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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1963
Page
2
The Sun notes a Wednesday publication shift due to the Thursday holiday. It rejects firecrackers and sunburn on the lake, mentions lawn mowing as Jack Bradley’s task, and jokes about proselyting at work or staying home. The piece favors relaxing in an easy chair.
Public safety note urges careful driving during holidays to prevent harm to readers and subscribers. Authorities remind drivers to slow down, yield, and heed weather conditions to reduce accidents and casualties.
The Sun receives a list of Sun subscriber changes as rural routes consolidate. Out-of-town papers should be notified by readers. Joe Rich retires, leasing his ice house and a Phillips 66 station to Jack Stephens. Stephens leaves farming to run the business. Rich retires to fish. Texas Press Association honors T. Glenn Doss with a Golden 50 Award plaque for 50 years in journalism.
Mrs R E Simpson has a century plant in bloom at the east end of Main street drawing attention this week. The plant is said to bloom once in 100 years, but observers doubt the claim. The site likely changed from native grass or cultivated land a century ago.
A Denison attorney recounts hosting a backyard barbecue with three brick pits and an electric spit. The piece also recalls July 3 1863, Gettysburg, and a 1913 Confederate veterans reunion with the song Old Rebel, ending with a reflection on careless reading of headlines.
The Church of Christ of Whitewright announces a July Gospel series from the 8th to the 14th with nightly services at 8 p.m. Evangelist Lloyd Frederick of Arlington Heights in Fort Worth will preach, with 16 years of preaching and over 200 revival meetings. Gene Pearson of Savoy will lead the singing.
Jimmy Thrasher 18 of Savoy drowned while swimming across a 500 foot neck of water at the Texas Power and Light lake north of Savoy. Funeral 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bonham with burial in Carson Cemetery near Ector. He was born December 12, 1945 in Whitewright and was a student at Savoy High School. Survivors include parents Marion and Josephine Thrasher and several siblings and grandparents.
Homer Jacks aged 65 died suddenly of a heart attack at his Grand Prairie home at 11 p m Tuesday Funeral arrangements are pending Survivors include his wife one daughter a grandson two brothers L F Jacks of Whitewright and L S Jacks of Tulsa Oklahoma and two sisters Mrs Eunice Davis of Wisconsin and Mrs Belle Dossey of Atlanta Georgia
A New York State Appeals Court ruled that a cardholder is liable for charges if a lost credit card is used by a finder. The case involved a Bronx real estate man whose gasoline card was lost and used to buy 569 dollars of gas tires and oil.
A reader recalls a headline about J and J offering a new antiseptic spray. The firm operates a plant south of Sherman dedicated to antiseptics, highlighting its business focus in that region.
The piece argues average taxpayers fund government in part by covering the cost of secretaries and executives, noting five taxpayers cover one secretary and eighteen cover a GS-15. It also laments Congress expanding from 65 members in 1789 to 437.
Argentina marks 150 years since declaring independence from Spain in a historic milestone. The nation commemorates the struggle for freedom with national ceremonies and reflections on its revolutionary origins.
Uncle Dan recalls Ed Doolittle boasting of his new ZIP code, social security, and other numbers while joking about national politics. Zeke Grubb mentions Kennedy’s social medicine woes as Abe Lincoln Republicans back Goldwater or Rockefeller in 1964. Castro arrests burglars in Cuba are noted by Isaac Cornfodder.
East Texas wardens expect a strong dove season with plentiful food and water across Region III’s 47 counties. Supervisor Charles Burnette notes favorable wardens and rising sporting goods sales as doves hatch in nests, with typical 14 day incubation and 10 to 12 day nest duration.
Detroit dispatch notes the Department of Classroom Teachers within the National Education Association urging full membership rights for all teachers. The resolution targets 11 Southern states with segregated NEA affiliates and seeks open doors regardless of race. The piece also mentions 70 banana varieties as an aside.
The United Steelworkers and major steel producers formalize their relationship by signing contracts after informal talks. President David J. McDonald and union officers signed for the workers. high- banking officials represented 11 companies led by Colorado Fuel & Iron and U. S. Steel, which signed last. The pacts extend to May 1, 1965 and include a 13 week extended vacation plan.
A New York State Supreme Court justice ruled that tattooing is not banned by city health rules and a ban on tattooing as a hepatitis carrier is unconstitutional. He cited historical figures and noted no evidence of danger, backing a Coney Island emporium challenge.
The Grayson County old folks home near Sherman is leased to the Langford brothers of Tom Bean for 5000 dollars for ten years. They will assume operation August 1 and seek state licensure as a private nursing home with capacity for 30 patients.
In last Friday’s game Van Alstyne beat Whitewright 11 to 9 after 10 innings with 9 hits and 6 errors for Van Alstyne while Whitewright had 10 hits and 6 errors. Roy Miller struck out 3 for Van Alstyne and Roy Cupit earned the win with 4 strikeouts. Lonnie House fanned 8 for Whitewright. Key Van Alstyne hitters included Johnny Keeling with a triple and two singles, Jerry Smith with a double, and Ricky O Neal with a single and double. Whitewright’s Eddie Range had two singles and a double, Bill Montgomery three singles, and Marshall Miller a double. The following Monday Van Alstyne won 16 to 14 with 12 hits and 3 errors while Whitewright had 14 runs, 6 hits, and 6 errors. Cupit struck out 6 for Van Alstyne while Miller fanned 1. Whitewright’s David Woodson struck out 5 and Lonnie House 4. Van Alstyne’s Smith homered, O Nea l added two singles and a double, Moody a single and double, Garrison two singles. Whitewright’s Gary Ryan had two singles, Larry Ryan and Lonnie House doubled. Upcoming: Whitewright at Bells July 8 and Whitewright at Howe July 9.
The Texas Safety Association warns FM roads are the state’s most hazardous. Since January fatalities on FM roads rose about 32 percent and accidents about 33 percent, due to high speeds on curves and narrow lanes. Road hazards include slow farm equipment and animals, with urban drivers unlikely to adjust to rural conditions. Slow down and expect the unexpected.
Slice cooked ham spread with cheese, roll and secure with cocktail picks. Chill before serving for crisp, ready to snack bites.
Clint Hennig of Whitewright, president of the Grayson County Development Council, named 14 members to form the Grayson County Airport Committee to study a possible county airport. Chuck Baldwin of Sherman will chair. other members include Sherman and Denison residents along with Whitesboro Van Alstyne and Bells representation.
The Defense Department plans to offer up to 1300 per year to selected cadets in advanced two year ROTC courses who commit to four years active duty after graduation. A pilot would supply up to 1000 Army and Air Force ROTC scholarships each. The Navy already provides full four year scholarships around 2000 annually.
Representative Ray Roberts opened a district office in the federal building in McKinney with administrative assistant Bob Odle in Room 225. Roberts will visit home for the July 4 holiday and speak at Ladonia water system dedication and Honey Grove community center opening.
Gus Jones explains two tests for farm workers to be covered by social security. Wages of 150 dollars from one employer in a year require withholding, or if under 150 but 20 or more days with one employer on a time basis, withholding applies. Employers must keep records of name, social security number, cash wages, and hours worked. Social security tax is 3 5/8 percent from each party totaling 7 1/4 percent. The tax is paid to the Internal Revenue Service in January after the employment year. Crew leaders may be employers or employees depending on written agreements. The SSA offers a free booklet titled Social Security Information for Crew Leaders and Farmers at the Sherman office, 315 West Mulbery.
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