City rejects Lone Star Gas rate hike request
The Whitewright Sun notes the City Commission rejected Lone Star Gas Company’s bid for a higher minimum natural gas rate and a blanket authority to raise rates under certain conditions. Commissioners Jack Meador and Charlie Ayres briefed readers, and holidays will shift store closings to December 26 and January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Lone Star Gas Company
the Sun
Jack Meador
Charlie Ayres
Local ads duel over giant size sale prices
Last Thursday Sherman discount store advertised giant size at 75c while a nearby food store offered the same item for 59c. The note urges readers to check local stores for bargains and laments insufficient rainfall to fill tanks, hoping for more rain this season.
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Sherman Discount
Santa Claus
Neck of the Woods
Dallas subscriber cites Sun and editorials with praise
M. Jones Roberts of Dallas sends a renewal note praising The Sun and noting the Dallas News often quotes editorials. He enjoys Uncle Dan's sayings and Down Memory Lane and extends regards to staff and family, including sister Cecil. Roberts hails from Whitewright and belonged to the 1916 W. H. S. graduating class.
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M. Jones Roberts
Dallas
Dallas News
Uncle Dan
Memory Lane
Cecil
M. Jones
Whitewright
Manchester book on a president may become bestseller abroad
The manuscript Death of a President faces pre publication hurdles in the United States but is expected to be published overseas, likely in England, elevating its potential sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Wasteful government mailings anger postal readers
A reader asks why Perrin AFB and other government agencies send oversized 12 by 16 inch mail in 82 by 11 inch sheets. The letter notes this wasteful practice disrupts mail handling, cites past Postal Service warnings against small envelopes, and argues that overly large envelopes also hinder dispatch efficiency.
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Post Office Dept
Perrin Afb
P. O. Department
Crime Reporting Through Time on a Tragic Axe Case
A brief look at how the Lizzy Borden killing was reported across eras. It begins with the historic rhyme about Lizzy Borden and her axe, then imagines a modern crime report stating the Bordens Emily and Max were found slain on Tuesday, with eighty blows alleged to be the work of their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordens
Emily
Max
Axe
Deaths Mrs W V Slaughter 72 Funeral Held
Mrs W V Slaughter 72 died Sunday in a Sherman hospital. Funeral services were Monday at Earnheart funeral home conducted by Rev Houston Garner and Rev Dale Gore. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Born September 26 1894 in Kaufman she married W V Slaughter December 15 1910 in Arkansas. She belonged to Enterprise Baptist Church. Survivors include husband three sons Chester Ervan Whitewright and London Denison two daughters Boyd Files Pueblo Colorado and Olen McKnight Dallas three brothers two sisters 16 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren.
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W. V. Slaughter
Earnheart Funeral Home
Houston Garner
Dale Gore
Oak Hill Cemetery
Chester
Ervan
Whitewright
London
Denison
Boyd Files
Pueblo
Col
Olen McKnight
Dallas
Walters Rites Held for Bells Resident
Lloyd F. Walters aged 57 died Sunday in a Sherman hospital after a heart attack at his Bells home. Funeral services were in Bells Baptist Church with burial at Virginia Point Cemetery. Native of Bells, he worked for Katy Railroad and was a Bells city employee for ten years. Survived by two sons, two daughters, three brothers, one sister, and four grandchildren.
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Lloyd F. Walters
Sherman
Bells
Baptist
Virginia Point
Mullican - Little Funeral Home
Mr. Walters
Katy
Bells City
Community Holiday Visits and Travel Notices
Mrs Velma Sadler visits son James Birt Phillips and family in Great Falls Montana. Miss Percy Darwin of Abilene visits her mother Mrs Lonnie Darwin for holidays. Mrs W D Badgett of Van Buren Arkansas and Mrs Magdalene Ward of Dallas spend Sunday with Miss Pernie Badgett. Roby Childress visits Mrs C C Willis in Bay City. Gail and Kathy Wilson, NTSU Denton students, spend holidays with Mr and Mrs J Wallace Wilson. Taylor Cowart weekend in Sherman. Jackie and Mickey Meador UT Austin students visit parents Mr and Mrs Jack Meador. J Barry Blanton of Houston and Winston Williams and sons of Burkburnett visit their parents Mr and Mrs Roy G Blanton. If you miss The Sun next week, our paper takes a one week vacation. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Badgett of Schefferville Canada visit here and Wolfe City. Mrs Olan White visits daughter Sharon White in Plano Friday. Jerry Schaffer and children of Fayetteville Arkansas return home after visiting H H Sears family. Tom J Lilley to spend Christmas in Sherman with Frank and Mrs White. Vivian Hardcastle of Saginaw spends weekend with Grover and Mrs Grover Hardcastle. Mrs John Livingston returns to Silsbee after extended visit with sisters C W Pope and Allen T Short. W A Bower visits friends in Bonham.
