Weather alerts and urban woes in Grayson County
TV and radio weather alerts warn of potential turbulent weather. A Maple street pothole near Bennett Motel risks tire damage. Inflation hits local bottle clubs with 35c beer and 55c whisky as non-members may save by DIY mixing. The Howe publisher Bob Walker prints junk mail ads via South Grayson Advisor in Whitewright. The World Telegram Journal folds due to union wage demands, leaving 2,600 workers unemployed.
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Maple Street
Bennett Motel
Grayson County
HOWE
Bob Walker
South Grayson Advisor
Whitewright
Walker
New York City
World- Telegram-Journal
Highway 69 bid opening to rework Trenton Leonard segment
The Texas Highway Commission will open bids to rework Highway 69 from Trenton to Leonard. The writer notes harsh conditions on a similar stretch from Whitewright to Trenton, with flooding and dangerous road spray after rain.
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Texas Highway Commission
Trenton
Leonard
Whitewright
Cuffless pants spark wartime cloth-saving idea
In a World War II era anecdote readers wondered why designers didn’t offer mini skirts as a cloth saving option when trousers lacked cuffs. The remark reflects thrift and improvised fashion during material shortages.
Post Office Defends Higher First-Class Postage
The P O Dept argues proposed rises for first class mail are justified as the class pays for priority service. Critics say first class is priced above cost and should not subsidize other mail.
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P. O
Federal Aid For College Students Now Available
High school juniors and seniors are urged to seek federal financial aid for college under four programs. Dr. C. V. Galbreath of HEW Region VII encourages seniors planning for fall to contact college financial aid offices and apply for job, loan, grant, or other assistance. Programs include National Defense Student Loan, College Work-Study, Educational Opportunity Grants, and Guaranteed Loan.
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C. V. Galbreath
Region VII
U. S. Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare
National Defense
Mrs. Arnwine Celebrates Her 98th Birthday at Whitewright Home
Mrs. Julia Ann Arnwine marked her 98th birthday on May 4 at Whitewright Nursing Home where she ranks among the oldest residents. Born May 4, 1869 in Tennessee, she moved to Texas after marrying Samuel Arnwine in 1886. he died in 1950. Now in Desert community then nursing home 19 months, she has eight children, 26 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. She is two weeks shy of 99 and nearly the eldest at the home.
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Julia Ann Arnwine
Whitewright
Arnwine
Tennessee
John and
Adeline Kyle Thompson
Texas
Samuel Arnwine
Desert
al Arnwine
Lake Charles
Lina Akridge
Lennie Mauldin
Oklahoma City
Beulah Scott
Waxahachie
Lester Arnwine
Garland
Clint Arnwine
Dallas
Nile Arnwine
Blue Ridge
Thelma Bailey
Leonard
Mary Reeves
George Hill
Trenton
North Bend St
Central Christian Church
William Pennington
Guy Hamilton Jr
Jim Lindsey
Mervin Gould
Woodrow Belew
Billy Magar
J. P. Haliburton
Jimmie Daugerty
Cleophus Haliburton
Howard McSpedden
Draft Requires Class Standings in 1966
About 100000 students classified 2-S must act this summer or risk 1-A in fall, warned Col. Morris Schwartz. He urged colleges to send 66-67 class standings to local boards as soon as available after spring term, noting nearly one third of 2-S students were reclassified last year for lack of standings.
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Austin
State Selective Service
Col. Morris Schwartz
Schwartz
Jazz In Worship: Methodist Commission Backs Broad Music
The Methodist Church national commission on worship urged use of all music sources in services. Chairman Bishop Lance Webb of Springfield Illinois said jazz folk and various instruments including guitars drums trumpets wind and string instruments should be included alongside traditional organ and piano. Further study of music standards was promised.
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Dallas
Methodist Church
National Commission On Worship
Lance Webb
Springfield
Junk Mail Often Causes Postal Service Headaches
The text notes that junk mail, often unwanted, creates the postal service’s biggest headaches by filling mailboxes with pieces residents do not want. It highlights the burden of delivering unsolicited correspondence and the broader impact on efficiency and resources.
Deaths: Guy Stedham 61 in Long Beach funeral service
Funeral services were held in Long Beach California on May 4 for Guy Stedham age 61 who grew up in Whitewright Texas and graduated from its high school. He later lived in California and worked with a bus line. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife a son two grandchildren all in Long Beach one sister Mrs E C Webb Clinton Oklahoma two brothers Houston Stedham Bonham and Austin Stedham Salina Kansas and his step mother Mrs W H Stedham Whitewright.
