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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
1
We summarize local social events and visits across Sherman and nearby towns. Names include Johnson Essary Watson Moreland Jarvis Rus sell Maddux Bailey Hamilton Vestal Coker Wortham Blanks Lumpkins Rutledge Christian Pope Robbins Brown Smith Pennell Brown Burchfield Farley Eng land Farley party attendees and family reunions noted. Hospital news mentions J G Blanks discharged and Larry Garner recovering from eye surgery.
Bailey voters rejected consolidation with the Leonard School. The Bailey side opposed 119 to 3, while Leonard favored 103 to 1. The election was held Saturday December 12 and canvassed by the Fannin County Commissioners Court Monday.
Santa Claus comes to Whitewright Monday December 21 at 7 00 pm. He will be in front of the Community Public Service Co office on Main street to talk with children about Christmas wishes. Sheriff Woody Blanton will escort him and distribute candy bags to each child.
AUSTIN The January draft quota for Texas is 229 men, down from 280 in December, part of a national call for 5,400 Army inductees. Pre-induction physicals and mental exams will cover about 3,370 men in January, with local boards already assigned quotas. Most selections target volunteers under 26 and nonvolunteers ages 19 to 25, about 22 years old. No one maintaining a bona fide family relationship will be drafted. All males must register on or shortly after their 18th birthday.
D C Greer Texas State Highway Engineer received the Thomas H MacDonald award at the 50th AASHO convention in Atlanta Georgia The bronze plaque was presented by Pyke Johnson former Automotive Safety Foundation executive and past Highway Research Board chairman Johnson praised Greers role in shaping federal highway policies and the Interstate and Defense Highway System.
The Randolph Improvement Club hosted a covered dish Christmas dinner and party. Mrs. Ethel Baker shared a Christmas story, with readings by Mrs. Adolph Gray, Mrs. Ardeen Wilson, Mrs. Nelson Robinson, and Miss Julia Thacker. The group sang carols led by Mrs. E. E. Garner. Nelson Robinson gave the invocation and Oscar Harris led the dismissal prayer. Guests included County Agent Wayne Cranfill and family of Bonham and Mr. and Mrs. Wade Crawford of Trenton.
Adding sugar to whipping cream before whipping reduces the maximum volume achievable and slows the whipping process.
Outdoor Christmas lighting will be judged Monday night by the Friday Literary Club. Residents outside city limits should contact Mrs C C Hennig to arrange viewing for the contest. Prizes are provided by Community Public Service Company the Rotary Club and the Friday Literary Club.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Willie King McKinney 79 of Dallas at Barnheart chapel with Rev. Dale Gore officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. She died Friday at her Dallas home. Born January 15 1885 in Ida west of Whitewright she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert H King. She married James A McKinney in Whitewright on November 18 1908. Survivors include son James King McKinney of Dallas brother Robert H King Jr of Snyder and three sisters Loubel Phillips J E Christian of Whitewright and E R Johnson of Fort Worth.
Funeral services for Harry E. Farrow age 53 were held at Mullican Little Funeral Home at 2 p m Friday with Bob Coburn and Rev. Raymond Hall officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died December 9 at his Savoy home. Born February 11 1911 near Ely Whitewright he married Margie Miller September 17 1932. He belonged to Whitewright Majontic Lodge Grayson County Sheriff's Posse Texoma Quarterhorse Association and Church of Christ. He was a Perrin AFB foreman. Survivors include his wife two brothers Ray Farrow of Ector and W T Farrow of Whitewright three sisters Mrs Jim Woodson Mrs P A Jones of Tom Bean and Mrs Charlie Caldwell of Sherman.
Southwestern Bell announces Terry Turner as manager for Denison Whitewright Bells Savoy and Pottsboro offices replacing B D Evans who moves to Arlington Turner began in 1962 at Wichita Falls and later joined Fort Worth training program A native of Jacksboro he served in the US Air Force 1957 to 1961 and attended University of Maryland European Division with wife and five year old son.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean writes about silver coin scarcity and a proposed U S mint plan to use metals like stainless steel copper nickel aluminum or zinc for coins. He notes hoarding 4 million collectors and rising bread prices, linking prosperity to coin substitutes and wage realignment, with local reflections in 1965.
