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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1970
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun lists staff and subscription rates in its trade area of Texas. In area $3.00 per year and outside trade area $4.00 per year. The paper notes second class status and mailing address Whitewright Texas.
A chaotic week features John Jenkins gracing the Dallas Morning News front page with a $75 veteran pension note. The Whitewright Sun confronts printing gaffes and a bank loan scare as local readers chase the celebrity buzz alongside a Riders- Astrodome relay upset and school week notices.
Various ads for framing services and sales include Picture Framing by Phillip Earnhearter, home for sale on Carter Street, two homes under construction in Highland Park, lots in Top of The Hill Addition, and autos and insurance services. Also listed are baby crib for sale, nursery stock, a found set of keys, and a department store opportunity with contact in Van Alstyne Texas.
Easter Seals Texas hosts Lilly Day led by defensive star Bob Lilly to raise funds for crippled children and adults with school coaches and lapel pin donations. Trophies from Dr Pepper Bottlers reward top teams in five classes as 700 coaches invite participation. last year 3,200 football players supported services in Texas. Also notices creditors for the estate of E J Colonna in Grayson County with administration granted March 2 1970 and claims due per law.
A World War I veteran recounts losing Social Security and welfare access, living in a $10 a month room with no plumbing after his Army pension was cut. He remembers scarce veterans support, drinks coffee in town, and hopes the future improves. The article also notes a 1970 Texas divorce citation, a local air force officer’s hometown ties, and a weekly meal menu.
Outdoors columnist recalls a fishing trip at Lake Sam Rayburn in deep east Texas with J D Callaway Ralph Judd and others. The trip includes early morning hits on Texoma purple worm and a giant black bass that snapped the line. The tale ends with a moral: the big one got away.
World War I veteran John Jenkins recounts service with General John Pershing in France and Italy. He retrieved Pershing’s stolen bedroll containing antiques, later cared for Pershing’s son, then returned to Texas to farm before health declines.
A compact clipping cites two quotes attributed to Jack Moffitt and Lee Batchelor. The first praises an ultra simple computer for executives, while the second remarks on time and illusion regarding tomorrow.
Whitewright Nursing Home in Texas will stop participating in the Health Insurance for the Aged program effective April 1 1970. The termination follows revisions to the Social Security Act, and no Medicare payment will be made for covered in patient extended care provided to patients admitted on or after that date. Rosalie S Geers signs for Whitewright Nursing Home Inc.
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