Notable 93rd Birthday for J A Creedy and Four Generations
J A Creedy marks a 93rd birthday as four generations share in a family dinner with Eldon and Danny Watson. The same month reports two sets of twins born at Dr Paul Geers Clinic, including identical twin girls weighing the same save for a mole on one boy’s head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Creedy
Danny Micheal Watson
Paul Geers
Dudley Harvey
Ector
Ray Riddle
Whitewright
Apology to Rev. C. C. Dooley for missing baccalaureate name
The paper admits an error in last week’s school closing programs by omitting Rev. C. C. Dooley as the baccalaureate speaker. It says programs arrived late from the high school and offers no excuse, apologizing to Mr. Dooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. C. C. Dooley
Mosquito Control Call Urges Weekly Sprays After Rain
The public urged to spray with insecticide weekly and after rain in alleys awaiting City disposal. Authorities warn that any water holding container becomes a breeding place and if households eliminate breeding sites, mosquitoes will decline.
Study cites half of postal deficit from nonprofit and media rates
A high level study group says nearly 300 million dollars of the postal deficit stems from special low rates for non profits books phonograph records and educational materials. It urges ending the preferential treatment and broad rate increases for all, noting many affluent organizations benefit from reduced rates under the nonprofit gimmick.
Federal tax receipts exceed estimates by 1 percent in 1964
The federal government reports 1964 tax take was about a billion dollars higher than statisticians’ forecast. The discrepancy suggests optimism about government finances, though incomes usually trail early projections.
Households Could Earn 159.34 a Week If Housewives Paid
A Chase Manhattan Bank study claims housewives perform 12 weekly tasks worth 159.34 dollars, suggesting organizing or striking as a potential response to underpayment.
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Chase Manhattan Bank of New York
Rainfall Drives Cattle Prices Up Nationwide
Widespread heavy rainfall reduces cattle markets and delays sales. As fewer cattle reach market, higher prices are paid for those sold, pushing meat costs higher for households at the grocery store.
Airgun dangers raised as bill debate prompts look at child injuries
Congress weighs pistol limits while a Westminster boy aged nine undergoes brain surgery in Dallas after a head wound from an airgun incident. The item underscores growing concerns over airguns as dangerous weapons in children and calls for scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dallas
Bill McDowell Receives Maryland U Graduate Assistant Post
Bill McDowell son of Mr and Mrs Alton McDowell earned a graduate assistant appointment in the English department at the University of Maryland effective September. He will pursue a PhD while teaching and completing his master's at Texas Christian University Fort Worth. A Wright High School graduate and former Texas Future Farmers of America president, he served as FFA leader for a year after high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McDowell
Alton McDowell
University of Maryland
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Bill
Whitewright
Texas Future Farmer Organization
Youth Led Revival and Church Activities Schedule
The church lists Friday evening May 28 at 7 30 youth led revival. Saturday and Sunday include 9 00 Sunday school at the nursing home 9 55 Bible study 11 00 youth led revival 5 15 youth choir 6 00 church in training and 7 00 youth led revival. Tuesday features 2 00 Rex Ray and Joy Rus selling circles 3 30 Sunbeams 7 30 Mary Dale Circle. Wednesday has 7 00 mid week prayer service and 7 45 church choir rehearsal.
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S. S
Nursing Home
Church In Bible Study
Church
Rex Ray
Joy Russell
Mary Dale
First Presbyterian Church Service and Sunday School Times
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Worship Service at 11 00 a m at the First Presbyterian Church.
Sunday School and Worship Schedule
The notice lists Sunday School at 10:00 for all ages and Sunday morning worship at 11:00. A nursery is available during SS and worship. Junior M.Y.F. meets at 4:30 p.m. M.Y.F. meets at 6:00 p.m.
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S. S
M.Y.F
Assembly of God Church Service Schedule
The Assembly of God church lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 p m. Christ Ambassadors meet Saturday at 7 p m with prayer meetings preceding worship at 9 a m each Sunday.
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Assembly OF God Church
Christ Ambassadors
Central Christian Church Sunday Service Invitation
Central Christian invites visitors to attend services each Sunday at the church. The note encourages community participation and welcomes new attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Church of Christ Bible Study and Worship Schedule
The notice lists a weekly schedule for the Church of Christ with Bible study at 10 a.m. worship and communion at 11 a.m. Sunday worship at 7 p.m. and a Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p.m.
Sunday Church Schedule Details
Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Training Union at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 7:45 p.m.
A Change of Heart at Speedy Market Robbery
A Compton California male customer threatened cashier Vaureen Coutter at Speedy Market with a revolver demanding $1 bills. He balked mid robbery saying his wife and kids are hungry and fled after taking three candy bars. Deputies report the suspect escaped with only the candy bars.
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Compton
Calif
Vaureen Coutter
Sheep and Lamb Price Outlook Good for 1965
Smaller slaughter supplies and a smaller lamb crop, plus fewer sheep and lambs in feedlots, are expected to keep sheep and lamb prices for the rest of 1965 above 1964. Wool prices look less favorable due to larger world wool supplies lower mill use and greater use of man made fibers.
