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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1966
Page
3
Dr. Vernon Brown of Dallas visited friends here Saturday. Ed Kent observed his 98th birthday at home north of town Wednesday. Numerous residents hosted or visited relatives across Dallas, Sherman, Garland, Trenton, Melissa, Gainesville, Honey Grove, and Bonham with weekend gatherings and hospital updates.
Mr and Mrs Fred Cook Sr visited Sherman with the Gatris and others over the weekend. Several families from Mesquite Carrollton Dallas and Garland gathered in Sherman and Edhube for visits and a funeral. A bridge club met at the Pettit home with high score by Mrs Ralph Judd. Sandra Rize wed Lt Jerry Edwards in Okinawa and plans a Madison Wisconsin home.
In Bonham on Friday Feb 25 1966 a cornerstone ceremony marked the $600000 remodeling of the Fannin County courthouse. About 600 people attended as a copper box with 150 documents was placed. The 77 year old building now features Ludders stone walls fluorescence central air and new elevator.
Jim Stuteville of Dallas visited Whitewright Saturday. Dallas residents Mr and Mrs Jack L Morton visited Grover Stuteville’s family Wednesday. Farley Grocery manager Johnny Beazley of Trenton succeeds Arthur Coonrod. Beazley, an experienced grocer, grew up near Ely. B B Bridge Club met at Mrs Elmo Wallace with high score by Mrs Wallace and bingo by Miss May Badgett. Next host is Mrs H T Atterberry. Howe visitors included Mr and Mrs O E Head and Mr and Mrs Dick Gibson visiting Ira Hogue in Tupelo Okla. Lonnie Washburn and Herbert Hogan of Bells visited Royce Lay and Miss Mardell Pumphrey Sunday. Thursday Bridge Club met at Mrs James Edwards. Charlie Ayres high, Ed Kent second, Mrs Charles Skaggs bingoed. Elmo Wallace attended as guest. Judy Gosnell, student at TCU Fort Worth, visited her parents Sonny and Judy Gosnell. Elbert Bennett has been dismissed from hospital and is at home Route 1. she teaches at Elementary School. Mrs Clarence McMillin substituting.
A Texas A&M University expert warns that a soy protein fiber could substitute red meat and poultry, threatening the state economy. Developments in spun fiber may imitate meat and other foods without inherent flavor, allowing any desired taste to be added.
Automobile racing tops sports in fatalities with 151 drivers killed from 1960 to 1964. More than one third of these deaths are linked to stock car crashes, highlighting severe risk in the sport.
Eyebrow trends shift as experts promote a no brow look to emphasize big eyes. Techniques include bleaching, shadow blending, and even a no brow cut. alternatives involve whitening the upper lid and careful use of brow pencils. Weather and rain affect buying habits, with small declines in spring and fall. A lightweight polyethylene chair by Peter Murdoch surfaces as an inexpensive furniture find.
Washington reports the House and the administration near a step up in the minimum wage. Rep. Adrian Powell endorses raising to 1.40 an hour this year and 1.60 next year, after resistance to a faster schedule from labor groups and some subcommittee members. The current rate stands at 1.25 an hour.
Postmaster General Lawrence F. O’Brien announced a $65 million automation drive to be spent by June 30. Purchases include 80 stamp-cancelling machines about $20,000 each, 17 parcel-sorting devices costing $700,000 to $1.5 million each, and eight commercial scanners to read Zip Codes. He called the orders the first step in a nationwide effort to improve operations and service to the public.
A brief note envisions a future where paper tables replace traditional furniture as disposable pieces. The concept highlights evolving notions of reuse and waste, reflecting a speculative trend in design and consumer culture.
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