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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
1
Governor Connally calls reduced speed limits and more highway patrols to enforce lawful speeds. He cites Texas history from 45 to 70 mph and rising highway deaths as limits climbed. The piece also reflects on social issues and a reader note about Sun subscription and aging, ending with a cigarette smoking health warning and a rhetorical question.
A reader rejects outsized organized editorial content from associations and notes plans to publish only own material. The piece criticizes the Dodd campaign contributions inquiry as driven by publicity and cites Drew Pearson as key in forcing Senate attention to alleged influence peddling.
A 55th anniversary note marks the June 12 1911 Great Fire that destroyed Whitewright’s business district and all homes south to the Cotton Belt Railroad. The piece notes reader complaints about missing items and explains publication timing and subscriber impact on ad revenue and news coverage.
John Edgar Henson 84 died Saturday morning in Whitewright. Funeral services were at 4 p m Sunday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Gore and Rev. C C Dooley officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was born November 14, 1881 in Edhube, married Trecie Wood in 1906 at Bells, and was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife Arnold Henson a son Mrs Ralph Brown two sisters and three brothers four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. E. Floyd Everheart, 81, died after a long illness in Lubbock. Funeral services were held in Whitewright, conducted by Rev. Walter Underwood and Rev. George Topper. Born December 27, 1884, she was married in Whitewright in 1906 to E. Floyd Everheart, a former Grayson County sheriff. Survived by son Floyd Jr.. daughters Mrs. R. P. Montgomery and Mrs. M. W. Hagerman. brother Charles W. Bryant Jr.. seven grandchildren. She was a member of Waples Methodist Church of Denison.
John L. Pointer 81, longtime Whitewright resident, died June 26 in Austin after moving there three months ago. Funeral held at 4 p m Tuesday in Earnheart chapel with Rev. William Jackson officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery West minster. Born August 18 1884 in Kansas he married Amanda Jane Hayes in 1905. she died January 1960. Survivors include two daughters Mrs W R Bryson Austin and Mrs Leon Bridges Tom Oklahoma, two sisters Mrs Grace Bonham McKinney and Mrs Alice Collins Jefferson, 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Ray F Brown 63 a Denison native and Katy locomotive engineer died June 23 in a Denison hospital after surgery He was born March 10 1903 in Whitewright and worked in Denison since 1924 Funeral services were held at St Luke s Episcopal Church Denison with burial at Cedar Lawn Cemetery Survivors include his wife Mamie E Feath two sons Harry San Antonio and Bill Abilene his mother Daisy Hahnel a sister Mrs J H Crane and two grandchildren
Mrs Irene Atterberry reports the death last week of R M Meredith in Scottsville Kentucky He lived in Whitewright years ago where he worked as a pharmacist at May drug store and his wife taught public speaking in local schools He was a brother in law of Mrs Arterberry
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Arledge Ridge Cemetery south of Bonham for Jacquelyn Annette Jones infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jones of Sherman. The baby died 12 hours after birth Monday in a Sherman hospital.
The piece reflects on how a weekly newspaper struggles to publish every item on deadline day as late arrivals miss the news cycle. It notes that items dropped at the office due to late submission become too old to be newsworthy by the next week.
The Boys League won twice this week beating Van Alstyne 16 to 6 with 14 hits and 1 error. Whitewright topped Tom Bean 7 to 4 with 7 hits and 5 errors. Whitewright blanked Howe 12 to 0 on June 22 with 11 hits and 1 error. Whitewright beat Bells 5 to 2 on Monday with 8 hits and 1 error. Pitchers included Kim Watkins, Larry Franklin, E J Durham for the locals and Bruce Bannasty, Leon Lay for Van. Youth League also won two games. Schedule notes include July 1 Tom Bean and July 4 Van Alstyne at home.
Rev. C. C. Dooley, pastor, reports at Sunday services on a $50 million statewide campaign to be conducted this year. The pastor attended a luncheon at Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas Tuesday and discussed the Session meeting Wednesday night. The Ladies' Aid meets at the church Monday at 4 p.m.
