Local Residents Attend Visits and News from Pilot Grove Area
Pastor Rev John Faulkner of Pilot Grove Baptist Church was called to Tuscaloosa Alabama by his father's death Saturday night. Numerous visits from Dallas Mesquite Sherman and other towns filled the weekend with social activity and family updates. Alfred Wray Campbell welcomed a son while in Scotland for a submarine cruise, and Club events plus Camp Fire Girls activities filled a week of local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Faulkner
Pilot Grove Baptist Church
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Jay Wray Campbell
Mystic
Connecticut
Alfred Wray
Campbell
U. S
Scotland
Alfred Schwiening
San Angelo
H. T. Atterberry
Whitewright
World gains 59 nations and over one billion people
The National Geographic Society reports 135 independent states and a world population of 3.3 billion. Asia adds about 553 million people since WWII, while Africa leads in new countries with 33 states formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington
Asia
Africa
Bad Drivers Often Have Criminal Records In Michigan
A Michigan survey of 429 motorists with the worst traffic records found that 216 had arrest histories for offenses from assault to drunken and disorderly conduct. Secretary of State James M. Hare leads a tougher program targeting 10,000 habitual drivers deemed anti social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
James M. Hare
Proverbs of Love Across Cultures
A collection of love proverbs from Welsh Polish Japanese Italian and Greek origins. The sayings contrast lovers’ folly, power dynamics, mistaken appearances, youthful hearts, and wit sharpened by affection.
Voting on amendments shows mixed approval in Whitewright
Only 126 voters participated in the constitutional amendments election in Whitewright. Amendments 1 3 5 6 and 8 carried statewide while 2 4 7 9 and 10 failed. Strong support for measures aiding higher education and veteran bonds contrasted with opposition to some tax exemptions and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Copeland Takes Top Money at Leonard Raceway
Carl Copeland of Princeton, a top novice driver, won both the second heat and the feature in car No. 6 at Leonard Raceway. Bonham’s Carroll Caplinger in car No. circle 5 took second, while W. T. Simmons of Leonard in car No. 7 secured third in the feature. Bill Orum of Greenville in car No. 41 won both heat and trophy dash in the modified class, with Murrell Harrell of Royse City in car No. 81 second in the modified heat. James Milton of Bonham in car No. 00 had an unusual three‑spin on the back stretch but finished. The venue runs Sundays at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Copeland
Princeton
Leonard Raceway
Copeland
Carrol Caplinger
Bonham
W. T. Simmons
Leonard
Bill Orum
Greenville
Murrell Harrell
Royse City
James Milton
Susie Denton Celebrates 91st Birthday at Bethel Church
About 100 relatives and friends gathered at Bethel Baptist Church to honor Mrs Susie Denton on her 91st birthday. A luncheon followed morning services in the educational building. The occasion included an orchid corsage, a birthday cake, and prayers from Rev Charles Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Denton
Bethel Baptist Church
Jack England
Charles Pierce
Gall Bladder Trouble Tops Hospitalization Rankings
Report highlights gall bladder disease as the fourth leading cause of hospitalization in the United States with over 600 000 annual admissions and about 500 000 for gallstones. Childbirth is the single largest reason for hospital stays, while bad tonsils and adenoids rank second and hernias third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S
P T Association To Meet November 9 At School Library
