Here and There nostalgia and local chatter enlivened by small town notes
The column laments sports overload on TV while listing weekend viewing options up to ice hockey and humorously mentions other obscure games. It notes local changes like square donuts at Malt Shop, publisher D H Reeves retaking Van Alstyne Leader, and weekly papers facing tougher times near cities. It recalls Reagan era tax talk and shifts in Saturday commerce and Whitewright's six dry goods stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorey Edwards
D. H. Reeves
van Alstyne Leader
Leader
Whitewright
Networks push Bobby Kennedy’s presidential push
The networks heavily promote Bobby Kennedy’s views and activities, seemingly boosting his presidential bid. The text questions whether Kennedy family stock holdings influence the overexposure across television, implying media favoritism toward the junior senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Kennedy
Kennedys
Winter of 1944 45 rainfall linked to Texoma rise
The writer recalls a mild winter with little rain until February 11 1945 when storms persisted for two months. Residents blamed Lake Texoma for the heavy rainfall as the lake filled quicker than expected and water levels rose, transforming the area into a fisherman's paradise with abundant bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texoma
U. S
Court rulings should be 6 to 7 on Supreme Court says Garri son
Col Homer Garrison, Texas DPS director, criticizes the current 5 to 4 court split and backs a constitutional amendment to require larger majorities for rulings. He argues that five to four decisions render laws uncertain and inconsistent with original court intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Supreme Court
Col
Homer Garrison
Texas Dept. of Public Safety
Supreme Court
Tigerettes Set to Meet Fannindel for 16 A Title
Whitewright High School’s Tigerettes, District 16 A West Zone champions, head to Leonard High School gym for a best two of three series against East Zone winner Fannindel. Games start 7 30 PM with 25 and 50 cent admissions. Second game February 21, third game February 24 if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
Tigerettes
Fannindel
Leonard High School
Officers Elected by Whitewright Riding Club
At a Feb 9 meeting the Whitewright Riding Club elected Charles Wortham as president George Pittman as vice president Smokey Cate as secretary and C R Johnson as treasurer Board of Directors named Dub Billner O W Barker Dick Walker Sam Taylor and Bill Dyer Holdover directors are Woodley McCarley Buck McFatridge John D Truelove O G Bow Jr Fred Shearer Doc Haliburton and L B Hall The club will sponsor an American Approved Quarter Horse Show on June 11 Members welcomed new members and families and dues are being collected for the new year. The club will ride in the grand entry and attend the Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo at the Astrodome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Riding Club
Charles Wortham
George Pittman
Smokey Cate
C. R. Johnson
Dub Billner
O. W. Barker
Dick Walker
Sam Taylor
Bill Dyer
Woodley McCarley
Buck McFatridge
John D. Truelove
O. G. Bow Jr
Fred Shearer
Doc Haliburton
L. B. Hall
Houston
Astrodome
Baptists Ordain Four New Deacons
Four men were ordained to the office of deacon by First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. The new deacons are David Johnson, Ross Layman, Clarence Tillett and Orville Woodson. Examination was by pastor Dale Gore. Ordination prayer by Rev Grady Layman. Sermon by Rev E P Wootten, former pastor now with Prosper Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
David Johnson
Ross Layman
Clarence Tillett
Orville Woodson
Dale Gore
Grady Layman
E. P. Wootten
Prosper Baptist Church
Plan Favored to Shift Burden
Congress leans to shifting extra Vietnam war taxes from individuals to business. Lawmakers favor larger corporate levies and some propose an excess profits tax. Johnson seeks to curb inflation by urging firms to absorb costs and cut prices. After taxes, profits hit $48.1 billion, up $21 billion since 1961 and 8.1 percent above 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Johnson
White House
Supreme Court By Five Justices Rules on Constitution
