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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
1
Shortcomings Attributed To Severe Week Of Illness
The Sun acknowledges a week of circulation disruption due to a severe illness sweeping the staff. Publisher Tom Mc Holmes printed from Trenton with Whitewright handling local news and ads. Authors note prior flu cycles and hope for two years of normal operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Tom Mc Holmes
Trenton
Whitewright
Tom Mc
Farm Outlook For 1966 Seen Positive By Economist
College Station Texas farm outlook remains favorable as 1965 net farm income reached a peak since 1952 and could rise by a quarter to a half billion dollars in 1966 according to Texas A M University Extension economist John G McHaney. He cites favorable production and price trends for livestock, new farm legislation, steady exports, rising consumer demand, and higher farm real estate values as key factors shaping the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
John G. McHaney
Texas A&m University
McHaney
Texas
Murray Cox Speaks At Dallas Rotary Meeting
Murray Cox of Dallas addressed the Rotary Club with a slide talk on Russia. George Hight served as program chairman. Judge R C Vaughan presented Eagle Scout badges to Will Cureton and Chucky Watkins. Mr and Mrs Joe Cureton and Mr and Mrs Churk Watkins attended. Pins were given to Mrs Cureton and Mrs Watkins by their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hight
Rotary Club
Murray Cox
Dallas
Russia
R. C. Vaughan
Sherman
Will Cureton
Chucky Watkins
Joe Cureton
Churk Watkins
Cuerton
Watkins
Friday Literary Club Reopens With 1966-67 Officers
The Friday Literary Club resumed meetings January 7 at Mrs. S. H. White's home with Mrs. James Bryant presiding. Miss Gladys Ray led a program on the club’s 38 year history and future plans. A memorial service honored Mrs. C. P. Johnson. Eleven past presidents attended and spoke of goals. Biennial officer elections elected Mrs. Jack Meador as president and a slate including Mrs. Kenneth Frisby and Mrs. Emory Christian for 1966-67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friday Literary Club
S. H. White
James Bryant
Gladys Ray
C. P. Johnson
H. T. Atterberry
R. R. Summers
Emory Christian
J. C. McMillin
Bryant
Grady Gillett
Clint Hennig
Henry McFatridge
Jack Meador
Kenneth Frisby
Mary Dale and Jackie Shaw Circles Hold Church Meeting
Bethel WMLS reports Monday gatherings with five and nine attendees. Louise Franklin led opening prayer and Bible study. Inez Pierce presided the Mary Dale Circle program on missionary education. Jackie Shaw Circle discussed stewardship and scripture as Pansy Miller taught Chapter 3. Both groups plan Royal Service programs and a salad supper next Monday at seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dale
Inez Pierce
Louise Franklin
Frankie Williams
Williams
Viola McKinney
Vera Wetzel
McKinney
Wetzel
Jackie Shaw
Pansy Miller
Gutenberg Bible Printed in 1456 by Movable Type
Johann Gutenberg completed the first Bible using movable type after five years of work, marking a pivotal moment in printing history in 1456.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Gutenberg
First National Bank re-elects directors and officers
Stockholders of The First National Bank re-elected nine directors at the annual meeting in the new bank building. Officers were re-elected: Kenneth W Frisby president, Calvin Whiteley cashier, Peggy Wilkinson and Carol Marks assistant cashiers. The bank plans a move to the new building soon with an open house, and reports a 24 percent dividend on capital stock for 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Kenneth W Frisby
Jack Meador
Paul Stephens
Philip Earnheart
Sears Anderson
R. T. Pennington
C. B. Bryant III
Robert L. Doss
Henry McFatridge
National Board of Underwriters
Frisby
New Auto Tags Work Complete
Huntsville Texas department of corrections inmate workers turned out the last of 13,698 plates for 1966 at 11 10 a m Dec 29 The 1966 production was the highest in history with 11 months work averaging about 82 000 plates daily The 1967 order about 14 million plates starts Feb 1 and will be sold Feb 1 at county tax collectors offices in Texas The 1966 tags have white letters on black background credited to plant efficiency and 155 inmate workers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Texas
State Penitentiary
Texas Department of Corrections
Texas Railroad Commission
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Roland Lucas
State Highway Department
Benjamin Smith
Ice Age thaw inferred from 80000-year coral find
Scientists link an 80000-year-old coral in a Bahamas dune to a rapid Ice Age thaw that flooded coasts. Dr Norman D Newell of the American Museum of Natural History identified a raised shoreline ledge near Leguun Vitae Bay, with coral-bearing sand dune nine feet above present sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bahamas
