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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1966
Page
1
A puzzled young girl watches anglers load a boat and wonder if fish enjoy beer. Two six year old twins return from their first day in school, one asks what G I R L S spells. A heat struck barber cuts a baby too short, the father protests. The barber defends his usual cut, and the father reveals the child is a girl.
A husband bursts in out of breath and tells his wife he ran home behind the bus to save 50 cents. She asks why not run behind a taxi to save three dollars, calling the choice foolish.
A light exchange turns on a joke about politeness and miscommunication. The wife accuses the husband of yawning during her talk, while he claims he was attempting to say something, highlighting a playful marital misunderstanding.
A humorous exchange where Johnny asks if water can be given to a thirsty horse and then declares he will milk the cat with a saucer in hand. The mother affirms the odd interpretation as correct, capturing a playful domestic moment.
A mother backed the car from the garage and ran over a bicycle, provoking a retort from her son who blamed him for placing the bike in the lawn. The exchange reveals a tense domestic moment.
A scoutmaster notes missing gear and a scout replies his mother is the missing item. In a cafe two husbands joke about wives, one admits needing excuses to go out and why she cannot accompany him. A man jokes his wife’s frozen dinners cause indigestion at foil wrap sight.
A DPS survey shows Texas traffic fatalities on the rise with 2579 deaths through noon last Friday this year, a 16 percent increase from last year.
Hang sachet in garment bags to make clothes and closet pleasant. Tuck a perfumed hankie in a handbag for a whiff every time you open the purse. Save the last bits of perfume by storing the bottle in the lingerie case.
Postmaster John Biggerstaff urged White Wright area residents to return Zip a List forms to add five digit ZIP Codes to personal mailing lists. The nationwide effort, backed by Postmaster General O'Brien, promotes using ZIP Codes on all addresses to speed delivery and reduce handling, with a national directory available at the local post office.
Mr and Mrs Sam Golden plan a golden wedding anniversary open house Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at their home. Daughters and a daughter in law will host. Born 1896 in Nobility and Desert, they married by buggy after a two year courtship. Their family includes a son lost in 1956 Coast Guard service and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Akron report says rubber artificial hearts could become common within five years to treat heart disease. Dr Michael DeBakey implanted a “half heart” in a rheumatic patient whose death was due to a ruptured lung, not heart failure. Now teams nationwide pursue a fully artificial heart, led by researchers at Goodyear’s research division.
Juneau, Alaska, with a population of 7,200, is the state's smallest capital. The fact contrasts Alaska's vast area with its modest seat of government, highlighting Juneau as distinctive among U S capitals.
The Parent-Teacher Association will meet Tuesday November 8 at 7 30 p m in the Elementary School Library. Mrs Sam Hooper wife of the Principal will speak on Counselling and Guidance. Public invited.
The text lists weekly and Sunday schedules for First Baptist Church led by Rev. Dale Gore and The Methodist Church led by Rev. George Topper. Activities include Sunday School at 9:55 and 11:00, morning and evening worship, choirs, prayer services, and youth programs. A special Communion service is noted for Sunday, Nov. 6 at 10:00 with 11:00 Sunday School.
The Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11 in honor of the Sam Goldens Golden Wedding anniversary. Special music will be provided. The Ladies Aid meets Monday at 2 30 at the church.
Pastor Mrs Janice Hall leads Sunday School at 9 45 AM with worship at 11 AM and 7 15 PM Evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Church activities listed in a concise weekly schedule.
The Church of Christ lists services led by Minister W. E. Mynatt with Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 11 a.m. An evening worship is at 7 p.m. A second Bible study for all ages runs at 7:30 p.m.
The schedule lists Rev Bob Saylor as pastor with a 7 00 training union and a 7 45 worship service highlighting standard weekly routines at the church.
Bethel Baptist Church announces Sunday schedule led by Pastor Rev Charles Pierce with Sunday School at 10 00 Training Union at 6 30 and worship service at 7 30 indicating a full day of church activities.
Pilot Grove Baptist Church invites worshippers to Sunday School at 10:00 led by Rev. James Hughens, pastor, with morning service to follow.
