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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
1
Congress enacted arbitration legislation after a railroad strike was cancelled. Sun readers more than 150 miles from Whitewright learn the plan to restrict mail to first class and air mail for distant deliveries if the strike had expanded.
Fishermen and hunters are reminded that licenses expire Aug. 31. You may purchase new licenses in Whitewright from Fred Cook Jr.
Renee Morgan plans a seven day drive in just outside Whitewright south of the Alton McDowell garage on Highway 160. The eatery will offer hamburgers and a variety of sandwiches and soft drinks with experienced staff, though the name is not decided yet.
Junior hopes mom forgets but registration is Friday morning. Buses depart Whitewright at 7 30 arriving at school about 8 30. No classes Saturday through Monday and school resumes Tuesday. The season opens with a football game at 8 00 September 6 at Celeste against Celeste.
A letter from Air Force chaplain Newton V. Cole discusses perceived freedoms and a proposed national protest. The piece references the Washington march, taxation and government rules, and notes Cole's family updates and past roles, with local reactions from Whitesboro readers.
Charles Violette stepped outside to clean his steps and was struck by an arrow from neighbor children practicing archery. He received hospital treatment and was released.
The Pigskin Club barbec ue runs Thursday from 6 30 to 8 30 pm at the football field. Tickets are $1 25 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under at the gate. Proceeds help defray costs of the football and pep squad banquet. A Pigskin Club meeting is Tuesday at 7 45 pm at Community Public Service Co local office to elect officers for 1963 64. refreshments will be served. Films of tonight's scrimmage between Whitewright Tigers and Howe Bulldogs follow.
Dr William M. Bitsy Holland 59 longtime Conroe physician died of a heart attack while vacationing in Carmel California. Funeral and burial were held in Conroe. Born Whitewright he was the son of Lula Benedict Holland and the late William F Holland. Survivors include wife one son W M Bill Holland of Austin and Conroe one daughter Sandra Lane of Dallas three sisters Gertrude Gillett Shallowater Sarah Lee Hughes Dallas and Marjorie Clark Dallas and two grandchildren. Two brothers Lewis Holland and Robert Holland preceded him in death.
AUSTIN The state will receive 180,116,442 from its general sales tax for the year ending Aug 31, Comptroller Robert S Calvert announced. This is 2,141,429 more than estimated when the 1961 tax law took effect. The 2 percent tax on most retail items except food and drugs netted 148,660,797 for the first year ending Aug 31, 1963.
Among 175 civilian applicants for astronaut positions, only two are women. The spacecraft center will release their names only if they are finally selected. The note also mentions that the use of anesthetics is a little over a century old.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean grouses about a Baltimore cafe cook fired for over vege t able soup and mocks installment buying. He reflects on debt history, warns against chislers, cites a welfare worker suggesting hair brush discipline, and signs off with a homespun verdict on public life.
John Biggerstaff urges readers to support the community wide United Fund. He emphasizes that united action helps social health and welfare organizations meet challenges and asks readers to give generously when approached by a campaign worker.
A new Texas statute effective Friday creates the Texas 65 Health Insurance Association to offer two plans for residents over 65. The basic plan costs 9 dollars monthly and covers limited hospital and doctor costs. the major plan costs 10 dollars monthly and covers up to 5000 dollars per year after a deductible. Enrollment runs October 1 31 with additional periods about every eight months. Insurance is available through licensed agents. An amoeba eats by slowly enfolding food in its body.
From The Sun dated August 30 1923 Floyd A Miller 19 north of town died Saturday Frank Coffman killed at Farmers Union Gin Wednesday Mrs Edgar Montgomery purchased the Frank Benton residence on north Bond street J P Southerland and family moving to Dallas Rufus Turner accepted employment at Covington Indiana 30 years ago August 31 1933 a son born to Mr and Mrs Tom Ayres north of town on August 24 Needlework Guild met Mildred Holcomb Bob Bow employed at Alpine Billy George Cantrell birthday party at grandparents C A McLean home
A dedication service was held at the Desert Presbyterian Church south of town on Sunday. Tom Brice won the Democratic nomination for cotton weigher in this precinct in Saturday’s election. School opens September 10 with F. W. Smith as superintendent and a full faculty including B. W. Crain high school principal and several named teachers. Trendon Vestal accepted work at Waco. Miss Margaret McMurry hosted a Thursday dinner with attendees listed.
J. B. Dickson was killed in a southeast Tren ton area automobile accident on Wednesday. Elbert Bennett and wife moved into the Mrs. W. D. Ownby home in East Whitewright. Omer Sanders relocated his family to Commerce. Tom Bean Times sold by Donald Bryant to brother Russell W. Bryant. Mrs. Clara Myrick named librarian at the grammar school. Mrs. C. J. Meador held a birthday party for daughter Jane with many attendees listed.
Mrs J E Dickenson of Melissa visited Mrs John Vestal. R E Pierce and party visited Corsicana to see W H McMillin. Many relatives and friends from Fort Worth Pilot Point Freeport Van Alstyne Whitewright Lubbock Dallas Okla Ark Texas gathered for visits reunions. A Brooks family reunion drew 53 members from across multiple states to Firemen's Hall.
Labor Day events at the Whitewright Riding Club arena start 11 a.m. on Sept. 2 with Whitewright and Farmerville Riding Clubs competing for ribbons in barrel racing pole bending keyhole racing relay rescue calf roping and double mugging. Food includes fried chicken sandwiches and drinks. Families invited to bring horses and attend all-day fun.
Abundance of turkeys tuna grapes and late summer vegetables plus frying-size chickens expected in September. USDA list notes consumer turkeys six to sixteen pounds will be plentiful with prices similar to last year. Grape crop strong with Thompson Seedless and Flame Tokays widely available. Late summer vegetables like tomatoes beans cabbage onions and beets add variety to menus.
Last year over 14 000 Texas residents sought help from the Census Bureau to prove their age for social security passports jobs insurance and eligibility forms. Nationwide about 20 million Americans lack proof of age or birth records.
Doctors in Tanganyika report a rising laughing sickness along Lake Victoria’s western shore. Patients, mostly tribesmen, convulse with uncontrollable giggling and weeping for an hour or more, with no evidence of bacterial or viral infection. They suspect mass hysteria as the cause.
Whitewright faces a severe water crisis as reservoirs and two wells run near empty. City Commission bans lawn watering and car washing, halts water sales for out of town hauling, and plans a new pump plus a second well. A minimum $3 monthly charge is proposed with higher rates for extra usage.
Texas highway officials report 1962 litter cleanup cost rose to 11.4 million, up about 100 thousand from 1961, with vandalism repairs adding 485 thousand for a total litter and vandalism bill near 1.9 million. A new Litter Longhorn cartoon and revised signs warn drivers of fines up to 200 dollars for littering.
A mild outbreak of food poisoning affects Dallas with 775 cases reported by the U S Public Health Service in recent weeks. Cracked or unclean eggs are blamed for many cases while anise seeds from the Mediterranean are noted as widely used for seasonings and medicines.
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