Tigers of the Week Honor David Wilson and Jerry Blanton Wilson
Whitewright High School names Clyde McMurray announces Tigers of the Week Jerry Blanton Back of the Week and David Wilson lineman of the week after the 33 0 victory over Farmersville Blanton rushed 7 carries for 68 yards with a 21 yard per carry average and scored once while also intercepting two passes Wilson at 220 pounds contributed key tackles to limit Farmersville to 11 yards passing and 33 rushing yards the team held Farmersville to two first downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McMurray
Whitewright High
Jerry Blanton
David Wilson
Whitewright
Farmersville
Tiger
Willie Wright
Randy Lancaster
Blanton
Farmerseville
Wilson
Coach McMurray
Jacekie Beall
Ricky Ellison
Heenry Bing
Larry Morris
Jeff Meador
Kim Watkins
Morris
Farmere Sville
Watkins
Tigers
Robert Dixon
Farmer
David Wie Ison
Lancaster
Ricky Ellieson
Henry Bing
Jackie Beall
Wreight
Wright
Don Huffman
Howe
Bulldogs
Bells
Grain Sorghum vote set for October 6 in 29 county area
The Grain Sorghum referendum ballots for the October 6 producers check off vote were approved by Agriculture Commissioner John C. White. Voters in 29 High Plains and Panhandle counties will complete three ballot sections covering self assessment and board candidates and last year’s production. Ballots must be mailed to polling sites by midnight October 6 and counted by a panel including county officials, Extension Service, and observers from the Grain Sorghum Producers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. White
High Plains
Panhandle
White
Comnmoedity Producers Board
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas Dept. of Agriculture
Grain Soregham Producers Association of
Lubbock
Commissioner of Agriculture
Golden Youth Charity Horse Show Sponsored by Wranglers
Wranglers plan Grayson County's first annual Golden Youth Charity Horse Show on Sept 20 at Grayson County Coliseum. Entries due Sept 19 with proceeds to the Society for Crippled Children. Divisions include American Saddlebred Walker Arabian Morgan and miscellaneous classes. Judges include Harold Adams and John Frearklin. Manager Jim Stephenson and secretary Edna Locke. Entries from multiple states expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
4-H Wranglers
Grayson County Coliseum
Society For Crippled Children
Mre
Harold Adams
Edemond
Oklahoma
John Frearklin
Oklahoma City
Jim Stephenson
Sherman
Edna Locke
Denison
Ene
Louiisiana
Houseton
San Antonio
Dallas
Fort Worth
Mrs Dolores Meek Joins Sun as Assistant Editor
Mrs Dolores Meek of Bells becomes assistant editor for the Sun replacing Pat Camper who resigned to teach. She will assist in news gathering layout and production while continuing as Sun news correspondent. Meek has led Bells as editor since January and has years in newspaper work since 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Meek
Bells
Sun
Pat Camper
The
Lindsey named to State Finance Commission banking section
Jim Lindsey, Whitewright High School alumnus and longtime Texas journalist, has been appointed by Gov. Preston Smith to the State Finance Commission. He serves as director of information at Texas A&M University and has held banking and editorial roles in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Preston Smith
State Finance Commission
Jim Lindsey
Texas A&m University
College Station
Lindsey
Fiest Bank and Trust of
Bryan
Texas
State Commission
Texas Tech
A&m
Midland Reporter-Telegeram
San Angelo
San Antonio
Tech
Linda Theater Reopens Under New Operator in Whitewright
Wayne Rose of Garland will operate the Linda Theater reopening this weekend with showings on Friday at 7 30 p m Saturday and Sunday at 2 30 p m The Rascal by Walt Disney is this week's feature and the venue has been remodeled to provide a first class entertainment experience for Whitewright residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Linda Theater
Wayne Rose
Garland
Rose
Linda
Whitewright Tigers overpower Farmersville in Friday rout
Whitewright jumps out to a fast start and blitzes Farmersville 330 as Jerry Blanton, Willie Wright, and Randy Lancaster pace a high scoring first half. The Tigers threaten Howe next Friday at 8 p.m while Farmersville absorbs a revenge loss behind strong ground games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Tigers
Farmersville Farmers
Howe
Bulldogs
Bells
Faremersville
Chin
Willie Wright
Jerry Blanton
Wright
Jerry
Randy Lanecaster
Blanton
Ala Lancaster
Big Willie
Farmersville
Frisby Named Editor of Grayson Yearbook Saga
Jack Frisby son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Frisby has been named editor of the Saga Grayson County College 200 page yearbook A sophomore journalism major Frisby also serves as Treasurer of Ro Eta chapter Alpha Phi Omega and Intermural Council Representative He is a second year staff member of The Graphic and a 1968 Whitewright High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frisby
Kenneth W. Frisby
Saga
Grayson County College
Jack
Ro Eta
Alpha Phi Omega
the Graphic
Whitewright High School
The
Bell
Kentuckytown Hosts Third Sunday Singing Convention
The Kentuckytown Baptist Church will host the Third Sunday Singing Convention Sunday afternoon from 2 p m to 4 p m. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy two hours of gospel inspirational singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Whitewright United Fund drives off with $100 pledge
The 1969 Whitewright United Fund kickoff, lead by President Clyde McMurray, featured a pancake supper at the Fireman's Hall. A. A. Vestal of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, native of Whitewright, sent a $100 check for the campaign. First reports will be weekly. The goal is $2,260 set by the budget committee. Governor Preston Smith has proclaimed Sept, Oct, and Nov as Fund Campaign months statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
United Fund
A.A. Vestal
Pittsburg
Vestal
Clyde McMurray
Don Williams
Larry Presley
Texas
Preston Smith
Pees Fund
United Community
United Funds
Greer to Be Special Guest at U S 75 Ribbon Ceremony
D C Greer chairman of the Texas Highway Commission will speak at a highway week ribbon cutting on U S 75 north of McKinney. The Sept 22 ceremony opens an 18 mile freeway type section at the Collin Dallas county line and will be followed by a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Greer
Texas Highway Commission
U.S. 75
McKinney
Colline Greayson
Greer
BL. DeBerry
Dalelas
Don Davis
Collin County
Texas
Texas Good Roads Association
Rotary demonstration showcases microwave oven innovation
Local Rotarians viewed a new electronic microwave oven by Mrs. Wilma Edgington of Community Public Service Company. The device cooks ham muffins hamburgers apples and potatoes quickly and with no flames using magnetron generated microwaves. A portable model sells under 500 dollars with other models around 800. A separate report notes Leslie Collins sustained slight injuries in a two car collision seven miles south of Whitewright on Farm to Market Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Edgington
Community Public Service Company
CPS
Clint Hennig
Leslie Collins
Whitewright
Randy Newman
Clarence Bonds
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Songer
Fina Station
Albert Songer
Riley
Carl Boney
Riley Robinson
Albert
Jim Sanger
Edwards Chevrolet
Frances
Scottie
Savoy
Lions
Wranglers
Sherman and Denison Newspaeers
Dolores
Tiger Defense
Kentuckytown
Cov. Smith
Atal Gda
Miss Collins
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