Twixt Me and My Typewriter by inderes Meck
Local column reflects on last week’s parade mix ups and humor. Notes the jeep belonged to Tom Brookshear, critique of photo choices, and a humorous beam about a bearded former editor Buddy Camper amid Whitewright topics. Mentions Mother’s Day coming May 14 and a playful, reflective tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inderes Meck
Doc Sullivan
Tom Brookshear
Herman Philley
John Biggerstaff
Buddy Camper
the Sun
Whitewright
Town And Country Club Holds May Meeting
The Town and Country Club of Whitewright met at the Fireman's Hall on May 4 with president Mrs. Ruby Cawthon presiding. Ten members attended, two new members were welcomed, and a drive raised items to assist a local mobile home fire victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Club of
Whitewright
Ruby Cawthon
Adele Ireland
Mabel Vestal
Edith Jester
Sandra Adams
Dana Morgan
Parrents
Pilot Grove
Parrent
Town and Country Club
Cawthon
Adams
Judge Brown Speaks To Rotary Club
Judge David Brown spoke to the Rotary Club on Friday on family bonds with terms like no work disrespect and love. Ralph Hughes presided as the annual Rotarian Fish Fry was announced for May 18 in Tom Sears pasture. Committees were formed and over forty attended, nine visitors from Denison and Sherman. John Bryant won the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brown
Rotary Club
Judge Brown
Loyd Alexander
Tom Sears
Denison and
Sherman
John Bryant
Results of 1972 Easter Seal Campaign in Grayson County
Mrs. Al Norrell announced 1972 Easter Seal Campaign results with $9,702.22 received through April and a possible reach to the $10,000 goal. Gifts by towns such as Whitewright Bells Tom Bean Sherman Denison Pottsboro Whitesboro Van Alstyne Howe Tioga Collinsville Sadler Gordonville Gunter Dorchester totaled hundreds, with special events at $730. The Grayson County Easter Seal Treatment Center in Sherman served about 900 handicapped residents in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Bells
Tom Bean
Sherman
Denison
Pottsboro
Whitesboro
van Alstyne
Howe
Tioga
Collinsville
Sadler
Gordonville
Gunter
Dorchester
Grayson County
Easter Seal Society
al Norrell
Easter Seal Center
Easter Seals
United Fund of
Grason County
Norrell
Texas
Mrs Brown Directs Mission Program at First Baptist
Mrs Brown led a WMU program on foreign missions titled Look Through The Eyes Of Mrs John Herndon Missionary To Portugal for the First Baptist Church gathering Tuesday. Twelve members attended. next meeting set for June 12 with reports and devotion shared by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Brown
John Herndon
Portugal
WMU
First Baptist Church
Mary Lou Ayers
Velma Sadler
Gene Hughes
Nan Robertson
J. P. Darvin
W.H.L. Hatfield
Tom Brown
Missionries
J. H. Gosnell
Fannin Farm Bureau Plans Open House
Whitewright farmers and area residents are invited to the Fannin County Farm Bureau open house on Saturday May 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harold Roberts invites visitors to inspect the new Bureau facilities at 210 East 5th Street and meet agents Fenton Cox of Bonham and John W. Ramsey of Bells. Several Whitewright farmers are members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Fannin County Farm Bureau
Mary
Harold Roberts
Fenton Cox
Bonham
John W. Ramsey
Bells
East 5Th Street
Whitewright artists invited to Sherman regional show
Whitewright residents are invited to participate in the Sherman Regional Juried Art Show at Gallery 20742 East Houston. The event runs May 21 to May 28, sponsored by Sherman Art League. Registration is May 13 from 2 to 5 pm and May 15 from 3 to 5 pm. Entry fee is 2 dollars for the first piece and 1 dollar for each additional piece, with a 20 percent commission on sold works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Sherman
East Houston
Sherman Art League
City to buy street marker for restriping and parking areas
City council approved purchasing a street marker for restriping streets and parking areas for 125 dollars. The Lions Club will perform the labor while the city provides the machine. Hermon Philley resigned from the council after about two years and will move to Lewisville. his deputy term will be filled by a mayoral appointment from Whitewright citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sale
Marshall Hasty
Lions Club
Hermon Philley
Philley
Lewisville
Whitewright
Sonny Smith
Around Town Birthdays Highlight Busy Week at Day Care Center
Birthday celebrations at the Day Care Center featured Scott Anderson and Rusty Morgan turning two and three. Guests included Mrs. Donna Morgan and Mrs. Priscilla Riker as serving staff. Outdoor play followed the cake and ice cream. Nearby social visits included Byron Webber in Denison, Mary Lynn England’s weekend with her parents in Whitewright, and several trips to San Antonio and Grand Prairie for family and civic events. Kenneth Scarborough, linked to Dal Milford, attended election-night gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Anderson
Eddie Ray Anderson
Russell
Rusty) Morgan
Harry Morgan
Donna Morgan
Priscilla Riker
Edward Montgomery
Odessa
Whitewright
Mary Lynn England
Commerce
Jack England
Mary Jones
Lorita Glenn
David Glenn
Denison
Kenneth Scarborough
Dale Milford
Milford
Grand Prairie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sue Brinkley
Stagner
Mrs. Adams
Mrs. Jester
Brinkley
Ireland
Vestal
Daisy Gross
Ralph Hughes
Rotarians
Sid Dycus
Baling
Trenton
Gains Lumber Co
Whitewright Lumber Co
Easter Seal Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Mrs. Brown
Fannin Farm Bureau
Art League
Joe Max Shelton
TEXA
S Ress Association
The
Sun Publishing Co
Gen
Mgr
Whitewright Sun
Box 218
City Boys
Byron Webber
Jessie Meade of
Kirk Brown
Carl Kirkpatrick
Carl
Southeastern College
Durant
Brenda Wright
Jesse Boatright
San Antonio
Roy Morris
Jeffrey
Air Force
R. L. Powell
Plainview
J. P. Darwin
Sonny Gosnell
J.darwin
Gary Park
Paducah
Bob Dunlap
Herman Stegall
Fred Stegall
Meridan
Miss
S. D. Blackerby
Emelle
Ala
Kentuckytown Baptist
Lionel Lindley
Training Union
Assembly of God Church
Sidney K. Harp
C.A
1St Baptist Church
Herman Wood
W.M.S
Western Beauty Christian Methodist Church
Lonnie Stinson
Dallas
Bethel Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
Douglas Rymer
Enterprise Baptist Church
J.S. Tipton
First United Penecostal
Cecil Watson
Marvin United Methodist
W.E. Grisham
First Presbyterian Church
William F. Rogan
First United Methodist
W.j. Grisham
Church of Christ
A H. Baker, Jr
Sunda
Nursing Home Service
OK Feed Mill
Witewit Nursing Home
Dawson Propane
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