Barbecue Night and Rodeo at Riding Club arena
Whitewright hosts Barbecue Night for FFA FHA Western Week 5 30 to 7 30 then rodeo events at Riding Club arena. Friday at 8 pm the Variety Show is at the school gym. Public housing units are planned in Celeste Farmersville Windom and McKinney per Housing Authority plans. Local officials in Whitewright delay new unit efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffa-Fha
Riding Club
Public Housing Authority
Celeste
Farmersville
Windom
McKinney
Whitewright
News Service marks 50 years of market news
On March 27, 1915 the U S Department of Agriculture issued its first official market news report from Hammons La it covered strawberries. Today under the Consumer and Marketing Service USDA market news is widely available across agricultural commodities and remains a vital part of the marketing process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Hammons
USDA
Farmers Asked To Contribute to Screw Worm Fund Locally
Walt Olivia, Grayson County chairman, asks cattlemen to donate 10c per head and hog and sheep raisers 2c per head to a 300000 dollar Screw Worm Eradication Program fund in Texas. Contributions can be made at First National Bank Whitewright and other county banks. once raised, the U S Department of Agriculture will run the program. Olivia will present a TV Channel 12 program on Friday April 2 at noon.
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Texas
Walt Olivia
Grayson County
the Sun
First National Bank
Whitewright
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Olivia
Cantata to Headline Sunday Choir at Local Church
The church schedules morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10 with MYF groups for juniors and high school in late afternoon. An old fashion hymn sing led by Bob Hayes closes Sunday services. Choir practice is Wednesdays at 7 30 pm and April 11 features a cantata. April 20 hosts the fourth quarterly conference with a covered dish dinner.
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Bob Hayes
Church of Christ Sunday Schedule Card
Church of Christ offers Bible study at 10 a.m. worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study for all ages at 7 30.
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
The church lists a full day of services and activities with youth in charge of 9:55 Sunday School and 11:00 Worship. Afternoon music rehearsals include Junior Choir at 4:30 and Youth Choir 5:15 plus Primary Choir. Monday features Joy Russell Circle at 2:00 and an Associational Vacation Bible School clinic at North Park Baptist Church in Sherman. Tuesday lists Rex Ray Circle at 2:00.
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S. S
Nursing Home
Joy Russell
North Park Baptist Church
Sherman
Rex Ray
Presbyterian Church Worship and Easter Service Notes
Worship service at 11:00 a.m. The Ladies' Aid meets at 2:30 p.m. Sunday the 11th. Communion Service and on the 18th special emphasis on Easter music and songs.
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Presbyterian Church
Ladies‘ Aid
Sunday Worship Services and Prayer Meeting Schedule
The notice lists weekly church activities with Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and an evening service at 7 p.m. plus Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. It provides multiple references to worship times across Sundays and midweek services.
Central Christian Church Invites Weekly Services
The notice invites visitors to attend Central Christian Church each Sunday, encouraging community participation and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Kentuckytown Baptist Weekly Services Schedule
Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. Training Union at 6 p.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Located at Kentuckytown Baptist Church. Community members invited to attend all sessions.
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Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Training Union
Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule
Bethel Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Includes no further details.
Carte Blanche signs 1500 hospitals for cardholder admissions
Carte Blanche has enrolled 1,500 hospitals to admit its credit card holders with guaranteed payment. The company plans to sign up doctors and dentists under a similar arrangement to extend the service.
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Carte Blanche
Mrs James Bryant Attends Methodist Women’s District Meeting
Mrs James Bryant attended the district meeting of the Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service at Denison on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bryant
Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
Denison
Fishing License Rules Reach Texas Anglers
In Texas the fishing license costs 2.15 for residents and non-residents. Everyone who fishes must have a license with three exceptions: ages under 17 or over 65, fishing on property they own or reside, and fishing in their county without a reel. Licenses available at tackle shops, stations, grocers, and Parks and Wildlife offices.