A critic argues the Supreme Court rewrites the Constitution to fit liberal views, noting that five of nine justices have long altered constitutional meaning. The author claims past Court reversals show liberal bias and cites potential invalidation of simple majority verdicts by juries as an example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Supreme Courts
Death notice for Mrs. Arthur J. Badgett in Whitewright
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Arthur J. Badgett 67 at Earnheart chapel. Born April 24, 1899 in Whitewright, she died Feb. 9 at Whitewright Nursing Home after a long illness. Surviving are her mother, son David, daughter Mrs. Stanley Walcott, six brothers, five sisters, and one grandchild. Burial at Wittitee Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Badgett
Earnheart
Bob Salyer
Houston Garner
Wittitee
Badgett
Whitewright Nursing Home
Whitewright
Mary Jenkins
William Jenkins
Funeral Services for Theodore E Harvey Held in LaGrande
Funeral services for Theodore E Harvey 33 killed in an auto crash February 7 at LaGrande Oregon were conducted Monday at Earnheart funeral chapel by Rev H G Ball and Rev Dale Gore. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include wife Frances Fruen of Whitewright and mother Mrs Ruby Harvey, plus numerous brothers sisters and step-siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore E. Harvey
LaGrande
Oregon
Earnheart Funeral Chapel
H. G. Ball
Tioga
Dale Gore
Oak Hill Cemetery
Harvey
Ruby Harvey
Whitewright
Tom Harvey
Frances Fruen
John Harvey
San Diego
Floyd Harvey
Twenty-nine
Palms
Fla
Joe Harvey
Montague
Olea Harvey
Ely
R. J. Harvey
Ivan Harvey
Fay
Bill
Jack Harvey
Sherman
Doyle Harvey
Dallas
Ira Harvey
Icye Clipper
LaPine
Ore
Annie Shores
Fred Hess
Minerva Littlepage
Antlers
Okla
Uncle Dan criticizes farm programs and government spending
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean vents at the country store session about Farm Journal survey results showing 87 percent favor cutting government spending and 63 percent wanting government out of farm programs. He notes a gibe about farm subsidies, references a fable about grass and food stamps, and predicts Congress shifting focus to cities with a Demonstration Cities program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Doolittle
The
Farm Journal
Country Store
Agin Agriculture
Freeman
Zeke Grubb
Farmer’s Digest
Eesop
Great Society
Congress
Uncle Dan
Tal lent James D. Tal lent dies. funeral Thursday in Whitewright
James D. Tallent 72 retired Trenton farmer died Tuesday at his Whitewright area home. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Barnhart Funeral Chapel with Rev. Peck Williams officiating. Burial Blue Ridge Cemetery. Survived by wife Violet Johnson Tallent two grandchildren a son Charles Rex Tallent of Carrollton two brothers Tellman Tallent Whitewright Ben Tallent Blue Ridge two sisters Ollie Tallent Eura Tallent Blue Ridge World War I veteran Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Barnheart Funeral Chapel
Whitewright
James D. Tallent
Peck Williams
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Tallent
Wesley Tallent
Violet Johnson
Leonard
The
Baptist Church
Charles Rex Tallent
Carrolton
Tellman Tallent
Ben Tallent
Ollie Tallent
Eura Tallent
Speedometer Resetting May Become Illegal
A bill in the Texas House by Rep. Jesse George of Levelland would outlaw speedometer resetting machines. The act defines such devices as those designed to change a vehicle’s mileage. It would prohibit use to defraud buyers, with fines from 25 to 200 dollars for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Jesse George
Levelland
Boondocks Derives From Philippine Word Bundok
The term boondocks meaning the back country comes from bundok a Philippine Luzon word for a remote area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boondocks
Bundok
Luzon
WSCS Meeting Highlights at Mrs Otto Krumm Home
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Otto Krumm’s home. Mrs. J. C. Bryant led prayer and business. Mrs. Hubert Eaton of Ravenna spoke as district spiritual life leader and gave the devotional. Rev. George Topper taught the first lesson, “Christian Being and Doing.” Guests included Mrs. Doc Leatherwood of Bonham and Mrs. Ray Vestal. 13 members and four guests attended with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Otto Krumm