The Parent Teacher Association will meet Tuesday November 9 at 730 p m in the Elementary School library. A program on modern math by fifth to eighth graders will be presented. Leaders include Mrs Jack Lackey Mrs Wallace May Mrs Rodney Hudson Mrs Doyle Chapman Randall Jones and Clint Little. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Jack Lackey
Lallace May
Rodney Hudson
Doyle Chapman
Randall Jones
Clint Little
Deaths Mrs I L Neathery
Mrs. Annabelle Neathery widow of Ivy L Neathery died Monday in a Greenville hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Barnhart chapel in Whitewright with burial in Pilot Grove Cemetery. Born August 4, 1882 at St Francis Arkansas she lived in Whitewright before moving to a Greenville retirement home. Surviving are two sisters Mrs A S Creswell Greenville and Mrs H B Self Rialto California and several nephews and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Neathery
Ivy L. Neathery
Greenville
Barnheart Funeral Chapel
Whitewright
Pilot Grove
Neathery
St. Francis, Ark
John Vizer
A. S. Creswell
H. B. Self
Rialto
Calif
Death of 11 Year Old Susie Thaxton in Pecos
Susie Thaxton age 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Thaxton Jr of Pecos died Oct 30 in a Pecos hospital from Brights disease. Funeral and burial were held in Pecos on Monday. Her mother Mrs Thaxton formerly Margaret Burnham daughter of Mr and Mrs George Burnham of Lubbock formerly of Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Thaxton
Ernest Thaxton Jr
Pecos
Bright
Thaxton
Margaret Burnham
George Burnham
Lubbock
Whitewright
Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Westerman in Trenton
Mrs. Leona Westerman aged 55 died October 28 1965 at her Pico Rivera California home. Funeral held Monday at Barnheart Chapel Trenton with Rev Robert Moore and Rev Chester Cook officiating. Burial in Burns Cemetery. Survived by mother Etta Newman of Trenton husband Lawrence Westerman two sons John Carol Welborn Boyd Westerman three daughters Sue Carroll Joetta Jednigan Phil Goodwin thirteen grandchildren and siblings Pete Newman Effie Ulsery Bess Dunsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnheart
Trenton
Leona Westerman
Pico Rivera
Calif
Robert Moore
Chester Cook
Assembly of God
Burns Cemetery
Westerman
John Newman
The
Baptist Church
Etta Newman
Lawrence Westerman
John Carol Welborn
Boyd Westerman
California
Sue Carrol
Joetta Jednigan
Odessa
Phil Goodwin
Housotn
Pete Newman
Effie Ulsery
Sherman
Bess Dunsworth
Mansfield
Jackie Shaw and Mary Dale Circles Observe Baptist Women Day
The Jackie Shaw Circle met at Mrs. Weldon Bartley’s home for a prayer program titled Pray ye that He will send with Mrs. Cawthon in charge and several members taking parts. The Mary Dale Circle met Monday for Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer with Estelle Williams presiding, Viola McKinney leading, and readings by Vera Wetzel and Rae Bartley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Shaw
Weldon Bartley
Bob Cawthon
Jack England
Tom Barnes
Betty England
Louis Franklin
Estelle Williams
Viola McKinney
Frankie Williams
Laura Jo Alexander
Carrie Cowart
Vera Wetzel
Alexander
Wetzel
Inez Pierce
Louise Franklin
Table Mats Cut Hazard from Hanging Tablecloths
A safety note advises using only table mats on tables where children are served. Hanging tablecloths can cause spills of hot liquids onto youngsters, so mats are recommended to reduce risk.
Dear Mister Editor from Tom Bean on editors and women in papers
Uncle Dan of Tom Bean writes to the editor about President Johnson’s rhetoric toward newspapers and the role of small town editors. He recalls Gene Talmadge and notes women running about 10 percent of weekly papers, praising their work while joking about gender and politics. He also references a Newport cigar smokers convention with a female attendee.
