Early Whitewright settlers and town’s rough beginnings
E C Gibson Sabinal recalls Whitewright’s founding era naming settlers like Kit Sears W T Sears Heck Hamilton and others. He describes platted land lacking a building, moving Bates and Reeves building, the town’s naming after William Whitewright, early water scarcity, Sears Chapel, early newspapers The Eagle and Plow and Hammer, the Cotton Belt Railroad’s arrival boosting cotton markets, the first flour mill, elevators, and his 17 years contracting building all amid memories of colleges and traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Kit Sears
W. T. Sears
Heck Hamilton
Doris Barbee
Wm. Pennington
Joe May
Joe Wallace
D. M. Ray
R. May
Tom Doss
John Barbee
Lewis Holland
Robert Jones
J. W. Chenoweth
The
Everhearts
Bryants
Russells
McMillins
Henry Sears
Wallaces
John Gowdy
Kentuckytown
Jim Lindsey
Batsell & Reeves
First National Bank
M-K-T Railroad
William Whitewright
Greenville
Dallas
Dick Williams
Sears
H. Campbell
Eagle
Plow and Hammer
Cotton Belt Railroad
Texas
Cotton Belt
Wayne Phillips
Katy
Smith & Reinhardt
B. B. Kimbell
Kay Kimbell
Ransom Ely
Kimbell
W. O. Womack
Benton McMillin
Grayson College
Mr. Butler
Mr. Anderson
Rev
J. L. Truett
Dr. Ray
University of Texas
Henry W. Grady
Sam Houston
Rose Cleveland
Main Street
W. N. Stone
J. B. Woo
American Legion
J. L. German
Davis
E. C. Gibson
Sabinal, Tex
Chamber of Commerce Drives Membership in Wright
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce reports a strong start to its membership drive, which ends Saturday May 21. Individuals can join for 2.00 each through Sonny Gosnell Dick Walker or Calvin Whiteley, with several committee chairmen already launching projects for community betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Whitewright
Sonny Gosnell
Dick Walker
Calvin Whiteley
Chamber of Commerce Committee
State Government Cost Due to Rise Connally Says
Gov. Connally warned the rising cost of running state government will continue and possibly outpace projections as Texas population grows. He said holding the line would force cutting college admissions, increasing classroom crowding, reducing mental health care, neglecting flood control and water conservation, and delaying highway construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connally
Austin
Texas Bankers Association
Clem Webster
Georgia
Clem
Bug Hookum
Wimmen
Bug
North Carolina
Tom Bean to Get New Post Office
Congressman Ray Roberts announces awarding the Tom Bean post office building contract to Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Brown of Longview. The facility includes about 996 square feet interior space and 6,200 square feet of parking with a ten year lease and four five year renewal options. Estimated construction cost is 17 thousand dollars and annual rental is 1 thousand 314 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Roberts
Tom Bean
Robert F. Brown
L. F. Brown
Longview
Half Dollar May Be on Way Out
Washington lawmakers question the future of the 50 cent coin amid silver shortages. They asked the Treasury to assess whether half dollars remain essential and if silver content could be further reduced. Last year silver dropped from 90 to 40 percent in half dollars, with similar cuts in quarters and dimes. Despite changes, silver remains tight as mint plans for 200 million half dollars this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Dept
Congress
Treasury
Deaths Denton Ben H. Denton 66 Funeral Rites Held Today
Funeral services for Ben H. Denton age 66 were held at 2 30 p m in Earnheart funeral chapel conducted by Rev J F Fender and Rev Thomas Beall of Bonham Interment at Wittitee Cemetery in Kentuckytown He died suddenly of a heart attack at 8 40 p m Tuesday at his home He was born November 26 1899 in Bethel community son of John L and Susie Denton He married Kate Burk September 29 1942 at Howe He was a retired farmer and a member of Enterprise Baptist Church Surviving are his wife his mother two daughters Mrs David Miller of Bonham and Mrs Curless L Aldridge of Sherman two brothers W E Denton of Sherman Route 4 and J E Denton of Sherman Route 1 a sister Mrs Jewel Jarvis of Whitewright Route 1 and one grandchild.
