September 25, 2008 / Front Page

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Willie the Wildcat greets young fans attending the Whitehouse-Red Oak game last Friday. The Cats pulled out a 17-14 win (see Section B). More...

Greatest American Dog duo 'star' at Troup Rotary

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff Writer

"Sit, stay and roll over" are not usually heard during the program that goes along with the weekly Rotary lunch in Troup. This week was the exception as Rotarians and guests enjoyed the company and entertainment of Bill McFarlin and his dog, Star. More...

Community

HENRY MARSH BELL SERVICE AWARDS

Worshipful Master Matt Bryan of the Henry Marsh Bell Masonic Lodge in Whitehouse presents Brother Mac McGraw (above) with his 45-Year Service Award. More...

Bulb sale, conference set Oct. 11

The Smith County Master Gardener Association, a volunteer program of Texas AgriLife Extension Ser vice, will sponsor its annual Fall Gardening Conference at Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler on Saturday, Oct. 11. More...

Chapel Hill Fire Department receives check

The Chapel Hill Fire Department recieved a check for $150 recently from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies as an expression of thanks for the department's work on the property of Patricia Sepmoree. More...

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BULLETIN BOARD

Community Activities Game Time for Seniors Game Time for Senior Citizens will be Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 1-3 p.m. at the Troup library. All senior citizens are welcome to attend. More...

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Sports

Rose City Triathlon attracts over 250 athletes

The first Rose City Triathlon was a week late thanks to Hurricane Ike, but otherwise went off without a hitch Saturday. More...

Junior high Ladycats begin district

The junior high Ladycats began district play Monday against Henderson, with both seventh and eighth grade B teams winning, while the A squads both lost in three. More...

Eighth grade A wins tournament

The eighth grade Ladycats participated in the Hallsville Tournament on Saturday, with the A team claiming the championship title and the B team finishing as co-champs with Hallsville and Pine Tree. More...

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Obituaries

Jenny Cade Folsom

Services for Jenny Cade Folsom, 44, of Troup were held Sept. 21 at Landmark Baptist Church in Tyler with Drs. Mike Daniels and Scotty Short officiating. Burial was at Whitehouse Cemetery under the direction of Tyler Memorial Funeral Home. More...

Jauneta Loghry

Memorial services for Jauneta Loghry, 80, of Whitehouse were held Sept. 24 in Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Chapel with Fr. Dan Daugherty officiating. Mrs. Loghry, died Sept. 21 in a local hospital. More...

Elizabeth "Beth" Delatorre

Services for Elizabeth "Beth" Delatorre, 53, of Tyler were held Sept. 22 at Tyler Metro Church. Burial was in Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home, Tyler. Mrs. Delatorre died Sept. More...

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Whitehouse council in favor of curfew

BY CHARLOTTE SMITH Editor

Whitehouse city council members voiced unanimous approval for an ordinance establishing a curfew for minors under 17, but tabled the issue after city attorney Stephen Evans pointed out issues with its passage. More...

Whitehouse mourns loss of longtime leader

BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff Writer

Whitehouse lost one of its cornerstone citizens this week, Richard Waller. Waller played a major role in many areas through the growing years of Whitehouse. The son of W.T. More...

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

Mark Shaw finds career in U.S. Army service
BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Staff writer

At the age of 24, Mark Shaw was still in his home state of Ohio and was looking for a job. Guess who was hiring? It was the U.S. Army. More...

News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editor, We would like to thank the workers and city manager who did a tremendous job cleaning the limbs from places that were piled for them. We appreciate all the help that was given. If you call them they are always there. Thanks. More...

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School News

High schools honor National Merit students

Principals of Whitehouse and Troup High Schools announced the students who have been named as Commended Students in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. More...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fall Festival Dance Oct. 3 at WJH Whitehouse Junior High will host a Fall Festival Dance on Oct. 3 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $6 at the door and $5 in advance. The event will be in Nix Gym and the concessions area will be open. More...

Troup prepares for homecoming; nominees for king, queen announced

Troup homecoming activities begin Friday at 2 p.m. with an all-school pep rally at the stadium and continue that night at 7 p.m. with the crowning of the king and queen. More...

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Fall Sports

Wildcats cage Hawks, 17-14

It was a week full of good news for the Whitehouse varsity football team this past week. First, they won their first game of the season on the previous Friday in Corsicana. More...

Troup falls, 53-32, despite late surge

Bullard quar terback Charlie Moore rushed for four touchdowns and three four more, as the Panthers claimed a road win over Troup last Friday. More...

Sign-up begins for boys youth b-ball league

The deadline to sign up for the Whitehouse Youth Boys Basketball League is Nov. 8, which is also draft day. More...

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Social

Thompson, Norwood wed at Castle on the Lake

Ashley Nicole Thompson and Clinton Harding Norwood, both of Rusk, exchanged their wedding vows on Sept. 5, 2008 at Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville. Joe Ballard officiated the ceremony. More...

Walsh, Stewart marry in Cabo San Lucas

Malinda Aline Walsh and Thomas Lee Stewart were united in marriage on Aug. 2, 2008 at the Riu Palace Resort in Cabo San Lucas. More...

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