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Jonhson
Lyndon
Great Society
Gene Talmadge
Georgia
Gene
Atlanta
Wimmen
America
Newport
R. 1
Uncle Dan
Baptist Church To Participate In School of Missions
The First Baptist Church of Whitewright will take part in a Grayson County Baptist Association School of Missions from November 7 to 11 with services at 7 00 p m nightly. Speakers include Dr Clifford Nelson Gilbert Ross Lenora Hudson Robert Melton Amanda Trible and James Phillips, with public attendance invited. The nursery will be available each evening. Venezuela leads global petroleum exports and ranks second in total production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Whitewright
Grayson County Baptist Association
Dale Gore
Clifford Nelson
Heart of Texas Association
Gilbert Ross
Southern Baptist
Mexico
Lenora Hudson
Japan
Robert Melton
Baptist Goodwill Center
Fort Worth
Amanda Trible
Nigeria
James Phillips
LaCross
Wisconsin
Jones Named Distinguished Military Student at A&M
Jerry L. Jones of Whitewright received Texas A&M University’s Distinguished Military Student designation among 60 seniors in the 3000 cadet corps. Recipients earn a certificate and insignia and may apply for commission in the Army or Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Jerry L. Jones
Royce Jones
Whitewright
Texas A&m University
Department of the Army
Air Force
Regular Army
Handy Glass Jar Opens Easy Laundry Storage
A large glass jar with a lid proves useful in the laundry room for capturing emptied pockets and storing loose buttons or snaps. The jar keeps small items from getting lost and provides a simple remedy for recovered fasteners.
Novy 1920 Notices and Local Obituaries
E Y Skaggs dies at 70 near town. Nancy Wilson 78 dies in Orangeville area. M C Craig 81 dies at Bells. W M Morgan buys Brannon Bros Barber Shop. Retail Merchants Association formed under state laws. Sun to give $100 in Christmas Eve cash gifts. Harold Miller and Ora Ireland recently married. Lucille LaRoe recital lists pupils including Bryant Blanton Jones Atterberry Gillett Lilley Bryant Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Y. Skaggs
W. M. Morgan
Brannon Bros
Nancy Wilson
Orangeville
Retail Merchants Association
Ben Robert Jones
Sara Atterberry
Wallace Reeves
Aileen Pennington
Nora Bryant
Sarah Belle Gillett
Margaret Lilley
Will Bryant
Boyd Newman
Jo Willa Stateville
Joe Thomas May
Dorothy Juan Gillett
Fitz Bryant Jr
Maxine Roberts
Dick Montgomery
Local Society and Industry News Touches Sherman Area
Four marriages noted including Mr. Jesse Wallace and Mrs. Opal Coffman tied the knot on October 23. Linwood Bradshaw wed Miss Viola Jones while Clyde Gibson married Miss Ethel Chumbley. Cotton ginning totals reach 6 225 bales this season and a coal seam is reported about 25 miles northwest of Sherman. W A Barnes sold his 80 acre Pilot Grove farm to G E Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Wallace
Opal Coffman
Sherman
W. A. Barnes
Pilot Grove
G. E. Scott
Linwood Bradshaw
Viola Jones
Clyde Gibson
Ethel Chumbley
Little Theatre Organizes Here With New Officers
A local group named A Little Theatre has formed with officers including Mrs. H. T. Atterbury as president Miss Evelyn Wilson as secretary Mrs C B Bryant Jr as treasurer Lloyd Moore as business manager and Mrs Gomer Graves as director of per-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Atterberry
Evelyn Wilson
C. B. Bryant Jr
Lloyd Moore
Gomer Graves
Gasoline blast in Kentucky town injures Neal children
Three Neal children suffered burns at home near Kentucky town from a gasoline explosion on Saturday. The report notes the incident occurred before the Elite Exposition Shows sponsored by the American Legion in town on November 11. Byron Teague and Earl Phillips have enlisted in the Air Corps. J. E. Blakey of Whitewright and Miss Daisy Creager of near Savoy were married Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Neal
Kentuckytown
American Legion
Byron Teague
Earl Phillips
Air Corps
J. E. Blakey
Whitewright
Daisy Creager
Savoy
Firemen's Swiss Steak Supper Saturday Night
The annual Firemen's Swiss Steak Supper will be held Saturday night at the Firemen's Hall starting at 5 30. Dine in or takeout available with early pickup to avoid confusion. Plates cost 1 00 for adults and 75 cents for children under 12. Proceeds will help pay off the fire truck balance.
