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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1966
Page
1
A witty dialogue unfolds with Jim asking about his wife and a punch line about her being doubled in figure. The nurse consoles the sick husband, predicting quick recovery and upcoming visits from lawyer and priest. A policeman questions a kick to the belly, and the culprit cites the man’s turn as the reason.
A fragmented dialogue shows a worker missing, with colleagues noting delays and arrivals while a jab at a college coach who leads a losing team adds a late quote about responsibility. The piece blends idle office chatter with a quip about discipline and performance.
A string of light humor about signatures on a citizenship certificate, a doctor advising a hot bath, salads for men, retirement age for kids at bedtime, a baldheaded man in a barber shop, and a riddle about choosing a spouse. Each gag hinges on misread signs, practical jokes, or sharp one liners from everyday life.
After shopping, a young wife shows textured stockings to her husband who suggests leaving it alone. If it persists, they plan to call a doctor. The husband adds a morbid remark about how he would like to go.
Sandra and Dan Hennig bring the Methodist Youth Fellowship from Texas City First Methodist to Whitewright for Sunday July 10 at 11 am. They sponsor the MYF, tour Six Flags Over Texas Saturday, and arrive late Saturday night. The church invites the public to attend the morning service and hear the youth perform.
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara proposes two years of national service for all young Americans in military or nonmilitary roles such as the Peace Corps. A strong 72 percent favor the idea, while 21 percent oppose. a separate lottery system is rejected.
New York reports the number of taxpayers with adjusted gross income over one million dollars rose to 371 in 1963, from 355 in 1962. These 371 millionaires had total income of 898.6 million and paid 326.5 million in taxes. The IRS also notes a 15 percent rise to 8.1 million returns with AGI of 10,000 or more.
The Internal Revenue Service is described as the most efficient collection agency, gathering more than 115 billion dollars annually at a low cost. It notes a well trained staff and heavy taxpayer cooperation with 97 percent of taxes paid through withholding or voluntary compliance, while 3 percent come from enforcement.
A casual chat between two naval reservists unfolds as one jokingly declares that he would command an LMD a Long Mahogany Desk. The light exchange highlights humor amid military slang.
A witty quip notes that the joke on Russian roulette fails because Russians do not play it. It frames the humor around cultural participation and risk, using a concise punchline to critique the premise.
William Coy Brown 56 of Bells died Sunday while on vacation in Denver Colorado Funeral services were held Wednesday at Mullican Little Funeral Home Bells with Rev Albert Harrod and Rev Leon Chumbley officiating Burial was in Pink Hill Cemetery He was born January 26 1910 in Pink Hill son of Mr and Mrs W T Brown A World War II veteran he was employed at Perrin AFB and a member of Antioch Baptist Church He is survived by four sisters Mrs M V Ford Velma Brown Mrs Wayne Brown all of Bells and Mrs Lillie Dillon of Whitewright and four brothers Cecil Brown Plainview Marvin Brown Sherman I E Brown Bells and Paul Brown Denver Colorado
George Ernest Keeling, 74, lifetime Grayson County resident, died Monday in a Savoy nursing home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Virginia Point Church with burial at Virginia Point Cemetery. He was married to Mary E. Fleming in 1914 and survived by his wife, two daughters, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a brother, two sisters, and several relatives. Burial directed by Mulhean Little Funeral Home of Bells.
New Haven Connecticut doctors warn smoking greatly shortens life. Dr Louis H Nahum in Connecticut Medicine urges clinics using group therapy drugs and education lasting 10 days to six weeks to help smokers quit. He blames persistent advertising by manufacturers and media neglect for failed attempts.
Marina Oswald Porter 24, widow of Lee Harvey Oswald, welcomed a seven pound twelve ounce son named Mark Wayne on Sunday. The baby is the couple's first child together and Kenneth Jess Porter, a former electronics technician, is the proud father. They wed on June 1, 1965.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean relays a satirical letter about Ed Doolittle and his wife facing domestic troubles as their golden wedding anniversary nears. The piece riffs on political jabs, social programs, and local characters Clem Webster Zeke Grubb Bug Hookum Josh Clodhopper, all lampooning age, marriage, and public life with humor.
Sulphur, costing about a cent a pound, could become vital for farming as demand rises with fertilizer use. Texas and Louisiana lead production. U S usage grew 7 percent annually since 1961, with 7.7 million long tons produced in 1965 valued at $200 million. In 1966 about 39,000 electronic computers valued at $8 billion are operating in the United States.
