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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1965
Page
1
Saturday is the last chance to pay the poll tax of 1.75 at the City Office to maintain voting status for a year. A Volunteer Fire Department chili supper at the Firemen's Hall raises funds for a new fire truck.
Historical comparison shows Texas state government spending climbing from 186 million in 1945 to 1.57 billion in 1964. Education, highways, and welfare saw the largest increases, while debates over abolishing the ad valorem tax are criticized as not reducing taxes and potentially shifting revenue to other taxes.
Members of the Friday Literary Club met January 22 at Mrs. S. H. White's home for a session on gardening led by Mrs. Homer Sears. Guest speaker W. D. Biggs of Garden Villa Sherman shared guidance on bulb, rose, shade, and fruit tree cultivation, followed by questions. Refreshments were served to 21 members and two guests, Mrs. Jack Thornton and Mrs. C. E. Rhodes.
Cuba seeks large supplies of American medicines as $29 million in U S drugs delivered for the prisoner ransom disappears. Many older Cuban doctors who stayed after Castro are acquainted with U S drugs and oppose prescribing medicines available locally.
Gov. Connally and Lt. Gov. Preston Smith were sworn in for a second term on Tuesday at the Texas State Capitol. Chief Justice Robert Calvert administered the oath to Connally in a 35 minute ceremony on the south steps in 58 degree wind. Smith, also taking his oath, pledged to push goals this year without chaos, while criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court on equal protection interpretations. Connally spoke of education and a broader Texas "great society."
An advertising agency seeks a Tennessee man's celebrity endorsement for a tobacco client. The 97 year old refuses the jet trip and Waldorf stay saying it wouldn't be right because he doesn't stop coughing until noon.
The W M S of the Baptist Church met Tuesday evening for business and a Royal Service program. Twenty members attended with two visitors Mrs Finis Stephens and her mother Mrs Pritchett of Bonham.
A vivid frosting method uses a base of coral pink achieved with a few drops of yellow and red food coloring. This shade complements a centerpiece of Talisman roses for a special table setting.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean writes in a homespun voice about U S Department of Agriculture pamphlets and farm life. He critiques a Market Division official who defends grocery stores while noting how supermarkets blur groceries with other purchases. He cites figures from the 1960s about consumer buying and jokes about swapping ends before closing with his sign-off.
A tea towel shower for the new Firemen's Hall sponsored by the Little Rock and Whitewright Home Demonstration Clubs invites all supporters. Attendees may bring a tea towel and enjoy 2 to 3 PM recreation and refreshments on Thursday February 11.
Grayson County Commissioners Court cut the wolf ear bounty from five to three dollars Tuesday due to a flood of ears. County Judge Les Tribble cited a man who presented ears from 21 wolves, suggesting people may be collecting ears from wolves killed in other counties for higher pay.
The Little Rock Dem onstration Club met with Mrs. H O Miller Tuesday afternoon. Pledge given by Mrs. H L Vandagriff roll call Why I Vote. Committees named: Finance J C Wetzel Year Book R H McKinney Health Ronald Vestal Family Life H O Miller Citizenship Bill Ireland Safety Jim Grider Recreation T L Cowart L L Wendell 4 H H G Vandagriff. Tea towel shower for the Firemen's Hall Feb 11 sponsored with Whitewright Club.
Professor Leon Radzinowicz of Cambridge Institute of Criminology says 85 percent of crime goes undetected in Great Britain and likely elsewhere. The figure covers unreported crimes, reported but unsolved cases, and those apprehended but not convicted.
William J. Cox dies at parents home. J A Mauk buys Sam Armstrong residence on East Main. A son born to Mr and Mrs Fitz Bryant and Mrs Albert Jackson. J L Bradford formerly of Whitewright dies in Colorado Springs. Several students on the 11th grade honor roll. W M Gates Celina to open a bakery plant next week.
Mrs Sallie E McRady died at her sister’s home January 23. Mrs Olivia Whedbee bought the Savage farm from the estate heirs of E W Savage. Silas Jackson aged 88 died January 18 at his son’s home in White Mound. L C Long purchased the local bakery from C B Bryant Jr. The Desert school building was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning.
