Picket at bank site and local labor concerns in Whitewright
A union picket protested a First National Bank construction site over using local high school laborers. The Postal Service rolls out an efficiency plan, while Sun Want Ad costs in Whitewright highlight local readership. Municipal power shifts appear, and Deport Times ownership changes are noted. A baldness cure story and the first cotton bale arrival in Fannin County wrap the page.
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First National Bank
Sun
Wall Street Journal
Whitewright
George Grant
Deport Times
Jerry D. Burns
Deport
Talco Times
Bogota News
Sam C. Holloway
Dallas
Holloway
Grant
The Truth About War in Vietnam
Parade Magazine argues the United States must reveal full wartime truths to justify a large troop surge. It predicts American forces will lead a long, costly campaign with South Vietnamese and allied units, risking heavy casualties and global tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Vietnam
Near
Korea
United Nations
France
U.S
Eisenhower
Ngo Dinh Diem
South Vietnam
Central
Laos
Parade Magazine
Ft. Worth
Star-Telegram
License Available By Sept. 1st
Austin reports early shipment of hunting and fishing licenses to about 2500 dealers statewide. A total of 775000 fishing licenses and 736000 hunting licenses will be distributed, with 175000 exempt hunting licenses. Prices are $2.15 for fishing and $3.15 for hunting. deer hunting requires a 25 cent exempt tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Cotton Picking Boom Fades as Harvest Shifts
The passage notes that laborers once ready to earn money during cotton picking now face a shift as most land has moved to other crops or pasture. Harvest is largely mechanized, reducing the need for hand pickers and ending the local boom period.
Ivory authenticity claim reflected in product note
The statement asserts that genuine ivory cannot be imitated, emphasizing the distinctness and value of true ivory over synthetic or imitation materials.
Farming Takes New Approach At State Fair
The 1965 State Fair of Texas Agriculture Show in Dallas October 9 to 24 will present a solar energy exhibit in the Agriculture Building. The Good Life Tree will show chlorophyll turning sun energy into food. A mock Texas A&M Nuclear Science Center exhibit will highlight research on radioactive substances for fertilizer and heredity. Scientists from Texas A&M cooperate with fair officials for the show open daily free to visitors for 16 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fair of Texas
Dallas
Texas A&m University
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Baskets: Origin of Grain Storage Containers
The record notes that baskets were originally created to collect and store grain, outlining their early practical purpose and use in agricultural life.
Uncle Dan Reports on Great Society Cleanups and Burial Plan
A country store note mocks Johnson era reform efforts with a debate over a proposed burial insurance for old cars. Zeke supports a 2 percent excise tax to fund car burials, while Clem opposes it and foresees legal challenges. The letter links bread and roses to union talk and factory closures as society trends run backward.
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Great Society of Making
America
Johnson
Ed Doolittle
Lyndon
Zeke Grubb
Paul Douglas
Congress
Zeke
Clem Webster
Clem
U. S
Reuther
General Mills
Everthing
Great Society
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting Recap
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Martha Jo Emerson home with president Mrs. Homer Sears presiding. Miss Mardell Pumphrey led a Yearbook of Prayer program assisted by Rev. C. C. Dooley and Miss Ruth Cox, followed by a Bible quiz and members participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Martha Jo Emerson
Homer Sears
Mardell Pumphrey
T. E. Sears
C. C. Dooley
Ruth Cox
Miss Pumphrey
State auto deaths drop in Texas this year
Texas Department of Public Safety reports traffic fatalities at 1 524 this year, down 4 percent from 1964, with 1 595 deaths last year. Fatal accidents total 1 263 versus 1 314 at this time in 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety
Dal•las group hosts 14 members with three guests
A Dallas gathering includes 14 members and three guests, Mrs Dooley Mrs Guy Hamilton and Mrs J C Reynolds.
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Dooley
Guy Hamilton
J. C. Reynolds
Dallas
Expressway Driving Tips From HD Engineer
John R. Taylor of the State Highway Department urges expressway drivers to maintain safe intervals of two car lengths per ten miles per hour, signal, check blind spots, and avoid abrupt lane changes. He warns against speeding, tailgating, fatigue, and monotony to prevent multi car pile ups and recommends rest breaks and proper emergency procedures.
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John R. Taylor
State Highway Department
Taylor
Deaths Mrs H L Crittenden 85 Whitewright native
Mrs. H L Crittenden 85 native of Whitewright died Wednesday in Waco. Funeral at First Baptist Church Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Dale Gore. Interment in Fairview Cemetery Denison. Survived by brother Tom P Noe and sister Miss Maggie Noe with several nieces and nephews.