Thanksgiving praise service at Missionary Society held Monday
The notice lists church activities including Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00 with Julie Johnson singing a special. The Missionary Society plans its annual Thanksgiving praise service Monday starting at 11:30 a.m. with luncheon. The pastor will make a special morning announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Johnson
the Missionary Society
Weekly church schedule for Whitewright area
This notice lists a week of church activities including Sunday School at 9:55 and 11:00 morning worship, 5:15 Junior and Primary Choir rehearsal, 6:00 Christian Life development, and 7:00 Evening worship. Additional events include Grayson Association School of Missions Monday, Bible study circles Tuesday, and church choir rehearsal Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Nursing Home
Christian Life
Grayson Association School of Missions
Rex Ray
W. L. Hatfield
Joy Russell
Dale Gore
Sunday Activities At First Methodist Church
The schedule lists 10:00 Sunday School with International lesson Hannah Self giving Mother. 11: Morning worship Remember. 4:30 Junior MYF 6:00 Methodist Youth Fellowship. The choir director and preacher bake cakes judged by youth. 7:00 Bible study John 4. Monday WSCS at 2:30 hosted by Mrs Marcie Bryant. Choir 7:00 Wednesday. All church dinner November 21 at noon.
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First Methodist Church
Hannah
General Assembly
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Choior
John
WSCS
Marcie Bryant
Sunday Worship and Bible Study Schedule
Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. An evening service at 7 p.m. Christ Ambassadors meet Saturday at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. The weekly worship service is at 9 a.m. each Sunday.
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Christ Ambassadors
Bible Study and Worship Schedule
Bible study at 10 a.m. with worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages at 7 30. Regular services follow Sunday routine with study and worship opportunities for all.
Bethel Baptist Church Weekend Revival Schedule
Bethel Baptist Church announces a weekend revival from Friday to Sunday at 7 30 nightly with Rev Charles Pierce preaching. Daily programs include Sunday School at 10 00 and Worship at 11 00 plus Training Union at 6 30 and an evening Worship service at 7 30 and booster band and prayer meeting at 7 00 each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Church
Training Union
Charles Pierce
Kentuckytown Baptist Church Sunday Schedule
Kentucky town church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Training Union at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 7 45 p.m.з
Smile a While Weathering the Rainy Day
A lighthearted reflection on saving for future needs. The piece notes the difficulty of finding a clear day to tackle chores and set aside resources. It uses a playful tone to suggest patience and planning.
Friday Literary Club Urges Planting and Beautification
The Friday Literary Club sponsors a town beautification program with The Sun publishing their call for Crepemyrtle planting. Mrs. LBJ advocates public involvement to improve Wright and surrounding areas with flowering trees, shrubs, and coordinated cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Club
Friday Literary Club
The
Sun
Lbj
America
Whitewright
Tigers Rally Past Royse City 20 to 0 on Tiger Field
The White Wright Tigers shut out Royse City Bulldogs 20 point to 0 on Tiger Field securing their first district win. They had four wins and four losses this season with 10 first downs and 136 rushing yards to 21 for Royse City. Scooter McCurdy scored two touchdowns with Chuck Watkins adding another and Charles Williams kicking two extra points. The Tigers have an open date before facing Celeste Blue Devils on November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Tigers
Royse City
Bulldogs
Tiger Field
Tigers
Leonard
Scooter McCurdy
Chuck Watkins
Charles Williams
Celeste Blue Devils
Grayson County Junior College Open House Sunday
Grayson County Junior College invites the public to an open house on Sunday November 7 from 2 to 5 pm. Congressmen Ray Roberts will present a US flag flown over the Capitol. State Representatives Vernon Beckham and Don Heston will present a Texas flag flown over the Capitol. Perrin AFB honor guard will post the flags at the campus flagpole. A band will perform and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County Junior College
Ray Roberts
United States
National Capitol
Vernon Beckham
Don Heston
Texas
State Capitol
Perrin Afb
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