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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
1
Downtown pavement event starts at 6 30 PM with serving until watermelons run out. Firemen invite crowds to eat all they want and pay what they like to help pay the debt on the new fire truck. Sun subscribers no longer pay the 2 percent sales tax on subscriptions due to new state law.
The West Whitewright gauge records thirty four hundredths of an inch of rain over the past week while Ernest Smith reports a quarter inch on his East Whitewright gauge. It is unusually hot with temperatures near 100 degrees, prompting reflections that summer is harsh and winter would be welcome.
The American Medical Association warns that a nationwide solar eclipse on July 20 will risk serious eye damage or blindness. Ophthalmologists say dark glasses offer no protection and no safe filters exist for viewing. even soot or welder’s glasses are unsafe.
Rotary International Governor of District No. 581 Jack Gibson visited the Whitewright Rotary Club last Friday. Gibson, superintendent of schools at Sulphur Springs, met officers and directors, discussed the club program, and outlined six ways to make the club the best in the world as Rotary has grown to 11,500 clubs in 129 countries.
The Republican National Committee aims to raise over one million dollars this year through 10 contributions toward a Kennedy retirement fund designed to retire the Kennedys from office. A circular uses three rocking chairs labeled His Bobby’s and Teddy’s and questions whether rocking advances real progress. In related copy Meramec Caverns in Stanton Missouri showcases drip stone flowstone rimstone and shelf stone formations.
President Kennedy secured a postponement of a nationwide railway strike until July 29 after talks with management and labor. He will submit Congress a bill on July 22 to settle the work rules dispute, possibly via compulsory arbitration, with a six member blue ribbon panel to report by July 22. The agreement pauses the strike and prohibits new economy work rules that threaten about 55 000 jobs while negotiations proceed.
Howe defeats Whitewright 5 1 behind 10 strikeouts from Jimmy Watson and two hits from Ricky Cody. Whitewright pitcher Will Cureton allows 5 hits as Philip Woodson collects two singles. Bells shuts out Whitewright 10 0 with Rogers Brooks fanning 14. Leading Bells hitters include Steve Copeland, Brooks, and A J Hodge with a homer. Future schedule lists Howe at Whitewright July 12 and Whitewright at Bells July 13.
Prof John W Lovett-Doust told the Canadian Psychiatric Association that someone who sleeps few hours nightly is fooling himself. He argues such a person fills sleep during waking hours through daydreaming and mind wandering, calling daydreaming a form of sleep.
Sweetwater Texas the school board approved a new policy aimed at curbing improper conduct by teens after a grand jury probe. The rule suspends students from all extracurricular activities for one year if found guilty of improper conduct.
A letter to the editor mocks federal spending and bureaucratic titles in Washington. It jokes about White House plumbing and an overlong Pentagon job title, contrasts it with a small town Alabama mayor and a country store kerosene debacle, and praises simple grassroots journalism.
Washington defense secretary McNamara faces a July 31 deadline to decide on shutting military installations near communities with prevalent racial discrimination. The President's Committee on Equal Opportunity urges base commanders to use off base discrimination as grounds for action, potentially curtailing or terminating activities at affected facilities.
A brief note from Medina's County Leader Post reflects on risk and fatal accidents on fast roads. It comments on perseverance and the peril of high speed driving for motorists, urging caution amid ongoing fatalities.
The minimum age for a senator is set at 30 years while congressmen require 25 years. This distinction outlines eligibility for two legislative chambers.
County Judge Les Tribble releases news of an open house at the remodeled Grayson County Court House on Sunday July 14 from 2 to 4 PM. County officers and court house employees invite residents to tour new and relocated offices with refreshments in the Assembly Room accessed via the south door elevator.
Wolfe City cannot issue the $25,000 in bonds for a new fire station. State law blocks towns under 10,000 population from raising the tax rate above $1.50 per $100 valuation, and the proposed 10 cent increase would lift it to $1.60. Bonding officials note the election notice did not specify bond retirement period. they suggest raising water rates to 25 cents per customer to fund the plan and reduce the tax rate accordingly.
Mrs Myrtle Menasco, 81, died at 6 a m in Sherman hospital. Funeral Friday at Earnheart chapel with Rev C C Dooley officiating. Burial in Sunnyside Cemetery Savoy. Survived by son Royce Hughes of Phoenix sister S A Hodges Hale Center and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services for G O Tude Neal 62 were held at Earnheart chapel at 4 p m Tuesday conducted by Grady Langford and Wallace Mynatt Church of Christ ministers Burial was in Wittitee Cemetery Kentuckytown Nephews served as pallbearers Neal a retired farmer and Sherman Democrat route driver died Sunday morning in a Sherman hospital He was born April 19 1901 in Byrdstown Tenn son of Mrs Lydia Neal and the late P H Neal He married Alma Ruth Tabor Sept 5 1926 in Rose Hill Community Tom Bean area He was a Church of Christ member Survivors include wife mother six sons six daughters a sister eight brothers and five grandchildren
Hugh Norris of Ada Oklahoma died Sunday in an Ada hospital. Funeral services were held in Ada Monday afternoon with burial there. He was a brother in law of Thruston Montgomery of Whitewright. Survivors include his wife Minnie Montgomery and two daughters Mrs. Charles Morton of Idabel Oklahoma and Mrs. Charles White of Canyon.
Albert H Kerr of Bryan County Oklahoma died in Durant Oklahoma at age 81 after a long farming career. He was born May 6 1880 married Katie Davidson in 1903 and lived in the area since 1919. Survivors include his wife one son Albert L Kerr of Madill two daughters Mrs Carl McFatridge of Whitewright and Mrs K Rice of Durant one brother seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Former El Paso judge Woodrow Wilson Bean, kin to Judge Roy Bean, was suspended from law practice after an inquiry into his income tax evasion. He received a five year suspended sentence in 1962 for failing to file federal returns. a two year suspension followed after a conference with Bean and his lawyers. Bean, 45, had run for Democratic congressman at large.
When fishing yielded no success, an angler found live bait by catching insects inside his car radiator. The improvised tactic led to a productive trout outing.
Fifty three members and guests of Whitewright High School’s 1947 class gathered in Fireman’s Hall for dinner. Loren Paul Ryan welcomed attendees as class president. H M Gentry led invocations. Teachers received brief remarks and memoriam citations were read for Pat Gray and Ross Alexander.
Gust Jones, district manager of Social Security in Sherman, explains changes in the law allow more elderly workers to earn money while receiving benefits. Under current rules, earnings up to 1200 a year reduce benefits gradually, with higher earners facing withholdings, and full monthly benefits remain for months not earned. Beginning at age 72, workers can earn any amount and still receive full benefits for the year. Obtain pamphlet 23c¢ from the local social security office for details.
Kansas State University Extension Specialist Mildred Walker cites U S Department of Agriculture figures showing a 20.9 cent one pound loaf breakdown: 2.9 cents to the wheat producer, 1 cent to the miller, 11.7 cents to baking, 3.8 cents to retailer, and 1.5 cents for other costs such as transportation taxes insurance and storage.
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