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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1977
Page
1
We recognize many farmers and ranchers in southeast Grayson and southwest Fannin counties as part of the area’s agricultural backbone. The 1977 prices were tough, but the community notes their essential role in Whitewright’s stability and asks readers to add any missed names to the honor list.
The Whitewright Sun salutes farmers and stockmen in southeast Grayson and southwest Fannin counties for their vital role in the breadbasket. The editorial honors their work and community ties, thanking them for producing grains, meat, and raising cattle and swine that feed local and global markets.
The Whitewright Sun will be closed Friday after Thanksgiving due to staff smallness and long hours. Editor Felecia Garvin and staff extend Thanksgiving wishes. this issue is issued a day early to reach readers before mail delivery. Copies are delivered to Whitewright and Tom Bean boxholders. ads support the weekly paper.
A lengthy Farm and Ranch honor roll features numerous names across many families and local leaders. Readers see multiple surnames including Blakerby, Turner, Hartwell, Holloway, and many others, reflecting wide community involvement. The compiled list highlights individuals across farms, ranches, and related local enterprises.
Whitewright community fundraising for the Whitewright Cemeteries fund shows continuing donations toward the $10,000 goal with about a week remaining until the November 30 deadline. Through Monday noon the total stood at $8,690, about $1,310 short of the target, with gifts ranging from $5 to $575 and support from individuals and businesses nationwide for Oak Hill and Hill City cemeteries. The drive, led by Mrs. Emory Christian, aims to widen roads, erect a new fence at Oak Hill, straighten leaning markers, and fund other beautification projects ahead of the July 1978 centennial celebration.
Residents prepare for the annual Christmas parade as nine foot decorations arrive for downtown display before Thanksgiving. Milton Simpson, president of the local Chamber of Commerce, says the new decorations will be placed across the district during the holiday season. Meanwhile grain prices rise with wheat at 2.30 per bushel and Milo at 3.30 per 100, up from harvest lows, with traders citing Russian sales and foreign demand as drivers of the uptick. Sonny Gosnell and Jack Farley of local grain businesses expect prices to hold firm if overseas demand continues, signaling a sustained rebound for farmers.
Patrolman finds two broken windows at Brown's Variety Store and City Hall as Whitewright prepares for a holiday season. Chamber of Commerce funds ten green tinsel trees with red lights and star toppers to grace Grand Street and nearby blocks. The Christmas parade is planned for Saturday December 3 at 2 PM with floats from neighboring towns and trophies for top entries. Christmas drawings begin at 4 PM during the parade, with prizes funded by local merchants and drawn weekly in December. Entry blanks will be in local stores. you need not be present to win.
Memo rial contributions to the Dick Walker Memorial Fund at First National Bank increased by 15 dollars by noon Monday, totaling 565 dollars. Friends of the late mayor and community leader urge gifts to help furnish the new city hall and civic center, honoring his role in making the project possible.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship plans a dinner theatre at the Elementary School Cafetorium on December 23. Proceeds fund a Christmas ski trip to Breckenridge, Colorado, with Rev. Dan Weir as Sherwood Holmes and Don Hastin as Dr. Watson. Tickets are $5 including dinner and show.
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