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Austin
J. B. Phillips
Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept
Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Whitewright Gin Receives Texas Safety Award
The Whitewright Gin earns a Texas Cotton Ginners Association safety award as one of 18 gins honored for a year with no lost-time accidents. The award, to be presented at the Dallas convention April 4 6 marks the fifth straight year for the Whitewright plant. Lloyd Alexander gin manager sits on the association board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Cotton Ginners Association
Dallas
Lloyd Alexander
Chaplain Newton V. Cole Receives Air Force Medal
Chaplain Captain Newton V. Cole, former pastor of First Baptist Church, awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal. While with the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing from 26 July 1962 to 16 April 1964 he led the Woodridge Chapel program, boosted chapel attendance, and advanced lay leadership training to support wing objectives.
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Newton V. Cole
First Baptist Church
William L. Travers
Air University
Maxwell Afb
Alabama
81St Tactical Fighter Wing
Woodridge
McKinney Veterans Hospital to close by end of June
William J. Driver, a VA official, announced in McKinney that the Veterans Hospital will stop admitting patients on May 1 and cease operations by June 30. The closure is part of a nationwide plan cutting costs by 23 million dollars, with beds to be redirected to other area facilities.
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McKinney
William J. Driver
Veteran's Administration
Washington
McKinney Chamber of Commerce Hospital Committee
McKinney Veterans Hospital
Driver
United States
Johnson
Dallas
Ed Doolittle Reaches 70 Amid Birthday Jest at Country Store
Uncle Dan reports Ed Doolittle's 70th birthday at a Tom Bean country store celebration. friends quipped about his age, Medicare and Viet Nam policy while Ed answered with humor and remarks on freezer lockers and long life. He is described as a faithful Baptist and longtime citizen who mentored a family with one daughter in town.
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Genevieve Rathbun Miller
Chilton Dr
Glendale
Calif
Jessie Rathbun Nash
West Germany
O. Y. Rathbun
Whitewright
Colorado Springs
Col
Bob
Litta Sears
Dr. R. May
Ross R. May
Uncle Dan
Mr. Doss
Clem Webster
John the Baptist
Johnson
Viet Nam
Dan
Gronouski Drops July Deadline On Mail Sacking
Washington Post Office Department drops the July 1 deadline for second and third class mailers to sack to central centers. Postmaster General Gronouski announces after a meeting with the POD Mailers Technical Advisory Committee. Committeew representatives pledge cooperation to pre-sort bulk mail by ZIP Code before the January 1, 1967 deadline.
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Washington
Post Office Department
John A. Gronouski
Gronouski
Music Club Meets at Hamilton Home for Monthly Meeting
The Hamilton Junior and Juvenile Music Club met Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Guy Hamilton’s home. Leslie Skaggs led the session as members performed on the piano. Awards were given to Kristy Walker for best junior girl performance, Richard Walker for best boy, and Rhonda Beth Bonds for best juvenile girl. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hamilton at Walker Pharmacy.
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Hamilton Junior & Juvenile Music Club
Guy Hamilton
Leslie Skaggs
Kristy Walker
Richard Walker
Rhonda Beth Bonds
Fact of American Life Mentally Retarded Population Estimated
The U S Public Health Service reports that about 3 percent of the American population is mentally retarded. The finding is part of a public health overview noting developmental conditions in the general population.
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The
U. S. Public Health Service
Industry's Technical Problems Threaten Deadline
Technical problems in key industries challenge the ability to meet the scheduled deadline. Analysts cite supply chain glitches software integration issues and limited manufacturing capacity as major obstacles. Officials propose contingency steps including prioritizing critical components and extending testing windows.
Post office moves to Holcomb building on Main street
The 1920 item notes the post office was relocated from South Bend street to the new Holcomb building on Main street. Other items include local marriages, births, deaths, and honors such as first grade honor roll members and civic events.
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South Bend Street
Holcomb
Main Street
Chesley Rutledge
Whitewright cafe operator P J Pierce dies at 40 years
P J Pierce longtime cafe operator in Whitewright died at his home on Monday at age 40. The report notes his prominence in the local business scene and his lasting memory among residents.
