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A clerk boastfully presents a model train that whistles shoots smoke and delivers mail. A father and son visit the counter and decide to buy two, agreeing the toy will please the boy and satisfy the needs of both.
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
1
Narrow and discerning: a one sided observer
A concise portrayal contrasts narrow viewpoint with discerning bias. It notes how seeing only one side aligns with personal alignment when the side is your own, highlighting selective perception and self interest.
Boy learns about grace and a wittily timed quip
A six year old guest asks if neighbors say a prayer before meals and is told no. He comments that they start eating like his dog. Oscar Levant visits a Beverly Hills barber and asks for a shave, joking he has no time to listen to a haircut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Oscar Levant
Beverly Hills
Oscar
Scout vows to live by the Scout Oath during hike
After hours of trekking a Boy Scout told another that he would live by the Scout Oath. He listed the virtues he aims to exhibit including trustworthiness, helpfulness, courtesy, loyalty, kindness, obedience, cheerfulness, thrift, bravery, and cleanliness while on the journey.
Matilda Brown Proved As Old As The Hills
A light moment as a registration officer prompts for age. The spinster Matilda Brown answers with wit noting Mrs Hill next door, ending with the remark that she is “as old as the hills” as the form is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Brown
Careful aging man rebuts grandiose self view
A reflective line contrasts a twenty one year old belief in saving the world with a thirty year old realism about saving part of his salary, illustrating shifting priorities and disillusionment.
Campaign Against Malaria Sparks Mild Curiosity
A quiet home scene ends with Father noting a new malaria campaign. Mother expresses bemusement as they discuss the unfolding public health effort observed in the night’s reading.
China uses border closures to push US Soviet clash
An analysis claims Red China is trying to provoke a US Soviet confrontation over Vietnam by sealing borders to Soviet aid, blocking overflights to Hanoi, and redirecting supplies via Haiphong. It notes Beijing hopes US Seventh Fleet actions spark conflict while Moscow seeks alignment with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red China
United States
Soviet Russia
North Vietnam
China
Hanoi
Haipong
Haiphong
Waistline U S Tailors Claim Manners of Men Grow Wider
Waistline U S tailors claim the average American male aged 40 now has a waistline three inches wider than fifteen years ago. They attribute the spread to TV snacks, prosperity and lack of exercise, aligning with physicians’ long stated view that many American males are too fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
DPS Seeks to Cut Texas Holiday Traffic Death Toll
The Texas Department of Public Safety predicts 47 traffic fatalities during the Christmas weekend and will deploy about 150 extra officers plus enhanced enforcement under Operation Deathwatch from December 23 to 26 and again December 30 to January 2. The effort includes daily DPS tallies, countdown boards, and broad public cooperation with safety groups across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Homer Garrison, Jr
DPS
Garrison
Uniformed Services
Texas Safety Association
Texas Highway Department
Hunting Fatalities Dip as Texas Sees 24 Deaths
Texas Parks and Wildlife reports 24 hunting related deaths to date, three more than 1965, amid a season opening surge. Separate 1966 water recreation deaths total 230, up 30 from last year. Incidents include a deer blind accident injuring a woman, a man shooting himself while unloading, a 14 year old causing a companion's death, and various nonfatal mishaps from gun handling to odd hunting stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Department
Air Force
Presbyterian Missionary Society Christmas Program At Home
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday at Mrs. T. E. Sears home for its annual Christmas program. Mrs. J. T. Holloway presided. Mrs. H. H. Taylor led. Julie Johnson and Melinda Jester sang Silent Night Away in a Manger and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Members and guests totaling 20 enjoyed decorations tea and social hour. Rev C. C. Dooley gave benediction. Next meeting set for Jan 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
T. E. Sears
J. T. Holloway
H. H. Taylor
Julie Johnson
Melinda Jester
Robert Sears
C. C
Smoking Blamed For Huge Cancer Epidemic
The National Advisory Cancer Council, in its first public report in 29 years, blames cigarette smoking for an enormous man made epidemic. It cites 1966 lung cancer deaths at 42,000 men and 8,000 women, with total cancer deaths around 300,000 Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Advisory Cancer Council
Public Health Service
Council
Proposed Area of Development In Grayson District
Congressman Ray Roberts announced that the federal Economic Development Agency tentatively approved Gov. Connallys Texas economic development district proposal. The eight county district would include Grayson Fannin Collin Hunt Rockwall Rains Kaufman and Van Zandt. State approval would enable staffing a development organization preparing an overall program and final district boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson
Fannin
Texas
John Connally
Texas Economic Development
Ray Roberts
Federal Economics Development Agency
Collin
Hunt
Rockwall
Rains
Kaufman
van Zandt
Uncle Dan and the Congress Paperwork Plan at the Country Store
Ed Doolittle reports Uncle Dan plans to worry only about his generation. Zeke Grubb cites a 10 month Congress study on government paperwork, claiming 8 billion dollars yearly cost and 225000 workers filling 25 million cubic feet of files. The group notes 2.6 million pages yearly of memos and suggests shorter letters could save 100 to 200 million annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Doolittle
Zeke Grubb
Zeke
Congress
Deaths of Mrs. Hazel Short in Dallas Hospital
Mrs. Hazel Short wife of Lester Short of Midland died Saturday in a Dallas hospital after surgery. Funeral services were held at Midland on Monday. Survivors include her husband a native of Whitewright a son of Chicago a daughter of Midland two grandchildren and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Short
Lester Short
Midland
Dallas
Whitewright
Chicago
Desegregation Progress at Texas Colleges Report
A state survey shows public senior colleges in the Austin area leading desegregation. Arlington State College has over 200 Black students in a total enrollment near 11,500. East Texas State University in Commerce reports about 360 Black students, over 5 percent of the student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Arlington State College
East Texas State University
Commerce
Whitewright Schools Close For Christmas Holidays
Whitewright schools will close on Thursday December 22 for Christmas holidays and will resume classes on Tuesday January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Be Card Prepared For Any Occasion With Greeting Cards
Keep a box of assorted greeting cards suitable for indefinite occasions, including deaths and births, in the house so you can use one at a moment’s notice. The tip emphasizes readiness and thoughtful timing for life events.
