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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
5
An elderly doctor trips in the dark and curses aloud after a late night call to a farm house. A farmer jokes about Hippocratic oaths resembling folk oaths. A bannered stock show ticket seller faces a plea from a man with 15 children seeking half price viewing of a prize bull. A lawyer counsels a frantic client in prison with head shaved and a slit in his trousers.
A patient asks for a dental checkup and the town's most painful dentist quips that most people want their teeth white, reflecting a grim urban legend tone. The remark captures a sharp edge of local rumor about a feared practitioner and the community’s dental fears.
A sharp quip suggests that calling someone down to earth implies they are treated as pushovers. The remark frames humility as vulnerability and invites critique of social dynamics where truthfulness is confused with weakness.
A doctor tells a husband not to worry about his wife’s forgetfulness, insisting it is a simple sign of advancing years. The husband protests, urging the doctor to tell his wife herself.
A sleep-deprived father dons a black eye shield, only for his 5-year-old to burst into the room Sunday morning and exclaim that Mommy is sleeping with Bat Man, revealing a humorous parental moment.
A humorous wartime era quip features a wife proposing a wives strike and her husband replying that he has a strikebreaker ready. The exchange highlights light domestic wit and playful gender role banter.
A young man dared his girlfriend with a bet that she would not marry him. She accepted and doubled the challenge by proposing to wed him herself, sealing a playful yet earnest promise that their romance would become a lifelong union.
A playful exchange where a boy asks for a box of bird seed and tells a clerk he has no birds yet. He plans to plant the seeds and grow some birds in the future.
An old philosopher argues that the best path to improvement starts with halting decline. The idea frames progress as reversing deterioration rather than pursuing fresh gains.
A morning telephone call begins with “How are you doing this morning?” followed by a polite reply “Just fine.” The caller then realizes a wrong number and hangs up, leaving no further details or consequences.
A speaker declares no horror greater than a man without a country. A young lady retorts that worse is a country without a man, sparking a terse exchange about belonging and identity.
Washington lawmakers summarize the crime commission report warning of higher reported crime levels in coming years. Under secretary Nicholas Katzenbach, panel chair, calls for new and more effective prevention and control measures.
AUSTIN DPS Director Col Homer Garrison Jr said the Statistical Services estimates 55 people will die in traffic accidents during the four day Fourth of July holiday. The estimate reflects past experience and current death trends. Operation Motorcide will run from 6:00 p.m. June 30 to 11:59 p.m. July 4 with extra patrols and three daily death tallies to stress road safety.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Earnheart funeral chapel for Lowell C. Watson 61 a barber of 42 years who died June 21 in Sherman hospital. Rev. Leroy Martin and Rev. R L Cates conducted the service with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Watson born February 12 1906 near Randolph was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Daniel C Watson He married Carolyn Simmons September 21 1933 in Whitewright a World War II veteran and Baptist Church member Survivors include his wife a brother Kelous Watson of Oklahoma City a sister Mrs F O Mangrum Sherman and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Lucian LaRoe aged 88 of 3300 Perry Lane Austin died in an Austin hospital Thursday of last week. Funeral services were held Saturday at Earnheart chapel at 2 p.m. Rev. George Topper officiated. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Born August 1878 near Whitewright she was daughter of D R and Mrs Lewis and widow of Lucian LaRoe. She moved to Austin 32 years ago and was a member of Central Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Bailey Mack Ballinger and Mrs Lee J Wilborn Austin, one sister Mrs John Haden Austin, one grandson and one great grandson.
James Calvin Mhoon 71 died Friday in Sherman hospital. Funeral held at Barnheart Chapel with Rev. George Topper, burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Born Oct 31 1895 Honey Grove. husband of Alice Duncan Mhoon. retired farmer. Survivors include wife two daughters two brothers two sisters one grandchild one great grandchild.
A snackwich featuring cottage beef on buttered raisin bread with peanut butter and jelly supplies energy and essential nutrients for growth.
Pipes and components for seawater on ships use a copper nickel alloy praised for resistance to brine corrosion, strength, lightness, and ease of fabrication.
Major Guy Smith of the Texas Department of Public Safety announced immediate openings for Patrolmen in uniformed services. Examinations will be held daily at Fort Worth Dallas and Tyler offices for qualified applicants. Eligibility requires 20 to 35 years old, high school education or equivalent, height 5'8" to 6'4", and Texas residency of one year. Start salary is 440 dollars monthly during training, with five day work weeks, two weeks vacation, sick leave, retirement and promotion opportunities, uniforms and equipment provided.
Washington announces the 1968 wheat planting allotment at 59.3 million acres, down from 68 million this year. Agricultural Secretary Orville Freeman says the cut aligns with farm leaders and a national advisory group fearing overproduction, while some officials favor a larger allotment to aid world food needs. The timing targets winter wheat seedings planted in late summer and fall.
John Chapman known as Johnny Appleseed wandered Ohio and Indiana in the early 19th century preaching the gospel while sowing apple seeds that earned him the nickname.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean criticizes two news items. He mocks Pentagon plans for an 18 mile hallways fire engine and a 21 man force, and jokes about McNamara's Vietnam manpower push. He recounts Ed Doolittle’s take, the Office of Economic Opportunity film spending, and a $44,000 30 minute film on store front and neighborhood help.
