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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1970
Page
1
Mayor Sonny Smith proclaims Thursday November 26 1970 as a day of Thanksgiving in Whitewright Texas. He calls on all citizens to give thanks to God for freedom and bountiful blessings in the city.
The 15 member commission appointed by Governor Preston Smith will draft Texas first Code of Ethics and Standard Practices. They meet at the Texas Education Agency at 8 30 a m to prepare the final draft with input from public schools. A statewide referendum will let certificated Texas educators vote on the final code in February 1971.
Wilma Edgington of Whitewright Public Schools won a handmade quilt at the library bazaar held November 21, 1970 to raise funds for the Whitewright Public Library. The event netted about $500 with second prize a cake won by Larry Davis. Proceeds support library operations and new books.
W R Watt president announces the judges for the 75th Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show to run January 29 through February 7, 1971. He also notes entry deadlines for livestock and poultry exhibits with cattle horses sheep and swine due December 15, 1970 and poultry pigeons rabbits due January 15, 1970.
Officers were elected Saturday in the Courthouse assembly room with Steve Melton presiding. New officers include Pam Umphress chair, Steve Melton boy co chair, Beverly Massey girl co chair, Sharon Oakley secretary, Debbie Melton treasurer, Linda Gail Kincaid reporter, and Marcia Oakley recreation leader. The Share The Fun Festival is set for January 23, 1970. A committee was formed to assist Cont. to page 2.
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