Severe weather since January 7 has clogged area roads and forced school closings around Whitewright as authorities report continued travel disruption and impacted schedules through January 30, 1930.
Mrs H T Atterberry named publicity director for the National Flower and Garden Show in Houston February 26 to March 6. WHS junior class picks Loretta Alexander as chairman Ernestine Tomlinson secretary and Joe Yates sergeant at arms. WHS seniors name favorites Rudolph Russell Claire Doss Emma Joyce Hinton Robert Benson Cathleen Blackerby Braswell Alexander Martha Jo Darwin Howard Wallace Drunette Farley and George Hansard.
Congressman Ray Roberts announced a bid invitation for a new Post Office Building in Ector. The project includes 996 square feet of interior space, 80 square feet platform, 4 838 square feet parking area, and a ten year lease with four five year renewal options. Bids open March 22 in Room 202 of the Midcity Annex Shreveport Louisiana. Information from Thomas Courtney, Real Estate Officer, Midcity Annex, Shreveport.
HD Club president Mrs. Tom Brown led the Whitewright group at the Community Public Service Co building. They planned a February cup towel shower for the Firemen's Hall, filled year books, and held a prayer, pledge, songs, and a roll call. Nine members attended. Next meeting is Feb 18 at Mrs. Fred Garner's home for a covered dish luncheon.
The article lists church events with a 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. worship service. The Ladies Aid will meet Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the church and urges improved attendance and active booster support for the congregation.
Saturday activities include hymn sing and church services at Twin Cities Baptist Church. Sunday features Sunday School at the Nursing Home Bible study worship and multiple choir rehearsals. Weekday events cover Junior GA W M U Sunbeams midweek prayer and choir practice with Studies in Deuteronomy.
The Assembly of God Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m and 7 p m. A Christ Ambassadors meeting is held Saturday at 7 p m with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m. A worship service occurs each Sunday at 9 a m.
Bible study at 10 a.m. Sunday followed by worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 6 30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p.m.
Central Christian Church extends invitation for everyone to attend services each Sunday welcoming visitors to join worship and programs at the church.
Kentuck town church listings show Kentuckytown Baptist holding Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Training Union at 6 p.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Bethel Baptist also lists Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship times.
Sir Winston Churchill former British prime minister and U S honorary citizen died last Sunday from a cerebral thrombosis. State funeral planned with possible attendance by President Johnson. Churchill to be buried at Bladon England beside parents in a rural churchyard.
A man tells a neighbor he is a real go-getter now because his wife got a job in town, and he adds that he goes to meet her every evening. He quips about the risk of political jokes getting elected.
A string of risqué quips opens with an agent promoting a blonde act and includes a punch line about a sit up. A father jokes about zoo access for his child while a girl admits dating multiple boys. A stag party tale ends with a husband noting his wife goes out Tuesday while he goes out Friday.
A middle aged man stands on bathroom scales under protest as his wife exclaims that he has gained 57 pounds since marriage. He replies that, averaged over years, it amounts to only about three pounds per year thanks to her cooking. The pair volley a light hearted quip about weight and marriage.
A businessman tours his newly finished mansion with his daughter from finishing school. At the pool area they watch athletic young men dive and stunt, and she exclaims that the father has stocked the pool just for her.
Local social notes list weekend visits by Jackie Meador from the University of Texas Austin and Texas Tech students Sam Montgomery Jim Billner and Tressa Cureton. Relatives from Sherman Dallas Denison and Howe also visited. Clyde Welcher and Grover State ville among those seen. hospital stay noted for Mrs. Grover C Brown. extensive family presence at Ernest Smith home.
Parade Magazine cites Donald B. Straus of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America who argues that uncontrolled fertility among the poor fuels poverty. He contends that the lowest income couples have more children because they lack access to birth planning and agency rules hinder information, urging President Johnson to provide child planning information to the poor.
At retirement age, verify details with your local Social Security district office even if you plan to keep working. They will provide the complete explanation of rights under the law.
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