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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
2
A reader reports a Goodyear Blimp sighting over the area causing confusion with a joke about Clint Hennig and a frightened child. The note mentions a Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Lokey Edwards vacation, and a trip to Honey Grove to meet the Warriors.
Oct 26 1970 menu spans Oct 26 to 30 with spaghetti rings corn bread and desserts. includes daily specials from Monday to Friday. Football notes highlight Ricky and Jimmy Bryant on Tigers team with quotes on defense and hustle, plus brief regional pork industry promotion and local society notes.
A consumer note explains porcelain enamel as a durable glass fused on metal, advising immediate cleanup of acidic spills like vinegar milk or juice to avoid dull spots. The rest of the piece catalogs local visits, hospital news, moves, and social events across Sherman and surrounding towns.
A note of births and visitations fills the social page with Jenifer Ann Thomas born Oct. 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas of El Paso. Numerous locals and guests from Dallas, Houston, and Garland attend events, fairs, and Sunday visits, including extended family standings and Texan Department of Agriculture involvement. A feature on foot care offers practical tips for tired feet and swelling.
A dominant Whitewright Kittens performance features Terry Shelton and Newman scoring early with 24-0 and 30-0 halves. Ballard contributes on a 20 yard pass play with failed extra point, then Shelton Newman and Wortham add more touchdowns. Final 54-0 showcase.
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