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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
2
J B Thornhill suffered a heart attack Monday while at work and was taken to Sherman Community Hospital for treatment. The item also lists numerous local visitors and activities, including family visits, trips, and social club gatherings in the area.
Doctors warn that continued shrill noise can cause fatigue insomnia and impair mental processes with endocrine disruption. Arabian musical roots trace to dulcimer precursor and instruments shaping lute tambourine kettle drum oboe and trumpet. Teen spending power grows with 12 percent population and 12 billion income, rising to about 20 billion in adolescence. Housewife product choices reach 12000 items while trading stamps add 67 cents weekly to food bills. Future men may be hairless. Caesar era war costs rose from 75 cents per killed to 25 000 in WWII. A butterfly fish netter near Dar es Salaam astonishes East African Muslims with tail markings resembling Sallaha illalah. Tellicherry postmarks read Correct Addressing What a Blessing Saves Us Guessing.
Bryan Weber and Riley Tabor visited in Wolfe City Tuesday. Carrollton and Arlington families spent weekends with relatives in town. Dallas, Sherman, Ada, and Shreveport trips followed. Mrs. Carl McFatridge attended East Texas State University graduation as her son-in-law Johnny Dobson earned a degree in school administration.
Highlights notable May occurrences across years including the first Liberty Loan bands in 1917, Carnegie Hall dedication in 1891 with Tchaikovsky guest conductor, Paul Hines’ unassisted triple play in 1878, the first Kentucky Derby winner Aristides in 1875, Franklin’s bifocal glasses 1785, and early taxis in 1907.
The first U S savings E bond was issued on May 1, 1941 and bought that day by President Franklin D Roosevelt.
Texas Department of Public Safety reports a 12 percent increase in auto fatalities over the 1965 period. Through this year 738 people have died, up from 658, with fatal accidents climbing from 541 to 624, a 15 percent rise.
Former Texas governor Dan Moody died at his Austin home Sunday after a long illness dating to 1961. He was 72. Moody, elected at 33, retired from politics in 1931 after four years as Texas chief executive. Funeral services were held Tuesday at First Methodist Church in Austin, with burial in the state cemetery. Survivors include wife Mildred, a son, a daughter, and a sister.
The Department of Interior projects about 127.5 million people will visit 230 national parks this year, reflecting strong public interest in federal recreation areas and park resources nationwide.
Souvenir notes list Mrs Grady Gillett Ernest Lilley Mae Graves Oma Caperton and Sue King on the Epworth League program. Hudson Davis & Co advertised domestic goods prices and towels shirts and thread. W F Fields died May 20. Pat Zarafonetis sold the Post Office Confectionery to E M McLean of Dallas. The Blue Bird Club met with Mrs T H Lively. Assisting were Mrs Grover Gillett Mrs Floyd Everheart Mrs T E Sears and Mrs Joe Thompson. Editor notes fishing tale and refusal of Pig Jones and Ernest Lilley.
Weldon Wilson Betty Lou McLean Haskell Thomson Sam Montgomery Cora Mae Thorn ton John McMurry and Creola Garner named on the 11th grade honor roll 46 years ago. The city installs an electric siren to improve fire alarm service. R L Holcomb receives 123 cattle from Caldwell and places them on pasture near Ambrose. The Kentuckytown Club meets with Miss Viva Phillips on May 25.
Dr Fred M Knubel of New York calls the birth control controversy a lingering hangover from World War as of May 28 1931. The remark frames ongoing disputes as remnants of wartime upheaval and echoes contemporary concerns in public discourse.
College Station extension specialists survey Texas counties shows 94 percent of the 1965 cotton crop harvested by machine. The figure contrasts with 58 percent in 1960 and 24 percent in 1955. More than 50,000 machines were used in the harvest.
The National Association of Investment Clubs reports more than 600,000 individuals belong to about 40,000 investment clubs nationwide, highlighting growing participation in coordinated investing and financial education efforts.
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