Leguun Vitae Bay
Berry Islands
Norman D. Newell
American Museum of Natural History
Burglar Loots Vending Machines in Leonard
Sheriff Dudley Jackson responded to Leonard Tuesday morning to investigate looting of vending machines. Merchandise and money were taken from the stations, leaving damaged and emptied machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Dudley Jackson
Uncle Dan’s letter to editor on modern life and farming woes
Uncle Dan of Tom Bean laments how modern supply chains and processed foods have replaced homegrown basics. He cites farmers selling and rebuying produce, bread and milk variety, and rising agriculture production with falling profits. He laments emotional costs amid community talk at the country store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem
Bug Hookum
Farm Journal
Uncle Dan
Kentuckytown Baptist Church Seeks Medallion Fund
Kentuckytown residents launch donations for a $60 medallion honoring the Kentuckytown Baptist Church, the oldest in Grayson County since 1852. A dedication ceremony is planned for medallions of both town and church, with contributions accepted through Mrs. Pascal Connelly, Carl Holland, and other church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentuckytown
Octopus tentacles armed with suction cups feed on shellfish
The eight tentacles of an octopus are lined with suction cups that let the creature grasp and hold its shellfish prey, supporting its feeding mechanism and mobility in its marine habitat.
Clyde I Witt dies. Garland funeral for ex railroad agent
Clyde Irwin Witt former Whitewright M K T Railroad station agent died recently. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Garland with interment at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery. He lived at 918 Chevy Chase in Garland and is survived by his wife Carrie Elizabeth Witt a son Bob N Witt a daughter Elizabeth Ann Biggerstaff two sisters Faye Miner and Buena Dale and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Clyde Irwin Witt
Whitewright
M-K-T
Restland Memorial Park Cemetery
Chevy Chase
Carrie Elizabeth Witt
Bob N. Witt
Elizabeth Ann Biggerstaff
Dallas
Faye Miner
Whitesboro
Buena Dale
Fort Worth
Even Elephants Can't Beat This High Heel Pressure
The Title Council of America reports a 120 pound woman wearing stilettos can exert about 3,500 pounds per square inch with one heel during a flooring test, while an elephant provides only 50 to 100 psi. Ceramic mosaic tile was the only material to survive. Sun want ads for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Title Council of America
Tile Council
Local Happenings from January 1921 and 1941
A glance at 1921 notes: honor roll members Clara Craig Billy Blaine and John McGaughey. obituaries for Mrs Joanna Stapleton and Harvey Stansberry. First National Bank officers elected. Lloyd Wright named district agricultural agent. a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Nassaman. a shower for Mrs Lewis Johnson. 1941 items include bank officers elected. births to Jim Parker and T R Simpson. Clifton Burchfield enlists in the Army. Mrs G L Baugher hosts luncheon. deaths of George Albert Vestal and J S Blanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Craig
Billy Blaine
John McGaughey
Joanna Stapleton
E. L. Blanks
Harvey Stansberry
Ely
First National Bank
C. B. Bryant
W. H. King
F. E. Douglas
R. A. Gillett
W. T. Semmons
T. J. Lilley
Lubbock
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lloyd Wright
W. F. Wright
Southwest District
Arkansas
Velma Lee Cates
Mabel Byers
Lewis Johnson
Irene Rector
Leonard
Cates
Jack Nassaman
C. B. Bryant Jr
Emmet Penn
A. M. Bryant
W. T. Simmons
Jim Parker
T. R. Simpson
Route 2
Clifton Burchfield
Marriages and local notices from January 1926
Forty years ago on January 18 1926 Charles M Fulton wed Myrtle Har Grace Vestal of Whitewright and R L Leuschner of New York also married Mrs A W Bow dies at home south of town Lilley Dry Goods advertises linen dress material browns and thread prices Lilley Dry Goods 42c line Indian suiting 33 1 3c brown domestic 10c and 7 spools 25c Thirty five years ago January 15 1931 George German and Burn Everhart ship two cars of steers to Dallas Market Farm Labor Union building and large feed barn fire at Trenton Monday night Mrs F E Alverson dies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Fulton
Myrtle Har
Grace Vestal
Whitewright
R. L. Leuschner
New York
A. W. Bow
Lilley Dry Goods
George German
Burn Everheart
Dallas
Farm Labor Union
Trenton
F. E. Alverson
Fed Aid Adds Teachers in Whitewright Schools