The Jackie Shaw and Mary Dale W M V Circles met at Bethel Church Monday night for a royal service program on Baptists in pioneer missions U S A Mrs Johnnie England led the program Mrs Jessie Williams led singing with Mrs M V Williams at the piano Mrs Viola McKinney read the calendar of prayer and led prayers for missionaries and their work Mrs Ruby Cawthon gave the meditation and led a special prayer Participants included Mrs Johnnie England Mrs Ruby Cawthon Mrs Billie Bartley Mrs Christine Sanderson Mrs Jewel Barnes Mrs Viola McKinney Mrs Jessie Williams Mrs Betty Jarvis Mrs Inez Pierce and Mrs M W Williams The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs Charles Pierce Reporter
California led all states in Vietnam War fatalities with 937 deaths among a total of 10,623 from March 31, according to Defense Department compilations. New York followed with 745, Pennsylvania 656, Texas 606, and Ohio 534.
In Fal mouth Massachusetts the semi weekly Enterprise published a warning ad for youths urging them to steer clear of trouble this summer. It states if arrested the parents place of employment college home newspaper will be notified and warns of possible scholarship loss or draft action.
New York reports CATV systems could enable vast conveniences in homes. Dr Leon Riebman, president of American Electronic Laboratories, says coaxial cable carries 20 000 times more information than telephone and will allow remote control of bills deposits and household appliances including starting dinner from golf club or office.
An estimate places the average lifespan of a nickel coin at about 50 years, indicating typical durability and wear over decades of circulation.
In 1922 W E Blacksom of Plainview sold Whitewright Mill ing Co. property to M L Bateman of Roswell NM. In New York Rebecca Senpers awoke in her coffin after being pronounced dead from a stroke. Pilot Grove club met at Mrs Bill Dixon’s home. Grandma Pruett of Orangville fractured a hip in a fall. In Nashville a grocer hid $5000 in his shop safe. mice ruined most of it leaving $2000 salvageable.
The Ken tuckytown Self Help Club gathered with Mrs Lester Caylor as hostess for a June 23 1927 meeting. The Sun publishers Waggoner and Doss received Belo loving cup for the second time, with many compliments noted since the award was announced on Saturday.
Miss Alameda Vittitoe and Mr. Joe Taylor of Dallas married Friday in Dallas. The Bells annual picnic opened today.
Thirty years ago on June 24 1937 the national debt reached 36 633 907 802 dollars the highest ever. Obituaries note Mrs R W Painter died June 23 at her home and Mrs E B Kent died Sunday north of town. J H St John formerly of Pilot Grove died Monday at Royse City. A son was born to Mr and Choice Summers on June 20. Oak Hill Cemetery adds graveled driveways as the State Relief Commission reports over 116 million dollars spent on federal and state aid for Texans subsisting on government created jobs.
Community Public Service Co. and civic leaders push for new industry to boost Whitewright’s economy. A questionnaire will be mailed with electric bills next month to gather leads on prospects and encourage residents to participate in the growth effort.
Church service times listed for several congregations. Presbyterian and Methodist pastors noted. Sunday School at 10:00 for some, worship at 11:00, evening services later in day. Weekday meetings include deacons, RA, prayer, choir rehearsals.
A local pastor outlines weekly services noting Sunday School at 9 45 and Worship Service at 7 15 PM. A Wednesday prayer meeting is listed at 7 30 PM under the guidance of Mrs Janice Hall.
Church notices list services for Church of Christ and Baptist churches with pastors W. E. Mynatt Rev. Bob Saylor and Rev. Charles Pierce plus service times. A Medicare note states its medical insurance will not cover prescription drugs that you can administer yourself.
A newly developed stainless steel paint is applied to transmission towers, smokestacks, water tanks and bridges to shield them from corrosion and extend structural longevity.
A recipe note explains that one cup of fine cornflake crumbs requires crushing four cups of corn flakes to achieve the needed crumb quantity.
A calendar of boys and youth league games for July lists matchups among Whitewright, Howe, Bells, Tom Bean, and Van Alstyne. Key dates include July 1, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 for boys and July 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 for youth league, with several byes noted.
Whitewright No 1 team defeated Howe No 1 12 10 on June 22 and beat Bells 13 8 on June 24. June 27 saw Whitewright No 2 lose 15 4 to Tom Bean while Whitewright No 1 won 17 13 against Van Alstyne. Earlier June 23 Whitewright beat Leonard 10 0, and June 26 Whitewright crushed Bells 23 5. Youth League June 30 has Whitewright at Van Boys League July 1 with Whitewright No 1 at Howe No 1 and July 1 also listing Howe No 2 at White.
Mrs. Fred Garner hosted the Whitewright Home Demonstration Club meeting last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Carl May presiding. Six members and four guests attended, plans for an August garage sale were made, and the group adjourned for summer with meetings to resume in September.
Nonfat dry milk offers about half the calories of whole milk while supplying key nutrients. It helps daily nutrition for those watching intake without sacrificing milk benefits.
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