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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1970
Page
1
Mrs James Hall Jones of Tom Bean begins duties as counting clerk at Community Public Service. She has spent 12 years as assistant cashier and now takes on the ace counting role.
A Tom Bean resident, a graduate of Tom Bean High School, is highlighted at the First National Bank. She and her husband have two children aged 19 and another, with continued details on page 2.
Tigers roll to early scoring pace and build a 20 point lead by halftime after Jerry Blanton's 20 yard run and Marvin Atterberry's second quarter score. Spann connects on an 80 yard TD pass to Atterberry in the third as Whitewright keeps pace in district race.
The piece honors American veterans from World War I to Vietnam, noting Armistice Day origins, war losses, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It cites over 4.5 million U S servicemen in WW II, 126,000 who did not return, totals of veterans alive and dead, and a pledge to remember their sacrifices as democracy is preserved.
The Town and Country Club hosted a Pork-A-Rama last Thursday at Firemans Hall sponsored by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Mrs Sue Brinkley opened with a club prayer and flag salute. Frank Brooks, a meat inspector, recognized Bobby Brent and North Texas Pork Producers Association reps Ted Lankford Forrest Wood and Ray Little. Bill McFatridge of Carl's Sausage helped with demonstrations.
Coach Charles Ses som selects Jerry Blanton and Marvin Atterberry as this week’s Tigers of the Week. Blanton is 5'8" and 140 pounds with two touchdowns at left half. Atterberry, also 5'8" and 140 pounds, tallies four touchdowns at back.
Grayson County will observe Veteran's Day Saturday November 7 with parades in Van Alstyne Sherman and Denison. Event times are staggered to allow broad attendance honoring the memory of those who served the country. Commander of the White Coat.
The Whitewright Historical Society will host a joint meeting with the Grayson County Historical Survey Committee during the November gatherings of both groups, per an organizational announcement.
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