04 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1976
Page
1
Citizens are praised for voting in record numbers while birthdays, anniversaries, church events, a Thanksgiving dinner, a veterans day bank closure, a library bazaar, and community notices fill the page. Readers are urged to attend the Fall Festival and note local dog leash concerns.
Whitewright turnout neared record levels with 522 votes and Carter leading Ford 359 to 160. In Grayson County Carter, Bentsen, Roberts and Wendlandt showed strong results as statewide contests favored Carter with about 52 percent to Ford’s 47 amid late-night vote counts. Water amendments No. 1 and No. 2 passed and failed respectively in the county.
Edith Grider hosts the Whitewright Community Club meeting on Oct 29 with Nan Robinson as hostess. Officers for the new year to be chosen by a nominating committee. A quilt top will be quilted at the 200 club building. December 9 will feature a Christmas dinner and gift exchange.
Downtown Whitewright hosts the annual PTO Fall Festival this Saturday starting at 5 p.m. with classes from kindergarten through 11th grade offering games, booths, and activities including cake walks, bean bag throws, a dunking booth and a Spook House. The event closes with a meeting on November 9 at 7:30 p.m. featuring Carl Kelly on Is Your Child Creative? and details on carnival proceeds.
The WMU of the First Baptist Church held a Monday evening business and mission program led by President Mrs. Florence Lewis. Secretary treasurer reports were given by Mrs. Diane Stephens. The group planned the Lottie Moon program for December 6 at Mrs. Weldon Wilson's home with a salad supper and set a church goal of 1150 dollars.
The United Methodist Youth and sponsors report collecting 130.50 during Trick or Treat for UNICEF drive held Sunday evening. Rev. Bob Bryan says checks mailed Nov. 10 and donations still accepted via him or Mrs. Peggy Partridge. Volunteers thanked for hospitality and support.
Whitewright Tigers remain unbeaten after a soggy 19 point second half rout of Cooper 19–0 to seize the district lead with Wolfe City upcoming. Fullback Stan Smith led the ground attack with 101 yards on 20 carries and Will ie Ballard scored three touchdowns as Tigers held Cooper to zero in the first half and surged in the second.
Arlington hosts District I gathering of Texas Press Women at Cibola Lodge with Dallas leader Bobbi Fields presiding. Dallas Help is Possible Drug Control Center head Bill Watkins presents program. local attendees include Donna Hunt Pat Welch Susan Melnick Joan Ball and Darla Howell.
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