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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1976
Page
3
The Reflector lists staff members including Bart Bodine Robert Mathis Charla Kimball Jimmy Turner Mark Woodruff and Lyle Selman as editors photographers and contributors.
Scott Wilson of Whitewright High School received a Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The recognition honors top PSAT/NMSQT performers representing less than 2 percent of U S secondary seniors. Scott has been on the high honor roll and earned distinctions in mathematics and drafting.
A ceremonial procedure in diplomacy is called protocol. It derives from the Greek proto kilo n meaning first rough draft of a dispatch that may become the basis of a treaty.
A light superstition claims that an itchy upper lip means a kiss from a tall person while an itchy lower lip foresees a kiss from someone short. The belief reflects playful folklore about height and romance.
Beta Club was chartered February 22, 1963 with charter members including Bobby Andrews Delinda Blackerby Patty Badgett Jim my Burchfield Tressa Cureton Anna Franklin Joe Hennig Shirley Janway Carolyn Mullins Curtis Tillett Kathey Wilson and Gail Wilson. Sponsors over the years included J A Harper Jr 1963 66 Curt Brown 1967 Joe Mays 1969 71 Linda Keene 1972 and David Johnson from 1973 onward. Current officers are president Scott Wilson vice president Julie Johnson secretary Nan Neathery treasurer Rhonda Pittman reporter Cindi Fortner.
Royce City defeated Whitewright 38 to 12 with a 4 yard run by Anton Cox and two third quarter touchdowns plus a fourth quarter TD. Whitewright answered with a 60 yard run by Antone Cox. Van Alstyne edged past a strong opponent as Anthony Ballard scored twice in the third quarter, one called back, final 14-0. Next week the Tigers host Leonard at 6:00 with a 4-0 preseason record heading into district play.
A concise proverb notes that silence protects wisdom like a barrier. It emphasizes restraint, contemplation, and guarded knowledge, suggesting wisdom grows when words are kept in check and reflection prevails over chatter.
The Air Force Association of Texas offers a $1000 Earle North Parker scholarship to the winner of a statewide essay contest open to all Texas high school seniors. Entries must be postmarked by Nov 30 and judged first by local chapter committees before state review. The statewide winner will be announced next spring at the Texas AFA executive committee meeting.
The article details a football team's weekly routine led by Coach Sessom. Mondays include film sessions and field practice with sprints, agility drills, and position drills followed by offensive and defensive work. Tuesday to Thursday mirror the routine with minor changes, concluding with Friday’s goal to score more points than the opponent.
Whitewright Junior High trailed Van Alstyne Panthers 34 to 14 after a first quarter burst, then added a late kickoff return TD by Bobby Purdom and two fourth quarter scores by Wan. Standout offensive players included Bobby Purdom Chuck Wilson and Kevin Bailard with key defensive stops by Mark Blanton Ronald Coleman and Howard Judd.
A group of third and fourth grade Bluebirds spent a day at the Heard Museum on Saturday. Parents accompanying the girls included Mr. and Mrs. Don Campbell, Mrs. Brenda Wilson, Mrs. Diane Fennell, and Mrs. Diane Scott. Attending Bluebirds named Margot Wilson, Donna Whipple, Melinda Campbell, Diana Almond, Denise Wood, Denise Fennell, Dani LeDane, Sandy Blakey, Ann Scott, and Julie Johnson.
Whitewright school lunches meet type A requirements with bread, butter and milk. Menu items include Steak fingers with potatoes and green beans on Oct 4, Shrimp with fries and broccoli on Oct 5, Pinto beans with sausage and spinach on Oct 6, Chicken spoon bread with potatoes on Oct 7, and Hamburger on bun with sides on Oct 8.
Debra Pennell reports 41 residents attended chapel on Sunday at the nursing home. Numerous visitors arrived weekend visits from Bells, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Richardson, Garland, Van Alstyne, Denison, Sherman, Leonard, and Fort Worth. Notable mentions include Frank Thompson, Grace Crawford, Brenda Jenkins, Maye Thorpe, and Jeff Edens marking his 87th birthday.
A 4-H leader training session for Grayson County leaders will be held Saturday October 2 from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Renner. Ten topics including foods and nutrition, horse, poultry, beef, sheep, swine projects, hunter safety, method demonstrations, and Teens Explore Parent Education will be covered. The event is free and transportation is arranged by the 4‑H office. notify the County Extension Office by Friday October 1 at 892-6541 or 892-6848.
Bro. Bob summarizes how New Testament teachings override some Deuteronomy provisions such as polygamy and murder. He cites Matthew 5 and emphasizes Jesus did not abolish the law but fulfills it, noting anger and insults as in the same moral category. He references Deuteronomy chapters 21 to 28 for contrast.
The Pastor urges consistent Sunday school participation to learn God’s Word. He notes public schools do not teach salvation, emphasizes church-led Bible study for all ages, and invites readers to join a class this week to foster personal and family spiritual growth.
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