Mixed reminiscences and charity appeal stagger through Grayson County
The column mixes quotes and retro musings with a charity update. The Easter Seals drive for Grayson County falls $300 short of its 5500 goal as Mrs. Al Norrell appeals for help. Whitewright leads in giving with 241.52, while Tom Bean and Bells contribute over 100 each and Van Alstyne trails. It also notes ongoing national debates over cigarettes and safety narratives.
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Grayson County
al Norrell
Whitewright
Bells
van Alstyne
Tom Bean
Highest death rate since 1951 in 1963 influenza impact
Washington reports the provisional 1963 death rate at 962 per 100 000, the highest since 1951, driven by a severe January April influenza epidemic. Infant deaths fell slightly to 25.2 per 1000 live births, while hypertensive heart disease rates continued a decade long decline.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Muffitt Thumb Nuptials Set At Whitewright Gym
Miss Mary Muffitt and Mr Tom Thumb marry April 17 at 7 30 p m in Whitewright High School gymnasium officiated by Rev Terry Tillett. The event draws many local families and is sponsored by the Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association with 25 cent student and 50 cent adult admissions.
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Mary Muffitt
Tom Thumb
Terry Tillett
Whitewright High School
Brenda Thornhill
Monte Faison
Kay Geers
Terry Clark
Norma Stepp
Lisa Earnheart
Dena Mae Wilson
Gina Judd
Karen Anderson
Tammy Wortham
Bart Bodine
Vickie Hames
Jimmy Edwards
Kenneth Franklin
Julie Johnson
Jana Worsham
Tony Geers
Whitewright
Steve Hodge
Melinda Crouch
Bruce Bodine
Jane Harper
S. T. Montgomerys
Allen Layman
Cindy Donaghey
Dr. Geers
Scotty Wilson
Terry Neal
Joe Crouches
Rhonda Pitman
Robert Mathis
Mynatt
Randy Pitman
Diana Henslee
Dick Walkers
Jim Clark
John Biggerstaff
Debby Bush
Bobby House
Howard Adams
Bill Faison
Friendly
Undertaker
Philip Earnheart
Gene Bow
Joana Henslee
Dooley
Gary Tillett
Kathy Stephens
Gore
Philip Smith
Sherry Smith
David Johnsons
Randell Jones
Barry Bonds
Becky Hames
Gary Wortham
O. W. Barkers
Gary Erwin
Ken Frisby
J. Reed Robinson
Jack Meador
C. W. Robinson
Wallace Wilson
The
Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association
Burned Steak May Prove Health Risk
Washington reports that a House subcommittee hearing on the National Cancer Institute budget cited a private consultant's study showing a very high concentration of carcinogens in charcoal broiled steak. Dr. Kenneth M. Endicott noted labs demonstrate chemical carcinogens form when fats burn at high temperatures, as with tobacco and steak.
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Washington
House
National Cancer Institute
Kenneth M. Endicott
Institute
Endicott
Americans to drink record amount of soft drinks this year
Commerce Department forecast projects each American will consume about 222 eight ounce bottles of soft drinks this year, up from 217 last year.
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Commerce Department
Dear Editor letter on prescription plain English and world peace
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean writes that a Kentucky legislator H L Taylor proposed a bill to require plain English prescriptions but argues doctors unreadable handwriting persists. He recounts anecdotes of prescription misreadings and a gun for peace at a country store. He also notes a quarrel over a tombstone base and broader global unrest.
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H. L. Taylor
Kentucky
Clem Webster
Feller
Ed Doolittle
Pay Hike Possible on Social Security Retirement
Washington reports a likely rise in the basic Social Security retirement payment as Congress debates a broader health plan. If enacted, the increase would align with Johnson's antipoverty push and could accompany reforms to include more of the aged under medical care provisions.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Johnson
Clocks Moved Back One Tenth Second Worldwide
Astronomers in ten countries including the United States pushed clocks back one tenth of a second over Easter. The adjustment reflects a slight slowing of the earth's rotation and showcases atomic clocks' precision in detecting such changes.
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London
United States
Royal Astronomical Observatory
Contraceptives Market Draws Major Pharma Firms
The oral contraceptive market is expanding rapidly with Johnson & Johnson and G. D. Searle & Co. holding the lion's share. Upjohn Syntex Parke Davis Mead Johnson Eli Lilly and Wyeth Laboratories are preparing to compete.
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Johnson & Johnson
G. D. Searle & Co
Upjohn
Syntex
Parke Davis
Mead Johnson
Eli Lilly
Wyeth Laboratories
Deaths A L Biggerstaff Funeral Rites Held
Funeral services for A L Tinker Biggerstaff 74 were held at Earnheart funeral chapel with Gerald Cleveland officiating. He died of a heart attack en route to Sherman hospital. Born May 10 1889 in Tom Bean he was a retired farmer and trucker. Survivors include two sons three daughters four brothers four sisters and six grandchildren.