Trial Looms for Fall River Family Tragedy
Readable fragments report a shocking event at the Borden home in Fall River Massachusetts involving a father a mother and a child. The note invites attention to the upcoming trial for fuller details.
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Borden
Fall River
Mass
Cub Scout Den 1 Ends Activities in 1966
Den 1 of Whitewright Cub Scout Pack ended its 1966 activities with a caroling visit to Whitewright Nursing Home and a note of thanks to Mrs. Paul Geers staff. Den 1 organized in October, meets Mondays at 4 pm in Firemen's Hall, elected David Johnson Denner and Ted Williams Assistant Denner, and will serve three months.
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Den 1
Whitewright
Paul Geers
Firemen’s Hall
Cubs
David Johnson
Denner
Bobby House
J. B. House
Billy Jester
H. D. Jester
Billgene Johnson
Jimmy Montgomery
Ted Williams
W. M. Williams
Gary Wortham
Charles Wortham
Kenneth Young
Otis Young
Sonny Smith
Mr. Smith
Presbyterian Church To Resume Services Jan 1
Rev. C. C. Dooley, pastor, reports no services next Sunday and confirms resumption on Sunday January 1.
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C. C. Dooley
Christmas Worship and Board Meeting at First Methodist Church
Rev. George Topper pastor. Sunday service at 10:00 for Christmas worship. Tuesday January 3 at 7:00 Official Board meeting. Sunday School and evening services dismissed for Christmas Sunday.
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First Methodist Church
George Topper
Church activity schedule with services and meetings
Rev. Dale Gore, Pastor. Ten o'clock worship service. Tuesday at two, General WMS meeting. Three Sunbeams. Four Girls Auxiliary. Seven Deacon's meeting. Wednesday at seven, prayer service. Seven forty five Church Choir rehearsal.
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Dale Gore
Our Church
Schedule for Mrs Janice Hall Church Services
Pastor Mrs Janice Hall leads Sunday School at 9 45, worship at 11 00, another service at 7 15, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. The details reflect a church timetable with multiple weekly gatherings.
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Janice Hall
Church of Christ Services and Bible Studies
Minister W. E. Mynatt leads Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 11 a.m. An evening worship at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
W. E. Mynatt
Kentuckytown Baptist Church Service Schedule
Reverend Bob Saylor, pastor, conducts Sunday School at 10:00 am Training Union at 7:00 pm and Worship Service at 7:45 pm reflecting a regular weekly church timetable.
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Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Bob Saylor
Training Union
Bethel Baptist Church Service Schedule
Rev. Charles Pierce leads Bethel Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Training Union at 6:30 p.m. and Worship service at 7:30 p.m.
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Bethel Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
Training Union
Pilot Grove Baptist Church Rev James Hughens Pastor
A note about Pilot Grove Baptist Church identifies Rev James Hughens as pastor.
Funniest Man Spotted on Sidewalk with Banana Peel
A local passerby recalls an odd sight as Sue and others encountered a man seated on the curb talking to a banana peel. The moment drew laughs from onlookers and became a small town anecdote.
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Little Sue
Uncle Dan From Tom Bean Sees Christmas Peace at Country Store
In a December letter from Tom Bean, Uncle Dan describes a country store gathering where older folks reflect on faith and gratitude amid inflation and lingering political jokes. He notes peace at home, memories of wartime savings bonds, and the Christmas spirit among friends and neighbors.
Friday Literary Club Christmas Meeting in Whitewright
The Friday Literary Club met December 16 at Mrs. James Bryant’s home. Club president Mrs. Jack Meador opened, reports on the library project by Mrs. Bryant and Miss Gladys Ray, memorial cards for donor books, deed transfer of the old bank building to Whitewright for library management in January, Christmas gift drive for the Whitewright Nursing Home coordinated by Mrs. Russell Summers, Mrs. Bodine’s move to associate membership, program remarks on Christmas meaning by J. C. Meador, prayers by Mrs. Meador, a short story read by Mrs. Bodine, poems by Mrs. Atterberry, and carol singing to close.
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James Bryant
Jack Meador
Bryant
Gladys Ray
Library Education Committee
Bank
City of
Whitewright
Russell Summers
Public Affairs Committee
Whitewright Nursing Home
Joe Bodine
Bodine
J. C. McMillin
C. J. Meador
Engagement announced for Patricia Jarvis and James Holloway
Mr and Mrs C S Jarvis announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Ann Jarvis to James Michael Holloway son of Mr and Mrs J T Holloway. Patricia is a 1964 Whitewright High School graduate and bank employee in Whitewright. James is a 1963 Whitewright High School alum who attends East Texas State University at Commerce.
