Whitewright Tigers overwhelm Bells Panthers 43 12 in homecoming
Whitewright’s Tigers used a strong rushing attack and five Bells fumbles to beat Bells 43 12 on Homecoming night. Bells matched Whitewright in first downs but Whitewright capitalized with five interceptions and a steadier ground game as Van Alstyne looms for a potential regional showdown.
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van Alstyne
Whitewright
Tigers
Bells Panthers
Bells
Son County
Leonard
Honey Grove
Bellis
Gentry Grocery Opens in Whitewright with Remodeling
Gentry Grocery Store owned by Mr and Mrs Lee Gentry opens in Whitewright after purchasing the former Farleys Grocery. The shop promises doubled stock, top grade meats fresh produce and S and H green stamps with an expanded line. Grand opening details are explained in this week’s Sun local.
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Whitewright
Gentry Grocery
Lee Gentry
Fit Worth
Gentrys
Farley's Grocery
Gentry
S&h
Mrs. Gentry
Mary Robinson
Laverne Buchanan
Bobby Breannan
Jerry Johnson
Sun
Firemen Serve Swiss Steak Supper at Whitewright Hall
Whitewright Volunteer Fire Department hosts a cooked Swiss steak supper at Fireman's Hall on Saturday. Proceeds support department operations. Meal begins at 6 pm and runs until all are fed. Donations are one dollar for adults and seventy five cents for children.
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Whitewright Volunteer Fire Department
Fireman's Hall
Gas Rate Hike Discussed by Whitewright Council
Whitewright city officials heard Lone Star Gas request a 25 percent increase to cover an income deficit in the system. Virgil Stroup said the rise would raise about $180 to $2.00 per month for the average user as the firm seeks similar raises in other towns. The council tabled the issue for study and planned a future meeting with Stroup.
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Whitewright
Virgil Stroup
Lone Star Gas
Stroup
Bonham
Whitewrights
Sonny Smith
J. B. Thornhill
Maetter
Robert Doss
Austin
Councimen Smith
Steve Sullivan
R. D
Russell Summers
Doss
City Hall
Summers
Lone Star Gas seeks 29 percent rate hike in Whitewright
Lone Star Gas asks Whitewright to raise residential and commercial natural gas rates to earn a fair return on assets. The request, the first major one since 1953, cites higher gas costs, equipment, wages, interest, and taxes. If approved, average monthly bills could rise about 25 percent for roughly 325 customers. A Whitewright Chamber of Commerce meeting for officers and directors is set for Thursday at Fireman’s Hall at 7:30 PM.
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Lone Star Gas
Whitewright
Virgil Group
Bonham
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
Fireman's Hall
Steve Sullivan
Sullivan
Dr. Sullivan
Bill Mee Fatridge
Clyde McMurray
Buddy Camper
Bo Pettit
Clint Hennig
Larry Presley
Phillip Earnheart
Thanksgiving Service Planned Citywide Event
Preparations are underway for the Community Thanksgiving Service to be held at 7 o clock on November 23. All city churches are invited to participate. A meeting to form a historical group to preserve local history is scheduled Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitewright Public Library.
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Bill Dyer
Don Cronbie
Larry Presley
Whiteewright Public Library
Westernaires win Relay Race at Whitewright event
About 650 spectators watched the Westernaires Riding Club of Hurst Euless Bedford win with a 3 44 relay time. Lewisville was second at 3 49 and Blue Ridge third at 3 50 with clubs from Garland Dallas Denison McKinney Wylie Van Alstyne and Whitewright contributing. Writer's Forum meets November 18 at 7 30 p m in Sherman Chamber of Commerce for a workshop and readings.
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Westernaires
Hurst - Euless- Bedford
Whitewright
Lewisville
Blue Ridge
Circle L Club
Garland
Circle C
Dallas
Dennison, McKinney, Wylie and
van Alstyne
Writer's Forum
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Tiger of the Week honors Wright after 43–12 Bells win
Willie Wright of the Tigers earned Tiger of the Week for a dominant two way game against Bells Fr day. He opened with an 80 yard kickoff return and scored four times including a one yard rush a 65 yard interception return and a 69 yard end sweep on defense.
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Willie Wright
Whitewright
Bells
Dennis Ramsey
Tiger
Tigers
Bell
Steve Whiting
Whiting
Don Herffman
Randy Laencaster
Robert Dixon
Ronnie Capps
Jeff Meador
Henry
Bells Frieday
Wright
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Ron Capps
Larry Franklin
Kim Watkins
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Ricky Ellison
David Wilson
Meador
Lancaster
Nancy Williams
Janis Hennig
Lynn Day
Janna Wileson
Joanna Robinson
Mary England
Vicki Burleson
the Whitewright Sun
Suemmers
Thomas Gillett
County Health Department
Mary Jo Tonelli
Department
Lone Star
Wheitewright
Clyde Murray
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