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Long Beach
Calif
Guy Stedham
Whitewright
California
The
Baptist Church
E. C. Webb
Clinton
Okla
Houston Stedham
Bonham
Austin Stedham
Salina
Kansas
W. H. Stedham
Funeral Services for Jesse V. Thomas in Bells
Funeral services for Jesse V. Thomas aged 78 of Bells were conducted Tuesday with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery under Mullican-Little Funeral Home guidance. Born July 10, 1888 in Pottsboro, he wed Dollie Dore in 1908. she died in 1960. Surviving are four sons Clarence Alfred Ed and Jesse, two daughters Geneva Keener Ruby Lee Rorie, two sisters Myrtle Bates and Nannie Eubanks, 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
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Jesse V. Thomas
Bells
Rose Hill
Mullican-Little Funeral Home
Mr. Thomas
Pottsboro
Marvin
Ark
Dollie Dore
Clarence
Alfred
McKinney
Jesse
Bonham
Geneva Keener
Ruby Lee Rorie
Ashden, Ark
Myrtle Bates
Rock Springs
Wyo
Nannie Eubanks
Status and gadgets mark rising social standing in a country store chat
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean reports a playful town discussion on status driven by purchases from chainsaws to radios and automobiles. Elders note how each new invention shifts social rank, from horses and buggies to power mowers and boats, arguing progress drives living standards while many miss the proper use of status.
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Ciem Webster
Josh Clodhopper
Clem
Status
Jones
America
United States
Church Schedules for First Baptist and First Methodist
First Baptist Church under Rev. Dale Gore lists Thursday May 11 and following week events including Brotherhood Bible study and worship services at 11:00, also choir rehearsals and youth activities through May 17. First Methodist Church under Rev. George Topper lists Sunday services at 10:00 and 11:00 with evening worship, youth activities, and choir rehearsal, plus 2:30 W.S.C.S. meeting.
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First Baptist Church
Dale Gore
Brotherhood
S. S
Nursing Home
Ida
G. A.s
Sunbeams
Fidelis
First Methodist Church
George Topper
W.S.C.S
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting Notes
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at Mrs. W. J. Barber’s home with Mrs. Floyd Bassett presiding. Miss Ruth Cox read last meeting minutes and Rev. C. C. Dooley spoke on Indonesia before a closing prayer. A letter from all present was sent to ill Mrs. H. H. Sears. Refreshments served to eight members and three guests. next meeting at Mrs. Martha Jo Emerson’s home on June 12. Reporter.
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The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
W. J. Barbee
Floyd Bassett
T. E. Sears
Brazil
Ruth Cox
C. C. Dooley
Indonesia
H. H. Sears
Dooley
W. A. Akridge
Byron Caraway
Martha Jo Emerson
Party for Bride Elect of Jim Bassett
Mrs. Floyd Bassett hosted an open house honoring Miss Alice Ann Allen of Victoria, bride elect of Jim Bassett formerly of Whitewright and daughter of Webb Allen of George West. Attending were Sherman, Dallas, Hillsboro, Savoy, Ambrose, and Whitewright residents, including J. N. Hazelip, Dixie Pettijohn, Jo Ann Gray, Ann May, Trellis Ballard, Linda Fleming, Doris Ann Halliburton, Denise, Clara Jean Selman, Patricia Hardcastle, Carol Marks, Sarah Ann Clark, Pat Alexander, Pattie Smith, and LaVerl Mathis.
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Floyd Bassett
Alice Ann Allen
Victoria
Miss Allen
Jim Bassett
Whitewright
Webb Allen
George West
J. N. Hazelip
Sherman
Dixie Pettijohn
Dallas
Jo Ann Gray
Hillsboro
Ann May
Trellis Ballard
Savoy
Linda Fleming
Ambrose
Doris Ann Haliburton
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Stratton in Sherman
Mrs. Robert Stratton of Sherman was honored with a bridal shower at Firemen's Hall Saturday night. The former Shirley Janway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Janway, was praised. Hostesses included Mrs. Wallace Mynatt and others. pink and white decorations complemented refreshments and games.
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Robert Stratton
Sherman
Shirley Janway
B. L. Janway
Wallace Mynatt
Hugh Hunter
M. N. Alexander
Bob Mathis
W. A. Thurman
W. A. Phillips
Don Collins
Mother's Day at First Presbyterian Church
Rev C C Dooley leads services with Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 Julie Johnson will sing as part of Mother's Day observance at the First Presbyterian Church led by Pastor C C Dooley.
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C. C. Dooley
Julie Johnson
Savoy Ex-Students Reunion Set for June 24
The Savoy Ex-Students Association announces its second annual reunion on Saturday June 24 at 3 p m in Savoy High School. Dinner costs 160 cents for adults and 135 cents for children. Former students not contacted should mail their names and addresses to Mr Jack Wood Box 244 Savoy Texas to receive registration forms.
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Savoy Ex-Students Association
Savoy High School
Jack Wood
Box 244
Savoy
Texas
May 4 1922 Harmony band concert at grammar school
Down Memory Lane notes a May 4 1922 American Legion Band concert at the grammar school. Also mentions a birth to Mr. and Mrs. O J Withrow and a 87th birthday dinner for Mrs. William Pennington with family in attendance.