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C. S. Jarvis
Patricia Ann Jarvis
James Michael Holloway
J. T. Holloway
Miss Jarvis
Whitewright High School
First National Bank
Whitewright
Mr. Holloway
East Texas State University
Commerce
Pipe Smoking Down in U S Tobacco Use Drop
Last year only 76 million pounds of smoking tobacco were sold in the United States versus 200 million pounds in 1938 when pipe smoking was more popular. The article notes a shift in consumption patterns and highlights a historical comparison.
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U.S
Christmas Tea Hosts Share Seasonal Club Meeting
Members led by Mrs. Dale Gore and Mrs. Mc Millin attended a Christmas tea with sandwiches cookies and candies served in the dining room by the hostess and co hostess Mrs. Bob Meisenbach. The Club adjourned to meet January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Gore
McMillin
Bob Meisenbach
Saplings in forests seen as tomorrow's lumber supply
The note frames saplings as future sawlogs powering tomorrow's lumber industry, underscoring their role in sustaining timber harvests and regional wood production.
New J. M. Wright drug store to open soon
Social notes list the Chaminade Club program with Lois Anderson and Mildred Holcomb among attendees. Shrine Club met at the Bryant home with D M Pope and C P Johnson among those present. Blue Bird Club hosted by Mrs Stanley Fogle with several aides. Also notes 35 years ago wedding of Mabel Fae Marlow and Lee Penny. A child letter to Santa requests gloves and a train, with siblings mentioned.
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J. M. Wright
Lois Anderson
Maude Mangrum
Mildred Holcomb
Mary Johnson
Chaminade Club
Shrine Club
Murray Bryant
D. M. Pope
C. P. Johnson
Lester Haile
Aline
W. L. White
Mabel Fay
Mabel Fae Marlow
Lee Penny
Santa
Ray
Jack Hansard
James C
Stuteville
Christmas lighting contest winners named by Friday Club
The Friday Literary Club announced winners of the Christmas lighting contest. Residential first went to James Donaghey, second to Bobby Edgington, and third to Tom Sears. Commercial winner was Community Public Service Company Division Office. Judging occurred Tuesday night.
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Friday Literary Club
James Donaghey
Bobby Edgington
Tom Sears
Community Public Service Company Division
Letters to Santa from Scott and friends
A collection of holiday letters from children listing wish lists for bikes trucks dolls kitchen sets and toy figures. Names include Scott Wilson Dena Marie Wilson Cathy Jane Clinton Carla Stephen Braswell Mickey Mouse and Christopher Rob in with assorted requests for bikes toys and household items.
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Santa
Scott
Joe
Dena Marie Wilson
P. S
Santa Claus
Carla
Mommie
Daddy
Stephen
Secret Service
Mickey Mouse Telephone
Christopher Robin
Mommie & Daddy
Stephen Braswell
Fideli s Class Christmas Dinner at Baptist Church
The Fideli s Class of the Baptist Sunday School held its annual Christmas dinner Thursday night at the church with 25 members and three visitors. Officers and teachers led sessions, carols, devotion, and the Christmas story, followed by exchanged gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidels Cass
the Baptist Sunday School
Henry McFatridge
Tom Brown
C. J. Meador
Joe Rich
Mary Darwin
Ola Mae McFatridge
B. W. Newman
Traffic Accidents Kill Fewer Women
Dr Irmogene N Holloway of the Public Health Service notes that across age groups 15 to 34 traffic fatalities favor men. In 15 to 24 the ratio is about 3.6 men per woman with 25 to 34 reaching roughly 4 to 1. This reflects higher male mortality in traffic crashes.
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Washington
Irmogene N. Holloway
Public Health Service
Youth and Cars: Auto Makers target the youth market
The article notes 1967 aims to sell 1 million sporty cars to youth with potential to exceed 2 million in three years. It discusses buyers under 35 and teenagers 15 to 18 as a major segment, citing a National Automobile Dealers Assn survey showing 25 percent of senior boys and 11 percent of senior girls own cars, with 27 percent planning to buy within six months.
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Robert Anderson
Chrysler
National Automobile Dealers Assn
Grayson County Cotton Ginnings Hit Forty Thousand Mark
Forty years ago Grayson County had ginned 40 971 bales of cotton by December 1. John Reynolds 71 died at his Little Rock home this week. Louise Sears hosted the Kantagree Bridge Club. The Laff o Lot Bridge Club met at the Emory Christians home. Emma Dee Randle to give a reading at the Presbyterian Church Sunday.
