20 years ago…
November 3, 2005
WHITESBORO HOSTS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT APPRECIATION DAY
It started a few years ago with just a spark of an idea, and it took two years to grow into a flame, finally materializing this past Saturday as Whitesboro Mayor W.D. “Dee” Welch made it official dubbing the event “Whitesboro Volunteer Fire Department Appreciation Day.”
Two years ago, Randy Henderson, owner of the Old World Meat Market on Main Street in Whitesboro, dreamed up the idea of a way to honor these brave volunteers.
Henderson joined alderman Dale Thomas in planning the celebration together with the end goal of expressing the thanks of the community for the volunteer department and its members.
Whitesboro firefighters and their families enjoyed a meal during the event at Godwin Park.
30 years ago…
November 9, 1995
C’VILLE SCHOOL BUILDING DEDICATED
The new 45,000 square foot high school in Collinsville was dedicated Sunday during a formal ceremony.
Student Council President Eric Montoya, who served as master of ceremonies, opened the program with a commendation to attendees.
Seventh grade students Adam Davenport and Candace Bryson posted the American and the Texas flags, while eighth graders Haley Durden and Gage Davis led the crowd of 175-plus in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Superintendent Dr. Mark Henry, speaking on behalf of the board of education, praised the efforts of the entire community regarding completion of the 7-12 building.
“We are extremely proud of the building, and there are many people who did extra special things to make the process proceed smoothly,” he said. “There are many people who made this a successful venture.”
40 years ago…
November 7, 1985
WHS STUDENTS PLAN DINNER THEATER EVENT
The wild and wooly West will come alive when students of the Whitesboro High School attempt to tame a rootin’, tootin’ cowgirl on November 15 during a dinner theater featuring “Rowdy Kate,” a play written by Claire Boiko.
Under the direction of Gwen Grady, Whitesboro High School drama teacher, Rowdy Kate will be presented by the Whitesboro High
School Drama and Homemaking departments, Mildred Landers, sponsor; along with the Whitesboro Junior High School choir.
The dinner theater will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Whitesboro High School cafetorium where a Western dinner will be served prior to the drama presentation of Rowdy Kate.
Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased from any student in the drama department. Admission for the evening entertainment, including dinner, will be $7 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12 years of age.
60 years ago…
November 4, 1965
CHRISTMAS DRAWINGS BEGIN NOV. 27
The Whitesboro Chamber of Commerce will be awarding $375 to 20 persons during their annual Christmas drawings according to the approved proposal submitted to a three-member promotion committee.
Directors of the chamber met Tuesday afternoon to hear the proposal and unanimously approved it.
This year, a total of $375 will be given away in gift certificates which are redeemable at any participating merchants store.
Last year, there were more than 33 merchants participating, and those participating this year will be announced later in the News-
Record.
Each certificate will be valued at one dollar.
The prize money will be awarded to 20 persons - if no one wins more than one time - in 20 different drawings on five Saturday afternoons.
Each Saturday afternoon, beginning Nov. 27 through Dec. 24, four drawings will be held.
Certificates in the amount of $10, $15, $20 and $25 will be awarded on each afternoon,
Coupons for the drawing may be obtained from the participating merchants beginning Nov. 20.
The drawings will be held each scheduled Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
This year’s drawings will differ from past promotions in that tickets will be drawn from the hopper until a winner is named. Participants must be present in order to win.
Tentative plans discussed by the committee and directors were directed toward holding the affair in the parking lot of the Security National Bank. However, no definite site has been selected.
Members of the promotion committee included Leon Rogers, chairman, Gladys Judd and Willard Judd.