20 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1967
Page
1
A local column recalls San Jacinto Day and Texas independence while critiquing federal bureaucracy and rising congressional pay. It cites cases in Grayson County as showing lax penalties for violators and comments on tax deductions, salaries, and government cost growth compared with historical wages.
Washington reports active duty servicemen on leave will receive larger travel breaks from major carriers. Beginning April 23 six big airlines offer a one third discount on reserved seats, with one line already in effect and another starting May 20. Current allowances include 50 percent off non reserved flights and top standby priority across 11 trunk lines and many locals. Rate reductions not available during brief intervals.
The Department of Justice states it will defend the Government in every suit filed against it, asserting full commitment to legal defense and official policy. The agency emphasizes adherence to law while contesting claims in court.
Western Week runs April 24 to 28 featuring coronations for kings and queens from each class. Parade Thursday at 3 30 p m starts at the Baptist Church and ends at the Riding Club Arena with a 5 30 to 7 p m barbecue. Events include pole bending barrel racing bull riding and a rodeo with ribbons for top places. Admission with barbecue ticket or 50 cents at the gate. Brevity and prizes for best float and outfits.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports widespread rains across most of Texas, aiding game and fish resources. Executive Director J. R. Singleton notes moisture ranged from light showers to seven inches, improving access areas during spawning and easing food pinch on overpopulated deer ranges. Bird habitats for quail and wild turkey also benefit.
At the Whitewright Chamber of Commerce annual banquet in the high school gym, Herman Philley was named president succeeding Clint Hennig. New officers include Don Williams vice president Calvin Whiteley secretary treasurer Philip Earnheart Larry Presley and Clint Hennig as directors. A guest speaker Dr Earle Williams spoke on enthusiasm honesty and friendship. Plans include a small manufacturing plant by Pro X Pharmaceutical Co in Dallas to be operating by autumn and a community center, mercury vapor lighting, and downtown improvements.
The Friday Literary Club met April 14 at the Public Library with Mrs. Roy Blanton as hostess and Mrs. Jack Meador presiding. Honors from Trinity District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs included first place in library service for establishing the Public Library here and second place in yearbooks. Mrs. James Bryant led the program. Miss Gladys Ray spoke on book browsing and four books.
New York experts say sleep quality matters more than amount. A well aired room, clean refreshed face and body, and relaxed demeanor are key. Lightweight bedding, a comfortable spring and mattress, and freshly laundered sheets pillowcases and night clothes complete the recipe.
In a rural chat, a preacher mocked U.S. welfare programs and government relief schemes. He cited Washington ideas to curb crime by locking up law abiding citizens and relocating workers, and criticized schools with double movie machines.
A donkey ball game is scheduled for Friday night at the High School Gymnasium at 8 o clock. Proceeds go to the athletic fund to buy wall mats for the gym. Supt. S T Montgomery said any men who want to play will be welcome.
Cub Scout Pack 5 of Whitewright holds its monthly meeting Tuesday April 25 at 7 p m in Firemen's Hall. Packmaster Sonny Smith leads with Don Burrows of Sherman Area Council as guest showing Cub Scouting films. Cubs receive awards with their families as Sonny Smith and Don Burrows present them. April theme Mountains of America guides the program. attendance urged.
Brig. Gen. William T. Bradley announced entrance fees for 12 Lake Texoma sites and five Lake Lavon sites starting May 15. Texoma locations include Grandpappy Point Juniper Point Cedar Bayou Cedar Mills and Oklahoma sites Burns Run Willow Springs Bridgeview Little Grasses Soldier Creek Johnson Creek Alberta Creek Roads End. Lavon sites are Avalon Lavonia East Fork Little Ridge and Clear Lake. Short term permits cost 3 for six months for one project or 1 for one day for one project. 50 cents for individuals for one day. Reindeer and caribou note included.
In April 1922 a cyclone south of town razed barns and other outbuildings. Obituaries recall James K. Hedgspeth age 82. A Whitewright native and Kiowa resident were married, burglar caught by night watchman, and births noted among local families.
Steve Russell aged 71 died in an accidental death reported in the 1932 issue. The notice notes a sudden end near springtime, with brief lines on age and circumstances, reflecting a local obituary record from 35 years prior.
The Whitewright Board of Education reorganized this week. Dick Walker was re elected president, J. T Holloway was elected vice president, and Kenneth Frisby secretary, succeeding Wallace Wilson who retired. The board elected teachers and staff including new coach Clyde McMurry, and re elected tax assessor collector Helen Bil lmer. Bus drivers Ray Lumpkins Robert DeBerry Arnold Henson Noble Bennett reelected.
Funeral services were held for Grady L. Gillett 76 in Earnheart chapel with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died Sunday after a long illness. survived by wife Pearl, son Thomas, sister Cordin Caldwell, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. In a separate service, Jimmy Wayne Brown 26 of Orangeville was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery after dying Thursday in a Dallas hospital. He was married to Carolyn Sullins and survived by a son, a daughter, parents Ralph and Mrs. Brown, two sisters and two grandmothers.
Mrs. Tom Snow died last Thursday at Whitewright Nursing Home aged 84. Funeral services were held Friday at Earnheart funeral chapel with burial in Blossom Cemetery. Born July 7, 1882 in Stephenville she married Dec 29, 1896. husband died in 1947. Survived by two sons J. C. Snow San Antonio and Day Snow Denison two daughters Pearl Hickson Whitewright Velma Russell Fort Worth four brothers two sisters 9 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Thomas Benton Bowen, 69, formerly of Whitewright, died of a heart attack at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at his home.
Willis Duff of Bonham, manager of Whitewright Housing Authority, announced in Whitewright that land acquisition for 16 elderly housing units in Whitewright is complete after condemnation steps. Bids should be advertised next week, with a 30 day bid period before a contract is awarded. Construction could start within two months, with ten units planned at Howe as well, likely to be awarded to the same contractor.
The bulletin lists weekly and special services for First Baptist Church led by Rev. Dale Gore including Bible study and worship on Sunday and midweek events. It also notes Rev. George Topper at First Methodist Church with Sunday School worship and youth activities, plus a Friday Saturday MYF Sub-district Work Shop.
Sunday services at Whitewright include 7:00 worship led by Mrs. Janice Hall, 9:45 Sunday School, 11:00 worship, and 7:15 worship. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting.
Minister W. E. Mynatt leads Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages at 7:30 p.m.
Rev. Bob Saylor pastors the Kentuckytown Baptist Church with a 7 00 training union and a 7 45 worship service as listed in the community notices.
Bethel Baptist Church led by Rev. Charles Pierce hosts a Training Union at 6 30 pm and a worship service at 7 30 pm led by the pastor.
Funeral services for Leonard Bowen held at 2 30 pm at Earnheart funeral chapel conducted by Wallace Mynatt and L R Fullerton. Burial in Leonard Cemetery. Bowen born Sept 30 1897 in Whitewright son of Abner and wife Emma Katherine Mays. Survived by wife two sons T W Bowen Weston J L Bowen Phoenix Ariz two daughters L H Edwards Leonard J G Nargang Cedar Rapids Iowa six grandchildren two great grandchildren.
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