Chicago report notes the Medicare program gaining speed as doctors may bill patients directly for services and require seniors to file reimbursement forms. The American Medical Association, with 214000 members, urged direct billing at its annual convention, which drew about 15000 doctors and focused on Medicare implications.
The effort to pass a law guaranteeing humane treatment of laboratory animals is nearly complete as both the House and Senate have approved bills. A joint conference will reconcile differences, with provisions to empower the Agriculture Secretary to set humane standards for dealers, license dog and cat dealers, and require record keeping on animal purchases by dealers and research facilities. The report also notes that over half of the crop combines used are self propelled, and similar corn pickers and forage harvesters are common.
A 1921 recollection notes G A Lackey’s car crank injury a deep head gash. Edgar Wilson funeral planned in Trenton after body arrived from overseas. A 42 club formed by young ladies including Sue King Jo Belle Sears and others. A San Antonio phrase urges ox blood for longevity. Lawrence Burden injured from a barn fall. Willi e Ross and Mary Johnson performed at Rotary meeting. Uncle Dave Alverson sent a two pound onion to The Sun.
Miss Ruby Watson and Mr. F. O. Mangrum were married Sunday in a July 8 1926 ceremony. Seferino Ramos is listed with age 126 in the fragment, indicating an editor’s or clipping error rather than a confirmed fact.
The item announcing Lloyd Moore's July 9 1951 ad promotes a 50 pound ice refrigerator priced at 19.75 dollars. Mrs. Fred Cook honors her son Fred Junior with a Friday afternoon birth day party. Simmons Barber & Beauty Shop features haircuts at 25 cents and shampoo and set at 75 cents. About 600 Denisonians will ride a special passenger train to Whitewright Friday evening for an American Legion Picnic.
Whitewright routed Van Alstyne 25 to 1 Monday night at Van Alstyne with 12 hits and 1 error. Richard Owens earned seven strikeouts as Owenses and Tooley led the pitching for Whitewright, while Rod Earnheart and Warren Rice paced Whitewright hitters with multiple hits. Whitewright then beat Howe 9 to 1 Tuesday with Roy Layman and A L Owens on the mound and Randy Rice supplying the standout hit. Schedule notes list upcoming games in the Boys and Youth Leagues with dates July 8 9 and 12.
Rev. George Topper's church invites Sunday morning worship at 11 with special music by the Texas City MYF group following Sunday School at 10.
Reverend Dale Gore outlines a Sunday and weekday church program including 9:00 morning service at a nursing home 9:55 Sunday School 11:00 morning worship 6:00 Christian Life Development 7:00 evening worship The week features Monday Youth Rally at Kentuckytown Wednesday prayer service 7:00 and choir rehearsal 7:45 Thursday July 14 Rebecca Class planning and business meeting at Mrs E E McCulloughs home
Rev C C Dooley leads 11 00 worship service at the First Presbyterian Church. The Missionary Society will meet next Monday at 4 p m with Mrs Hoyt Taylor hostess and Mrs J T Holloway leader. The pastor will give a Resurrection study from the book What Is the World Coming To as part of the program.
The Assembly of God Church lists Pastor Mrs Janice Hall with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship not specified at 7 15 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.
W. E. Mynatt leads Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages at 7:30 p.m.
July 10 17 revival meetings led by evangelist Charles Pierce and singer James Martin of Denison at Bethel and Baptist churches. Training unions held at 6 30 p m and worship services at 7 30 p m with additional morning services at 10 30 a m and evening at 8 continuous through the period.
The new electronic police computer is programmed with stolen car licenses and wanted criminals. In New York a patrolman can call in a license and get a rapid report before the car reaches the far side of a bridge.
The Whitewright Riding Club hosted a busy weekend with 370 in Friday night open play from multiple towns, Bob Darwin winning the high point trophy, a Saturday windom rodeo, and a Sunday 8 mile ride to the Val Dawson ranch. 120 members camped, feasted on catfish, played games, and returned home by Monday.
Across the nation during the Independence Day holiday period 567 people died in traffic crashes, the highest Fourth of July toll on record. Drownings reached 215 and boating accidents added 52 more deaths, totaling 834 accidental deaths for the weekend. The National Safety Council had projected 510 to 610 traffic deaths, while optimistic remarks from council president Howard Pyle noted progress in safety efforts and anticipated federal funding for safety programs. The deadliest crash was a head on collision near Tucson that claimed 10 lives.
The Austin report states 51 deaths across Texas during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Traffic crashes caused at least 40 deaths, looting incidents claimed three lives, and eight people drowned. The count ran from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday.
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