The Whitewright Public Schools add three teachers and three staff aides plus a school nurse due to Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds. New positions include special reading teachers Sallye Hamilton Dale Gore and Barbara Scott. aides Betty Bodine Ruth Ann McDowell and Jessie Williams. nurse Martha Biggerstaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Public
Sallye Hamilton
Dale Gore
Barbara Scott
Betty Bodine
Ruth Ann McDowell
Jessie Williams
Martha Biggerstaff
Automobile of 1980 To be Safer Than Cars of Today
Washington brief notes that the car of the 1980s will resemble today’s model but include safety devices. A Cornell study for the government cites features such as countdown traffic lights, rear light lenses, roof stop lights, spacing devices, and lane guidance to keep cars centered and alert sleepy drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce
John T. Connor
Connor
Cornell University Aeronautical Laboratories
Wat
Church Services List for Rev Dooley and Mrs Hall
Churches announce schedules for Sunday School and worship. Addressing two congregations, Rev C C Dooley leads 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 worship, while Assembly of God led by Mrs Janice Hall offers 9:45 Sunday School and 7:15 worship with a 7:30 prayer meeting on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dooley
Assembly OF God
Janice Hall
Church Services and Bible Studies Schedule
Church of Christ announces Minister W. E. Mynatt with Sunday bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study for all ages at 7:30. Bethel Baptist Church posts Training Union at 6:30 and worship at 7:30. Mary Dale Circle meets at regular time Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
W. E. Mynatt
Bethel Baptist Church
Training Union
Mary Dale Circle
Sunday Church Schedule With Evening Services
The notice lists a Sunday schedule featuring Sunday School at 10 a m Worship Service at 11 a m Training Union at 7 p m and an additional Worship Service at 7 45 p m
Could Your Vehicle Pass Safety Check Question
Vehicle owners face questions about periodic motor vehicle inspections across 20 states and DC. The piece notes many cars fail due to maintenance neglect, urging drivers to consider their own vehicle readiness for safety checks and necessary upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Whitewright Approves 16 Elderly Housing Units
The Public Housing Authority of Whitewright won approval for sixteen low rent units for elderly residents. Willis Duff, executive director, reported Washington notified the authority the plan had the green light. A board meeting will authorize resolutions to start the program, with locations to be discussed and not fixed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Housing Authority
Roy Blanton
City of
Whitewright
Blanton
Willis P. Duff
Bonham
Washington
Board of Commissioners
PO Kiting Price on Services
The Post Office plans March 26 price increases for money orders insurance registry certified mail and COD. Domestic and international money orders rise five cents per bracket with a 20 cent minimum insurance for items valued at 15 or less and most other insurance up ten cents. Registry fees move to a single 75 cent rate for values up to 100. COD rates change to a 60 cent bracket for up to 10 with higher values unchanged. Certified mail goes from 20 to 30 cents per item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office
C.O.D
C.C.D
WSCS Meets In Summers Home
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Russell Summers. Mrs. R. P. Childress presented a program on Automation and Leisure assisted by Mrs. Marcie Bryant and others. Fourteen members attended and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Russel Summers
James Bryant
R. P. Childress
Marcie Bryant
Howard Adams
Clint Hennig
Would-Be Women Astronauts Fail Minimum Tests
About six women among 351 applicants to NASA failed to meet minimum requirements. The next group of 15 to be named this spring will be all men, and officials expect to announce the successful candidates in May. There are currently 28 pilot astronauts and five scientist astronauts in NASA's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Put Laundry Away The Easy Way
An old household tip suggests threading a chain through a coat hanger top link and hanging it near the ironing area. As garments are ironed they are placed on the hanger and slid onto the chain, allowing a single trip to the closet once ironing is complete.
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Bethel W.mls
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Dan
Tom Bean
Ed Doolittle
Wimmen
Zeke Grubb
Zeke
Clem Webster
Department of
Kentuckytown Church
Clyde I. Witt
Fed
First Presbyterian
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
WSCS
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