Christmas Seal Drive Opens With 1967 Campaign
The 51st annual Christmas Seal drive begins Friday with more than 290000 appeal letters mailed between Nov 3 and Nov 13. The Dallas Area Tuberculosis Association aims to raise 225000 to support TB programs serving over 1.2 million people across ten Dallas area counties.
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Dallas Area Tuberculosis Association
John M. Thorne
TB Association
Dallas
Collin Denton
Ellis
Fannin
Grayson
Hunt
Kaufman
Navarro
Rockwall
Texas
Cotton Estimate Over Last Year
The Agriculture Department places this year's government restricted cotton crop at 8,185,000 bales, down 1,390,000 from last year. Forecasts earlier in the season were 8,332,000 bales, the smallest since 1991, with last year's total at 9,575,000 and the 1961-65 average at 14,935,000. The crop is under a price support program paying growers to divert planting, aiming to reduce supplies. About 9,724,000 of 16 million acres allotted were actually planted to cotton this year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Tax refunds flowing in as North Texas residents get checks
In North Texas during 1967 sixty five percent of individual income tax returns generated refunds. The IRS issued about 987000 refund checks totaling over 137 million dollars. Some checks remain undelivered due to errors or moved addresses. Taxpayers awaiting refunds should contact the Internal Revenue Service with filing date social security number and refund amount to resolve issues.
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Texas
Internal Revenue Service
When to consult a psychiatrist
The article notes many who should seek psychiatric help deny needing it due to stigma. It explains psychiatrists are medical doctors with specialized training to treat mental illness and emotional problems, and it lists signs such as persistent low mood, hyperactivity, tantrums, excessive anger, hysteria, unfounded fears, and unwarranted guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Today's Health
American Medical Association
AMA
Canada Holds Vast Fresh Water Resources Study
Canada covers 3,845,744 square miles and contains a major portion of the world’s fresh water. The research notes no other nation has as many island waterways.
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Canada
Subscription Rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties
Rates listed for Grayson and Fannin counties plus outside areas. Foreign subscriptions priced at $5.00 per year. Domestic prices shown as $2.50 and $3.00 with regional outside-County option at $5.00.
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Grayson
Fannin
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs May Home
Mrs W L Hatfield hosted the Whitewright Home Demonstration Club meeting at her home Friday afternoon with Mrs Carl May presiding. Six members attended and Mrs Edith Grider directed games. Future meeting at Mrs May home with guest county agent Mrs Ann Sonner.
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W. L. Hatfield
Whitewright Home
Carl May
Hatfield
Tom Brown
Fred Cook
Sherman
Federated Club
Brown
Edith Grider
May
Ann Sonner
County
Tuna Muffin Sandwich Idea Spreads Fresh Flavor
A simple tuna salad mix is spread on toasted English muffin halves. Serve piping hot with parsley sprinkled over the tuna for a quick, tasty dish.
Let Peace Flow Through All People and Places
A devotional meditation urges peace across individuals and communities. It emphasizes staying calm amid chaos, reacting with patience, and expressing kindness and gratitude in daily life.
Farm prices drop 1.5 percent in September report
Agriculture Department data show farm prices fell 1.5 percent for the month ending Sept 15 marking the second drop after a prior rise. Prices are 7 percent below mid September 1966 while production costs edged higher month to month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Texas bookies may net over fifty million dollars
A Dallas detective states illegal football betting in Texas could exceed 50 million dollars this fall. IRS records show more than 120 registered bookmakers, with unregistered operators far outnumbering them, potentially over a thousand statewide.
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Texas
Dallas
Internal Revenue Service
Lone Star State
Powder Inside Gloves Solves Kid Glove Dilemma
A report suggests placing baby powder inside kid gloves before wearing them. The powder keeps gloves pliable and soft and absorbs perspiration, helping prevent discoloration of light colors and easing the stretch.
The AAAS Founded in 1848
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general scientific society, was founded in 1848 and now counts over 50,000 individual members.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Fragmentary plea about sharing news with Ethel via note
A fragment expresses wanting to share information with Ethel through a note or mail. It mentions handing it to Ethel or bringing it in for everyone’s happiness.
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Ethel
1100 Roadside Parks Along State Highways
A Texas Highway Department program began with a Fayette County roadside site in the 1930s and expanded to 1100 roadside parks safety rest areas and scenic turnouts. The department marks its Golden Anniversary during National Highway Week September 24 30 and promotes landscaping to reduce maintenance costs and enhance safety and enjoyment.
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Austin
Texas
Fayette County
Smithville
Highway Department
Texas Highway Department
U.S. Department of Transportation
Gibb Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Georgetown
Round Rock
Williamson County
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Sam Sez
Insurance & Real Estate
Lone Star Gas Company
the Whitewright Sun
T. Glenn Doss
Whitewright
Tex. Press Association
Whitewright HD Club
Eneirle
John
Lone Star Gas
Texas Bookies
P. S
Bob Dunlap
Highway 69
Economica 1
Whitewright Grain & Elevator Co
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