Sunday morning worship at First Methodist led by Rev George Topper. First Baptist announces Teen Scene Friday July 1 from 6 to 10 pm, car wash Saturday, nursing home Sunday School at 9:55, Christian Life Development at 6, Evening Worship at 7, Rex Ray Circle Monday at 2:30, Hour of Prayer Wednesday at 7, Church Conference and Choir at 7:45. Assembly of God led by Mrs Janice Hall with Sunday School 9:45 and Worship 7:15. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
The Church of Christ announces minister W. E. Mynatt leading Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages at 7 30.
Rev. Don Chandler, pastor, leads a 7:00 Training Union and a 7:45 worship service.
A community notice lists events at 6 30 and 7 30. Survivors include parents a sister June Gail Jones of Sherman and grandparents Buck and Mrs Chesser and Jesse Fuller of Sherman and Spencer Jones of Bells. The mother is Elza May Chesser.
A sponge mop can efficiently clean kitchen walls while the user’s hands stay dry. Use a stronger detergent to improve grime removal and ensure a thorough scrub without direct wall contact.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean recounts a full turnout at the country store Saturday night. The Parson riffs on automation in religion and Santa Claus era perks while Bug Hookum teases gains and taxes in a lighthearted town chat.
Luther Skaggs was named Lion of the Year by the Marion Lions Club for sight disability service. He made 53 visits totaling about 800 miles, received five eye wills, chaired the visitations to the blind committee, and helped at the eye clinic. Skaggs, a former club president with perfect attendance in 11 years, hails from Whitewright and has led the State Fish Hatchery at Marion since 1938.
John Jay served as the inaugural chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, shaping early American judicial leadership and precedent for the nation.
First Baptist Church will host a Friday teen program from 6 to 10 pm starting tomorrow. Rev. Dale Gore says the informal, Christian environment emphasizes fun with hamburgers, drinks, and games like volleyball ping-pong dominoes and checkers, with adult sponsors. Communities teens invited.
About 250000 U.S. troops are in Vietnam with roughly 37500, or 15 percent, being colored. In top fighting units like airborne troops, the share rises to around 50 percent, illustrating the most integrated war U.S. service members have ever fought.
Motor Trend previews for 1967 model year anticipate major styling refinements and new names focused on safety. Ford faces fresh competition from a renamed Panther Chevrolet and the Mercury Cougar, with a larger Mustang and new body styles planned. Cadillac ponders a six inch longer Eldorado, while Chrysler shifts to unitized bodies across Plymouth Dodge and Chrysler lineups. Mercury rolls out the Marquis luxury line, and AMC stretches Classics and Ambassadors as fastback cues emerge. The report notes 3 inch longer Galaxy, Catalina length tweaks, and rear engine Corvair reductions to fit new Chevrolet models.
AUSTIN The Texas Department of Public Safety projects 31 traffic deaths over the three day Fourth of July weekend. Col Homer Garrison Jr and DPS officials cite last year’s 28 fatalities and outline an intensive “Operation Motorcide” with heightened patrols, public education, and coordinated agency efforts to reduce crash losses.
The Whitewright Riding Club hosts an open play night on Friday at 6 00 pm with trophies through sixth place. Members bring six sandwiches for the concession stand. A trail ride to Val Dawson ranch near Savoy is planned for Sunday at 2 00 pm with a fish fry and overnight camping.
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club entertained members of the Little Rock H D Club and the Westwood H D Club of Sherman with a luncheon at Firemen's Hall. Miss Mary Wilson demonstrated Meat Cookery with a film on cuts and temperature cooking. Twenty-eight members attended, door prizes were awarded, and plans for the next meeting at Mrs. G C Hardcastle's home were announced.
Austin reports Medicare Friday will expand coverage beyond the elderly to dependent children and permanently and totally disabled persons. Texas will fund a $5.36 monthly policy for each dependent child and a $17.50 monthly premium for disabled individuals, aided by federal funds and state matching. Savings arise as state previously paid $10.50 monthly for elderly recipients, now freed to other uses. The move aligns with old age assistance programs and expands blind coverage under new qualification rules.
The Texas Department of Health reports 612 measles cases last week in the state, up 56 percent from the five year average of 392. The average weekly total from 1961 to 1965 was 392.
Classified readers seek a sunny solution as a Sun Wanted ad promises rapid responses. The brief note hints at quick results and a straightforward exchange, inviting neighbors to place requests for sunlit spaces or remedies.
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