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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1976
Page
5
Several good farms range from 5 to 500 acres priced between 500 and 1500 dollars with favorable terms. Houses listed include a 3 bed 2 bath on First Street for 18500 dollars, a new brick 2 bed on South College at 17950, a new 3 bed 2 bath brick at 21500, a 3 bed frame on South Main at 11000, and a small four-room home on a 60 by 135 lot for 3200. Sellers include Henry D Hynds John K Hynds Rob Roy Gattis.
Busy women bake when time allows and freeze breads and cookies for busy days. The dark golden loaf uses NABISCO Shredded Wheat crumbs and orange marmalade for texture and tang. Bake 375 F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, cool, then slice after overnight refrigeration. Mexico City origins noted as Tenochtitlan in 1321.
The Van Alstyne elementary school honor roll for the first six weeks lists 40 students on the A honor roll and 23 on the B honor roll for fourth through eighth grades. Names include fourth graders Tina Bennett, Lisa Evans, Kim Leftice, Tracie Neill, David Rodgers, Kim Runnels, Eric Salmon, Lisa Tucker. B honor roll William Ellenburg, Sandra Johnson. fifth grade A list includes Mary Arrington, Mike Atterbury, Kristi Blair, Curtis Buckner, Laura Childress, Karin Martin, Janine Mays, Jeffery Ownbey, Laci Palmer, Millard Rice, Wendy Smith, Melanie Tillett, Guynell Whetstone. B list Jennifer Atkins, Louella Bailey, Christine Bisterfelt, Todd Bengston, Patty Chapman, Matt Grisolia, Jim Holloway, Clay Mosby, Missy Meister, Tad Marley, Darlene Wesson. grade A Kelli Carpenter, Michelle Hix, Marnie Hynds, Robbie Medders, Colin Olson, Shara Pitts, Bill Weber. B Lori Cupit, Scott Edwards, Kim Tucker. seventh grade A Charles Cate, Jackie Ireland, Annette Olson, Jimmy Rodgers, Damon Salmon. B Ricky Day, April Lay, Harold Massey, Thomas McBee, Angela Milligan. eighth grade A Tresa Brodie, Charles La Follet, James Mays, Martha Robinson, Barry Sartain, Stalla Selby, Jackie Wilkens. B Michael Chandler, Julie Strinefellow.
Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. Viola Wright included many relatives and friends from Whitewright Richardson Denison Huntsville Ala Sherman Bells Wichita Falls and other nearby towns. The visitors were listed as Mrs. Lillis Watkins Mrs. Ethel Green Debbie and Diane Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Watkins and Kim Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Jester and Ranae Mrs. Johnny Clabhorn and Jason and Homer Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Norman Watkins and Jody Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watkins and Jim Watkins Dixie Mallard and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Vick with children Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Boatwright and others.
The article notes Ben Franklin's early recognition of corn as a major crop in American agriculture. It cites his observations of new colonists shifting from wheat to Indian corn, his Corn Cook Book recipes, roasting and boiling methods, parching for popcorn precursors, maize flour bread, livestock feed tips, and uses for corn stalks to make syrup and spirit.
The famed Chief Quanah Parker appeared at the Texas State Fair in October 1910 with two wives, Pinah and Sohnee, delivering the main address as crowds celebrated the Quanah Acme and Pacific Railway. He spoke of past violence and his status as a US citizen, noting Quanah’s controversial reputation and family details. Parker died at 66 in 1911. daughter Neda Parker Birdsong wrote his epitaph.
Classified ads from The Whitewright Sun include sale offers for a 1969 Oldsmobile and a 1968 Pontiac Catalina with engine details, household items like a gas range and furniture, and services from local businesses such as Walker Construction and Griffis Barber Shop. Also notices for lost Billford, house construction options, and local real estate listings with prices and locations in Whitewright Texas.
A collection of personal thanks to friends and clergy for prayers and visits after hospital stays, followed by local notices and small ads. Items mention gifts, flowers, food, and well wishes from Mrs. H. D. Cobb J. D. Wallace, Pauline's Bridal Registry, and other Whitewright area services. Includes listings for upholstery, hay baling, plumbing, houses for sale, and printing services.
The Movin Vans Square Dance club of Van Alstyne and Plano clubs exchange banners after dances in Plano and Bonham. Eight couples form a visit, then the visiting club takes a banner. if a club returns 12 or more, they win the banner. The host club must visit the winner to reclaim their banner.
A Mount Vernon Christmas menu lists roast beef with Yorkshire pudding mutton chops roast suckling pig roast turkey with chestnut stuffing a round of cold boiled beef with horseradish sauce and cold baked Virginia ham reflecting early American festive eating.
Mr. and Mrs. Manning Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Crump of Sherman visited their aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. L B Anderson last week. Also visiting was Mrs Andersons brother Carl Perry of Sherman. Adding to the list on Sunday was son Kermit Anderson and his family, Brian, Phillip, and Phillip Jr., all of Plano.
The World Almanac notes that American women of all classes supported the Revolution. A British soldier ruefully recalls marked sniping against Redcoats returning from Lexington and Concord. He cites a woman firing a blunderbuss between her father and husband from their windows.
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