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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1966
Page
1
FFA FHA Western Week kicks off with barbecue served 5 30 to 7 30 at the Riding Club arena followed by rodeo events. Friday features an 8 pm Variety Show in the High School gym. Tickets are selling, with gate sales welcome.
A Tex as Good Roads Assn report shows farm to market roads comprise 34 098 miles, over half of Texas highway mileage and the largest segment. FM roads get about one third of maintenance spending though carrying under 15 percent of traffic, with annual expenditures around 75 980 868 dollars. Construction 32 324 470 dollars, perpetuation and improvement 21 546 940 dollars, and maintenance 22 109 458 dollars. Maintenance costs rise about 1 million dollars yearly as the system grows, with roughly 800 miles of new FM roads added annually.
Mrs Luther Gordon aged 79 died Monday at Whitewright Nursing Home after a long cancer illness. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at Earnheart chapel by Rev. Dale Gore and Wallace Mynatt with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was born November 23 1887 near Rose Hill, married Luther Gordon May 23 1915, and belonged to First Baptist Church. Survivors include brother Dr Patterson Howe two sisters Lela Ryan Whitewright and E G Morrow El Reno plus several nieces and nephews.
Rev Dale Gore leads First Baptist Church with 9 55 Sunday School 11 00 morning worship 5 15 primary and junior choir 6 00 Christian Life Development and 7 00 Easter Cantata Worthy Is the Lamb Sunday features Calvary Baptist Denison clinic Monday 10 00 Vacation Bible School Circle meetings Rex Ray Mary Dale and Joy Russell circles Tuesday 2 00 circles 3 30 Sunbeams 4 00 Junior G A 7 30 Mary Dale Circle Wednesday 7 00 church conference and prayer 7 45 choir rehearsal
Pastor Rev. C. C. Dooley leads Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00 with pre Easter Communion observed. The Ladies Aid gathers at 2:30 at the church.
First Methodist Church led by Rev. Howard Adams lists 5:30 MYF 7:00 worship with First Baptist Choir program and practice. Friday 7:30 Good Friday service 2:30 Woman's Society Easter program hosts Jo Durham and Kay Bryant 7:15 Wesleyan Service Guilt April 21 4th Quarterly Conference. Assembly of God led by Mrs. Janice Hall offers 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 and 7:15 worship with 7:30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting.
The Church of Christ announces Minister W. E. Mynatt and schedules Bible study at 10 a m Worship and communion at 11 a m Holy worship at 7 p m Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p m.
Kentucky Town Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 11 a m training union at 7 p m and a second worship service at 7 45 p m. The item lists the church activities and times for the day.
New York Stock Exchange turnover surpassed 1.5 billion shares in 1965, up 26 percent from the prior record set in 1964, marking a peak year for trading activity. The surge reflects strong investor participation and broad market activity across sectors.
A home remedy suggests placing a large open pan of cold water with a halved onion in a freshly painted room to absorb odors. The method relies on the onion's scent and water to neutralize lingering paint smells.
The Whitewright schools will observe a three day Easter vacation. Dismissal will occur at the end of the day on Wednesday and classes resume on Tuesday April 12. S. T. Montgomery announced this week.
Washington votes to create a rent subsidy program funding 12 million dollars to cover about 20 000 rental units. Qualifying tenants pay 25 percent of income, government covers the rest, with asset limits of 2000 dollars for most families and 5000 dollars for the elderly.
A Texas marker honoring Texas first Interurban line between Denison and Sherman is unveiled near Highway 75 Woodlake Park Road. The dedication by Grayson County Historical Survey chair J C Taliaferro is scheduled for Saturday April 2 at 2 pm near the marker site.
Texas farms earned $1,931,299,000 from crops and $1,161,539,000 from livestock in 1964, totaling $2,304,411,000. California posted $3.6 billion in crop income and Iowa $29 billion in totals, while Texas surpassed past livestock sales.
Mrs. Daisy Wilson of Whitewright and Mr. Jack McColley of Sherman were united in marriage Friday night at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Dale Gore officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hasting, Mrs. O. G. Bow, Janna and Randy Wilson. A reception followed at the Hastings home. The couple will reside in Whitewright until the end of the school term.
A cook advises preparing prunes the day prior to serving to allow prune syrup to thicken and deepen in flavor overnight. The prunes will also plump up, improving texture and richness.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean recalls a Farm Journal piece naming Gold Nug squash and Butter King lettuce as top All American winners for 1965. The dialogue covers seeds that resist disease and adapt to conditions, plus jokey shots about modern science and the Great Society, ending with reflections on aging and progress.
Texas state police report show overall major crimes rose 9 percent from 260,860 in 1961 to 284,249 in 1965. Murder and homicides fell 19.3 percent and rapes declined 8.3 percent, while aggravated assault surged 17.1 percent and robberies dipped 1 percent. Auto thefts down 2.3 percent and burglary up 8.8 percent. The crime rate reached 2,967.2 per 100,000 people in 1965.