North Texas dove hunting halted at sunset Sunday as the north zone season closes after about two thirds of the state. The south zone continues until Nov 22 except in Whitewing counties, ending Nov 16 there. Most of the 9 counties with a special archery deer season end Monday, some continuing into early month.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean relays a humorous sermon on optimism and hope. Bug Hookum mocks hope tied to gambling profits and federal raises while Ed Doolittle jokes about Medicare and the Great Society. Zeke Grubb notes spending on tobacco, cancer research, and bird and beetle pest programs as taxpayers face Deadicare schemes. Personal.
Whitewright notes report Rev K R Isbell is returned as pastor of the Methodist Church by the North Texas Conference for a third year. The community counts 5,604 bales of cotton ginned to date and a concrete highway from Whitewright to Bells remains nearly complete. A Negro man is jailed in Sherman on untaxed liquor charges and local celebrations include an old time singing fundraiser raising $41.21 at the Baptist Church.
Dr J L Bow died Tuesday at the Whitewright area. The Home Demonstration Club held a Halloween party at Mrs W L Hatfield's home. G W Felmer of Mahurin died Tuesday from injuries after a wagon ran over him while gathering corn. Flying Cadet Burgher Reed Vestal of Tulsa spent the weekend with his parents. President Roosevelt moved the Coast Guard into the Navy. Cpl James Bert Phillips of Lake Field Arizona visits his mother Velma Sadler.
The Famous Dry Goods Store operated here by Abe and Chas Greenberg was closed by bankruptcy. W H Davidson, a local blacksmith and woodworker, lost two fingers in a power saw at his shop. Delmer Bowen and Hazel Creecy wed with Rev W A Kirkpatrick officiating.
Miss Velma Lee Jones and Guy Taylor were married on a Saturday in November 1931. The ceremony and reception details appear in today’s society notes, highlighting a union that joined two local families and was celebrated with friends and relatives.
The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the church for a Quiet Day observing the Week of Prayer and Self Denial. Fifteen members and five guests shared a light noon lunch before a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. James Bryant. Dr. Stephen Sullivan spoke on a new Grayson County project, Community Action Committee, to aid low income families.
A notice promotes using Sun Wanted as a quick result source. It emphasizes speed and efficiency in finding desired services or information. The message urges readers to act without delay.
Whitewright school sends a summer 1967 Head Start planning questionnaire for children entering school in September 1967. Parents are asked to return it promptly or contact Supt. S. T. Montgomery by Friday, November 14, 1966, for children over three not yet in school. Whitewright Schools.
The WHL Tigers meet Bells Panthers tonight in a near season finale after adjusting from Friday. Upcoming events include a November 11 homecoming against Van Alstyne. The Tigers fell 41 to 15 to Wolfe City, with Wolfe City’s Milton throwing six completions for 266 yards and three touchdowns.
U S Census data show fewer farms and less total acreage in Fannin County from 1959 to 1964 while average farm value and value per acre increased. Farm count fell from 2,246 to 1,879. acreage dropped from 469,269 to 440,245. average farm size rose from 208.9 to 234.3 acres. value per farm rose to 31,184 dollars and per acre to 135.05 dollars. Grayson County figures show 2,146 farms in 1964, average size 234.4 acres, average value 41,442 dollars. total farm sales 10,706,361 dollars in 1964, up from 9,616,483 in 1959.
Texas Parks and Wildlife says a 301726 federal grant matched by state funds will transform Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma into a major recreation area by next year. The 457 acre site will gain 111 tent campsites 52 trailer campsites 35 screened shelters 65 picnic units 1 trailer dump station 2 fish cleaning sheds 4 fishing docks 3.5 miles of roads plantings and sanitation upgrades.
Summary outlines Texas ballot measures proposing 16 constitutional amendments including land tax assessment for agricultural use, creation of airport authorities, removal of Arlington State College from the Permanent University Fund, longer terms for district directors, retirement benefits for officials, survivor benefits for law enforcement and first responders, voter registration reforms, residency rules for voting in state offices, more judges on the Court of Criminal Appeals, protections for school district bonds, a large Water Development Board bond authorization, hospital district dissolution procedures, county government consolidation, armed forces voting rights, handicapped employment funding, and legislature qualification dates.
The Whitewright Methodist Church thanks contributors after Trick or Treat for UNICEF collections totaled 40.11 dollars Monday night. This marks the sixth year sponsors have run the drive and the Whitewright community again gave generously.
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