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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
1
Thirteen year old Ginny, punished to dine alone, recites grace aloud. A Sunday School question about Noah on the ark leads to a child’s humorous misinterpretation about fishing amid the flood.
A dialogue hints at a woman’s urge to reveal all she knows, followed by a wry joke about towns where everyone meets the train at the depot. The exchange underscores local curiosity and teasing about hometown rituals.
In a concise economic take, the piece contrasts two traditional classes with a rising third. It explains how consumer credit and charging habits create a new social dynamic alongside wealth and poverty. The Charge-Its symbolize indebted households influenced by credit availability.
A humor column riffing on aging rock stars sleeping pills and a painter’s cheeky reply. A patient asks about waking dreams as pills are prescribed to evoke famous actresses. An artist jokes about nudity with a bath remark, delivering light satire.
A San Francisco woman recalls her husband whispering a sly line as they reached a party. He claimed her left stocking seam was crooked and she adjusted it. Then he asked if the right seam was OK, adding it was seamless.
Two burglars entered a bank under cover of darkness. One removed shoes and socks to try turning the safe dial with his toes. The accomplice urged speed while claiming fingerprints would be driven nuts.
In Minneapolis police court a stripteaser faces indecency charges. When asked if she was covered during the act she replied I certainly was by workman’s compensation. The prosecutor pressed for specifics and the defendant boasted of coverage. An offhand line about a wife with a green thumb and trading stamps closes the overheard remarks.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met July 10 at Mrs. C. C. Dooley’s home. Miss Ruth Cox read the secretary’s report and Mrs. Floyd Bassett presented the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Mabel Sears gave the Year Book of Prayer. Rev. C. C. Dooley led the program with several members participating. Nine members and two guests attended.
S. T. Montgomery Jr. announced the Whitewright schools schedule for 1967 68. Faculty meet on Wednesday August 30 enrollment on Thursday August 31 classes begin Tuesday September 5 after Labor Day. Thanksgiving holidays run November 23 24 Christmas holidays December 22 to January 2 Easter break April 15 19 and graduation May 27.
The death penalty is departing from U S practice as judges in some states push to abolish capital punishment Texas remains bound by law though no execution has occurred in Huntsville since July 1964 Four states retain it but only for second time murderers New York North Dakota Rhode Island and Vermont linger with limits while the 1965 Code of Criminal Procedure could delay executions amid a dramatic drop in deaths from 199 in 1935 to one in 1966.
Rev. Dale Gore presides with services at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM on Sunday. Bible study at 9:55 AM, worship at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Sunday School at Nursing Home 9:00 AM, Primary and Junior Choirs at 5:15 PM, Training at 6:00 PM. Monday Rex Ray Circle at 2:00 PM. Wednesday RA’s 6:15 PM, prayer meeting 7:00 PM, choir rehearsal 7:45 PM.
Rev. George Topper pastor. Sunday School at 10:00. Morning worship at 11:00. Worship at Marvin at 7:30. Men’s meeting at Savoy at 7:30. Choir rehearsal at 7:30.
Morning worship at 10 00 AM Sunday School at 11 00 AM Evening worship at 7 30 PM Official Board meeting at 8 30 PM The agenda lists regular worship services and a quarterly board gathering.
Rev C C Dooley serves as pastor with an 11:00 worship service scheduled.
Pastor Mrs. Janice Hall presides over Sunday School at 9 45 worship at 7 15 p m and prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Assembly of God Church.
Minister W E Mynatt leads Bible study at 10 am. Worship and communion at 1 pm. Evening worship at 7 pm. Bible study for all ages at 7 30 pm.
Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00 led by Rev. Bob Saylor with 7:00 Training Union and 7:45 Worship at Bethel Baptist with Rev. Charles Pierce. Social Security disability trust fund rose by 300 million from March 1966 to March 1967 to 1.807 billion.
Ralph R. Judd was installed as president of the Whitewright Rotary Club for the coming year. Other officers installed were Hermon Philley as vice president Earl Blanton as treasurer and R R Summers as secretary. Directors are Dale Gore Steve Sullivan and Philip Earnheart immediate past president. The club was chartered in 1925 and has 30 members.
Funeral services were held at 3 30 p m Wednesday in the First Baptist Church for Mrs. Joe Rich 57 who died Tuesday in a Sherman hospital after a long illness of cancer Rev Dale Gore pastor Rev George Hill of Dallas and W E Mynatt conducted the services Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery directed by the Earnheart Funeral Home Mrs Rich was born Nov 13 1909 in Hagermann NM the daughter of Mr and Mrs D E McCoy She and Mr Rich were married Aug 17 1926 at Whitewright She was a member of the Baptist Church She is survived by her husband her parents a daughter Mrs Betty Bodine and a sister Mrs Zelma Harper all of Whitewright another daughter Mrs Laura Bess Wimsett of Carrollton two brothers D E McCoy Jr of Montrose CO and A N McCoy of Aztec NM and five grandchildren Pallbearers were Leon Woldorf J A Harper Jr Norman Harper Ralph Hughes W A Gladden and Ronnie McCoy.