J. C. Bryant
Jim Robinson
Hubert Eaton
Ravenna
Eaton
Bonham
Ray Vestal
Krumm
Lions Club Holds First Annual Sweetheart Banquet
The Whitewright Lions Club hosted its first annual sweetheart banquet at the Firemen's Hall with Lions, their sweethearts, and visiting dignitaries including Past District Gov. Earl Duckworth and International Counsellor Milton Schwartz of the Sherman Noon Lions Club. Kate Reed Estes and her band provided music, followed by vocals and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Lions Club
Earl Duckworth
Milton
Schwartz
Sherman Noon Lions Club
Newman
Sherman Evening Lions Club
Cherry Newman
Kate Reed Estes
Interscholastic winners and local notices, Feb 9 1922
Lucille LaRoe won junior girls declamation and Billie Ball won junior boys declamation in District 5. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ed Nicely on Feb 3. J L Devenport bought Mitchell Bros stock at public auction. Annette Harp hosted a bridal reception for Mrs George German. Mrs Charley Howard and Mrs N K Turner noted. A penny swallowed by Mrs Turner was removed after lodging in the throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille LaRoe
Billie Ball
Ed Nicely
J. L. Devenport
Mitchell Bros
Annette Harp
George German
Charley Howard
N. K. Turner
Local merchants close stores and new purchase noted
Forty years ago on Feb 10 1927 R P and Luther Gordon closed their clothing and grocery shop Ed Martin bought the harness repair business from Manning Clark and Meador Grammers farm tenant L H Grammer won first place and 250 dollars in 1926 crop contests Mrs Willie Allen of Rose Hill and Mrs Jim Biggerstaff of Pilot Grove are mentioned with dates in January
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P
Luther Gordon
Ed Martin
Manning, Clark & Meador
L. H. Grammer
G. B. Gowdy
Willie Allen
Rose Hill
Jim Biggerstaff
Pilot Grove
Miss Mary Lee Hughes Birthday Celebration
Thirty years ago on February 11, 1937 Miss Mary Lee Hughes celebrated her birthday with a party. The report also notes a fire destroying the Joe Robbins residence on Wednesday, occupied by Elzie Taylor and family, and lists seniors on the honor roll including Mary Lee Chaney Pauline Dixon Albert Lea Jackson and Marie Thrasher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lee Hughes
Joe Robbins
Elzie Taylor
Mary Lee Chaney
Pauline Dixon
Albert Lea Jackson
Marie Thrasher
Tommie Chenoweth
F. M. Echols
H. P. Donigan
C. J. Meador
J. C. McMillin
T. E
35 Years Ago 1932 Obituaries And Local Notes
Mrs Emmett Cooper of Kerr community dies Wednesday. Mrs H T Atterberry honors Mrs Allen Short with a shower for the recent bride. Paul Cook now connected with Burnham Bros Garage. Charley Adams 12 injured foot at Desert home after colliding with an iron hitching post. Billie Jean 2 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Walley...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Cooper
Kerr
H. T. Atterberry
Allen T. Short
Paul Cook
Burnham Bros
Charley Adams
Desert
Billie Jean
Jesse Wal
Tea Honors Bride Mrs John Jarvis
Mrs John Jarvis was honored with a bridal tea last Thursday at the home of Mrs Willie Rhodes. The bride’s table featured a white linen cloth an arrangement of mint green and white carnations with crystal grapes and two crystal lovebirds. About 70 guests registered with Miss Earline Rice of Bells serving. A later shower at Bethel Baptist Church drew 30 guests with cake and punch served by Mrs Jessie Williams and Mrs Billie Bartley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jarvis
Willie Rhodes
Ed Kent
Linda Kent
Chester Slaughter
Earline Rice
Bells
Tony Ingram
Nina Barnes
Mary Lou Thrasher
Aline Massey
Rose White
Bob Cawthon
Jarvis
Bethel Baptist Church
Pat Pierce
Jessie Williams
Billie Bartley
Two City Commissioners to Be Elected in April Vote
Mayor Russell Summers orders an election for two city commissioners to be held April 4 in Firemen's Hall. Incumbents Charlie Ayres and Jack Meador seek re election as terms expire this year. Filing info available at City Hall. Deadline to file is March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Summers
Charlie Ayres
Jack Meador
Valentine Dinner Honored New Deacons at First Baptist
