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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1966
Page
1
A humorous strip of classroom and office anecdotes spans social wisdom jokes about ants workers and punishment, a boss wit about anniversaries, tiger banter, a nervy father of twins, baptismal names, and a pregnant woman’s baby query that ends with a playful twist.
A successful businessman spoke on Commercial Acumen to a class, recounting his career and a company shut down for shady practices. He said he exited as soon as he saw possible dishonest profits. A student asked how much, highlighting the cautionary tale.
A witty exchange unfolds as a nurse asks a physician about a rising pulse. The physician suggests a bizarre remedy blindfold. A separate quip explodes with a twin joke where John reveals only by noting the brother’s build difference.
The February 4 gathering at Mrs. H. T. Atterbury's home was led by president Mrs. James Bryant. Members presented humorous roll calls and quotes from The Man Next Door and Will Rogers. The Trinity District convention is set for March 30-31 in McKinney. the next meeting will be at Mrs. Jack Meador's home with 19 members present.
The odds against developing a useful drug are about 5,000 to 1 and an estimated 5 million dollars is invested in research for every drug that reaches the market.
Baltimore’s harbor spans 40 miles of shore with 270 piers extending into the water. The array of piers supports shipping, trade, and maritime activity along the city’s waterfront.
Saint Jo Texas Airman 20 Tommy Thompson asks his mother Mrs Wilbur Thompson to send a .22 caliber pistol from Viet Nam to defend against Viet Cong. He recounts a base breach last night when they hid in a bomb shelter and lacked time to check weapons, stressing the need to shoot back if attacked.
Galveston reports more than 1.5 million dollars in Moody Foundation grants announced by Robert E. Baker. Awards include University of Houston dormitories for 1 million, Lon Morris College classroom building 250 thousand, Brownsville Crippled Children clinic 100 thousand, and 23 institutions share 100 thousand from a Texas foundation pool. Smaller grants go to the Texas Private Junior College Foundation 50 thousand, UT Law School Foundation 10 thousand, UTMB Galveston neurosurgery 3,300, and Galveston County Community Action Council 2,500.
The Sun lists Democratic primary candidates including Ray Roberts for Congress in the 4th District Vernon Beckham seeking reelection in State Rep District 31 Bill Dungan seeking reelection in District 32 and Choice Moore for Fannin County Judge indicating open races and reelect prospects.
Senator Gordon Allott of Colorado warned that the dollar may drop to 25 cents in value in coming years. He attacked Great Society spending as inflationary, citing Bureau of Labor Statistics figures that show December 1965 food prices at 110.6 percent of the 1957 59 average and a $10 grocery expenditure equaling $9.67 in the prior year.
Jones Ray Vestal, administrative officer in the U S Department of Agriculture Food Trade Staff for the Southwest area, was honored with a certificate of merit for his role in providing emergency food aid after Hurricane Betsy. Food was air-lifted into New Orleans to feed thousands of victims. Vestal, son of Mr and Mrs Grover Vestal of Whitewright, lives with his wife and daughter in Richardson.
The Van Alstyne Leader, Grayson County's oldest weekly, suspends publication after publisher D. H. Reeves falls ill and is transferred to a Dallas hospital following surgery to remove blood clots from both legs. Publication was to resume this week, per Editor Reeves. The column on chalk removal provides how to treat collar lines.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean reports a Saturday gathering where Ed Doolittle is honored with a picture of Abe Lincoln. The crowd riffs on Lincoln and Jefferson quotes, Pearson Henry, and Shakespear, while Ed praises the Democratic Party and Great Society programs amid playful political jabs and a benefit for Clem Webster.
J. D. Calloway announces Whitewright Community United Fund has subscribed its $2,500 goal. Calvin Whiteley to distribute checks to 13 agencies. budget committee includes Floyd Flowers Don Williams Milton B. Simpson James Donaghey and Joe T. Meador. Agencies span Salvation Army Red Cross Heart Fund March of Dimes Camp Fire Girls and more.