Rob Hendricks of McKinney seeks election as State Representative for District 32F covering Grayson Collin and Rockwall Counties. He recalls Farmersville roots and recalls Bussy Thornhill, now employed by Community Public Service Co for twenty years.
Michael G. Birmingham of the Greater New York Safety Council urged drivers to buckle up for all trips. He noted recent laws mandating seat belts in new cars have increased availability, but universal use remains far from standard.
Thirteen thousand unpaid volunteers assist the U S Weather Bureau by taking daily temperature and precipitation readings. Some also monitor river gauges and record wind velocities. Go to church Sunday.
Down Memory Lane item lists Clara Creig John McGaughey and Billy Blaine on the little grade honor roll. Moss appears in city water. mayor F M Echols says a new reservoir top will fix it. Band program includes Dorothy Gordon Margaret Newsom Janice McIver Clara Mae Truett Blanche Montgomery Charlie Truett Durell Mangrum Virginia Smith Frances Delfel. Automobile deaths in the U S over 18 months totaled 50900. Philadelphia in 1843 barred bathing from November to March by city ordinance. Mrs Oran Judd dated March 26.
Forty years ago on April 1 1926 Hudson and Davis Co advertised Easter hats priced 195 to 395 dollars. Texas Louisiana Power Co successor to Whitewright Electric Co announces opening of its new office and sales room this Saturday. A Toledo judge said there is no reason for alarm about the younger generation in an interview.
Ormsby Augustus Wellington an Ireland native died Saturday at Shamrock and was buried here Thursday A son was born to Mr and Mrs in the same notice reflecting local obituaries and family announcements
Twenty five years ago figures show 418000 farms operated in Texas in 1940, down from 495489 in 1930. Grayson County will join a new food stamp area to be set up in coming weeks. A daughter was born April 1 to Mr and Mrs C C McLean. Mrs G E Thrift’s children hosted a birthday dinner at Mr and Mrs Carl Holland’s home. WHS senior class favorites include Marjorie Burchfield best all around girl and J H Gosnell most handsome boy among others with several other titles listed.
White Wright Independent School District board announced the 1966-67 staff slate. Reelected teachers include Audra Bennett Al Eva Blanton Martha Emerson Janis Johnson and others. Lillian Neathery resigns. Ollie Dickie not reelected. New custodians bus drivers and cooks also named.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Ralph McKinney’s home with Mrs. Bob Cawthon leading the citizenship program from the Daughters of the American Revolution manual. Officers and members discussed district meeting plans, birthdays were celebrated, a covered dish luncheon followed, and members worked on a silk hand-made coverlet donated to raise operating funds. next meeting set for April 21 at Mrs. H. O. Miller’s home.
Mrs J C McMillin presided at a Thursday afternoon meeting in her home. Seven members attended with Mrs Ann B Somer county HD agent as guest speaker. Plans were made to attend the district convention in Sherman April 5 at Kidd-Key auditorium.
U.S. commercial exports totaled 26.6 billion dollars in 1965, rising by 1 billion from 1964. Imports reached 21.3 billion dollars, up 2.6 billion from the previous year, signaling a larger trade gap reduction or shift.
In three years of warfare in Korea 1950 to 1953, 35,629 Americans were killed, 103,284 wounded, and 7,140 taken prisoner.
Local voters have two voting opportunities this week and next. On Saturday April 2 at Firemen's Hall two Whitewright School Board members Kenneth Frisby and J T Holloway seek reelection. On Tuesday April 5 at Firemen's Hall incumbent mayor R R Summers has no opponent.
Joan and Sue discuss a tall dark haired man with a turquoise case who passes them in a lively cafe moment. The conversation hints at a notable stranger in a social setting, ending with a playful Caesar Cleopatra reference and a coded line.
The Vicar asks if any child has a question. A child asks why angels walked up Jacob’s ladder despite having wings. The Vicar responds by inviting someone to answer the riddle.
Johnny invites Tommy to play but Tommy declines to stay in and help his father with homework, citing family duties. The exchange highlights priorities between social activity and responsibility at home.
A concise aphorism warns against judging a wife’s faults, suggesting her perceived defects may have spared her from worse marriage prospects. The remark nods to reciprocal blame in relationships, implying context matters in assessing a spouse.
A backslider began attending church on Sunday mornings and the pastor expressed gratitude to him and his wife. The prodigal replied that he preferred the pastor's sermon to his wife's, noting it was a matter of choice.
A mother takes Susie to church hoping for quiet. The child remains still until worshippers kneel. She whispers in a loud voice asking why they are praying, then gasps that they might be putting on their pajamas.
A young witness dodges questions in a mock cross examination. The attorney asks about work and the father’s employment. The witness hints at the father’s status by pointing to the jury box, turning the moment into a sharp courtroom quip.
A husband tells his wife he has insured his life for twenty five thousand dollars to provide for her should he die. She responds with mock gratitude asking if this means he won’t need a doctor every time he feels ill. The joke hinges on misinterpreting care and money for health.
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