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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1963
Page
1
Ernest Smith, operator of Whitewright's water pumping plant, warns of a possible water shortage as pumps run around the clock. He notes daily production exceeds prior usage, urging officials to curb waste before wells run dry, contrasting with higher charging practices in Kaufman and Ladonia.
Printer Guy Dillon, longtime Durant Daily Democrat employee, celebrates a 60 year career in newspapers. He began at The Sun in 1911 and worked in Commerce, Taylor, Hillsboro, Plainview, Sherman, and more. He married Nora Kirkpatrick in 1912. they had a golden anniversary last year. He plans semi retirement at 72 on Sept 1, continuing part time printing. Old printers never quit printing.
Benny O'Brien reports in the Celina Record that Republicans allegedly created a bumper sticker reading Ban the Brothers while Democrats plan a retaliatory badge urging Bury Barry. The exchange reflects partisan tactics during tense political discourse.
A federal rule clarifies that only money changing machines are covered and not coin-operated vending devices. The rule targets inserting any money-like item into the money changing machine to obtain change.
Fidel Castro's government ordered the confiscation of the American embassy building in Havana and seized all furniture and equipment as retaliation for U S asset freezes. A Western diplomat called the move a serious violation of international law. The Swiss embassy, handling American interests, was surprised and asked to vacate pending instructions.
The report estimates 10,000 Harkis Moslem Algerians allied with France were executed in Algeria since March 1962. It notes thousands of Moslem Algerians now in France fear returning home and lacking housing or stability.
Elbert Edens 95 and wife Ellen 93 marked 76 years of marriage since their May 10 1887 Exeter Missouri wedding. They plan to attend the Sherman Old Settlers picnic, possibly winning the prize for longest married couple. They farmed in Missouri and Texas, raised seven children, now in Whitewright nursing home.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover reports the 1962 crime rate rose six percent from 1961 and 27 percent over five years while population grew seven percent. All major crimes except murder increased. murder fell two percent. He warned enforcement is hampered by restrictions and stressed court and community support.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean recounts the Pentagon belt buckle saga from 1961 to a projected July decision. He notes stockpiling of buckles, Natick tests, and a July ruling while inviting readers to share news. He opines on local store talk and visiting expert Clem Webster observes women’s fashion.
Texas Governor Connally closed his first National Governors Conference claiming Democratic handling of civil rights controversy did not damage the party nationally. He rejected Rockefeller’s claim that Democrats abused power and noted jockeying for position without a clear winner.
On the George West courthouse lawn a glass case displays the last Longhorn steer from the great West herd. The mounted animal serves as a tangible link to local ranching heritage and regional记.
Grayson County Commission approved Loy Lake Park improvements submitted by a soil conservation representative. Terraces will prevent silt runoff, grass will be sodded, trees added or removed for better picnic facilities. Two old county houses and a shed near Denison will be auctioned and removed for a parking area. Otto Wilson authorized to bid on a used motor grader.
Miami Beach report notes no governors from Confederate states will handle civil rights fact gathering under the National Governors Conference. The new executive committee is urged to continue study, with Tennessee as the nearest border state and a mix of Democratic and Republican governors leading the effort.
The article explains that the wedding band is worn on the left ring finger due to an old belief of a vein connecting that finger to the heart. The superstition persists despite the belief being untrue.
Lord Cornwallis once called Charlotte a hornet's nest for active anti-British activity. Today the slogan nickname Hornet's nest still typifies the community's energetic character and civic involvement.
Whitewright defeated Tom Bean 12 7 in Friday game with Lonnie House eight strikeouts. Kemp homered for Tom Bean who also posted four punch outs. Whitewright won again Monday 14 8 led by Eddie Range two singles and a double and Lonnie House double triple and homer. Saturday Whitewright crushed Tom Bean 27 6 as Cureton ten strikeouts. Arrington homered for Tom Bean and Whitewright featured multiple hitters. Schedule notes show Youth League July 26 Bells at Whitewright July 29 Whitewright at Howe and Boys League July 27 Howe at Whitewright.
Funeral services for Hubert Lee Sanders 63 will be held at 2 30 p m Friday at the First Baptist Church the Rev Fred Waldrop officiating Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery Earn heart directing Sanders died Wednesday at his home Born July 6 1900 at Mt Vernon Texas son of Tal and Ellie Sanders He married Mittie Owens in 1920 at Mt Vernon She died in 1953 He operated grocery stores in Whitewright over 20 years Survivors include two sons Tee man Lee Sanders Edward Lee Sanders two daughters Bessie and Beedy Sanders and two grandchildren
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Sherman for Mrs Nancy Melissa Spangler 76 of Whitewright who died Thursday at Whitewright Nursing Home Burial was in Friendship Cemetery She was born Sept 5 1883 in Smith County Tennessee daughter of Rufus and Mrs Goad and married Adolphus Spangler in 1903 Befo re moving to Whitewright she lived in Sherman survivors include three daughters six sons 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren with ties to Dallas Denison Sherman and Lakewood California December 1903 family notes not included.
Billie Lyons aged 90 died Monday at his home in Pampa and was buried there. He lived in the Whitewright community many years ago. Surviving are three children and two brothers Earl Lyons of Whitewright and Ollie Lyons of Arlington. Tyler Texas raises more than two thirds of the commercial rose bushes grown in the United States. Treaty Oak in Austin was chosen by the American Forestry Association as the most perfect specimen of a tree in the United States.
President Kennedy asks Congress to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue interim orders delaying a nationwide railroad work rule strike. He cites risk to the economy and aims for bargained settlements within two years while unions warn of massive job losses and strike readiness. Union opposition and railroad leaders push for ICC review before enacting rules.
Tom Me Holmes publisher of The Trenton Tribune earned the outstanding airman award after two weeks of summer training for the 9407th Air Force Reserve Recovery Squadron. Gen James L. Riley presented the plaque. MSgt A L Beck of Sherman won the outstanding non commissioned officer honor.
Finnish automobile liability insurers report success with a one year trial of nondrinker discounts. Applicants must prove teetotaler society membership limited to drinks under 2.5 percent alcohol or supply affidavits from two unimpeachable sources attesting to sobriety. Discount amounts to 19 percent off the standard rate.
Travelers in South Africa report sighting a race of wild women without tongues amid jungle journeys, a striking and puzzling note in colonial era reports.
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