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American Legion
O. J. Withrow
Cordell McCollum
Assembly of God Church Sunday Schedule and Services
Pastor Mrs Janice Hall leads Sunday School at 9 45 and Worship at 11 00 morning service at 7 15 and 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The schedule lists regular worship and prayer sessions for the church community.
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Janice Hall
Church of Christ Schedule with Minister Mynatt
The Church of Christ announces worship services with minister W. E. Mynatt. Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 10 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages at 7:30 p.m.
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Church OF Christ
W. E. Mynatt
Kentucky town church announces Sunday services
Kentuckytown Baptist Church led by Rev. Bob Saylor schedules worship at 11:00 and 7:45 with a Training Union at 7:00. The notice highlights regular weekly services and church activity led by the pastor.
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Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Bob Saylor
Training Union
Bethel Baptist Church Services and Pastor Note
Bethel Baptist Church led by Rev. Charles Pierce offers Sunday School at 10:00, Training Union at 6:30, and Worship Service at 7:30. A Defense Department transportation spokesman forecasts 250 million cars on U.S. highways by 2000.
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Bethel Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
Training Union
Defense Department
WPA sewing room to open with 15 workers Monday
Thirty years ago on May 6 1937 a WPA sewing room would open here on Monday employing 15 people. Texas had received 199 928 874 in funding from emergency relief acts 1935 and 1936 covering the periodApril 8 1935 to March 31 1937.
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WPA
Texas
Dorotha Darwin
Mary Dale King
Carlos Marlow
Velma Bush
T. Mackey
J. W. McCormie
Whitewright
Fire destroys Jake Keeling filling station in 1932
A 1932 item reports the Jake Keeling filling station burned down and notes Jack Meador received a National Fire Protection Association letter praising his fire prevention poster. The Planters National Building previously occupied the site.
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Jake Keeling
Jack Meador
National Fire Protection Association
Planters National
Right of Way Bonds Lose in Grayson County Vote
Grayson County voters rejected a $1,750,000 highway right of way bond for a second time in six months missing the two thirds needed. Unofficial totals: 4,017 yes to 2,064 no. Whitewright cast 37 for, 85 against, far fewer than in November.
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Grayson County
Whitewright
The Spice Of Life Jokes And One Liners
A collection of light humor from a farmer quitting life to a late night husband and wife quips. Jokes include a farmer quitting for too many ups and pay ups, a tantrum over a five minute call, syllable trouble in a divorce joke, lay awake vs lay away, an eighty year old man's doctor verdict, a fishing wife changing corks, Caroline washing dishes while not married, an early morning excuse of breakfast, and a drunken beast remark followed by a sharp counter.
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Caroline
Make-up Myth Rules a Man to Read Between Lines
A witty remark notes how a woman uses make-up to influence perception, shaping what a man notices and reads between the lines. The quip playfully suggests cosmetics affect interpretation and attention in social exchanges.
Mexico Tops World in Silver Production
Mexico, one of the richest mineral countries, out ranks all others in silver production, highlighting its leading role in this vital commodity.
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Mexico
Whitewright High School Announces Closing Exercises Schedule
S T Montgomery, superintendent, releases dates for Baccalaureate and commencements at Whitewright schools. Eighth grade graduation is Friday May 26 in the high school gym. senior Baccalaureate Sunday May 28 at First Methodist Church with Rev George Topper and soloist Mrs Don Whipple. Commencement for seniors Monday May 29 in the gym. Senior class totals 32 with full rolls of graduates and separate lists of girls and boys.
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Whitewright High School
S. T. Montgomery
First Methodist Church
George Topper
Don Whipple
Ken Yowell to Speak at Church of Christ Sunday
Abilene Christian College minister Ken Yowell will speak at the Sunday night worship service at 7 30 PM. He recently returned from missionary work in Russia and will show films of the efforts there. Yowell is the son of Mr and Mrs Guy Yowell of Sherman formerly of Whitewright.
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Ken Yowell
Abilene Christian College
Church of Christ
Russia
Mr. Yowell
Guy Yowell
Sherman
Whitewright
Cancer Society Urges Removal Of Cigarette Machines
The American Cancer Society urged hospitals clinics health centers and doctors offices to end cigarette sales and restrict smoking by staff and patients. The ACS cited Surgeon General estimates of up to 300000 excess deaths linked to cigarette smoking and noted doctors have reduced their own smoking from about 60 percent to 30 percent in ten years.
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Dallas
American Cancer Society
ACS
U.S
Surgeon General
10.4 Million Homes Have Color TVs
New York reports nearly 10.4 million U.S. families own color televisions, up 4.38 million from a year ago, with the total expected to approach 16 million by year end according to the National Broadcasting Co. data.
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New York
U.S
National Broadcasting Co
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