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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
1
The electorate will vote Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm across 17 polling places after consolidating 50 boxes. Pilot Grove voters will cast ballots at Whitewright to fund new educational facilities and county industrial growth.
Congress sent to the White House a bill establishing federal seat belt safety standards. The House approved by voice vote setting penalties of up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine for violations. Standards to be set by the Secretary of Commerce within a year and take effect after six months to a year.
December marks the start of the Whitewright post office Christmas mail rush as Postmaster John Biggerstaff notes heavy local volume. National figures from Postmaster General Gronouski predict nearly 12 billion pieces in December, with early mailing urged to aid the economy and reduce damage or delays. Patrons are asked to use ZIP Codes in all addresses.
The 1963 forecasts vary. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a warmer than average season with lower fuel use and lighter precipitation, while MIT meteorologist Hurd Willett foresees colder temperatures east of the Mississippi and more than normal snowfall on the East Coast.
The Negro Baptist Church of Whitewright marks the 15th anniversary of Rev. H W Windfield's pastorate with meetings from December 11 to 15. Joining churches include Windom Ravenna Gainesville Honey Grove Bethel Bells and the C M E Church of Whitewright with Austin Jones as master of ceremonies and Mrs Almeeta Smith chairing the program committee.
The New York Stock Exchange traces its origin to 1792 when 24 merchants met under a buttonwood tree to trade stocks establishing the early market.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean pokes at Leap Year weddings and women’s roles, jokes about Khrushchev panties and a cigarette ban bill, notes Senator Margaret Chase Smith as after dinner speaker, and closes with a humorous quip about his wife.
The Whitewright PTA will hold its Christmas party on December 19 at 7 30 p m in the school gymnasium. The first four grades of the elementary school will present the program under direction of teachers Mrs Audrey Bennett Mrs Al Eva Blanton Mrs Janis Johnson and Miss Mardell Pumphrey.
J R North died Saturday in Ardmore Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Monday in Ardmore. He married Minnie Fogle in 1915 and was brother in law to Mrs Roscoe Gillett. Surviving are wife two daughters Frances North of Ardmore and Mrs W R Barr of Baytown and one grandson Roscoe Gillett. Attending were Mrs Joe T May and Morris Gillett of Dallas.
Miss Gladys Ray attended the Dallas service for Mrs. John A. Abernathy 92 a Grayson County native and longtime Dallas resident. The pioneer Roberts family member was the last survivor. Survived by daughters Mrs. Grace LaCarte Greenwich Conn Ruth Abernathy and Mrs. J E Scruggs of Dallas.
Phosgene a colorless gas with haylike odor aids polyurethane foam production. The name means light to produce and traces to 1812 discovery by light on carbon monoxide and chlorine. The Gulf of Mexico extends to depths beyond 14 000 feet.
Mrs. J H Graves of Whitewright turned 90 and spends most days reading the Houston Chronicle. Her daughter Mrs. L G Jordan notes she never misses a word and favors editorials.
A religious census of Whitewright will be conducted next Sunday afternoon by laymen from the Christian Disciples Church. Central Christian Church hosts the event with about 50 laymen from District 17 of the Christian Men's Fellowship. Ross Orendorf Jr and Stewart Wood co chair the project with Dr Charles McKissack of McKinney as president. Gladys Ray asks residents to return filled census cards to her or Emory Christian.
The Library of Congress houses a prediction by Jeanne Dixon claiming President Kennedy would be assassinated or die in office. Her track record reportedly includes forecasts of Roosevelt Eisenhower Churchill and other events.
In Chanute Kansas police recovered a large stash of stolen goods including stuffed animals sweaters dresses trinkets and phonograph records. Police say about 1000 worth of merchandise was taken by 27 teenage girls aged 13 to 17. One 14 year old led to arrests after being questioned about intoxication while babysitting.
James Dorsett and John Roman of Sherman purchase the Ford dealership in Whitewright from James Edwards who ran it for 20 years. The new firm Dor sett-Roman Ford Sales Inc will operate with Dorsett as active manager. They will move to Whitewright and maintain a full stock of new Ford parts plus new service equipment to provide complete service for Ford owners.
Washington reports 79 additional nursing care beds allocated to Bonham and McKinney veterans hospitals. Rep. Ray Roberts says the beds are part of a 2000 bed expansion authorized by President Kennedy. Bonham will receive 44 beds and McKinney 35 beds.
The American Medical Association notes there is no cure for the common cold and advises rest, warmth, gargling, and aspirin for comfort. Vaccines are unlikely to help much due to diverse viruses. discuss individual guidance with a doctor. Some antihistamines may ease symptoms but can cause drowsiness, affecting driving.
Blake’s Local Pride notes humorous contrast as Coast Guard Ranger Jim Blake finds bumper stickers urging “Sell your tobacco in Paris Ky” decorating dog sleds and ships in Greenland. The piece also cites census shifts from 1790 to 1960 showing urban and farm population changes.
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