Soaking Rain Tops Yule Wants Of Farmers
COLLEGE STATION The Christmas present most desired by Texas farmers and ranchers is a statewide soaking rain. Moisture shortages worsen as Winds and temperatures raise concerns. John Hutchison of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service reports grazing prospects decline while livestock, with feeding, stay in good condition. Dry grass remains available. Grain grazing tightens except in irrigated regions. Late acreage has yet to emerge. Harvest of major crops nears completion as plowing and fertilizer use advance. Short moisture halts dryland wheat in the Panhandle and feeding increases. Cotton harvest exceeds 75 percent complete. Castro County potato and carrot harvests continue. cattle ranges stay in good shape. A stray note on ancient references to violins follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
John Hutchison
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Panhandle
Castro County
Local News Snippets From Odd Fellows and Community Events
Elizabeth May and others attended the Odd Fellows program. The T H Lively dry goods store to reopen after a fire. Pure Food Show Baby Show winners listed. John C Brooke of Mexico City and Hope Ball of Whitewright wed. D A Norman buys Roberts Garage. B-Sharp Music Club program participants named. Irene Rector awarded a drawing scholarship from North American School of Drawing Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Meeting
Elizabeth May
Lucy Webster
Lucille la Roe
J. D. Harp
D. R. Lewis
W. H. Green
Sidney L. Young
Gladys Ray
T. H. Lively
Billie Church
Aileen Pennington
Thomas Everheart
Patsy Jean Young
Jo Willa Stateville
Margaret Wilson
Frank Benton Jr
Floyd Jones
Robert Ledford
John C. Brooke
Mexico City
Hope Ball
Whitewright
D. A. Norman
Gunter
Roberts Garage
Mary Lee Andrews
Clara May Truett
Virginia Smith
Margaret Freeman
Dorothy
Helen Wilson
Per
Irene Rector
Art Department
The
North American School of Drawing At
Buffalo
N. Y
Obituary and donation news from local paper
Mrs R F Broyles died Sunday at her home. Ford Moore donated funds for the erection of a Boy Scout cabin. Mrs J H Reeves died at her home here Sunday. The Voice W H S newspaper note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Broyles
Ford Moore
J. H. Reeves
the Voice
Local Navy Enlistments and Service Calls Reported
Morris F. Gillett enlisted in the Navy this week. Joe Thomas Meador was called for military service last week and has been sent to Fort Sill Oklahoma for training. The following days list members of the W. A. String Band: Robert Owens Leroy Martin Glen Anderson and Lawrence Burden, plus Mrs. Ben Savage Mrs. Guy Hamilton Mrs. Jennie Critten den and Mrs. Olive Myrick on the T. E. L. Class program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris F. Gillett
Navy
Joe Thomas Meador
Fort Sill
Okla
W. A
Robert Owens
Leroy Martin
Glen Anderson
Lawrence Burden
Ben Savage
Guy Hamilton
Jennie Crittenden
Olive Myrick
Riding Club Accepts Pivot Invitation for Grand Entry
The Whitewright Riding Club has accepted an invitation to set pivots for the Grand Entry at the McKinney Pinto Club rodeo at 2:00 p m Sunday Dec 18 in the old rodeo arena on the Fair Grounds. All members are invited. Practice is at 2:00 p m Saturday at the Whitewright Riding Club arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Riding Club
McKinney Pinto Club
Rodeo Arena
PTA Meeting Next Tuesday
The Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday December 20 at 7 30 p m in the Elementary School gym. The program by the first four grades titled You Better Be Good Santa Claus is Coming will be directed by the four grades teachers. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Santa Claus
Personality traits linked to heart disease in men
A study of about 3200 men from 1960 to 1965 found 94 of 133 heart attack patients were rated as aggressive ambitious and competitive. Researchers define a coronary-prone Type A personality marked by drive and competition, contrasting with relaxed Type B. Type A men showed two to three times more heart disease incidence than Type B at similar cholesterol levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray H. Roseman
Meyer Friedman
Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center
San Francisco
C. David Jenkins
University of North Carolina School of Public Health
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club Christmas Meeting
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club held its annual Xmas party at Miss Winnie Hamilton's home with a covered dish lunch. Nine members and two guests attended as gifts were packed for the Whitewright Nursing Home and new member Edith Grider joined. Next meeting is January 12, 1967 at Mrs Hatfield's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club
Winnie Hamilton
Tom Brown
Brown
G. C. Hardcastle
W. L. Hatfield
Carl May
Luke
May
Sherman
Club Council
Whitewright Nursing Home
Hatfield
Club
Fred Cook Sr
Fred Garner
Velma
Keeping vigilant against mail insurance frauds
The piece warns that insurance frauds rise through mail schemes often targeting families of overseas servicemen. It notes some companies mail policies asserting servicemen ordered them and then send bills for months before the family learns what happened.