Texas farms and ranches continued expanding in size and value, with 1964 per-farm figures rising to 79 625 for buildings and land versus 51 787 in 1959. Land value per acre climbed from 82 11 to 114 20, and 117 counties exceeded 100 000 in investment per unit. Hale County led statewide product sales at 61 815 031, followed by Lubbock Hidalgo Lamb Palmer Castro Deaf Smith El Paso Floyd Wharton Cameron and Swisher.
Washington will seek congressional action to limit tax exemptions that allow churches and charities to purchase unrelated businesses. The Treasury alarm grows with examples like the Real Farm Girdle Co. sale to the Cathedral of Tomorrow in Akron. States and cities also weigh restricting real estate exemptions on religious property valued nationwide at about 79.5 billion dollars.
In a rural chat at the country store, Zeke Grubb's preacher opposes sending Ed Doolittle to Washington, arguing the capital lacks industry and breeds waste. Ed counters with tax experience and patriotic caution while the parson foresees risks to both Ed and the country. Treasurer Zeke mentions awaiting agency funds and a $2.78 collection as the talk wraps up with a sermon tease.
Rev. Vernon Lewis of Linden Heights Baptist Church Staunton will lead a Bethel Baptist Revival at Bethel Baptist Church from July 16 to 23 with Rev. Charles Pierce as song leader. Services are daily at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The Leonard Old Settler Picnic will be held July 17 through July 24, marking the 87th annual event. Leonard mayor Bob Albright says it is the only old-time picnic within a hundred mile radius with plans forEntertainment from the Saddle Club on Tuesday the 18th and a full week organized by the Jaycees, inviting all old settlers to attend.
Whitewright Pep Squad members are summoned to a July 18 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Gym to discuss new suits and other matters. Do not miss this important gathering.
Whitewright scores across three games led by Whitewright No 2 defeating Van Alstyne 20 to 4 while Whitewright 8 Howe 6 and Whitewright No 1 beating Tom Bean 15 to 5. Upcoming games list July 15 and July 18 matchups including Whitewright teams against Howe Bells Tom Bean and Van Alstyne.
Local business men plan an August campaign with a special trades day on Saturday July 15. Camp Fire girls chaperoned by Mr and Mrs R C Brown enjoyed a camping trip to Pilot Grove Creek with nine girls listed. Tom King begins work at Kimbell Milling Company. Earl Hansard’s family celebrated Granvolee’s birthday on June 28. Church of Christ youth program featured dresses at 1, napkins 6 for 1, shoes at 1 and 3 for men’s union suits. 35 years ago notes include weddings births and local appointments.
Mrs. Cora Robinson and her daughter of Orangeville were injured in an automobile accident. Miss Lucille Myrick and Miss Mary Lee Andrews performed in a musical program at the Rotary Club meeting led by H. P. Donigan. The sixth annual American Legion Picnic is in progress this week with Hudson & Davis Co advertising ladies hats at $1.
Reported Saturday a fire swept the Cotton Belt depot at Tom Bean. The Sherman Democrat building in Sherman buckled on Wednesday night. Mrs Noel Perdue and Miss Betty Sue Thornhill were noted in local mentions. George Burnham runs a Galion grader on rural roads in Precinct 2. Mark Montgomery and Joe Riddle operate the Southland Ice Company here. Mrs W B Head celebrated her husband’s birthday with a Sunday dinner. E H Red Hughes leased the Gulf Service Station on East Main Street.
The First Baptist Church approves a 70 by 40 foot red brick two story addition with air conditioning and enclosed play area. It will house nursery beginner primary and education spaces with restrooms kitchens and storage. Ron Plyler of Sherman designs it and bids open July 26 with construction set to begin in August. Building committee members are J D Marlow chairman Henry McFatridge Mrs O L Jones Ross Layman George Hight and Ralph Brown.
The Public Health Service will begin tests of television tubes to check for potential X ray risks to viewers. GE found 90 000 large screen models may emit excess radiation and has voluntary acted to identify and fix affected units. The Radiological Health Center found no hazards in a broader tube sampling last fall.
Washington reports the half dollar shortage is easing after a Treasury crash program. Assistant Secretary Robert A. Wallace notes more halves in circulation and banks stocking them, but warns the supply still trails demand. About 850 million Kennedy halves have been produced since 1964 at a 24 million per month pace limited by metal strip production.
The Pentagon announced that 25,000 men will be drafted into the Army in September, slightly below the August call of 29,000. Earlier monthly drafts cited for this year include January 15,600 February 10,900 March 11,900 April 11,400 May 18,000 June 19,800 and July 19,900.
Calvin Whiteley and Bill Dyer co chair a chamber committee to recruit volunteers for the American Legion Park Community Center building project. Cash donations are gratefully received. For details contact Mr Whiteley or Mr Dyer.
Washington debate pits farmers against wheat policy advocates over 1968 acreage targets and stockpiling. Freeman set a lower production goal while critics warn it may weaken world food security. Farmers argue reserves should be kept by government, not priced into markets, citing current prices and unused cropland as cheaper safeguards.
Try this method for canned snap beans. Combine bean liquid with chopped onion and celery, cook rapidly to reduce to about half, add drained beans and butter, then reheat for a flavored finish.
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