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Ben H. Denton
Earnheart
J. F. Fender
Thomas Beall
Bonham
Wittitee
Kentuckytown
Denton
Bethel
John L
Susie Denton
Kate Burk
Howe
Enterprise Baptist Church
David Miller
Curless L. Aldridge
Sherman
W. E. Denton
J. E. Denton
Jewel Jarvis
Whitewright
Dallas Funeral Services for Mrs Mil dred Cook
Funeral services were held in Dallas Monday for Mrs Mil dred Cook with interment at Restland Memorial Park. Survivors include husband L G Cook of Dallas a daughter Mrs Emma L Hornsby of Dallas a son Joe T Cook of Dallas mother Mrs Lula Wilkinson of Whitewright four sisters Mrs Martha Biggerstaff Mrs Mary Hale of Whitewright Mrs Margaret Travis of Longview and Mrs Ann Carter and two grandchildren.
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Dallas
Mildred Cook
Restland Memorial Park
L. G. Cook
Emma L. Hornsby
Joe T. Cook
Lula Wilkinson
Whitewright
Martha Biggerstaff
Mary Hale
Margaret Travis
Longview
Ann Carter
Uncle Dan From Tom Bean Reflects on Modern Life Jokes
A reader letter humorously critiques automation and modern government in rural life. The correspondent recalls folks at a country store complaining about tax quirks, post office stamp machines, and broad satire about politicians, gadgets, and everyday anxieties. He notes odd anecdotes about canaries, cats, and birds inheriting money, ending with a wary view of the era's direction.
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Ed Doolittle
Look Magazine
Zeke Grubb
Cub Scout Meeting Aims to Restart Whitewright Dens
A special Cub Scout meeting was held at the Methodist Church to recruit boys for Cub Scouts. Whitewright lacked an active den last year but hopes to start new dens when school resumes. Adults are urged to volunteer. contact Sonny B. Smith or Sherman Boy Scout office. Advancements and pins were awarded to Bob Bounds Edward Harris Roger Harris Danny Fletcher David Wyatt and Gary Wortham. Cubmaster Flowers introduced Sonny B. Smith as the new Cubmaster with presentations by Don Howland and Benner from Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Whitewright
Sonny B. Smith
Sherman Boy Scout Office
Floyd Flowers
Bob Bounds
Edward Harris
Roger Harris
Danny Fletcher
David Wyatt
Gary Wortham
Gerald W Jenkins joins US Navy carrier off Vietnam
Chief Aviation Storekeeper Gerald W Jenkins U S Navy son of Mrs Vera Davis of Whitewright has joined the 7th Fleet in the South China Sea aboard the anti submarine warfare carrier USS Intrepid He serves as a crewmember aboard the ship whose flight deck provides a mobile landing field for attack aircraft supporting U S and South Vietnamese forces against the Viet Cong in South Vietnam Planes from the Intrepid also strike selected targets in North Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald W. Jenkins
U. S. Navy
Vera Davis
Whitewright
7Th Fleet
South China Sea
Vietnam
Intrepid
U. S
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Roman Zip Code Confuses Mail With Roman Numerals
ULYSSES Kan The postal service hopes a Grant County man’s practice of placing zip codes on mail using Roman numerals does not spread across the country. He stamps all envelopes with Roman numeral representations of the ZIP. Authorities caution this could disrupt standard routing and delivery efficiency.
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Ulysses
Kan
Postal Services
Grant County
Pet Theft Bill Sent to Senate
The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill to curb thefts of dogs and cats for sale to research labs and ensure humane treatment of animals used in research. The 352 to 10 vote drew criticism that protections after arrival at laboratories and penalties were too mild.
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Washington
House
Senate
Vandals Cause Over One Billion in NYC School Damages
Vandals damaged New York City's public schools last year, with estimated losses of 1,333,888 dollars. Police and school officials vowed to boost security and repair costs across districts following the incident.
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New York City
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club Meets in May
Mrs Fred Cook Sr hosted the May 12 meeting at her home with Mrs Tom Brown presiding. Reports covered the Council meeting in Sherman and Grayson County Federation. Plans were made to entertain the Little Rock Club on June 23 with refreshments served to seven members and one guest.