Deacons and their wives of the First Baptist Church attended a Valentine dinner at the church Monday night. Honorees were the newly ordained deacons and their wives, including David Johnson, Ross Layman, Clarence Tillett, and Orville Woodson. Clinton Sonnamaker of Trinity Baptist Church in Sherman spoke, and songs were sung by Cynthia Marlow, Kay Badgett, and Rhonda Bonds. Ralph Brown served as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
David Johnson
Ross Layman
Clarence Tillett
Orville Woodson
Clinton Sonnamaker
Trinity Baptist Church
Sherman
Cynthia Marlow
Kay Badgett
Rhonda Bonds
Ralph Brown
Mary Dale Circle Meets at Bethel Church
The Bethel Mary Dale Circle held a Monday afternoon session with Mrs. R. E. Pierce in charge. The program theme was Home Missions Work in the Baptist Centers. Mrs. Ralph McKinney opened with a prayer and led the calendar of prayer. Participants included Mrs. Manuel Alexander Mrs. Louis Franklin Mrs. M. W. Williams and Mrs. Ralph McKinney. Mrs. Alexander closed with prayer. Mrs. Williams will lead Bible study next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Mary Dale Circle
R. E. Pierce
Ralph McKinney
Pierce
Manuel Alexander
Louis Franklin
M. W. Williams
Auto Inspection Deadline Nears
Captain Marvin Blount of the Texas Department of Public Safety urges owners to secure 1967 auto inspection stickers now ahead of the April 15 deadline. He notes about 65 percent of local vehicles are uninspected and delays will occur at crowded stations, risking time and inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Blount
Motor Vehicle Inspection Service
Texas Department of Public Safety
Blount
Blont
Texans Top Vietnam War Toll At 489
The Adjutant General's Department reports at least 489 Texans have died in the Vietnam War, with 397 killed in action and 92 from non-hostile causes such as disease and accidents. One technical note: a soldier counts as a Texan if his next of kin resides in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Adjutant General's Department
Pentagon
Department
Sun Wanted They Get Fast Results
A small advertisement notes that customers seeking sunlight or sunlit services receive prompt attention from the provider. The terse card emphasizes speed and satisfaction in meeting sun related needs.
Whitewright committee selects site for new post office
Whitewright’s P C Committee chose the ice house corner on Sears street east of the Baptist Church as the post office site by a 5 to 2 vote. Other options were the Echols residence on Main street and the old Nicholson grocery and livery stable on lower Main. Rotarian poll showed 23 favoring the ice house site, with little support for others. Completion could take up to two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Sears Street
F. M. Echols
Ralph Judd
Nicholson Grocery
Main Street
Dick Walker
James Donaghey
Thomas Sears
Clint Hennig
Russell Summers
Jack Meador
Glenn Doss
Echols
John Biggerstaff
Post Office Department
Rotary Club
Ice House
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting Report
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met at the Holloway home with 12 attendees. Mrs. Bassett led prayers and reported the treasurer’s balance, while Mrs. Hickman gave the devotional. Mr. Hoy shared experiences from a Mediterranean tour aboard the Jonas Ingram and discussed Greek and Egyptian art, noting Russian navy interest near Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Bill Holloway
Floyd Bassett
R. E. Hickman
Bob Sears
Ruth Cox
Bassett
Mabel Sears
Iraq
Bob Hoy
Mediterranean Sea
Jonas Ingram
Navy
Hoy
Turkey
Russia
Akridge
Mr. Hoy
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club Meeting Recap
Mrs. Carl May presided at the Whitewright club meeting held Thursday afternoon in her home. Mrs. Fred Cook led the prayer and Mrs. Edith Grider the pledge. A demonstration on making car pet bags by Mrs. Bob Cawthon. Door prize to Miss Winnie Hamilton. Next meeting February 23 at Mrs. Brown’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl May
Whitewright Home
Fred Cook
Edith Grider
May
Tom Brown
Bob Cawthon
Winnie Hamilton
Mrs. Cawthon
Brown
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Reagan
Texas
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Baptists
Dan
Tom Bean
James Tallent
WSCS
Lions Club
Lace
Mary Dale Circle
Vietnam
P. C
Whitewright HD Club
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