Moon talk and town chatter in Whitewright weekly
Local column highlights the moon mission buzz with residents like Joe and Mabel Johnson and Lone Star Telephone staff taking the day off. Don Crombie works on hand labor while Linda keeps him busy, and a weather forecaster jokes about changing plans. A Texas constitutional amendment proposes a 3.5 billion Port Texans water pipeline from the Mississippi. Wick Fowler doubting the plan. A “Who is this local businessman” guessing photo features Don Williams. Tom Gillett calls for federal money to develop Whitewright, while readers are urged to share ideas and the Sun seeks funds for its own remodeling.
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Joe
Mabel Johnson
Post Office
Don Crombie
Lone Star Telephone
Don
Cable Company
Linda Crombie
Texas
Texans
Mississippi
Wick Fowler
Austin
Wick
Alaska
Tom Gillett
Whitewright
Tom
the Sun
Sun
Whimsical Witty Quips From Pop Culture Skits
A collection of humorous lines on fashion, money, driving, and church life. Jokes about hosiery, finance, and misheard sermons feature punchy one liners and a running gag about a minister and his dog. The tone mimics a light hearted newspaper humor page from an earlier era.
Mental Health Matters Stanley Yolles Leads NIMH
Dr Stanley F Yolles directs the National Institute of Mental Health addressing research funding, policy priorities, and program expansion to improve public mental health services and awareness.
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Stanley F. Yolles,m.d
National Institute of Mental Health
Parents and Children Can Have Happy Relations
An article stresses that most parents and children can maintain harmony with humor and good instincts. It notes human complexity and the need for nurturing, avoiding neglect, overprotection, or conflict to help youths grow into mature, stable citizens.
FOR SALE: Two homes under construction in Highland Park Addition
Local ads list homes under construction in Highland Park Addition for sale with options to choose colors during build. Also promotions for frame shops, appliances, insurance, farm listings, and a grocery store contents sale in Whitewright with contact numbers and room listings.
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Highland Park Addition
Paul Stephens
Steiger’s View of Apollo 11 Moon Flight
Ivan Steiger, renowned cartoonist, reflects on Apollo 11's moon mission as a landmark event in human history, examining its implications for science, culture, and global imagination. He considers the mission's symbolic reach and the dawn of a new era in space exploration.
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Ivan Steiger
Moon Landing Shocks Nation With Historic Apollo 11 Step
Whitewright residents watched live as Apollo 11 achieved a giant leap for mankind. Fort Worth Press editors call the moment unparalleled, likening it to Columbus and describing Armstrong and Aldrin’s precision, the TV clarity, and the nation’s unified pride.
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Whitewright
The
Fort Worth
Earth
United States
Explorer I
Neil A. Armstrong
Columbus
Western Hemisphere
Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin
Spain
Armstrong
Aldrin
Moon
Eagle
Forest Ray Moulton
Neighborhood Birthday Thanks From Whitewright Readers
A letter from Mrs. E J Simpson thanks Mrs. Livingston and a group of women living in government apartments for hosting a birthday party for Mrs. Maud Carne way at Dunlap's Drive-In. The writer praises their kindness and neighborly spirit and lists the contributing ladies by name.
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Whitewright
Livingston
Maud Carneway
Dunlap’s
John Livingston
Earl Lyons
Grover Vestal
C. W. Pope
Faye Vestal
Edna McMillan
Lillie Perkins
Ina Moody
Ola Justic
Ethel Short
E. J. Simpson
Jet Spream Water Heaters Glass Lined for Gas
Johnson Jewelry & Appliances advertises Jet Spream water heaters glass lined for natural or butane gas. Moderately priced, promoting reliability and suitability for multiple fuel sources. Local store highlights includes home convenience and value.
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Johnson Jewelry & Appliances
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Buddy W. Camper
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Dolores Meek
A.R. Mct
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Bells News
Wntewright
Buddy Camper
Don Williams
Jrenewal
P.O. Box
Boyd Pierce
Burleson, Texas
Phillip Earnheart
Call
Johnson
Stephens & Bryant
Pau Stephens
the Whitewright Sun
E. T. Sanderson
Itc
Medicare
sMedicare
Walnut
Sherman
Waiker Pharmacy
Pay! Stephens
Dawson Propane Co
Roy Talley
O.W. White Bells
Whitewright Lodge
Floyd Flowers
Russel Surfitiiers
Paul Cook
South Carter Street
Chester Slaughter
Chester
Pete Wyrick
Smith Grocery
Anna
George Key
Fred Clark
Denison
Joe Britton
Zenith Ty
Main ST. Bonham, Texas
Christian Science Monitor
Darrell Dyer
Buford House
City Electric
Vinington Lane
A. M. Bryant
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