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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1966
Page
1
A Lions Club organizing meeting is set for 7 30 p m Friday at the Malt Shop in Whitewright with Lions from Sherman and Denison expected. Next week marks Texas Public Schools Week inviting patrons to visit and inspect local schools.
Bell Telephone system reports tax payments last year totaling 2,440,033,000 dollars or 4.48 dollars per share, equal to 33.08 dollars per telephone. Excise payments by telephone users added 867,984,000 dollars.
The text compares early presidents’ spending to Johnson's single year outlay and notes budgets grew from millions to billions. It asks if federal budgets might someday exceed trillions, reflecting on gradual scale shifts in U S government spending.
The legislature creates a yearly voter registration window covering October through January with a 25 cent fee replacing the poll tax. Registering in October does not qualify for the current year's general election but allows voting in November of the following year. A special registration period ends March 17 for those who did not pay the poll tax.
AUSTIN The State Health Department reports 1352 cases of influenza like illness with no lab confirmed influenza. Dr Van Tipton notes cultures are being analyzed. Most cases come from Lamb County over 500, Webb County 221, Jackson County 200, with seventeen other counties reporting cases.
A condensed Chicago American Magazine piece notes that locking a car and removing keys halves theft risk. Tips include hiding ignition access, avoiding leaving license papers, not displaying valuables, and not revealing return times. Auto theft is rising, with 463000 cars stolen in 1964 and most recovered only after damage or part loss.
James T Blakey 72 a Whitewright native and Savoy farmer died Saturday in a Bonham hospital Funeral services were held Sunday in Savoy with burial in Sunny Side Cemetery He was born January 3 1894 in Whitewright son of Mr and Mrs Robert Blakey He married Lizzy Burris November 12 1916 in Savoy Survivors include his wife two sons Robert Blakey of Wiley and Joe Lee Blakey of Maysville Oklahoma a daughter Mrs D B Withrow of Garland one sister Mrs Ina Elk of Savoy 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren
Funeral services were held for Roger Ray Robinson 11 month old son of Felix D. Robinson Jr. and Mrs. Robinson of Garland and great grandson of J. T. Robins of Whitewright. Burial followed at Randolph Cemetery. He died Sunday at the family home in Garland. He was born March 19 1965 in Opelika Alabama.
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. R. D. Maddux home for an all day meeting with a covered dish luncheon Nine members attended Mrs Tom Barnes presided at a business session confirming plans for a March 4 games tournament at Firemen's Hall New yearbooks were distributed Members worked on crafts including hooked rugs crochet nylon net weaving chair bottoms Mrs Brown won the door prize Guest Mrs Otto Russell Reporter noted the next meeting will be at Mrs Carl May home
French astronomer Urbain Leverrier pioneered practical weather forecasting using telegraph reports from multiple locations. World Book Encyclopedia notes he demonstrated central office forecasting of storms and, in 1855, Napoleon III ordered Leverrier to organize a national weather forecasting system for France.
President Johnson announced a higher rate of 4.15 percent for all Series E and H U S Savings Bonds effective December 1, 1965. The change shortens Series E maturities to seven years and raises semiannual interest for Series H bonds. Bond sales lag behind redemptions as financial institutions offer higher rates.
The Dad-Daughter banquet convened Friday night in Fire men's Hall with sixty attendees. James Donaghey served as master of ceremonies, Weldon Bartley gave the invocation, and each girl introduced her father. Dr. Fred Madden and Mrs. Flora McElreath were among Sherman guests recognized, with Madden a Camp Fire member and McElreath the executive director. The event featured a musical program from Blue Buds and older groups in Hawaiian-themed attire.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met for an all day session at Mrs. R N Cawthon's home. Eight members attended and completed a handmade quilt. Mrs Grider reported on the County Council meeting. Mrs Cawthon was elected Gray Son County delegate for the April 5 district meeting at Kidd Key auditorium. The next meeting is March 8 with Mrs Bill Ireland.
BLUE RIVER Wisconsin Jake Ellenholt returned to work after resigning from multiple village roles including marshal utility chief sewage operator meter reader cemetery custodian park superintendent and sanitary engineer The town welcomed his return and the pay raise that lured him back.
The article explains how cancelled trading stamp books are destroyed to prevent reuse. At a stamp manufacturer, used books are sent back to distribution centers to be mashed into pulp or incinerated. One Metuchen New Jersey incinerator runs 24 hours a day, destroying more than 100,000 used collector books daily.
A reader letter recalls a country store discussion on money and technology, mocking predictions of a cashless future. It touches on Federal Reserve predictions, credit cards, tattooed numbers, and a cashier demanding cash. The letter mocks modern finance and laments perceived loss of money’s value.
The Whitewright Rotarians hosted Rotaryanns with a banquet in the Austin College Student Center Gold Room Sherman. Club president David Johnson welcomed guests. Louie Throgmorton of Dallas spoke after musical selections led by Rev. Dale Gore Julie Johnson and Mrs David Johnson. Out of town guests included Lyndal Irby president of Denison Rotary.
The meeting was called to order by the president. Minutes were read and new officers elected: President Holly Faison, vice president Jeanette Geers, secretary Pam Edgington, treasurer Stephanie Bush, reporter Dee Ann Dyer, program chairman Jo. One new member joined, Brenda Stewart. Committee for party Fay Armstrong, Sharon Armstrong, Brenda Sue Stewart, and Leslie Collins. Refreshments served.