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H. L
Jennie) Crittenden
Whitewright
Waco
First Baptist Church
Dale Gore
Fairview Cemetery
Denison
Mr. Crittenden
Grayson College
Little Theatre
The
Baptist Church
Tom P. Noe
Corpus Christi
Maggie Noe
Mrs Martha German Cochran Dies. Long Beach Resident
Mrs. Martha German Cochran died August 8 at a Long Beach nursing home and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Born January 12 1883 southeast of Whitewright, she was a Grayson College graduate. Survived by daughters Anita Priest and Joy Sylvester, sisters J J Walker and Henry Neal, brother George J German, and six grandchildren.
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Martha German Cochran
Long Beach
Calif
Forest Lawn
James L
Eliza Paxton German
Cochran
Whitewright
Grayson College
Anita Priest
Los Angeles
Joy Sylvester
Lancaster
J.J. Walker
Greenville
Henry Neal
Albuquerque, N. M
George J. German
Dallas
Obituary: Joe Hicks 82 Dies in California
Joe Hicks aged 82 died Monday in Hayward California after living in Whitewright and Savoy earlier in life. Survived by his wife five sons Clyde Horace Gilbert Charles and Don five daughters Beulah Billie Doris Faye and June and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. One son married the daughter of Gus and Mrs Burchfield of Whitewright.
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Joe Hicks
Hayward
Calif
Whitewright
Savoy
California
Clyde
Horace
Gilbert
Charles
Don
Beulah
Billie
Doris
Faye
June
Gus Burchfield
Whitewright dominates in boys league playoff action
In the opening three game series, Whitewright beat Dodd City 9 to 4 at Dodd City as Roy Layman and Larry Morris combined for six Whitewright strikeouts. E J Durham led Whitewright with two singles while Gary Marwell and Larry Harlan hit for power for Dodd City.
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Whitewright
Dodd City
Whitewright Boys
Roy Layman
Larry Morris
Layman
Morris
Don Taylor
E. J. Durham
Gary Marwell
Larry Harlan
Leonard
Edwin Caraway
Bob van Shick
Rod Earnheart
Caraway
Will Cureton
Eddie Bristo
U S Food for Peace Exports Hit Record 18 Million Tons
U S Food for Peace exported a record 18 million tons of agricultural commodities in the last year, valued at about $1.7 billion. This marks a high in quantity and a substantial economic value for the program's shipments.
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U. S
Texas buys Big Thicket land for Indian Reservation
In 18M the State of Texas purchased 1 280 acres of East Texas Big Thicket at two dollars per acre and set it aside as an Indian Reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
East Texas Big
Federal Suit Filed Against Texas Poll Tax
The federal government filed a suit in Austin to abolish the Texas poll tax for state and local elections. Defendants include the State of Texas and Travis County officials. U S Attorney General Katzenbach and John Doar moved to expedite the hearing under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 after President Johnson announced plans to strike poll taxes and voter discrimination.
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Austin
Texas
U.S. Dist
Ernest Morgan
San Antonio
Johnson
Sunday Church Services and Activities Schedule
The schedule lists weekly church events including Sunday School at 9:45 or 9:00, worship at 11 and 7, nursing home services, Bible study at 9:55, youth choir at 5:15, training at 6:00, and midweek prayer at 7:00. Circles Rex Ray and Joy Russell meet Tuesday afternoon, Sunbeams at 3:30, and choir rehearsal at 7:45 Wednesday.
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S. S
Nursing Home
Rex Ray
Joy Russell
First Presbyterian Church Announces Service Schedule
No services next Sunday. On the 4th Sunday the pastor will preach at Leonard Presbyterian Church, and on the 5th Sunday services will resume at the church.
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Leonard Presbyterian Church
Sunday Visitor Invitations Open for Attendance
The text invites visitors to attend each Sunday, indicating regular weekly inclusion and an open invitation for participation.
Bible Study and Worship Schedule
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.
Sunday Church Schedule Display
Church services listed include Sunday School at 10 a m Worship Service at 11 a m Training Union at 7 p m and an evening Worship Service at 7 45 p m for the congregation.
Bethel Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Card
The Bethel Baptist Church posts a Sunday timetable with a 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Worship Service. An evening 7:00 Training Union precedes an 8:00 Worship Service.
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Bethel Baptist Church
Postmasters Put On Five Day Week
President Johnson signed a law converting the nations 34 000 postmasters to a 40 hour five day workweek. He used the ceremony to press Congress on a separate pay raise bill for federal civilian employees proposing 4.5 percent, twice the administration's recommendation. He warned against undermining wage price guidelines.
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Johnson
House
Civiian
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Voltaire
Post Office Dept
Postal Service
Denison Herald
Farmersville
Community Public Service Co
Whitesboro
Brazos Electric
Brazos
Fannin
Dan
Tom Bean
Supreme Court
H. L. Crittenden
E. L. Cochran
By Morris Wilson
Food For
Texas Poll Tax
Assembly OF God
Christ Ambassadors
First Presbyterian Church
Central Christian Church
Church OF Christ
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
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