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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1967
Page
1
The page features a stage of humorous dialogue with a mother admonishing Johnny about using a hammer. A customer clashes with a pastry cook over quality. Mrs Peck and Henry spar over deception about being well off. A young man tells Jimmy about an engagement, met with casual disbelief.
A sergeant drills raw recruits and notices one man out of step. He taunts the rookie, claiming all are out of step except him. The rookie replies that the sergeant is in charge and should tell them.
In a Sunday school talk on love at home the teacher cited "Honor thy father and thy mother" and asked about a commandment for siblings. An eighth grader from a seven-member family quipped "Thou shalt not kill."
A middle aged business executive, eager to outpace rivals, plans a shopping trip with his wife. In the elevator a tall secretary playfully teases him with Hello Cutie Pie, prompting the wife to retort Hello I’m Mrs Pie as they descend.
An English teacher answered a call from an unfamiliar man who said, Come on over, we are waiting for you. When she asked whom he wished to speak with, he admitted a mix up and confessed Nobody I know says whom.
A shopper fails to find the right gift for her husband’s birthday and the clerk quips that she could hide behind a chair and yell Boo to surprise him. The exchange highlights lighthearted humor in a retail setting.
Washington reports the Public Health Service funds a study by the Ohio Health Department to trace how eggs and egg products become contaminated with salmonella and assess the outbreak scope. Salmonella can cause severe illness and even death in humans.
A geographic note places Midway Island roughly 1300 miles northwest of Honolulu in the Pacific. The statement gives a directional relation between Midway and Hawaii for navigational or reference purposes.
Funeral services for Joe Smith 69 of Rusk were held Sunday at Earnheart Funeral Chapel with Rev Dan Vestal presiding. Burial followed at Pilot Grove Cemetery. Smith born January 1898 in Orangeville was WWI veteran, former manager of the Rusk Hotel, married Nora Garland in 1918. Survivors include a son a daughter three sisters and six grandchildren.
The closing meeting for the week of prayer for Home Missions was held Friday at the First Baptist Church. Seventeen attended after a breakfast that opened the program with thanks led by Mrs. Henry McFatridge. Mrs. Dale Gore directed Grow and several members participated. Visitors included Mrs. Roberts, WMU president, and Miss Gill, a Sunbeam worker from Dallas.
Camp Fire Girls entertained their fathers with a dad daughter banquet Saturday night at Firemen's Hall. St Patrick's decorations graced the tables while Bill Dyer served as master of ceremonies and James Donaghey gave the invocation. Each girl brought a box supper to share and the program featured songs and folk dance by the girls. Mrs Flora McElreath, executive director of the Sherman Council of Camp Fire Girls, attended as a guest. There were 59 attendees.
Snah Nah Camp Fire Girls met Monday March 13 at sponsor Mrs Ann Faison home. New officers chosen. President Jeanette Geers Vice-President Dee Ann Dyer Secretary Gail Murphree Treasurer Mary Ann Starnes Reporter Leslie Ann Collins. Plans for coming events made and Candy Stripers Uniform colors and sizes selected. Girls to become Candy Stripers in May.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Cook Sr. home with Miss Ruth Cox as co host. Mrs. Bill Holloway presided and led the program. Minutes were read by Ruth Cox and a devotional by Holloway. Year Book of Prayer Sudan was given by Mrs. Sears. A poem In His Steps was read by Mrs. Hickman. Easter in Jerusalem was presented by Mrs. Dooley. The Presby terial will meet April 5 in Garland. Refreshments served to seven members and two guests Mrs. Grover Hardcastle and Mrs. J B Hardcastle.
Texas Governor Connally is urged by Texans for Traffic Safety to seek a legislative program offering driver education to all young drivers. The group backs public policy aiming to broaden access and reduce traffic incidents through mandated education.
Howard Payne College students will direct weekend revival services at First Baptist Church in Whitewright Texas with music and youth director Bill Shields. The revival team includes Scooter McCurdy Sue Gentry Bruce Myrick Cheryl Botts and Cindy Estopinas. A fellowship for Whitewright youth follows the junior class play Friday evening. a hamburger supper for the team Baptist youths and guests is set for Saturday at 5 30 p.m. with a 7 p.m. revival and a Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock.
CHICAGO A three year plus trend shows cigarette sales at an all time high despite health warnings on packages and mounting medical reports. Anti smoking drives will likely intensify with possible TV advertising bans for youth oriented shows while researchers seek a safer option.
Rep J M Simpson of Amarillo filed a liquor by the drink bill aimed at giving the legislature a choice not an echo on Gov John Connallys proposal. The bill tightens private club laws and liquor control board enforcement but drops the mixed drinks portion. It mirrors Connallys bill except it would set annual club fees up to 7500 dollars versus Connallys 1000 dollars.
Fannin County residents exceed four thousand to qualify for 1967 elections. County tax assessor-collector Henry Joe Fletcher said 4 283 persons registered to be eligible to vote during the year.
A Saturday night country store gathering features sellers voicing views on foreign aid Vietnam and Great Society programs. Ed Doolittle and Clem Webster trade strong opinions on aid, peace, and science, fearing loud debates replace practical policy as the narrator reflects on horseback opinions and hunger.