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John G. McHaney
Accidental air pellet rifle discharge shoots birds near home
An accidental discharge of an automatic air pellet rifle occurred as a boy and others aimed at birds in a tree near his residence. No injuries reported, authorities notified.
Becky Vestal to Attend National Music Camp
Becky Vestal will attend Music Camp at Interlochen Michigan from June 20 to August 20 as a piano pupil of Dorsey Whittington. She will study music theory and earn credits from the University of Michigan while working part time at the camp. The Bonham High School graduate has been active in band Latin Club typing shorthand basketball voice and piano and was the 1964 state winner in Interscholastic League piano. She will enter Austin College this fall on a music scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Vestal
R. R. Vestal
Bonham
R. C. Vestal
Whitewright
Interlochen
Michigan
Dorsey Whittington
University of Michigan
Bonham High School
Austin College
Federal aid bias toward richer districts questioned in quotes
Quotations from Celina and Naples papers question federal education aid distribution. They allege Westchester and Sunflower counties receive unequal funds despite similar low income populations, with Westchester slated for 2.2 million and Sunflower 745 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celina
Westchester County
New York
Sunflower County
Miss
National Review
Westchester
Sunflower
Wives of Retired Workers May Qualify for Social Security
Wives of retired or disabled workers may qualify for Social Security payments at age 65 or receive a reduced amount at age 62. The guidance outlines eligibility and timing for spousal benefits.
Sun Wanted Fast Results
Classified ad notes a sun wanted service promising rapid results. The brief highlights this target of a search and the advertiser’s claim of speed in securing outcomes.
Uncle Dan Reports Rural Skepticism on Credit Card Craze
Uncle Dan recalls a country store gathering where Ed Doolittle announced a gasoline and travel credit card, triggering shock and debate. The letter reflects oldtimers’ resistance to modern finances, concerns about liberal trends, and a store owner’s 1924 thrift reminiscence as a counterpoint to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Doolittle
Congo
Lyndon
Zeke Grubb
Instant
Celm Webster
Republican Party
Bug Hookum
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club Meeting Recap
Mrs. Tom Brown presided as president of the Whitewright Home Demonstration Club last Thursday at Mrs. Fred Cook Sr. The group held demonstrations on flower arranging and simple desserts led by Mrs. Maddux and Mrs. MacMillin. They voted to support the Crippled Children's Fund and to send Brown as a delegate to the state HD Clubs convention in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brown
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club
Fred Cook Sr
R. D. Maddux
J. C. MacMillin
Maddux
Sherman
Crippled Children's Fund
Ralph Wallace
McMillin
G. C. Hardcastle
Brown
HD Clubs
Austin
Jim Grider
Carl May
Charlie Truett
Hardcastle
Westwood Club
Driver's Course Information Now Available
The Texas Safety Association announces information on the National Safety Council Driver Improvement Program. The four session course teaches motorists to handle errors of others and adverse conditions. One million people are expected to be trained this year. Contact 839 Littlefield Building, Austin, for details.
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Austin
Texas Safety Association
National Safety Council
National
Littlefield Building
Texas
Westward Ho Californians Drawn by New Homes
California's population includes more than half born outside the state. The current migrants largely come from the Midwest states Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and Kansas with ages averaging 20 to 24.
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California
States
Midwest
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Mrs. R B Birt Dies. Funeral in Dallas
Mrs. R B Birt born Verlie Mae Neathery died Monday at her Dallas home. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Restland Memorial Chapel Dallas. She was daughter of the late Ambrose and Mattie Neathery reared in Pilot Grove and formerly lived in Whitewright. Survived by husband R B Birt one brother R H Neathery Grand Prairie and several nieces and nephews.
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Restland Memorial Chapel
Dallas
R. B. Birt
Verlie Mae Neathery
Birt
Ambrose and
Mattie Neathery
Pilot Grove
Birts
Whitewright
Frozen Revival Planned Cadaver Freezing Canceled
Springfield Ohio reports a planned post mortem freezing experiment was halted after a woman, unnamed, died of a heart attack. Juno Inc proposed encasing her in a liquid nitrogen capsule for future revival, but relatives after consulting a minister objected and ended the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio
Juno, Inc
Juno
Vestal-Davis Engagement Told in Pittsburgh
Mr and Mrs Addison A Vestal of Pittsburgh announce the engagement of their daughter Gwendolyn Sue to Hugh Davis son of Dr and Mrs Roy J Wertheim of Findley Ohio Miss Vestal granddaughter of Mr and Mrs R C Vestal of Whitewright She is an Ohio Wesleyan graduate and Ohio State alumnus with a master’s candidate status at Ohio State She works with F and R Lazarus Co in Columbus as part of their executive development program The wedding is set for Sept 4 in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison A. Vestal
Pittsburgh
Gwendolyn Sue
Hugh Davis
Roy J. Wertheim
Findley, Ohio
Miss Vestal
R. C. Vestal
Whitewright
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio State University
F. and R. Lazarus & Co
Columbus
Ohio
Scarce Jobs for 20 Year Veterans Challenge Labor Figures
Labor Secretary Willard Wirtz notes a tough civilian job market for 20 year veterans. A Bureau study shows one in five retirees after six months without work, with 400 000 already out of work and projections to surpass 1 million by 1980.