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Grayson County
John Reynolds
Little Rock
Louise Sears
Kantagree
Emory Christian
Emma Dee Randle
Presbyterian Church
Rationing of Automobile Tires Set to Begin January 14
A 25 year old son was born to Mr and Mrs C W Keliehor of Agua Dulce with maternal grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs T E Barbee of Whitewright Mrs A M Bryant hosted a tea for her daughter Mrs Griffin Dollarhide Jr a Denison bride Mr James Birt Phillips son of Mrs Velma Phillips of Whitewright wed Miss Margaret Evenson of Great Falls Montana on December 5 The federal government announced tire rationing to start January 14.
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C. W. Keliehor
Agua Dulce
Keliehor
T. E. Barbee
Whitewright
A. M. Bryant
Griffin Dollarhide Jr
Denison
James Birt Phillips
Velma Phillips
Margaret Evenson
Great Falls
Mont
Burglars Raid Chevrolet House
Edwards Chevrolet Company suffered heavy losses Monday night when burglars raided the agency. A 1967 pickup truck was stolen from the lot and more than 30 car radios sparkplugs cases of motor oil spare tires and wheels license plates money and checks were taken. A large van used by the thieves hauled the loot, with Meador farm equipment noting two diesel tractors were stolen the same night valued at 15000. The agency has faced multiple burglaries since relocating to town’s edge.
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Meador
Bonham
Joe Meador
Chevrolet
The Spice Of Life Ash Can Joke On Nearsighted Husband
A shopper seeks a gift for her husband among jewelry and golf gear but finds nothing suitable. She selects a large ash can, misidentifying it as an ash tray. The clerk corrects her, yet she insists the ash can is perfect because her husband is very nearsighted.
Cash Customer Surprises Clerk With Cash-Only Purchase
A Christmas shopper selects a television set and offers to pay cash. The salesman is shocked and calls for the manager to decide how to proceed. The exchange highlights a rare cash-only request in a retail setting.
Man Questions Heaven as Wife Comforts
A man emerging from delirium asks where he is and if he is in heaven. His wife reassures him that she is still by his side, offering calm comfort in the moment.
Pupil Meets Teacher in Grocery Aisle
A second grade pupil bumped into Miss Ward while she shopped near the school. The boy exclaimed that he did not realize teachers eat groceries, highlighting a childlike belief that teachers only exist during school hours.
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Tommy
Boy’s Summer Joke About Passing Ex Teacher
A 9-year-old boy recalls seeing his former teacher at the playground and, when asked about their greeting, replies that in the summer he did not speak to her. The exchange captures a lighthearted memory from a warm July evening.
Grammar lesson in a playful school moment
A humorous exchange shows a small boy asking to go to the bathroom while the teacher corrects his grammar. The moment highlights classroom dynamics and the light tone of patience and learning.
Two surgeons joke about surgery bill in hospital lounge
In a hospital lounge, two surgeons joke about a morning operation. One asks what the patient was operated on for, and the reply shifts from payment to the medical condition, revealing a cynical take on medical costs.
Woman questions ER brake after car roll incident
A woman told a policeman she did not see the emergency brake as an emergency, replying that mailing a letter is not an emergency. The exchange captures a terse moment after one parked car rolled into another.
Letter to congressman pleads against further aid
A constituent writes to a congressman asking not to improve their lot further, stating that they cannot afford any more assistance. The brief note reflects concern over increased benefits or relief.
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Voltaire
THE
Minnesota Press Association
Lizzy Borden
Velma Sadler
Montana
Percy Darwin
Abilene
Lonnie Darwin
W. D. Badgett
van Buren, Ark
Magdalene Ward
Pernie Badgett
Mrs. Roby Childress
Mrs. C. C. Willis
Bay City
Gail and
Kathy Wilson
NTSU
Denton
Mrs
J. Wallace Wilson
Mrs. Taylor Cowart
Jackie and
Mickey Meador
University of Texas, Austin
J. Barry Blanton
Houston and
Winston Williams
Burkburnett
Roy G. Blanton
Sun
Mrs. Lloyd Badgett
Schefferville, Canada
Wolfe City
Olan White
Miss Sharon White
Plano
Jerry Schaffer
Fayetteville, Ark
H. H. Sears
Tom J. Lilley
Frank White
Vivian Hardcastle of
Saginaw
Grover C. Hardcastle
John Livingston
Silsbee
C. W. Pope
Allen T. Short
W. A. Bower
Licity
First Baptist Church
Assembly OF God Church
Pilot Grove Baptist Church
James Hughens
Dan
Tom Bean
Country Store
Everbody
Ed Doolittle
Great Society
Truman
Lyndon
Clem Webster
Clem
Zeke Grubb
Zeke
Edgar Guest
Everthing
Scott Wilson
Air Force
Love
Cathy Jane Clinton
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