28 May 1964
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1964
Page
1
A miscellany of notes includes Joe Keliehor’s early pro golf near Huntsville, a Bonham Favorite joke about Cicero the dog, plus Opinion on Congress image, socialism versus poverty plans, praise for teachers, and farmers’ qualms about wheat policy and new regulations.
The piece notes hot weather arriving after a cool spring and jokes about preferring heat in winter and cold in summer, reflecting readers' mixed seasonal preferences.
A cautionary note warns that even with no personal debts and small savings you may still be financially insolvent when facing a required federal contribution. It urges immediate assessment of available funds and obligations to avoid later shortfalls.
Memorial Day falls on a Saturday this year causing half of White business houses to observe Saturday and others Monday. The First National Bank post office and possibly more will be closed Saturday while Farley Donaghey Robinson's and Pettit's will close Monday. Barbers shops remain closed Monday and many households will treat the day as an extra holiday to enjoy.
The Grayson College Alumni Bulletin outlines the 26th annual meeting of former students. Coffee and cookies welcome attendees, with business and awards on the first floor. Picnic lunches are requested, checked in at the cafeteria, with iced tea provided by hosts.
The article notes the Beatles earned over 500000 in publishing and performance fees last year and sold more than 250000000 worth of products in 1963. It adds a fact about a female horsefly laying over 1000 eggs and critiques debt growth tied to Congress.
The writer notes a malfunctioning linotype melting pot delaying work and contrasts old and new equipment costs. He cites a 1920 linotype priced at about four thousand dollars and laments inflation increasing machinery prices while praising reliability of older gear.
A letter from Uncle Dan of Tom Bean mocks government census efforts, park surveys, and the future ZIP code system. He cites the National Parks Service tree census, predicts bureaucratic expansion, mentions Vietnam generals, and riffs on postal ZIP machine delays aiming for 1966.
John Pascal Farley 64 died Sunday after a two year illness. Funeral held 2 30 p m Tuesday at Barnheart chapel with Rev Howard Adams and Rev C C Dooley. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Farley founded a seed grain business in Whitewright and later a grocery firm Farley Hardcastle. Survived by wife Jewel Simpson Farley son Jack Farley daughter Mrs James Donaghey three grandchildren and one great grandson. Whitewright
Funeral rites conducted Sunday in Celina for 88 year old Mrs. W J Davis who died Friday. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was born June 9 1875 in Kentucky daughter of James Oliver and wife of the late W J Davis. Survivors include two sons Claude and R L Davis both of Dallas two daughters Mrs J C Leftice Jr Celina and Mrs W D Williams Whitewright two sisters in law Mrs John Oliver Tioga and Mrs Johnnie Williams Bells three grandchildren five great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. She was sister of the late Rumzy Oliver of Whitewright.
Veterans Administration records show the Civil War remains the costliest conflict for American lives with Union deaths at 364,000 and Confederate deaths over 200,000. The total toll across all U S wars exceeds 1,189,000, with 368,000 widows and children receiving VA compensation.
The Coast Guard activated a nuclear powered lighthouse in Chesapeake Bay using an atomic generator in the Baltimore beacon. Operation will be monitored via a radio signal to Curtis Bay Maryland and tested for about a year before deciding on broader use. Tom Thumb's real name Charles Sherwood Stratton was
Whitewright post office switches mail transport from Katy Railroad to truck service on July 1. Morning northbound and southbound truck arrivals improve same day delivery in Dallas and Whitewright, with 9:00 am mail for patrons and Sunday evening outbound service. Passenger trains Nos. 5 and 6 will be discontinued and Claude Garner loses his mail-haul job.
The National Safety Council estimated nearly 500 Americans may die in traffic crashes over the Memorial Day weekend from 6 p.m. Thursday to midnight Sunday. They projected 410 to 490 deaths and 19 000 to 23 000 injuries with more than 83 million vehicles traveling about 8 percent of a trillion miles.
George Edward Gee, 22, faces possible 20000 fine and ten years in prison if convicted of failing to report for induction physical. He planned to file as a conscientious objector but says the claim only covers religious groups. He objects to the Army as an invasion of rights and vows to serve time in prison rather than join.
Barnsley England The Barnsley Consumer Council reviews a middle aged widow's appeal about back zippers. She rigged a pin and string device that failed to replace a husband and asks for more side zippers in dresses.
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