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G. I
Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
Bureau of Social Science Research, Inc
Washington, D. C
May 28 1920 local notes on marriages and moves
Mr M C Kearney of Brownwood and Miss Ermine Webster of Whitewright wed last Saturday. Margreta Fender valedictorian and Mary Rena Penn salutatorian of the High School senior class. Joe McKinsey to move to Waco. Clarence Baker injured when thrown from wagon as horses ran away. George Bennett seeks reelection as constable of Precinct 3. John W McMurry Jr and Tommy Bradley graduate from Austin College.
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M. C. Kearney
Brownwood
Ermine Webster
Whitewright
Margreta Fender
Mary Rena Penn
Joe McKinsey
Waco
W. T. Carroll
Dallas
Roberts Garage
Maple and
Bond Streets
Ing
Gladys
Inez Ray
Clarence Baker
George Bennett
John W. McMurry Jr
Tommy Bradley
Austin College
Notable Deaths and Appointments in Sherman Area
Mrs. W. R. Cato of Pilot Grove dies in Sherman hospital May 15. Pascal Binion becomes manager at Hudson-Davis Co. dry goods in Van Alstyne. William M. Cox dies in Sherman hospital. Home Ice & Mfg. Co. installs new bottling machine to meet higher demand. Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson dies at her Rose Hill home.
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W. R. Cato
Pilot Grove
Sherman Hospital
Pascal Binion
Hudson - Davis Co
van Alstyne
William M. Cox
Home Ice & Mfg. Co
Elizabeth Patterson
Rose Hill
Mrs A H Davis Dies in Sherman Hospital
Mrs A H Davis wife of a former Whitewright postmaster died in a Sherman hospital on Tuesday. A miniature golf course is the
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A. H. Davis
Whitewright
Sherman
Local Notices and Briefs From May 30 1940
Lois Allen begins work at Brown's Beauty Shop. Homer Garner welcomes a son born May 28. Tommie Chenoweth joins Juliet Fowler Orphans Home staff. Lightning damages the Cook home roof. A 1930 Chevrolet is reported stolen from Homer Sanderson in Denison Sunday night. R L Holland hosts a birthday party for twin daughters Nancy Jean and Patsy Dean with guests Bobby Norris Penn Wootten Shirley Blanton Jerry Lee Norris Edward McDowell Joe Morris Wallace Theresa Ann Reeves and Doris Ann Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Allen
Brown
Homer Garner
Tommie Chenoweth
Juliet Fowler
Paul Cook
Homer Sanderson
Denis
R. L. Holland
Nancy Jean
Patsy Dean
Bobby Norris
Penn Wootten
Shirley Blanton
Jerry Lee Norris
Edward McDowell
Joe Morris Wallace
Theresa Ann Reeves
Doris Ann Wallace
Local governments outspend federal government in Q1 1965
In the first quarter of 1965 local governments spent 65.5 billion dollars on goods and services while the federal outlay stood at 64.5 billion. By comparison in Q1 1964 local treasuries spent 60.9 billion against federal 64.3 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Washington
Treasuries
Congress Tackles Firearms Bill Amid Wide Constituency Response
Constituents flood Washington with mail on LBJ’s interstate shipment curb. The message is nearly unanimous against the proposal, reflecting a well organized campaign and strong public pressure on lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
LBJ
Masons Hold Memorial Service for Past Year Members
Whitewright Lodge No. 167 AF&AM will conduct a memorial service at 7 30 p m Monday at the Masonic Hall for deceased members Lester Haile John Tree Morton Badgett Harry Farrow and J B Warrington. The public may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Lodge No. 167
Af&am
Masonic Hall
Lester Haile
John Tree
Morton Badgett
Harry Farrow
J. B. Warrington
The Spice Of Life Observation of a shy worker and a hidden affair
A timid worker pretends to be sick to avoid dismissal but discovers his boss kissing his wife. He rushes back to report the betrayal. An oil tycoon later arrives at a golf course with a foam chaise as a joke, explaining the servant is his psychiatrist.
Inflation Fear Echoes as Economists Warn
A leading economist warns a period of inflation may be near, likening it to a man wading in waist deep water fearing his feet will get wet. The remark appears amid a string of light anecdotes about doctors, pneumonia jests, and patient mood shifts.
I Told You I Was Sick Epigram Eats the Patient
A grim joke spreads from a grave epitaph to surgery and a butterfly flurry. A hy pochondriac’s tombstone quip haunts readers as a surgeon notes the patient’s premonition proved true.
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Epitah
Woman testifies at prayer meeting with vow of change
A woman testified during a prayer meeting saying she is not what she should be nor what she will be, but she is not what she was. Her remark reflects personal struggle and aspiration within the gathering.
Children Taught to Fire Real Guns in Red China
A report claims youths as young as 12, including boys and girls, are trained to handle real firearms and kill in war, portraying grim conditions faced by children in the country.
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Red
China
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