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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1967
Page
1
A humorous vignette shows an immigration official tallying reasons to enter the United States as a hopeful seeks a peaceful life. A salon manager offers three treatments to hasten a dress makeover, while a woman laments her gift of a Volks Wagen.
In a Vermont barber shop a New Yorker asks about a speech law. The barber replies that there is no law, only an understanding: no one speaks unless they can improve on silence.
A child boasted of owning the world’s smartest dog saying the test is simply asking the question “are you coming or aren’t you?” The dog either comes or stays, demonstrating quick obedience.
A string of lighthearted vignettes in a newspaper page item shows a wife telling their son to say prayers for bread, a first grader needing 50 cents to fund a resignation, children debating the atom bomb, and a father resisting littering tempted by a park sign.
The passage hints at a cipher about perception where age appearance signals traits. It suggests camouflaged youth, disguised innocence, acted shock, hungry languishing, and lingering sadness. The final line implies pursuit if the subject looks back.
A female speaker proclaims that the time will come when men will earn wages, while a male voice privately suggests the moment will happen next Friday night.
A compact observation suggests teens claim parents ignore them but implies the parents may have truly tuned out earlier. The piece hints at generational communication gaps and the challenges of being heard within family dynamics.
The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Ray Vestal’s home with Mrs. James Bryant welcoming, presenting the Easter program “The Miracle of the Resurrection.” The group, including 14 members and one visitor, enjoyed refreshments hosted by Mrs. Vestal and co-hostess Mrs. Otto Russell after the meeting.
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce enters its second full week of the 1967 member drive. Secretary Calvin Whiteley notes civic pride and responsibility, with goals including finishing the community center and a livestock show. Individuals can purchase a $2 membership from local officers.
James A. Stuteville Jr. 67 died Monday at Methodist Hospital Dallas after a heart attack. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Earnheart funeral chapel with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was born October 21, 1899 near Whitewright, married Mollie Wright in 1928, a Mobil Oil retiree with over 35 years of service, and a Methodist Church member. Surviving are his wife, a daughter Dannie Waddle in England, three brothers, two sisters, and two grandchildren.
The Friday Literary Club met March 17 at Mrs. George Hight home with Mrs. Jack Mead or presiding. Reports showed library cataloguing reaching 800 with a goal of over 1,000 by opening day April 9. Guest artist Mrs. W E Cheatham presented piano and accordion numbers and an Easter story I Am Barabbas, winner of a 1966 National Story League contest.
Coal mining remains one of the world's most dangerous occupations. Death rate per 100000 man shifts for anthracite mining in the United States fell from 1.54 in 1955 to 0.75 in 1950, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Hudson Bay remains frozen for extended periods annually limiting navigation and affecting regional trade and travel. Scientists note climate patterns contribute to longer ice cover seasons impacting Indigenous communities and shipping routes.
Carl's Sausage Company begins a 9000 square foot expansion with a new foundation laid and walls to go up. Sherman and Durant based Plyler Construction Co. handles the project adjoining the current plant. The 10 year old business employs 30, distributes ribs and lard, and uses 10 refrigerated trucks. The McFatridge family leads operations.
Texas draft boards 155 will supply 885 men to armed forces in May, per state Selective Service Director Colonel Morris S Schwartz. April quota 675, March 761, February 674, January 1,110. No physical and mental pre induction exams in April due to travel fund limits. Possible May exams unclear. current pool deemed sufficient. Induction quotas last fall reached 2,700 monthly.
Mrs. R N Cawthon hosted the newly formed Town and Country Club last Thursday with the theme New Ideas in Gardening. Members shared planting ideas, a seed and plant exchange occurred, and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Clarence Murphy.
The Bethel Jackie Shaw Circle met Monday night at Mrs. John Jarvis home for circle study. Billie Jeane Bartley led the program Are home missionaries needed. Jessie Williams read the call to prayer and led in prayer. Participants were Billie Bartley Ruby Cawthon Johnnie England Bettie Jarvis Christine Sanderson. Refreshments were served to eight members and three children. Next meeting March 27 at Mrs Christine Sandersons home.