Grayson County Commissioners Court fixed January 9 as the Denison local option election date on alcoholic beverages. The Denison Council on Alcoholic Problems submitted a petition with 1519 signatures, 1334 required, to end liquor sales. Denison has never voted dry in its 92 year history, last close in 1960 when it went wet by 70 votes.
The Parks and Wildlife Department suggests inexpensive gifts for men over 17. A fishing license costs 2.15 dollars and a hunting license 3.15 dollars, both expiring August 31 each year. Many anglers forget to renew before spring fishing. Licenses are sold by sporting goods dealers or local game wardens.
A marriage reported from The Sun notes Miss Georgia Pope and Mr R H Jay were married on Sunday. Also listed are obituaries, honors, births and local news items including Mollie Wright and Pena Murphy on grade honor roll, Marvin Everheart relocating, a Purcell Oklahoma birth, and a Bonham wedding.
Mr C H Lewis married Miss Ola Mae Stephens of the Orangeville community last week. Pascal Cox employed at Denison. Grover Stateville and Buell Spendle bought the Rob erts Garage property from Mrs J T Roberts and heirs. Bethel school house south of town destroyed by fire. Basie Thomson bought the Mrs M J McKinsey residence.
Thirty five years ago Manuel Alexander Loletta Coffey Lucy Craig Dorothy Hamilton and John Thornton made the 11th grade honor roll. Mr C H Stuteville of Whitewright and Miss Fannie Mae Hall of Sherman wed last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs R K Smith received a surprise Thanksgiving dinner from their children. Rev Joe M Russell of Cooper became the new pastor of the local Presbyterian Church.
Scientists at USDA Institute of Forest Genetics Placerville Calif cross Sierra Nevada lodgepole with shore pine to create a 6 foot Christmas tree that develops its own decorative cones by age five. Field testing planned for 1967 with eight year horizon to market.
If you are within three months of turning 65 contact your Social Security office now to learn the proofs needed when filing. Being prepared speeds up your benefits once you retire.
Whitewright boys fall 38 37 to Bells with Curtis Tillett scoring 16 and Larry Ryan and Bill Montgomery eight each. Girls win 41 33 over Bells led by Pam Fagan 24 and Glynn MecCasland 11. Tigers seek big crowd at Howe Friday December 18 at 7 PM.
College Station shoppers find ample poultry supplies and low egg prices as they plan Yuletide menus. Beef pork and variety vegetables remain affordable with suggested items like loin roasts and turnip greens. December signals the start of eggnog and boiled custard season for holiday entertaining.
Extension economist John McHaney expects little change in 1965 from 1964 with rising domestic demand due to growth and incomes but ample supplies. Exports should stay high though likely below 1964 records. Farm income seen as stable.
S W Bell requests FCC permission to trade Whitewright Bells-Savoy and Tulsa exchanges for Lancaster from Nortex Telephone Co The company says service will continue without interruption if approved Written protests or support must be sent to FCC Washington by December 29 1964
Mrs. Emmet Penn led the Presbyterian Missionary gathering at Mrs. T. E. Sears home with co-hostess Mrs. Bob Sears. Miss Mildred Spain of Paris delivered the Christmas Story, accompanied by Mrs. Gray. 25 members and guests enjoyed carols and festive refreshments. Out-of-town guests attended.
Mrs J C McMillin president hosted the Whitewright Home Demonstration Club on Thursday. Plans were made to attend the Club Council Christmas party December 16 in Sherman. Gifts were collected for the Whitewright Nursing Home.
The W. T. Reagan family gathered at the Firemen's Hall in Whitewright on Sunday with about sixty members attending.
A Texas safety group urges extreme caution for drivers and pedestrians during the holidays. TSA President Quincy V. Tuma warns pedestrians account for a quarter of Christmas traffic accidents and most fatalities occur 6 PM to midnight on Christmas Eve.
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