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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
2
Darrell Dyer expresses gratitude to Whitewright residents for their support after winning the Grand Champion steer at the Log Lake Livestock Show. He notes the thrill of the victory and pride in being from Whitewright.
Mrs. Audrey Fyvans of Houston requests publication of a granddaughter photo in the Sun. She notes prior Whitewright residence and says she has read every Sun issue since acquisition, hoping friends see the picture.
Bank president John Kryant reported a strong year with gains aided by agriculture. On April 20, 901, deposits rose $792,705.10 and area loans increased $577,117 over the prior year. He credited local support for agriculture and the economy as paving a brighter year ahead.
Chester Slaughter completes 160 hours of classroom work in Public Service Career Program on Technical Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Treatment facilities. Training was by Water Utilities Training Division of Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, March 7-12, with Texas Water Quality Board and Texas State Department of Health. He also attended Grayson College classes and, on May 6, took tests for Competency Certificate. final results will be mailed in a few weeks.
Postmaster Biggerstaff notes the upcoming 8 cent first class rate is still cheaper than pre Civil War prices. He cites Congress allowance in 1847 for five and ten cent stamps and compares past costs with current figures. The talk emphasizes long term value and relative affordability of mail.
Whitewright’s World Champion Fiddler Franklin will defend his title at the 35th World's Champion Fiddlers' Festival in Crockett Texas on Friday June 1. The event at Davy Crockett Memorial Park begins early with free entertainment all day and hundreds of contestants vying for cash prizes and the championship trophy. Tony Douglas and the Shrimpers play the evening dance from 9 PM to 1 AM with no entry fee or pre registration. Beta Sigma Sorority hosts. information via Beta Sigma Phi PO Box 742 Crockett Texas 74834.
Sunday church service at Whitewright Nursing Home crowned Mary Jones age 100 as oldest and Edith Bryant age 55 as youngest mother. Laura Windell, also 100, is noted as the oldest in the nursing home. Attendance at church was 44. Numerous visitors from Sherman, Denison, Aubrey, Wolfe City, Dallas and other towns called on residents including Rosa Lee Somerville, Dess Whitson, Edh Crawford, Bettie Connelly and Mary Jones. New patients include Homer Tate. The community mourns Mrs Clyde Waldrop with daughters Lena Mae Young and Ruth Miller employed at the home. Second Sunday Singing event drew strong Grayson County turnout. Bible study led by Rosa Lee Somerville.
A large hog escaped from Carl's Tasty Sausage in Whitewright and led six plant workers on a 20 to 30 minute pursuit through town. The animals ducked under a fire truck at the fire station before being cornered near Troy's Texaco Station. A yamina fired at the hog, ending the chase as several men loaded the hog onto a pickup and returned it to the plant.
Carter praised Whitewright's prospects and outlined plans to work with residents. The new editor, replacing Bob Cayce, will join Eleven Thirty Publications after the Cayce family sold The Whitewright Sun and The Van Alstyne Leader to Miss Larsen on March 24.
Seniors Kathy and Holly showcase achievements in sports and student media while planning further education. Kathy aims for beauty college after graduation and Holly for San Angelo State. Also noted are Jeanette Geers and Margaret Henderson with overall four year averages of 90 or higher.
Whitewright City Council met with Mayor Sonny Smith and members Robert Sale Marshall Hasty R D Maddux and City Clerk Helen Billner. They accepted Stephen Sullivan’s written resignation from the council with a new appointment to fill the term expiring in April.
Texas Water Quality Board grants wastewater discharge permits to Whitewright Bonham and Plano. Whitewright may release up to 250909 gallons daily into Bois d Arc Creeks then Red River. Control order caps discharges at 625000 gallons per day.
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