In a country store session Uncle Dan from Tom Bean laments government stockpiling figures for castor oil and luxury items like diamonds saffires and rubies. He recalls Congress examining inventories while Ed Doolittle and Clem Webster debate Medicare costs and Head Start. The talk veers to fear of a broader government role in daily life and education.
Whitewright schools will dismiss Friday afternoon for Easter holidays and resume class work on Monday April 3. Sept S T Montgomery announced the break this week and reminded that the school trustee election will be held Saturday April 1 at the Firemen’s Hall.
Mr and Mrs Webb R Allen of Corpus Christi announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Ann to Jimmy Floyd Bassett son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Bassett of Whitewright The bride elect is a Southwestern University graduate now teaching in Victoria Mr Bassett is a North Texas State University graduate teaching in Wylie The wedding is set for June 24 at the First Baptist Church in George West Texas
The article summarizes kite safety guidance from Virginia Electric & Power Co and Community Public Service Co. It warns against flying near electric wires and using metal strings or frames. It notes the danger of rain and tangled kites and mentions CPS posters for schools as reminders.
A mixed local roundup from 1922 to 1937 notes deaths including Mrs R L Johnson and Wiley C Hopper gunshot, garage sale changes by Hamilton and Houser, radio station plans, marriages such as Walter Bailey and Edna Cox, a Sunday class officers list, injuries to Clarence Blanton, births in 1926 city tally, grade honor rolls, marriag es and births in 1932 and 1937, local ads including Gordon's Grocery pricing and club programs.
Commerce sponsors a Junior Livestock Show Saturday morning with F F A and 4 H members displaying calves and hogs east of the old bank building. Events start at 9 00 a m with judging at 10 30 a m Rosettes and ribbons will be awarded Judge Gene Foster of Grayson County Junior College and former Whitesboro High School vocational agriculture teacher will oversee judging The public is invited to attend and view the work of the boys over recent months.
The Cub Scout Pack meeting scheduled for March has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held the last Tuesday in April at the Firemen's Hall at 7 p.m.
Rev. Dale Gore presides with services at 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship and 9:55 a.m. Bible study. Nursing Home Sunday service at 9:00 a.m. Evening worship 7:00 p.m. Youth choir 5:15 p.m. Training 6:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer service 7:00 p.m. Girls Auxiliary Tuesday 4:00 p.m.
Rev George Topper pastor announces Sunday School at 10 00 Easter worship at 11 00 Evening services dismissed Choir rehearsal at 7 00'
The church holds Easter worship at 10:00 AM followed by Sunday School at 11:00 AM. Evening service is dismissed.
Rev C C Dooley leads Easter service at 11 00 with solos by Julie Johnson and Jimmy Bassett and Mrs David Johnson at the organ. Tonight at 7 00 a Pre Easter service scene at the Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist churches features Rev Dale Gore guiding songs. Mrs H D Jester to sing Art Thou the Christ by O Hara. Series aims for a strong week.
Sunday 10:00 worship and 11:00 Sunday School announce services. A 7:00 Cantata will be held at Whitewright, inviting participation by parishioners and guests.
Pastor Mrs Janice Hall leads worship with Sunday School at 9 45 AM and services at 11 AM 7 15 PM and midweek prayer at 7 30 PM on Wednesdays in a local church notice.
Church of Christ announces minister W. E. Mynatt leading Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 1 p.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p.m. Sundays feature multiple services and study opportunities.
Pastor Rev Bob Saylor leads Sunday here with 10 00 Sunday School 11 00 Worship 7 00 Training Union 7 45 Worship service.
Bethel Baptist Church led by Rev. Charles Pierce offers Sunday School at 10:00, Worship at 11:00, Training Union at 6:30, and a second Worship service at 7:30. The notice lists the pastor and service times for the day.
National Library Week marks the opening of the Whitewright Public Library with a community open house from 2 to 5 p m on Sunday April 9. The Friday Literary Club sponsors the event and thanks dozens of individuals libraries and local firms for books donations supplies and support.
Some Arctic glaciers are estimated to provide as much as 200 billion cubic feet of ice to the ocean each year in the form of icebergs, contributing to sea level dynamics and cold-water input.
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