Texas Legionnaires plan a March celebration in posts across the state led by state commander Jack W. Flynt. A Texas telethon from Department headquarters in Austin will air March 18 from noon to midnight to honor the nationwide world’s largest birthday party with more than 16,000 posts saluting active service members.
The Texas Department of Public Safety warns that posted speeds may be unsafe in rain on dusty roads. Speed too fast for conditions is a traffic law violation.
The state operates 34 parks and shrines spanning a combined land area of 51000 acres.
Washington twelve per cent of 31 700 Job Corps entrants since last October through February were convicted of serious crimes. Job Corps director William P. Kelly said 10 per cent of men and 2 per cent of women had serious convictions, which exclude them from the program for offenses such as rape assault with intent to kill homicide voluntary manslaughter armed robbery robbery with violence narcotic addiction or alcoholism.
The good tax folks tell us that many retirees fail to claim retirement income on their income tax return. If you are retired or receive retirement income, read the instructions carefully to avoid paying tax dollars you do not owe.
Mrs Roscoe Gillett and Mrs Grover Gillett hosted the Blue Bird Club. 11th grade honor roll lists Wilma Harper Lillian Neathery Gilbert Murray Roy Reeves Willis Simmons Kate Smith. Dyer Jones ad lists coffee tea peanut butter nutmeg chocolate boxes. Rosa Benedict dies in California. Patsy Jean Petty birthday party. Presbyterian Church quilt show awards led by many exhibitors including Mrs Phil Lanius and Mrs C B Bryant among others.
Mrs J A Mauk died at her home Sunday. Rufus Turner and Miss Anna Harris were married this week. Wilson Hardware, bought by Simon Daniel Co Corsicana, reopened Monday. Luther Gordon bought the Gordon Bros grocery and will reopen Saturday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jesse McIver Monday. Ruth Gosnell Ross Wilson Guy Hamilton Jr Sarah Jan way Pauline Magers Maurine Pierce Mary Jo Sears and Leora Short were on the fifth.
Funeral services were held marking the death of a local resident as reported in the 35 years ago item. The notice notes the date and observance but provides few further details about the person or services.
Thirty years ago on March 11 1937 Mrs Georgia Pope Jay a native of this community died at her Fort Worth home M V McGuffey father of Mrs W B Head died at Blue Ridge Monday Mrs R P Childress Mrs C J Meador Mrs H P Donigan Mrs F D Layman Miss Inez Ray Mrs Guy Hamilton Miss Lena Mae Gowdy and Mrs J C McMillin were listed on the Friday Literary Club program.
The Whitewright Riding Club will perform at the Blue Ridge Saddle Club Arena on Sunday afternoon March 19 at 1 00 p m. The Play Day opens the season at this venue with pacing pivots and riding displays.
Rev. C. C. Dooley leads 11:00 worship with Easter Communion. Sunday School at 10:00. Miss Julie Johnson and Mr. Jimmy Bassett perform, aided by Mrs. David Johnson. Easter melodies featured by Mrs. H. D. Jester. Next Sunday note series events at local Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist churches on March 22 23 and 24.
The Friday through Sunday church calendar lists Fidelis Class social Youth revival and seminar events at First Baptist, Palm Sunday worship and Easter Cantata at First Methodist, plus Holy Week services and choir rehearsals at both churches. other items note youth, guild meetings, and joint services with Presbyterian and Baptist churches.
Palm Sunday worship at 10:00, Sunday School at 11:00, and a 7:00 cantata at Whitewright church.
Pastor Mrs Janice Hall leads a Sunday School at 9 45. Worship service at 7 15. Wednesday prayer meeting scheduled for 7 30 p m.
W E Mynatt leads Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages follows at 7:30 p.m. at the church with participation encouraged for all ages.
Kentuckytown pastor Rev Bob Saylor leads at 7 00 training union and 7 45 worship service Bethel Baptist pastor Rev Charles Pierce holds 6 30 training union and 7 30 worship service in this church calendar listing of services.
Rev. James Hughens, pastor at Pilot Grove Baptist Church, mentions San Marino as the oldest republic in the world and describes its complete surround by Italy.
Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian churches join in a cooperative three night program March 22 to March 24. First Methodist hosts March 22 at 7 pm with Pastor George Topper delivering the sermon and Harold McNabb directing music. March 23 at First Presbyterian features Rev C C Dooley preaching, and March 24 at First Baptist is led by Rev Dale Gore with Bill Shields directing music. Community-wide invitation extended.
Miss Shirley May Janway became the bride of Robert Lee Stratton in a Friday evening double ring ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Wetzel in Whitewright officiated by Wallace E Mynott minister of the Whitewright Church of Christ. The couple will reside in Denison.
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club met last Thursday at Mrs. Fred Cook's home with Mrs. Carl May presiding. Mrs. Ray Vestal led singing as eight members and five guests attended. Demonstrations included an apron pattern by Mrs. G C Hardcastle and plastic flower holders. door prize went to Mrs. Vestal. The club will reconvene March 23 at Mrs. Jim Grider's home.
The district office of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation in McKinney has moved to 16 East Lamar. The phone remains 542-2292. FCIC offers all risk crop insurance for Collin, Cooke, Denton, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt and Lamar Counties. District director L. E. Wilbanks invites farmers to visit 105 East Lamar to discuss coverage with him or district secretary Nadine Shinn.
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