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P. J. Pierce
Whitewright
Tom King
Madill
Okla
Sherman
Clifford Galyon
Ivy Lee Smith
Lucian LaRoe
Louise LaRoe
Lucile LaRoe
Maurine May
Verma Mangrum
Sue McConnell
Theresa Everheart
Evelyn Wilson
Bell's Floyd Williams Willa Dean Jenkins wed in town
The 25 year old couple, Floyd Williams and Willa Dean Jenkins of Bells, were married here Saturday. Mrs. W L Haliburton, 68, died in a Sherman hospital. Lorene Magers and Floyd Grant wed on March 24. Friday Literary Club program featured Mrs. Emmet Penn and three others. A mayor was elected Tuesday for his 13th term.
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Grover C. Martin
Whitewright
F. M. Echols
Taylor Grocery
W.L. Mangrum
H. G. Webster
J. H. Waggoner
G. C. Stateville
Roscoe Pace
Floyd Williams
Willa Dean Jenkins
Bells
W. L. Haliburton
Sherman Hospital
Lorene Magers
Floyd Grant
Emmet Penn
E. F. Everheart
Emory Christian
Thomas Gillett
David Johnson Elected President of Whitewright Rotary Club
David Johnson, principal of the High School, was elected president of the Whitewright Rotary Club last Friday and will be installed July 1 succeeding O. W. Barker. Officers include Philip Barnheart vice president Russell Summers secretary and Roy Blanton treasurer.
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David Johnson
Whitewright Rotary Club
O. W. Barker
Philip Barnheart
Russell Summers
Roy Blanton
Joe Cureton
Bill Pettit
The Spice Of Life And Other Short Antic Tales
A collage of comic vignettes from a Dallas kindergarten scene to a Texan in heaven and office misadventures. Jokes cover pregnancy misunderstandings at table talk, marital infidelity, a goofy boss, and a driver’s traffic fines receipt. Includes a punchline about choir demands and a doctor’s house call gag.
Reminiscence on Youth and Regret by Charles Siesel
The author reflects on aging and remorse for sins of youth. He notes some regret over sins he did not commit, expressing wistful contemplation as his life progresses. The piece centers on personal memory and moral reflection.
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Charles Siesel
Northeast Texas Telephone Co. Expands Into Whitewright Area
Northeast Texas Telephone Co now serves Whitewright Bells and Savoy after acquiring exchanges from Southwestern Bell. A new office opens in the Waggoner building on Main Street with Barbara Moats as office manager. Billing moves to an April statement. bills are paid a month in advance. The company is a subsidiary of Transcontinental Telephone and Electronics Co.
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Whitewright
Bells and Savoy Telephone
Northeast Texas Telephone Co
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Waggoner
Main Street
Barbara Moats
Northeast Texas Telephone
Transcontinental Telephone & Electronics Co
Whitewright and Little Rock Home Demonstration Clubs Meet
The two clubs held a joint meeting with a covered dish luncheon at Firemen's Hall. Mrs. Vestal led prayer and pledge, songs were sung, and piano numbers were played. Plans discussed for the district meeting in McKin ney on April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Little Rock
Ronald Vestal
J. C. McMillin
Bill Ireland
McKinney
Jim Grider
Fred Garner
Court House
Sherman
Ann Sonner
W. L. Hatfield
Winnie Hamilton
Sonner
Jerry Murphy
Community Notes From Sherman and Surrounding Areas
Social visits and club meetings dominate this week’s brief from Sherman and nearby towns. Family gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Lynn McKinney of Sherman with the Griders, and weekends with H. H. Sears in Gainesville.
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Lynn McKinney of
Sherman
Jim Grider
H. H. Sears
Gainesville
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Church OF Christ
Assembly OF God Church
Whitewright Gin
Newton Cole
McKinney Hospital
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Dear Mister
Ed Doolittle
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Imogene Martin
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Virginia Smith
Robert Crowell
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E. F. Jones
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Roy Blair
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Maude Belew
Frank Alexander
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Ralph Judd
Ron Faison
Charles Skaggs
Charles E. Ayres
Charles Manley
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James Edwards
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Carl Holland
Alton McDowell
Joe Rich
Gene Hughes
David Price
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