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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1965
Page
4
Melbourne reports from Dr. John Birrell show 2,200 postmortems since 1935 identify alcohol as the main factor in Australian road accidents. The survey finds blood alcohol averages around 0.22 per cent in drivers, with drinking starting 4:30 to 5 pm and rapid beer consumption before 6 pm.
The B. B. Bridge Club met Tuesday night at Mrs. J. C. McMillin home. Miss May Badgett won high score and Mrs. McMillin bingoed. Guests included Mrs. L. O. May and Miss Lena Mae Gowdy. Next meeting is with Mrs. C. K. Smith.
Small pasture for rent near riding arena listed by Edwin Badgett. 51 acres for sale a mile south of Whitewright on Highway, listed by Paul Stephens. Hosiery ad promotes glamor nylon hose with January price 79c per pair. Life and hospital insurance offered by Paul Stephens. Tire sale from Edwards Chevrolet in Whitewright. Flower order from Hannahs with Mrs. H H Taylor contact. Houses for rent: two options 6 and 3 rooms near Sherman on Highway 1281, garden space and utilities, contact Carl Holland.
Local agricultural bulletin highlights farming and ranching topics with a focus on land knowledge. Elements reference J A Alexander and the Grayson County Bank building in Sherman with a contact phone for inquiries.
A delayed note of gratitude from J P Ownby thanks visitors at the hospital. He also appreciates cards letters and flowers sent by Bethel Church and his Sunday School class.
Mrs Leo Taylor and family express thanks for prayers cards flowers and deeds after the passing of Leo Taylor May you have comfort in this hour signed Mrs Leo Taylor Mr and Mrs Joe Canafax Howard Lee and Joe Monroe Canafax
The Spencer family expresses gratitude for prayers, food, flowers, and sympathy after the death of Mary Spencer. They also thank Dr Geers and Whitewright Nursing Home staff for their care.
A terse travel quip notes that within Texas you can visit places named Holland India China Ireland Italy Scotland and Egypt all as Texas towns. The remark plays on the naming oddity where familiar world locations duplicate as local communities.
Dallas residents Mrs. Sarah Kilgree and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Walters of McKinney visited friends in Whitewright. Sherman and Dallas families visited others in Howe Denton Bonham and Garland. Navy Lt. James A. Franklin, son of Mrs. Franklin, took part in Medlandex 1-65 aboard U S S Little Rock off Sardinia.
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