14 Jun 1962
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Newspaper
Mckinney Weekly Democrat Gazette
Location
Mckinney, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1962
Page
1
A tired Los Angeles prospector and partner drill on Westlake Park land after a rickety wagon delivers tarry soil. Thirty feet down they strike oil, yielding flowing gold for landowners and Doheny, who sought wealth in Mexico but finds it nearby. The tale ends with a moral on pursuing riches close at hand.
Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Ring returned from Austin after attending the District Council of Assemblies of God Churches meeting.
Mrs Pat Clarke of Plano formerly living here is a patient at Collin Memorial Hospital Friends there wish her a speedy recovery and many visitors are hoped for.
President Kennedy told Nikita Khrushchev that no untoward actions should disrupt Laos progress. He urged joint efforts at the Geneva conference to solidify the new neutral government formed by Souvanna Phouma. The leaders praised the coalition vow to neutrality despite armed forces integration challenges.
A bevy of Collin County girls will vie Friday for the Miss Collin County title at the high school auditorium. Four divisions Junior to Open include prizes and scholarships and judges include Dr. Tom Mosby Dr. Dave Avery Joe Durham and George Fleming.
The McKinney Memorial Public Library invites Collin County school children to join the Summer Reading Program titled Great Explorations Of the World. It covers historic voyages from Leif Erikson to John Glenn Jr. and offers rewards for reading. Membership is free. library hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Edwards AFB Calif. test pilot Bob White tilted the X15 rocket to a near disaster during reentry. He rode the aircraft to five times the speed of sound and about 35 miles altitude, then executed a risky angle of attack to prevent loss of stability. White praised the plane after the flight.
A UPI observer noted prayer on the horn rim, a sign reading This is Gods automobile, a religious medal on the dash and flowers in the cab. The cheerful scene ended when a woman driver cut from the right and made an illegal left, prompting a profane outburst from the cab driver.
Melissa Sixteens from Collin County captured first place blue ribbons at the State 4-H Share-the-Fun Contest at A&M College with nine Collin County participants in attendance. Leaders Mrs. E. V. Stubbs Mrs. E. R. Spurgin and Mrs. Lurline C. Daspit supported the group during the three day event.
Billie Sol Estes' attorney filed a petition for a writ to stop Estes from testifying before a Texas grand jury probing connections to the death of agriculture agent Henry Marshall. Judge Barron will set a hearing. Estes argues the subpoena violates his rights while the case links him to Marshall's fatal shooting amid questions about cotton allotments.
Washington reports the Kennedy administration reviews federal spending and tax policy amid slowing growth. The debate centers on a proposed retroactive to 1963 tax cut for individuals and corporations and a budget possibly running red by up to 4 billion.
McKinney Council Camp Fire Girls directors met to discuss Day Camp and summer activities. A swim program outline, Fly Up ceremonies, and Horizon Club officer elections were reported. Day Camp set for Camp Smitty the week of August 6 with July bulletins planned.
All district scout committee men and their wives are urged to attend the annual cookout at Finch Park Thursday evening June 14 at 7 o'clock. E B Nelson and Paul Wilson will handle the charcoal fires and the men will display their culinary skill while their wives visit and eat. After the meal Dr Hugh Myers will preside at the regular district meeting.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower will address a world teachers meeting in Stockholm on July 1. The event gathers educators from many nations, with plans for speeches on global education and peace.
McKinney Camp Fire Girls attend Camp Letoli in Saint Jo this week. Members of Mrs Hershell Witherspoon group include Martha Sue Madill Anne Witherspoon Judy Buschhaupt Sue Monroe and others. Horizon Club Councilors-In-Training also present. session ends on the 20th.
Jesse White, 47, walked into the Rusk County sheriff's office with a 12 gauge and said he fatally hurt two women described as mean. He claimed the victims were Abie Hawkins, 43, who died, and Alberta Galloway, 44, who was critically injured at Laneville near Henderson. He was charged with murder.
A fairly strong earthquake struck central Yugoslavia with no deaths or injuries, officials said. The tremor woke residents in central Dalmatia and was felt in parts of Serbia and weakly in Belgrade.
San Marino is described as the smallest republic in Europe and is entirely surrounded by Italy. The note emphasizes its enclave status within the Italian peninsula.
The message from Charles M. Crowe of Wilmette Alabama calls for divine companionship in loneliness and guidance by the Spirit. He urges humility before material promises and encourages steadfast faith in the unseen path through Christ.
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