanswered status were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wolfe
Walker
Slaughter
Ricky Mathis
H.O. Lewis
B.G. Burchfield
Felix Robinson
Robinson
Wolfe
Highway Department
Piano Recital Held May Day Weekend Guests Attend
The spring piano recital by Mrs. Jeanette Bowen and Rhonda Bonds took place May 1 in the chapel at Whitewright Nursing Home. Performers included Melanie Johnna Norwood Lawanda Daniels Kristie Todd Teresa Hardin Carold Miller Melinda Campbell Susan Floyd Becca Hughes Jody Hardin Debbie Alexander Cheri Floyd Mary Griffis Kim Robinson Melanie Shaw and Kelly Presley. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bodine and Bart Boding Mr. Carlos Bodine Sherman Mrs. Larry Mart Carrollton Miss Laura Wimsett Dallas Mr. and Mrs. Brad Alexander Waco Airman and Mrs. Bruce Bodine and Michael Todd Jacksonville AR and Joe Rich Whitewright. Mrs. Dan Short of Center is visiting her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Butch Morgan and Rusty. Mr. Dan Short will pick up his wife and visit with the family this weekend.
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Joe Bodine
Bart
Carlos Bodine
Sherman
Larry Mart
Carrollton
Laura Wimsett
Dallas
Brad Alexander
Waco
Bruce Bodine
Michael Todd
Jacksonville
Arkansas
Joe Rich
Whitewright
Dan Short
Center
Butch Morgan
Rusty
Jeanette Bowen
Rhonda Bonds
Whitewright Nursing Home
Roberts Seeks Confidence Vote in Whitewright Race
Voters in Whitewright backed Rep. Ray Roberts with 48 139 votes over David H. Brown 17 858 and Ben Zollner 6 127, supporting runoff chances for sheriff and county attorney races. Other local results include Steve Davidchik vs Joe Max Shelton in county attorney runoff and Jack Driscoll vs Shelby Bowling in sheriff runoff. numerous statewide tallies feature Bentsen, Gramm, and Carter across multiple races. Kentuckytown Baptist Church to hold week long revival May 9 with 8 p m services led by Rev. Harry Stanley.
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Whitewright
Rep
Ray Roberts
Texas
Shelby Bowling
John Blystone
Bell
Driscoll
Bowling
Pet
Carl Thompson
Howe
Doug Walker
Sherman Building
Thompson
Walker
Moravec
Erwin
Jackson
Wes Lankford
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Carter
Wallace
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Roberts
Zollner
Brown
Atty
Taylor
Shelton
Davidchik
Blystone
Constable
Lankford
Hogan
Wilson
Dugi
Veloz
RA Commission
O’ Rourke
Williams
Bean
Newton
Wood
Denton
Sadler
Supr
Yarbrough
Barrow
Criminal Court
Chamberlain
Giles
Guittard
Co. Atty
Sheriff—Bowling
Mangrum
Jewett
School Custodian Is Buried Here Saturday
Services were held Saturday at Barnheart Funeral Chapel for Clifton Sanderson 63 Whitewright Elementary School custodian who died April 29 1976 in a Sherman hospital. The Rev Charles Pierce and Rev Paul Hunt officiated burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. He was born July 8 1912 in Trentor son of B L and Maggie Sanderson. He married Christine Cline on December 23 1933 in Whitewright. A retired farmer and custodian, he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife two sons Travis of Dallas and David Wayne of Leonard one daughter Linda Sanderson of Grapevine three brothers Homer Boyd of Whitewright and Andy of Bonham three sisters Oneta Key Addie Jones of Whitewright and Bessie McCuistion of Forney pallbearers were Thomas Sanderson Billy Ross Sanderson Junior Key Kenneth Cline and C L McCuistion.
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Charles Pierce
Pasor
Bethel Baptist Church
Paul Hunt
Sherman
Oak Hill Cemetery
Bory
Trentor
B.L
Maggie Travillion Sanderson
Christine Cline
Whitewright
Travis
Dallas
David Wayne
Leonard
Linda Sanderson
Grapevine
Homer and
Boyd
Andy
Bonham
Oneta Key
Addie Jones
Bessie McCuistion
Forney
Thomas Sanderson
Wichita Falls
Billy Ross Sanderson
Junior Key
Greenville
Kenneth Cline
Garland
C.L. McCuistion
Cattlemen Will Meet Thursday at Van Alstyne Junior High
The Independent Cattlemen's Association will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM in the Van Alstyne Junior High lunch room. Barbecue will be served. Clyde Hale will discuss ICA progress. Tommy White of Texas A&M Renner will present a program on year round for ages and day. Visitors and new members are welcome.
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Independent Cattlemen's Association
van Alstyne
Clyde Hale
ICA
Tommy White
Texas A&m
Renner
Girls Ride In Cyclethon At Bonham Race
Whitewright girls Suzanne Reynolds Denise Durham Karen Rowland Belinda Brinkley Melinda Weeks and Tona Malone rode 20 miles in the American Heart Association Cyclethon in Bonham raising over 400 dollars. They thanked all sponsors for their support.
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Whitewright
American Heart Association
Bonham
Suzanne Reynolds
Denise Durham
Karen Rowland
Belinda Brinkley
Melinda Weeks
Tona Malone
Hudgins Promoted to Manager on Combat Grande Project
Anther A. Hudgins Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Anther A. Hudgins Sr. of Whitewright, has been promoted from assistant manager to manager for the Combat Grande Project at Torrejon de Ardoz Spain. The base is operated jointly by the U S Air Force and the Spanish Air Force. Hudgins has served on the project since March.
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Anther A. Hudgins, Jr
Anther A. Hudgins
Whitewright
Torrejon de Ardoz
Spain
United States Air Force
PTO Will Meet Tuesday at Whitewright Elementary
The Whitewright PTO will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday May 11 at 7 00 p m in the elementary school cafeteria. Mrs Gail Clark directs the program explaining the new drill team system with drill team performances. Program awards will be given and the seniors will be honored. All members are urged to attend.
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Whitewright P.T.O
Gail Clark
Kindergarten Registration for 1976 77
Pre registration for kindergarten students for 1976 77 set for next Tuesday. Charles Pierce principal says children five by Sept 1 are eligible. Parents bring birth certificate immunization record to school cafeteria at 9 a.m. Vaccination: three doses each of DTP OPV measles and rubella or history of measles.
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Charles Pierce
Baseball Meet Set May 13
A meeting at the Fireman's Hall on May 13 at 7 00 p m invites all parents of boys aged 8 through 14 interested in Pee Wee Little League and Pony League. Fourteen-year-olds must be born after August 1 to qualify. bring 4 for insurance. Forms available at the meeting.
Purdom Family Sunday Visit in Van Alstyne
Mr and Mrs Bob Purdom and their sons spent Sunday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Riley Purdom in Van Alstyne.
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Bob Purdom and
Mrs
Riley Purdom
van Alstyne
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