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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1975
Page
3
Whitewright residents invited to visit the library bazaar on Saturday November 22 with all day hours to shop for Christmas gifts. Proceeds go to library operating and maintenance funds with stalls offering macrames crafts baked and cooked foods and more from library supporters.
Whitewright Junior High Tigers lose 12 to 6 to Bells Middle school in a hard fought game. Bells capitalized on a first quarter interception by Racey Guess who returned the ball for a long score after quarterback Alan Norris was hit.
Dr. Tom Woodward warns drought strains Texas cattlemen as pastures falter and hay runs short. A two night program at the Texas A&M Research & Extension Center in Dallas, November 19–20, will compare feedstuffs and craft economical feeding plans with experts from Texas A&M and extension services. Free, registration not required. call (214) 235-7108 for details.
Karen Grigg and Mike Oakley are named 1975 4-H Gold Star honorees for Grayson County. The district event, Nov 12 at 6 30 p.m. in SMU Umphrey Lee Center, includes multi-county training on Nov 10 and a Nov 17 council meeting for officer training at the County Courthouse.
Town and Country Club held a themed meeting “A walk through the Ole Boutique Shoppe” with prayers and pledges led by members. Members donated unwrapped gifts for Wichita Falls State Hospital and discussed library reports and federation news. Hostesses included Mrs Wortham and Mrs Ireland.
Football scores lead into The Millinary Shoppe where Adelle helps customers. Mayne Lewis buys a large pink hat and accessories, Sue Brinkley selects a white hat with gloves and necklace for a wedding. Nov 20 meeting at Mrs Pat Alexander’s includes officer elections and reveal secret pals. Edith Jester wins door prize.
Diane Lewis daughter of Mrs Ethel Lewis was honored with a party and dinner at the Fireman's hall on her 16th birthday. Over 50 guests attended including out of town friends. She is a Whitewright High freshman active in drill team Future Homemakers of America and basketball. Grandmother Mrs Ethel Green prepared the Thanksgiving meal.
Mrs. Jean Norman hosted residents with a medley of songs while cookies and punch were served. Birthday honorees this month include Boyd Blackburn Ruth Cox Janie Felmer Marion Holloway Lillie Madding Essie Sims and Minnie Smart. Various visitors from Dallas Sherman and McKinney called on residents and staff. The Grayson County Singers performed and several new admissions were noted.
The Whitewright middle school named 26 students to the honor rolls for the first trimester. Nine made regular honor roll and six made high honor roll. Sixth grade regular honorees include Travis Clark to Shepherd. high honorees Shelia Bryant and Mykel Woodruff. Seventh grade regular honorees Carla Braswell to Darlene Butts. high honorees Barbara Claborn and Scott Thompson. Eighth grade regular honorees Teresa Bryan to Dianna Reynolds. high honorees Kristie Nicely and Alan Norris. High honor requires 95–100, regular 90–94.
The Third Saturday Night Singing and Fellowship will be held at Firemans Hall this weekend with a covered dish supper at 7 p.m. followed by singing. The Third Sunday Singing is planned at Kentuckytown Baptist Church Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 o clock.
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