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Fred Cook Sr
Whitewright Home
Tom Brown
G. C. Hardcastle
W. L. Hatfield
Carl May
Sherman
Cook
Hard
Epworth League program and local marriages noted in 1921
Down Memory Lane recalls Epworth League program featuring Minnie Willis and others, a Monday night wedding of Tom Brown and Bertha Pruitt from Orangeville, a Sears Grain Co. stake sale to W. P. Vaughn L. P. Sears and T. H. Sears, and the organization of an American Legion Auxiliary with officers listed among many members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Willis
Willie Ross
Corinne Lilley
Jewel Caperton
Maud Mangrum
Gladys Bailey
Epworth
Tom Brown
Bertha Pruitt
Orangeville
J. L. Cantrell
Sears Grain Co
W. P. Vaughn
L. P. Sears
T. H. Sears
American Legion Auxiliary
R. C. Brown
W. T. Carroll
Eva Horton
Ed LaRoe
Sun Wanted. They get fast results.
A brief classified note promotes a Sun Wanted service claiming quick results. No names or locations are provided, but the blurb emphasizes speed in delivering sun-related outcomes and invites readers to contact for rapid service.
Smith Jack Webster Wight and Viola Young Wedded
Mr Jack Webster of White Wright and Miss Viola Young of Trenton were married Saturday. A Ford touring car driven by Elbert Bennett 15 collided head on with a Katy Flyer coach at the crossing north of the Oil Mill Friday morning. Elbert and two boys escaped unharmed, but a pig held by one boy was killed. WHS graduating class member Oillie McMill to F T Laird of Lindale for 45 acres near Lindale.
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Jack Webster
Whitewright
Viola Young
Trenton
Elbert Bennett
Katy Flyer
Oil Mill
Elbert
WHS
Oillie McMill
F. T. Laird
Lindale
John T. Marshall 79 Father of 26 Dies at Daughter’s Home
John T. Marshall, age 79 and father of 26, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. S H Murphy on Tuesday. Constable G D Bennett received a $25 reward this week for recovering a stolen automobile. R S Morehead has traded his shoe repair shop equipment.
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John T. Marshall
S. H. Murphy
G. D. Bennett
R. S. Morehead
WHS 1941 graduates honored with valedictorian and salutatorian
Dorotha Darwin served as valedictorian and Velma Holland as salutatorian of the WHS graduating class. Five local residents, including Clyde Gibson Ed Stine Van Claborn and Bill White, sustained minor bruises when the automobile they rode in overturned Tuesday. Mrs Ed Nicely died at her family home east of town Tuesday. Clay Horton bought the C B Bryant Jr residence on West Maple Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Nicely
Clay Horton
C. B. Bryant Jr
West Maple Street
Clyde Gibson
Ed Stine
van Claborn
Bill White
Dorotha Darwin
Velma Holland
WHS
Whitewright Baccalaureate and Graduation Schedule Highlights
Whitewright High School sets a baccalaureate at 8 p.m. Sunday at First Methodist with music by Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Judd, Rev. Adams and Wallace Mynatt. Commencement follows May 27 at 8 p.m. in the High School gym with diplomas presented by Dick Walker. Elementary graduation is May 26 at 8 p.m. with Rev. Dooley speaker and 30-plus graduates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
First Methodist Church
Paul Ryan
Ralph Judd
Howard Adams
Cynthia Marlow
Wallace Mynatt
Church of Christ
Charles Pierce
Bethel Baptist Church
Brenda Barker
Becky Blanton
Debbie Dyer
Pam Fagan
Randy Bryant
Larry Deeds
Richard Hicks
Donald Williams
Rhonda Bonds
C. C. Dooley
Don Whipple
David Johnson
Kay Alexander
Karen Darwin
Dale Gore
Dick Walker
Kathy Wilson
Mickey Meador
Geneva Layman
Helen Melton
Lillis Watkins
Jan Buchanan
Gary Holloway
Charles Williams
David Woodson
Whitewright
Jerry Jester
Dee Ann Dyer
Larry Morris
Kathy Morris
Rev
Sandra Lee Ball
Dorothy Ballard
Mike Bartley
Henry Bing Jr
Vicki Burleson
Jerry Compton
Laura Day
Robert Dixon
Ricky Ellison
Mary Lynn England
Billy Fryen
Danny
Traffic Deaths Rise in Texas in 1966
Traffic fatalities across Texas have risen 12 percent in 1966 compared with 1965. The Department of Public Safety reported 966 deaths on highways through last Friday, up from 884 a year earlier. Fatal accidents totaled 826, up from 833, marking a notable increase in deadly crashes this period.
