City Councilman Curtis Resigns Over City Hall Tensions
Councilman John Curtis resigns after a rapid meeting on a 4000 dollar house for a city employee, citing inability to work with Mayor Summers and lack of meeting minutes. He cites tax worries and questions from residents about bids and approvals.
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John Curtis
City Hall
D.D. Brooks
Curtis
R.R. Summers
The
Sun
Whitewright
Newse
Ian Curtis
Misouri
North Carolina
Sumemers
Helen Bilmner
Res
Franklin family wins big at Fiddlers Festival in Duncan
Larry Franklin eight wins junior champion at the Fiddlers Festival International Contest in Duncan Oklahoma. Louis Franklin competes in senior division and wins grand prize with Major Franklin also taking first in Old Timers. Omega Burden accompanies winners. Spectators travel from Blue Ridge Smoky Mountains Tennessee Kentucky and Oklahoma. Local tax news appears unrelated.
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Duncan
Okla
Ward Mall
Larry Franklin
Larry
Louis Franklin
Louis
Uop
Major Franklin
Denison
Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
Tennessee
Kenetucky
Olarksee
Wheitewright
Louis Frankelin
Omega Burden
Penshorpe
Auto Insurance Hikes Vary by County End of Month
Grayson County motorists face higher rate increases than the 9.9 cent state average. For a new mid priced car, the typical rise is about $20 with bodily injury limits of 10 000 per person and 725 000 per accident, 5 000 property damage, 100 deductible collision and full coverage. Whitewright policy climbs from 186 to about 166 after rates take effect. Across Texas, Webb County sees 17 while El Paso County 29. Dallas up 21 and Tarrant 24.
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Grayson County
Ford
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Whitewright
Associated Press
Webb County
el Paso
West Texas
Dallas County
Tarrant County
Trenton Receives 647 Check From State Tax Share
The city earned 647 from the one cent sales tax for the quarter ending June 30. Dennis Butler announced the state comptroller payment, noting funds support various city works. Colonel Wilson E. Speer announced DPS recruitment for patrolmen with an Oct. 21 training start at the Law Enforcement Academy in Austin. The 18 week course includes about 800 hours of instruction.
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Trenton
Dennis Butler
Wilson E. Spier
Texas Department of Public Safety
DPS
Speer
DPS Law Enforcement Academy
Austin
4-H Week Opens With County Activities and Parade
National 4-H Club Week kicks off October 5 1969 with Grayson County hosting radio and TV broadcasts method demonstrations window displays fashion show and a 4-H parade. Window display judging October 9 offers a prize for best 4-H portrayal. The parade on downtown Sherman on October 11 features entries from county clubs including floats and pets followed by the Project Show and participation ribbons.
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Grayson County
Sherman Wie
Court House Lawn
Governor outlines industrial plans for Texas growth
Gov. Preston Smith unveils a Comprehensive Plan for Texas industrial development. He proposes dividing the state into 21 regions with professional consultants to craft a 10 year strategy to attract industry, study local goals, remove barriers, and report findings to the governor and the public.
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Preston Smith
Texas
Gov. Smith
Texas Industrial Commission
Col. Smith
Chambers of Commerce
Industrial Commission
United States
Whitewright steamroller rolls over Whitesboro 47 to 0
Whitewright blitzed Whitesboro 47 to 0 as Willie Wright and Don Huffman led a powerful ground game. Leonard and other district contenders loom as Whitewright eyes another Friday night showdown in 16 A.
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Whitesboro
Tigers
Leonard
Honey Grove
Fannindel
Wolfe City
Bells
van Alstyn
Don Huffman
Willie Wright
Ron Caepps
Fighting Bearcats
Wright
Kim Watkins
Randy Lancaster
Willie
Bearcats
Tiger Steamroller
District Governor outlines Lions goals for 1969 70
Denton official A H Brinkman spoke to Whitewright Lions and 11 out of town guests outlining district goals for 1969 70. He urged each club including Whitewright to recruit five new members in October and reviewed international projects such as Kerrville camp funding, youth exchange with Japan, Leo Club support, and CARE feeding program.
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A. H. Brinkman
Denton
Whitewir
Lions Club
Gov. Breinkman
Whitewright
Brinkman
Tokyo
Japan
Kerrville
Tex
Texas Lions
Hawai
Lion
Leo Club
Lions
Lions Help
Lions International
Whitewright Tigers name Golden and Capps Players of the Week
Tiger of the Week honors go to Kenny Golden and Ronnie Capps for strong defensive work in a 4 0 victory over Whitesboro. Golden debuted at defensive end with exceptional technique and Capps, a defensive back, notching his third interception and many tackles.
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Tigers
Capps
Whitesboro
Golden
McMurray
Leonard
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Ignation
Summers
United Fund Total
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Presley
Williams
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Smith
Doro Bearcats
Jerry Blanton
Whitewright Junior High School
Six Flags
Cerned
Lancaster
Govermor
Clyde McMurray
Kenny Golden
Ronnie
Tom Lear
Ronnie Capps
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