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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1965
Page
1
A stranger buying Carl's Sausage at Hi Way Grocery asked for four 2 pound sacks and one 1 pound, claiming Ardmore Oklahoma as origin. He said he was from Ardmore en route to a funeral in Leonard. Carl's Sausage not sold in Ardmore, per local shop.
The writer describes spending a weekend in Vernon with Mr and Mrs J G Simmons. They note a nearby helicopter pilot at the Wag goner ranch who herds cattle from a helicopter, illustrating local life in West Texas.
A reader notes that burning cotton and corn stubble harms land near Whitewright while others plow under residues to enrich soil. The piece contrasts farmers’ erosion concerns with a newspaper headline on Congress pushing tax cuts, arguing actions should balance cost and common sense.
W R Pool of the Farmersville Times reflects on fishermen waking at 4 AM to travel long distances for a day of fishing. He notes he once added minnows to creeks, a pastime now yielding little enthusiasm for early rising.
German specialist Dr. Gerhardt Volkheimer from Humboldt University Medical School cautions against lying down after a heavy meal. He says the rest can trigger a sudden heart attack by causing chyle to accumulate and fat embolism in a coronary artery upon waking.
Bob Meisenbach of Denison purchases the Dorsett-Roman Ford agency and takes charge. He plans to move his family to Whitewright soon with wife and three sons, ages 18, seven, and seven, the oldest Robert graduating Denison High School in June. He has long worked in autos, most recently as sales manager for a Denison dealer after moving from Houston.
Washington report quotes Dr. Don D. Jackson on marriages as a tailored quid pro quo. Differences are inevitable and spouses exchange rights and duties to sustain a healthy union.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday at 2 o'clock in the club house with Mrs. Bill Ireland presiding. Minutes were read and roll called. 4-H work, salads demonstration, and a delegate nomination to the State Meeting at Austin were discussed. The next program is planned for June 22 at Mrs. Vandagriff's home with nine members and guests present.
The 609 mile road completed in 1852 connected Cumberland to Vandalia at a cost of 7000000 dollars, marking a major mid-19th century transportation milestone.
Whitewright whitewashed Van Alstyne 13 0 on 13 hits with no errors. Cureton fanned 8 for Van Alstyne while Whitewright stars Earnheart and Watkins led the offense. Later Whitewright edged Bells 4 3 as Caraway struck out 9 and Smith 10. Saturday Whitewright beat Tom Bean 11 5 as Layman and Morris pitched and Slaughter piled up hits. Upcoming games list Howe, Bells, and Youth League fixtures.
The League of Women Voters in Austin says taxpayers will pay 500000 to fund elections on 27 proposed constitutional amendments after the Legislature failed to pass study legislation for a revision commission. Texas voters would face three separate elections, per state president Maurice Brown of Waco.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Mrs. Wallace Caraway’s home with Mrs. Floyd Bassett presiding. The program included a Year Book of Prayer on Guatemala and a devotional, each member sharing scripture. Rev. C. C. Dooley spoke on the Holy Land and gave the closing prayer. Refreshments for 11 members and five guests were served. The next meeting is July 12 at Mrs. Hamilton’s home.
Mr and Mrs James O Neal of Abernathy visited Mr and Mrs Paul Cook and Mr and Mrs Fred Cook Sr last weekend and attended the High School Class of 1916 reunion.
A Tom Bean correspondent laments rising wages and a 34 hour week trend among New York electric workers. He jokes about a Vietnam era clash in Portland where Colonel Brannon bans hair curlers and enforces skirts, while his wife sides with the Colonel amid the debate.
Texas faces a 3 cent per pack cigarette tax rise approved by the 59th Legislature. The state comptroller, following an Atty. Gen. ruling, will collect the extra tax on sales of cigarettes stamped at the old rate after midnight June 30. Dealers must report stock on hand and pay the tax in advance, with a small exemption for 10 cartons or less.
Whitewright Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its installation service with officers from Denison taking posts. Ena Stephens became Worthy Matron and Finis Stephens Worthy Patron, with Lorene Johnson and Bryan Weber as Associate Matron and Associate Patron. Vocal tributes by Ray Gray and Rev. Dale Gore accompanied by Mrs. Guy Hamilton. About 40 members and guests attended.
A Sun Want Ad notes a proposed system where payment is due at the first sale in the state and after July 1 dealers must secure new stamps from the state treasurer for cigarette packs.
In the June 1920 election voters authorized $30,000 in additional bonds to finish the road program. Also noted are local incidents and people: Truett child injury, deaths of Mae Wooley and Mrs. Harper, weddings, burglaries, theater leasing, a birthday party, and the recovery of Lobo the German police dog found in Sherman.
Forty years ago on June 18 1925 Rev Joe B Nicholson pioneer Presbyterian minister was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery here Thursday. Mrs W M Mullins 32 died Monday. Mrs R W Chambers entertained Friday morning honoring Minnie Willis and Katherine Vaughn attending University of Colorado Boulder. Jim Ferguson influenced the Texas Governor Mrs Ferguson to grant 30 pardons he assured friendless Negro convicts at the Huntsville penitentiary for Emancipation Day.
A group of leading businessmen in June 1930 announce their willingness to volunteer time and funds to promote a community campaign. They emphasize civic duty and invite broader local support to achieve the project goals.
Mrs. A L Thornton died at her home. Bill White Joe Thomas May and Merriwell Vineyard tended the Austin College government school for civilian pilots at Sherman. President Roosevelt disclosed a plan for universal government service for American youth.
Sue Gentry of Whitewright and Denison received a 250 dollar cash scholarship from the Grayson College Ex-Students Association at the 26th annual reunion held Sunday. Gail Wilson was runner-up. Memorial service honored 20 deceased ex-students. Date set for 1966 reunion.
Whitewright Lodge No. 167 will hold an open installation of officers for the coming Masonic year Thursday June 24 at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Hall. The public is invited to attend.
Native Fiji Islanders, after a measles outbreak in 1875, decline Christian faith, viewing the illness as punishment for abandoning prior beliefs.
Whitewright Riding Club hosted its annual Quarter Horse Show in the local arena drawing 117 entries from Texas and states including Oklahoma Wisconsin Arkansas Nebraska Kansas and West Virginia. Top awards went to Flit Bar Mac Spears Fort Worth owned grand champion stallion and Balmy Lee Lewisville grand champion gelding with numerous class winners across mares geldings and performance events. Aaron Roper of Vineyard Texas judged an approved American Quarter Horse Association show attracting many competitors and spectators.
The 1950 60 trend shows about 1 500 000 Negroes leaving the South while 52 000 whites move in.
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