Women reach peak military service in May 1945
In May 1945 the Armed Forces counted 266,184 women serving across the four services. This peak reflects wartime mobilization of women into military roles and support positions.
Baptists Name New Music Director in Durant
The First Baptist Church has called Bill Shields of Durant Oklahoma to serve as Minister of Music and Youth. Shields is a senior at Southeastern State College in Durant and will enroll in the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth after graduation in May. He leads the Baptist Student Union and is on the national intercollegiate tennis team. Shields is unmarried and a native of McAlester Oklahoma. His duties will include directing the four choirs and coordinating youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Bill Shields
Durant
Okla
Dale Gore
Gore
Methodist Church Service and Events Highlight
Rev. George Topper leads Sunday worship at 11, Sunday School at 10, Christmas Cantata at 11, M Y F at 6, Evening service at Marvin at 7, and Wednesday choir rehearsal at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
George Topper
Mar
First Baptist Church Weekly Services and Activities
Rev Dale Gore leads morning worship at 10:00 and evening worship at 7:00 with Sunday School at 11:00. Services also include Bible study at 9:55 and nursing home S S at 9:55, primary and youth choirs at 5:15, training at 6:00, and a 7:00 worship session. Monday features junior department Christmas party and an associational youth rally at Denison First. Tuesday offers Sunbeams at 3:00, Girls Auxiliary at 4:00, Junior Choir at 4:15, prayer meeting at 7:00, and choir rehearsal at 7:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Dale Gore
S. S
Nursing Home
Denison First Church
Christmas worship at Presbyterian Church service
The Presbyterian Church will hold an 11:00 worship service focused on Christmas in song and praise under Mrs. David Johnson. No services on Christmas Day. regular schedule resumes January 1, 1967. A tree program occurs Thursday night, December 22, in the auditorium. Further announcements follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Assembly of God Church Schedule as Read by Pastor Hall
The Assembly of God Church lists services led by Pastor Mrs. Janice Hall. Sunday School at 9:45, Worship at 11:00 and 7:15, Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Hall
Church of Christ Service Schedule
Minister W E Mynatt conducts 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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
W. E. Mynatt
Baptist Church Evening Schedule
Rev Bob Saylor serves as pastor leading a Training Union at seven then a worship service at 7:45. The note outlines the evening church activities and timing for attendees.
Bethel Baptist Church Worship Schedule
Rev. Charles Pierce leads Bethel Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship service at 11:00 a.m. Training Union at 6:30 p.m. and a second Worship service at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
Training Union
Pilot Grove Baptist Church Service Schedule
Rev. James Hughens serves as pastor at Pilot Grove Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10:00, Morning Worship at 11:00, and Evening Worship at 7:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Grove
James Hughens
Government Research Spending Surges Since 1900
The 1900 federal budget funded about 7.5 billion dollars for research and development. Current projections from the National Science Foundation expect combined research outlays to exceed 15.2 billion dollars, marking a significant rise in scientific funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Science Foundation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa’s
Pal O
U.S
Russia
Texas Association of Broadcasters
Southern Baptist Radio and Television Commission
Texas Motor Transportation Association
Council of Safety Supervisors
Dan
Tom Bean
Dear Mister
Mrs. Lester Short
Riding Club
PTA
Whitewright HD Club
Marvin Methodist
Presbyterian Church
Assembly OF God Church
Kentuckytown
Bob Saylor
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