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A. L. Biggerstaff
A. L
Tinker) Biggerstaff
Earnheart Funeral Chapel
Gerald Cleveland
Church of Christ
Galveston
Oak Hill Cemetery
Joe Williams
Homer Sanderson
Joe Rich
Ed Kent Jr
Carlton Johnson
Odus Feagan
R. D. Maddux
Bob Langford
Mr. Biggerstaff
Sherman
Tom Bean
Biggerstaff
Brice
Mary Biggerstaff
John Biggerstaff
Whitewright
James Don Biggerstaff
San Antonio
Jesse Saenz
H. D. Morgan
Dallas
Kimbell Called Fort Worth Millionaire at Death
Graveside services were held at Oak Hill Cemetery for Kay Kimbell of Fort Worth conducted by Rev. Howard Adams. He died suddenly at his Fort Worth home early Monday. Born June 15 1886 in Oakwood he moved to Whitewright in 1900 and later Sherman and Fort Worth. He led a wholesale grocery and food processing empire with mills, chains, insurance and cotton gins bearing his name. He was survived by his wife Velma Fuller a niece Mrs. Ben Fortson and a brother-in-law Coleman Carter.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Kay Kimbell
Fort Worth
Howard Adams
First Methodist Church
Mr. Kimbell
Oakwood
Whitewright
B. B. Kimbell
Kimbell
Sherman
Velma Fuller
W. D. Fuller
Ben Fortson
Coleman Carter
Mark Montgomery Sr. Funeral Held at Presbyterian Church
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p m at the Presbyterian Church for Mark Montgomery Sr 78 who died in a Sherman hospital Saturday Rev C C Dooley pastor conducted the rites.
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Presbyterian Church
Mark Montgomery Sr
Sherman Hospital
C. C. Dooley
Whitewright Completes New Water Well Awaiting Test
Drilling by J. L. Myers' Sons of Denton finishes a 1200 foot well in Whitewright. About 850 feet of water is present. After testing and acceptance, pumping gear will be installed to supply the city. Financing came from the federal government.
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Whitewright
J. L. Myers’ Sons of
Denton
Desert Pilot Grove
Baptist Revival At First Baptist Church Starts Sunday
Revival services run April 19 to 26 at First Baptist Church with Evangelist Rev. Donald E. Johnson and music director Renee Morgan. Evening services at 7 30 with 10 a m morning sessions Monday to Friday. Sunday School at 7 15 p m nightly. choir rehearsal at 7. men’s dinner at 6 15 Monday April 20. nursery available.
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First Baptist Church
Donald E. Johnson
Renee Morgan
Johnson
Baylor University
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Forest Avenue Baptist Church
Sherman
College Avenue Baptist Church
Fort Worth
Order Of Eastern Star Elects New Officers
Whitewright Chapter No 939 of the Order of Eastern Star elected new officers for the coming year led by Irene Atterberry as worthy matron Eva Stephens as associate duchess S H White as associate patron Lorene Johnson as conductor S H White as associate conductress W M Pierson as treasurer Maggie Badgett as secretary An open installation is planned for June 2 at the Masonic Hall.
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Whitewright
Order of Eastern Star
Irene Atterberry
Eva Stephens
S. H. White
Lorene Johnson
W. M. Pierson
Maggie Badgett
Masonic Hall
Church to Observe Its 73rd Anniversary With Homecoming
The First Baptist Church, Colored, marks its 73rd anniversary with a homecoming on Sunday April 19. Former members from far and wide are expected for a 2 30 p m program and other events. Rev R H W Windfield leads the church and Thelma Jo Walker serves as secretary. Millie Ann Orr is home coming chairman.
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First Baptist Church
R. H. W. Windfield
Thelma Jo Walker
Millie Ann Orr
Sears Mutual Fund Plans Move Into Investments
Sears Roebuck, already active in savings and loan travel and insurance, plans to enter mutual funds and will sell stock through 5,000 Allstate agents.
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Sears Roebuck
Allstate
Montgomery Rites Held for Local Resident
Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery under Earnheart direction. Albert Montgomery born February 25, 1886 on a farm north of Whitewright, married Tola Carr in October 1909. Survived by wife, four sons Jack, Billy Earl, Mark and Robert. brother Frank. sister Mrs. Hugh Norris. 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Earnheart
Mr. Montgomery
Whitewright
R. C
Sallie Montgomery
Tola Carr
The
Presbyterian Church
Grayson College
Denison
Flora Vista
N. M
Jack K. Montgomery
Grand Prairie
Billy Earl Montgomery
Richardson
Mark
Robert D. Montgomery
Garland
Frank Montgomery
Hugh Norris
Ada
Okla
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Dorothy Parker
Kennedy
Russia
Goldwater
U. S
Muffitt
Dan
Mark Montgomery
Sears Mutual Fund
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