The Sherman Social Security District Office warns that swindlers posing as Medicare officials are targeting beneficiaries. Gus Jones says the supplementary insurance premium is 3 dollars monthly and will be deducted from July checks for eligible recipients. others will be instructed on proper payment methods. Do not pay individuals. payments go to the program’s office.
Only five state universities and land grant colleges have not raised charges in two years. The University of Georgia University of Nevada Langston University Ohio State University and Oklahoma State University stay steady while most institutions hike tuition. Seven state universities now charge out-of-state tuition over 1000 dollars. They are Michigan Virginia Wisconsin Colorado Pennsylvania New Hampshire and Vermont.
The county tax collector reports 12 703 qualified voters in Grayson County. J A Barnes wed Bess Brents last Saturday. Mrs John D Patterson died February 24. City Meat Market bought 30 head of extra fine beef steers this week. City Marshal Henry Williams and Ruth Boyd of Oklahoma City wed Saturday. Hudson and Davis Co style show slated for next week. PTA delegates elected to April district meeting. Doss Cemetery settlers urged to meet at Whitewright Saturday for burial grounds. Hembree filling station burgled Saturday night. About 30 or 40 chickens stolen at Pilot Grove Friday night.
A brief historical note dated March 5 1931 references a Sun newspaper request. The item notes a call or appeal tied to the Sun publication with limited readable details. The fragment emphasizes an archival timestamp and the requested action involving the Sun.
Texas merchants anticipate up to 16 million dollars in cotton stamps for about 640 thousand cotton farmers this year. Philip Earnheart C B Bryant Robert Emerson Sears and Davis Parrish hosted a party at Dr and Mrs Ross May home Friday. Twin daughters were born to Mr and Mrs Frank Armstrong of Plano, with Armstrongs' daughter-in-law being Barbee.
Whitewright PTA schedules a meeting for Tuesday night March 8 at 7 30 in the Elementary School library. Mrs Hazel Norell of Sherman will speak representing the Crippled Children's Society of Grayson County. After the program refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. Public invited as Texas Public Schools Week approaches.
A boy asks what a person who connects you with the spirit world is called and receives the answer a bartender. The exchange depicts a witty, ironic lesson about spirits and the profession.
A dormitory bulletin board notice urges students to drop out of college, using a provocative slogan. The item appears as a lone sign promoting quitting attendance, with no additional context or attribution.
A local columnist quips that a babysitter is a teenager who steps in as the adult responsible while parents go out and escape adult responsibilities, highlighting the role with humorous social tone.
A teacher asks a second grade student to describe scales. The child quips that the scales simply make you mad when you stand on them, turning a math prompt into a humorous insight into how the idea of weighing oneself is received in class.
An oldtimer brags about the county sheriff’s badge being tough, a new member asks why, and a wit notes most sheriffs wear badges but not shirts, turning on the irony of bravado and attire.
A gentleman farmer is defined by the habit of finding time to read government bulletins. He prioritizes informed stewardship, engages with public notices, and blends rural practice with civic awareness.
Visitors touring a battleship that just arrived in port pause at a bronze plaque where a guide honors the captain who fell. A witty elderly lady quips about nearly tripping over the plaque, prompting lighthearted reaction.
A loud blast erupted in the back room of a drug store. The pharmacist, shaken, staggered out and told a female customer to have her doctor rewrite the prescription with printed handwriting.
A football coach, facing a desperate setback, benches a substitute and yells for Jones to become ferocious. Jones bursts up, asks for the number, signaling his readiness to ignite a comeback.
A man and his wife discuss a magazine claim that more than 5,000 camels are used annually to make paint brushes, marveling at animal training advances and the surprising source of art supplies.
Rising debt shows many shoppers prefer small payments over large upfront costs. The piece notes a broad indifference to total price as long as the immediate outlay remains manageable.
Cecile Bergeret of CHANCEAUX aged 53 says she is the world’s youngest great grandmother after marrying in 1929 and bearing 17 children. She boasts she will have at least 17 great grandchildren in the next decade as her granddaughter Irene welcomes her first baby.
Russell Summers and Dick Walker issue a joint proclamation designating March 7 to 11, 1966 as the 16th Annual Public Schools Week. They urge all citizens to visit local schools to witness facilities and learning achievements and to support education.
Sunday School at 10:00. Morning worship at 11:00. Junior and Senior Y M V F services at 4:30 and 6:00. Evening worship at 7:00. Revival prep March 13 to 18. Wednesday choir practice at 7:00.
Sunday activities include 9 00 Sunday School at a nursing home 9 55 Sunday School 5 15 Primary and Jr Choir rehearsals 6 00 Christian Life Development 7 00 Evening worship Monday Tuesday 2 00 W M A Week of prayer for home missions program Tuesday 3 30 Sunbeams 4 00 Junior G A 7 00 Church conference W M A week of prayer for home missions program 7 45 Church choir rehearsal Friday Saturday Mar 11 12 Youth Retreat at Lake Lavon Baptist Encampment
The church will hold worship at 11:00 led by Pastor Rev C C Dooley. A brief sermon and prayers are planned, with possible fellowship after the service.
Pastor Mrs Janice Hall leads services at 11 00 worship and 9 45 Sunday School with a 7 15 worship and 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer meeting. Regular sessions mark a full weekly program at the church.
Minister W. E. Mynatt leads Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship with communion at 11 a.m. An evening worship follows at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages is at 7:30 p.m.
Bethel Baptist Church lists training union at 6 30 p m and worship service at 7 30 p m within evening activities.
KentuckyTown Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10 a m and Worship at 11 a m with Training Union at 7 p m and an evening Worship at 7 45 p m for parishioners and visitors.
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