Felecia Garvin Named New Editor of Sun
The Whitewright Sun announces Felecia Garvin of Denison as the new editor succeeding Mrs. Darla Howell who left to join Continental Telephone in Iowa. Garvin, Grayson County College journalism grad, previously led Howe Enterprise and Grayson Graphic and served as women’s news reporter for Denison Herald.
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Whitewright Sun
Jim
Felicia) Garvin
Denison
Darla) Howell
Continental Telephone Company
Iowa
Grayson County College
The
Sun
Howe Enterprise
Grayson Graphic
Grayson College
Denison Herald
Punt Pass and Kick Contest Set for Monday Night
About 150 youths aged eight to 13 will compete in the Punt Pass and Kick event at 7 p.m. Monday at the football stadium. Trophies awarded to top three in each age division. first place advances to regional. Entry forms at elementary and middle schools. Sponsor Bob Worthy invites parents. concession stand available.
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Bob Worthy
Friday Deadline To Register For Nov 8 Election
Persons eligible must register by Friday 5 p.m. to vote in the November 8 election on seven proposed state constitutional amendments. Registration for unregistered voters is at the county clerk's office in the courthouse.
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Court House
Cemetery Fund Grows to 1236 for Whitewright Cemeteries
Whitewright residents and others respond to the Centennial project for Oak Hill and City cemeteries. By Tuesday noon the First National Bank held 1236 in the special fund with gifts from many donors including Mrs. Lee Wilborn of Austin and Mrs. R.B. Mack of Ballinger.
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Whitewright
Old Oak Hill
City Cemetery
Emory
Tom) Christian
First National Bank
Sun
Christian
City Cemeteries Improvement Fund Campaign
Nial
Cemetery Foundation
Oak Hill
Lee Wilborn
Austin
The
Sylvester H. White
Newell Skaggs
Marcie Bryant
B.E
Myrtle Little Blakey
Savoy
Jack L. Dickerman
Wichita Falls
Emma Magers
Sherman
R.B. Mack
Ballinger
Joe G. Parnell
Jack Ryan
Herman Stegall
Meridian
Miss
L.F. Griffin
Irving
P.L. Owen
R.O. Pietzsch
Dallas
Mrs. Christian
Cemeteries Improvement Fund
New Top Due For Hwy 11
Stockpiling of materials signals an upcoming seal coat project on Highway 11 from Whitewright to Wolfe City with a short western section. Hartley Construction Company of McKinney will perform a single asphalt and gravel course over the existing pavement to fix rough spots caused by last winter’s ice. Start date depends on weather.
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Texas Highway Department
Highway 11
Whitewright
Wolfe City
Hartley Construction Company of
McKinney
Highway Department
Former Resident Queen Candidate Miss Holly Harper
Abilene Christian College senior and former resident queen candidate Miss Holly Harper is among ten contenders for Homecoming Queen. The coronation will be October 15 in the chapel. Harper is the daughter of Allen and Martha Harper of Coleman and granddaughter of L H Darwin of Whitewright. Theme: With a Little Luck.
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Holly Harper
Abilene Christian College
Allen Harper
Coleman
Whitewright Church of Christ
Miss Harper
L.H. Darwin
Whitewright
Martha Joe Darwin
Edwards at CPS 35 Years in Whitewright
Lokey L. Edwards, district manager for Community Public Service in Whitewright since 1952, marks 35 years of service on Sept 15. A native of Farmersville, he rose from ice department worker to district manager and will receive a 35 year pin at December’s awards banquet along with other CPS veterans. He has been active in civic groups including Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, United Fund and Masonic Lodge. Edwards and his wife Alice have two children and two grandchildren.
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Lokey L. Edwards
Community Public Service Company
Whitewright
CPS
Communicator
Edwards
Farmersville
Community Public Service
Pecos
Princeton
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
The
United Fund
Masonic Lodge
Alice
Trains Spark Grass Fires Behind Local Warehouses
A series of grass fires were reported Monday night along the Katy tracks behind Farley Grain Company and the Community Public Service warehouse. Fires were apparently started by sparks from passing trains.
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Katy
Farley Grain Company
Community Public Service
Bobby Spencer Dies In Train Accident
Bobby Joe Spencer, 23, of Whitewright, was killed September 29 when run over by three diesel units and about four and a half freight cars of MRT Railroad near the local football stadium. Police and Justice of the Peace declared him dead. an investigation by Whitewright Police is underway. Funeral services were held Saturday at Barnhart Funeral Home. Survivors include a widow Debra, his parents, two sons, a grandmother, a brother, and three sisters.
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Bobby Joe Spencer
Whitewright
MRT
Leroy DuQuette
Justice of the Peace
Robert Sale
Spencer
Ray Yards
Debra
M.C. Spencer
Bryan Joseph
Kyle M.C. Spencer
Martha O’neal
McKinney
Troyce Spencer
Linda Allison
Westminister
Brenda Parks
Dallas
Billie Sue Price
Flag Football Game Set at Whitewright High School
A flag football game is scheduled October 13 at 7 p.m. at the Whitewright football field featuring Whitewright MYF boys and friends against community coaches businessmen and ministers. Additional details will be provided next week. Mr and Mrs Jim Glasgow of Greenville visited Saturday for a steak dinner at the Jester home.
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Whitewright High School
MYF
Whitewright
Jim Glasgow
Greenville
Doug Jester
Whitewright First National Bank Deposits Near $10 Million
Whitewright's First National Bank nears the $10 million deposit mark with deposits at 9,634,299 as of Sept 30, up from 8,674,404 a year earlier. Loans rose to 6,444,800, up 202,042. Other area banks also show growth including Tom Bean's First National, Bell's, Howe, and Van Alstyne's First National with varied increases in deposits and loans.
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Whitewright
First National Bank
Fannin County
Tom Bean
Bell
Howe
van Alstyne
First National
Tribble Backs Help for Tax Valuation Woes in Grayson
County Judge Les Tribble told Whitewright Rotary he will strive to aid property owners upset over Grayson county real property revaluation by Hunnicutt and Associates. He outlined the process including 15 minute hearings, hearings with the board of equalization, and the steps from appraised to assessed value to meet a $2,612,000 budget. He urged residents to contact the firm for interviews and, if needed, pursue the county appeal process.
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Les Tribble
Whitewright Rotary Club
Grayson County
Hunnicutt and Associates
Board of Equalization
Tribble
Whitewright Tigers roll past Leonard 27-4 en route to Honey Grove
Whitewright defeated Leonard 27-4 as star back Stan Smith rested with a hip pointer. McCollum, Stader and Spann led a steady offense and a stout defense, despite a winded kicker Pittman missing an extra point. Honey Grove looms Friday with an open date to follow on Oct. 14.
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Whitewright
Tigers
Leonard
Honey Grove
Stan Smith
John Parker
Fleet Tiger
McCollum
Smith
Reid Pittman
Stader
Pittman
Lonnie McCartney
Tiger
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GCC
East Texas State University
Commerce
Texas Press Women
James
Paula) Claborn
Claborn
Bells
Tamela
Steven
City Hall
Furr Realty
Joe Price
Joe
Lokey Edwards
Bobby Spencer
G.D. Lloyds
Allen Aday
Dana Putsche
John Aday
R.W. Noe
Barnheart Funeral Home
15Th Judicial District Court
PEE Wee
Donna Staley
Kathy Barnes
Susan Floyd
Jackie Cox
Gina Moats
Johnna Norwood
David Spann
Jim Clark
Mike McCollum
Jeff Stader
Cooper
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