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Austin
Dept. of Public Safety
Texas
Public Meeting Monday Night at Firemen's Hall
A public meeting of all interested people will be held at 8 p m Monday May 23 at the Firemen s Hall to discuss road improvements for the Grayson County portion of the Whitewright trade community Sponsored by the Good Roads Committee of the Whitewright Chamber of Commerce Discussion will cover highways farm market roads and county roads for the new ten year road program The Whitewright members will incorporate decisions into a county plan to be presented to residents later Attending shows continued support for better roads in the community
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Firemen's Hall
Grayson County
Whitewright
Good Roads Committee
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
Churches First Baptist Church Schedule
Rev. Dale Gore leads services with Sunday activities at 9:55 Morning Worship at 11:00 and a 2:00 piano recital by Mrs. Guy Hamilton pupils. Tuesday features General W M A at 2:00 and Wednesday offers prayer service at 7:00 and choir rehearsal at 7:45.
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Dale Gore
S. S
Nursing Home
Guy Hamilton
C. C. Dooley
Billy Graham
London
First Methodist Church Schedules Meetings and Activities
Howard E. Adams pastors the church with an Official Board meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. A women’s Bible study is at 9:30 p.m. on Monday and choir practice is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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First Methodist Church
Howard E. Adams
Church Schedule Highlights for Mrs Janice Hall
The program lists Sunday School at 9:45 and Worship at 7:15 p m on Sunday. A prayer meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p m on Wednesday, with Pastor Mrs Janice Hall leading the sessions.
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Janice Hall
Minister W E Mynatt Bible Study and Worship Times
Bible study for all ages at 10 a m. Worship with communion at 11 a m. Evening worship at 7 p m. Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p m. Service led by Minister W E Mynatt at the church.
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W. E. Mynatt
Kentuckytown Baptist Church Service Schedule
Rev. Don Chandler presides with a Training Union at seven, followed by a worship service at seven forty five. The brief church notice lists sermon time and pastoral leadership.
Bethel Baptist Church Evening Schedule
The Bethel Baptist Church lists activities with a 6 30 training union and a 7 30 worship service. The brief entry reflects a church program for the evening.
Brideto-be entertained with coffee ritual using dry ice steam
A bride-to-be is treated to a coffee gathering where small pieces of dry ice in mugs around the centerpiece steam when a splash of water is added just before guests arrive.
Landlocked Moscow Seeks Seaborne Life Through Five Seas
Landlocked Moscow holds a title Port of Five Seas as canals and rivers link the Soviet capital with the Caspian Azov Baltic Blak and White seas. The plan aims to boost trade transport and access to outlets across major waterways.
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Moscow
Five Seas
Azov
Baltic
Blak
White Seas
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Voltaire
Sabinal
Sun
By Calvin Whiteley
Mrs. Mildred Cook
Dan
CUB Scout News
Flowers
Don Howland
Benner
Fort Worth
Vietnamese
Whitewright HD Club
Mickey
Kathy
Jack Meador
Wallace Wilson
Kay Joyce Alexander
Mildred Marie Atterberry
Harrold
Ray Ballard Barbara Frances Blanton
Anthony Murry Bryant
Peggie Clark Charles Edward Clinton Donna Jean Collins
Freddy G. Crouch Karen Anne Darwin Patsy Lou King
Robert Layman
Alfred L. McCurdy
Nancy Lou McKinney Joseph Michael Meador
Bobby Melton
Wilma Marie Rice Larry Ryan
Billy Skipworth
Charles Sneed
Kathy Sue Wilson Weldon Wilson
Firemen’s Hall
By John Biggerstaff
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian
Assembly OF God Church
A.m
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Don Chandler
Training Union
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