V. R. McLarry 72 brother of Mrs. Carl May of Whitewright died Wednesday in a Durant hospital. Funeral held in Calera Oklahoma with burial at Colbert Cemetery. Born May 2, 1893 at Blue Ridge he wed Hattie White June 25 1911 at Pilot Grove. Retired farmer Mason and Baptist. Survived by wife one son four daughters four sisters 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs Maybelle Echols 87 of 1400 Austin Denton died in a Fort Worth hospital after a three week stay Funeral services were held in Dallas and burial was in Restland Memorial Cemetery She was a native of Hove and moved to Whitewright in 1913 with her husband the late F M Echols who was Whitewright mayor from 1916 to 1950 Survivors include four daughters a sister six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren
A compact timeline records February dates: 1732 birth of George Washington. 1893 Edison funded motion picture studio at West Orange with $637. 1827 first American ballet troupe in New York interrupted by women’s walkout. 1933 first singing telegram in New York. 1607 nursery rhyme Jack Sprat linked to archdeacon. 1913 sixteenth amendment ratified enabling federal income tax.
Potatoes, unless they are French fried, tend to disintegrate and alter in texture and flavor when placed in home freezers.
Sunday schools at 10 and worship at 11. The Missionary Society meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs J T Holloway. Miss Ruth Cox leads, substituting for Mrs Homer Sears.
A weekly church timetable from Sunday to revival March 13 18 lists services classes and rehearsals at Whitewright and Munger Place Methodist Church Dallas. John Brand will preside as evangelist during the revival at the Dallas church.
Pastor Mrs Janice Hall announces Sunday School at 9 45. Worship at 7 15 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Services listed for weekly church activities.
The notice lists events led by Minister W. E. Mynatt including Bible study at 10 a.m. worship and communion at 10 a.m., evening worship at 7:00 p.m., and Bible study for all ages at 7:30 p.m.
The church announces a Sunday schedule with 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 6:30 Training Union and 7:30 Worship service.
A Sunday outline lists worship at 10 a.m. with a worship service at 11 a.m. Training Union runs at 7 p.m. Evening worship starts at 7 45 p.m.
A Texas driver who fails to surrender a license within 10 days of suspension faces a fine up to 200 dollars. DPS director Col Homer Garrison Jr. reminded motorists the Safety Responsibility Act was amended last year by the legislature.
To get more wear out of your brooms and mops, hang them up by drilling a hole in the top of the handle and inserting it in a metal shower curtain ring. The ring allows hanging on a nail or wall hook to keep them off the floor.
First National Bank of Whitewright invites the public to an open house on February 12 from 1 to 4 PM in its new Main and Sears street building. Prizes include a savings account, a clock radio, and a gift certificate. Guests register for drawings and need not be present to win. The event marks the bank’s move from its 1905 building to a 60 by 70 foot modern facility with drive in window, walnut and marble interior, and future expansion plans.
Whitewright collected and accounted for 32906 71 in the year ending February 1. Mrs D R Lewis died at the family home on Wednesday. The Blue Bird Club met with Mrs Grover Gillett on January 28. Miss Mildred Cantrell gave a dinner on Saturday night with Nannie McElrath and others attending. The wheels of time were turned back Friday evening with a gathering at Maggie Jones home.
Forty year old Tom Grimes died at his southwest town home. Three Savoy stores and a garage were burglarized Sunday night. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim P. Montgomery last Thursday.
35 Years Ago February 12 1931 Joe L Dyer former Whitewright druggist died suddenly Wednesday A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Beecher Cato of Pilot Grove last week Mrs W R Riddle died Wednesday night at her home south of town and Mrs Bruce Pember of Austin February 7 Mrs Pember is the former Maurine May of Whitewright Mrs J W McMurry entertaining with a colonial dinner fast results Sun Want Ad for results
Twenty five years ago on February 13 1941 Miss Tommie Carruth of Denton wed Mr Thomas Sears of Whitewright. Also Miss Billie Dixon of Pilot Grove married Mr M C Cook Jr of Van Alstyne. A son was born to Mr and Mrs H W Key on February 7. Miss Billie Jean Cox and Miss Mary Edna Cox were injured when a car driven by Mary Edna Cox overturned Saturday.
About 30 percent of the 6,550 persons killed by home fires in 1964 were children, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Many victims had been left alone and perished because they were unable to protect themselves.
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