Whitewright United Fund drive behind schedule with low pledges
The 1969 Whitewright United Fund campaign faces a Monday deadline with only 600 dollars raised, well below the 2260 goal. Treasurer Calvin Whiteley cites volunteers slow to collect cards while drive leaders urge prompt submissions to Larry Presley, Don Williams, and the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright United Fund
Calvin Whiteley
Whiteley
Drive
Larry Presley
Don Williams
Presley
Postal Service Change Combines Whitewright and Trenton Rural Routes
Local postmasters John Biggerstaff and Billy Dockery announce that starting Nov 1, 1969, Whitewright and Trenton rural routes will be combined. Three routes will be served by two carriers, improving arrival times while maintaining box addresses and stamp sales at each office. An open horse show by the Whitewright Riding Club is planned for Oct 26 at the C P Dawson Arena.
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John Biggerstaff
Whitewright
Billy Dockery
Trenton
Roy Blanton
W. H. Summers
B.W. Newman
Dockery and
Whitewright Riding Club
C.P. Dawson Arena
Wheat allotment cut to 12 percent for 1970 by USDA
Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin announced the 1970 wheat program reduces the national acreage allotment to 45.5 million acres from 51.6 million in 1969 to strengthen U S share of world trade as large crops and self sufficiency curb exports. Other features include unchanged loan rate of 125 per bushel and options to divert acres and substitute crops. Grayson County Commissioners approved treasurer's report and October bills, and authorized buried lines for Southwest Bell in precincts 1 and 3.
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Clifford Hardin
U.S
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Grayson County Commissioners Court
J.R. Hash
General Telephone Company of the
Southwest
Whitewright Council Calls Bond Election for Sewer Project
City Hall action calls a November 4 election to authorize 100000 in revenue and general obligation bonds to fund a new sanitary sewer system. Mayor Summers noted resignation of Councilman John Curtis and plans to appoint a successor. Absentee voting begins soon amid talks on a building code and air pollution compliance.
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City Hall
John Curtis
R.R. Summers
Curtis
Whitewright
Johnson
Bells High names top three outstanding teenagers
At Bells High School the faculty selected three senior nominees for the Outstanding Teenager in America program. Michael Meek Lou Ayne Shearer and Larry Little were announced as top contenders and will represent Texas in the national awards process.
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the Bells High School
A.L. Lytles
Lytles
Michael Meek
Lou Ayne Shearer
Larry Little
Outstanding American Foundation
Foundation
Texas
Michael
Weldon Meek
Lou Ayne
Louis Shearer
Larry
Clyde Little
Bells
Council Declares Beat Honey Grove Day
Whitewright council unanimously proclaims Friday as Beat Honey Grove Day. Dr Steve Sullivan and the Pigskin Club led the motion as Whitewright hosts Honey Grove in a key District 16 A football clash that could decide the championship.
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Honey Grove
Whitewright
Steve Sullivan
Counccilman
Pigskin Club
Whiteswright
Presley-Terry take third in Texoma Bass Club contest
Larry Presley and Ralph Terry finished third in the Texoma Bass Club contest. The Presley Terry team weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and earned a set of boat cushions for their catch.
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Whitewright
Texoma Bass Club
Larry Presley
Ralph Terry
Presley- Terry
Whitewright Tigers Face Honey Grove In District Showdown
Whitewright hosts Honey Grove in a 5 0 districts clash with the Tigers aiming for a regional claim. The Warriors bring speed in a 10 second backfield, while Whitewright relies on power and a late rally in a thriller built around standout players like Willie Wright.
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Whitewright
Tigers
Tiger Stadium
Mighty Honey Grove
Honey Grove
Warrior
Tiger
Leoneard
Whitewright Lions Halloween Candy Sale Fundraiser
The Whitewright Lions Club runs a Halloween candy sale selling bags for a dollar. Proceeds fund community projects including street cleanup, glasses for needy children, and support for a disabled children's camp in Kerleville Texas. TI Sherman employees will speak at a Thursday meeting at Firemen's Hall to discuss products and future plans.
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Whitewright Lions Club
Whitewright
Kereville
Texas
Texas Instruments
Sherman
Lion Otto Krumm
Pros Am
Firemen’s Hall
Tigers of the Week honor for Wright and Blanton
Willie Wright and Jerry Blanton repeat as Tigers of the Week after a Friday night Whitewright game. Wright excelled on defense as right halfback and contributed on offense with a 26 yard run, a reception for a score, and a two point conversion. Blanton made clutch catches late, including a 16 yard TD, to seal the victory.
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Allen
Leonard
Tigers
Honey Grove
Fannindel
Whitewright
Randy Lancaster Carre
Willie Wright
Kim Watkins
Tiger
Slaugheter
Don Crombie
Archie
Archie White
White
Leonard Tigers
Crew
Butch Worley
Barry Pierson
Pierson
Tingerville
Jerry Blanton
Watkins
Wright
Dallas Cowboy
Willie and
Leonardo Whitewright
Willie
Ledger
Brianton
Blanton
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United Funds
America
Acers
Commission Okays Report
Council
Shearer
Tiger Field
Grayson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
R.H. Darwin
Robert H. DeBerry
Lee Penny
ASCS
J.C. Maples
Lancaster
Lions
Tomen
Blanton, Wright
Willie Wright and
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