Tigers Clinch Win Over Cooper Bulldogs 24 7
Whitewright Tigers beat Cooper 24 to 7 on Friday behind 244 rushing yards and stifling defense holding the Bulldogs to 120. Marvin Arterberry scored all Tigers touchdowns including a 49 yard opening rush and a 22 yard scamper, with two extra point attempts failed. Team notes cited key tackles and a upcoming home game against Carroll. Junior varsity also scheduled to travel Thursday at 8 p.m.
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Whitewright Tigers
Cooper Bulldogs
Tigers
Tiger
Bulldogs
Marvin Arterberry
Arterberry
Jimmy Spann
Gary Rainey
Spann
Leonard
van Alstyne
Ove Fortner
Phillip Smith
Artie Johnson
Chesser
Garry Blanton
Marvin
Atterberry
Carroll
Community
September Birthday Party At Whitewright Nursing Home
The Whitewright Nursing Home held its September birthday celebration for patients born in September. Fourteen honorees were named with only four in attendance: Jeff Eden, Mattie Bell, Mary Bryant, and Maude Thomason. Rev. Houston Garner and a Hebron Baptist Church quartet performed as staff served cookies and punch.
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Whitewright Nursing Home
Jeff Eden
Mattie Bell
Mary Bryant
Maude Thomason
James Anderson
Mary Hicks
Lillie Kirby
Harriet McBroom
Brady Parks
Martha Partridge
Rosalee Somerville
Pina Vestal
Cassie White
Omitrie Spencer
Bernice Net
Otha Freeman
Houston Garner
Hebron Baptist Church
E. D Thomas
Don Anderson
Chuck Glass
Thomas Ford
Garner
Rev. Garner
Mande Thomason
Boy Scouts Re Organize At Texoma Lake Camping
Sixteen scouts enjoyed an overnight camping trip at Lake Texoma with a reorganized group led by Harry Morgan as new scoutmaster. The First Baptist Church sponsors the troop based at Lee's High Port with Roger McCullough Pat Tillman Jr and others joining. Oct 10 meeting scheduled at 7 p.m. in the Boy Scout Hut invites attendance.
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Lake Texoma
Lee’s High Port
Roger McCullough
Pat Tillman, Jr
Mark Woodruff
Billy
Joey Riker
Bobby Dale Purdom
Steve
Jeff Hodge
Carl McFatridge
David McFatridge
Steve Presley
Johnny Morris
Kyle Rogers
Eddie Howell
Allan Layman
Mike Boney
Harry Morgan
Sun Sets Open House at New Whitewright Office
The Whitewright Sun announces an open house for its new office and facilities on Friday September 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Invitees may drop in to view the remodeled building two doors east, now housing Sun offices and Doss Thompson law offices. The building features a window view of Grand Ave., wall to wall carpet, paneling with black trim, antique doors with brass handles and beveled glass at least 67 years old from the town's first bank. Visitors are welcome for coffee and a tour.
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The
Whitewright Sun
Aubrey McAlister
Bonham
Suns
Sun
Robert Doss
Law Office
Doss
Grand Ave
First Bank
Whitewright
Tom Bean School To Hold Adult Education Classes
Tom Bean and Sherman Public Schools offer adult education for non high school graduates 17 and older. Beginning October 5, classes run 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Tom Bean Elementary with GED preparation. Open to east county adults. materials provided. instructor Mrs. Harry L. Skiles.
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Mac Woodruff
Whitewright School
Mr. Woodruff
Tom Bean
R. T. Smith
Tom Bean Public Schools
Harry L. Skiles
Sherman Public Schools
Wilson Blurton
Sherman
Tom Bean School
Postmaster Receives Appreciation Certificate in HEW ceremony
John Biggerstaff, one of three public serving individuals, received a Recognition Award from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Gus Jones presented the certificate last Friday at the Sun office, praising Biggerstaff for timely Social Security checks, address changes, referrals, and tireless local service in the Whitewright area.
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Gus Jones
HEW
John Biggerstaff
Sun
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Sheerman
Mr. Jones
Sun Office
John Bigggerstatt
United States
Wayman E. Register
Social Security
Whitewright
Biggerstaff
Social Security Administration
Biggerstarfs
John
City Council Considers Gas Rate and Curfew Ordinances
The City Council began drafting emergency ordinances regulating culvert sizes on city property and youth curfew for under 18. They approved extra pay for Police Chief raising monthly salary to 620 with 60 hours monthly. An engineer report on outfall sewage lines was reviewed while Lone Star Gas lowered the rate hike to 1.5 percent from 3.6.
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Leroy DuQuette
Rady and Associates
Lone Star Gas
Jerry Chapman
Texoma Regional
United Fund Campaign Underway In Whitewright Dinner Kickoff
The United Fund campaign opened with a county dinner in Sherman led by co chair Gloria Meisenbach and Phillip Barnheart as workers recruit volunteers. Whitewright has trailed Van Alstyne in past years but aims for a 3500 goal with 60 percent of funds staying local to aid Crippled Children’s Center and Salvation Army in case of disaster. women and men race to raise funds with playful rivalry and a first bank deposit reported.
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United Fund
Sherman
Cochairman
Gloria Meisenbach
Phillip Barnheart
van Alstyne
Whitewright
Van
John Bryant
Grayson County
Crippled Children’s Center
Salvation Army
Gloria
Phillip
Vaccination Clinic Scheduled by Whitewright FFA Chapter
Dr Robert MoGattis a Leonard veterinarian will run a dog and cat vaccination clinic on October 14 from 9 am to 1 pm in the Vo-Ag building. Sponsored by the Whitewright FFA chapter with member assistance. Rabies vaccines mainly. distemper hepatitis and Lepto also offered. Chapter advisor Jack Rogers urges owners to vaccinate, noting it has been a year since some dogs were vaccinated.
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Robert MoGattis
Leonard Veterinian
Vo-Ag
Whitewright
FFA
Jack Rogers
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Boy Scouts
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Howard Hodge
Bill McFatridge
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Ross Layman
Bill Grisham
Doug McClister
Jones
Biggerstatt
Register
Planning Commission
Chapman
Texoma Regional Planning Commission
Emory Christian
Zoning Commission
Sonny Smith
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