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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1967
Page
2
We report a weekend of visits as locals note gatherings and hospitality across towns. The John Marshall clan plans its annual reunion at American Legion Park on Sunday, Sept. 3, while friends and relatives from Dallas Bells Sherman and Carrollton share visits with local families.
Mrs J T Follis of Denison visited her parents Mr and Mrs Carl May Sunday. John Lackey and son Greg of Alvin and Miss Eileen Lackey of Conroe visited their grandmother Mrs Ott Lackey Sunday. Miss Louisa Lackey of Dallas stayed with her parents. Several others visited relatives in Sherman Dallas Carrollton and Waco during the week and weekend including Mr and Mrs Grover Hardcastle and the Gentry family.
Local items note visits among residents from Pilot Point Sherman and Dallas, a B B Club meeting with bingo and high score, births, and teaching moves. Legal notice announces an October 3 1967 election to decide if Whitewright adopts aldermanic government under Texas law.
Silver and coin news note a rising value as a quarter now contains more than its face value in metal. Treasury moves on July 14 end price ceilings and cap annual sales, with silver trading around 1.78 per ounce in New York as of mid July. Local notices follow detailing community visits and funeral attendances in Sherman and nearby areas.
Gus Jones, district manager of the Sherman Social Security Office, explains how older workers can earn beyond 1500 dollars a year yet still receive benefits. The article details earnings thresholds, full monthly checks, and Medicare sign up timing for those approaching 65, with office locations and hours in Sherman and Bonham.
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