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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1966
Page
1
A 19 year old at the Army induction center is declared 1A by his family doctor who notes his hay fever has improved. He jokes that the doctor used to diagnose worse when he paid for visits. The piece ends with a quip about how a virus was once called the flu before PR.
A humorous social note claims most husbands favor wives wearing dresses roughly three years longer. The remark plays on fashion norms and domestic stereotypes without naming people or events.
The piece recalls how celestial protection once shined on labor, contrasting with modern safeguards. It notes unions, wage hour laws, unemployment, Social Security, health insurance, and pensions as the current safety net for workers.
A city girl visiting her uncle on a farm asks if people look like ants from high above. The stewardess answers that they are still on the ground. The uncle compliments a cow chewing cud and the girl quips about the cow costing much to keep in chewing gum.
A boy asks if he should kiss his crush after carrying books and buying sundaes. A second boy replies he has done enough and jokes about the act. A customer seeks a present for a frail rich aunt, and a store clerk suggests floor wax as a humorous option.
A psychologist hires a secretary and tests three female applicants. The boss prefers the slick blonde. A father denies his daughter’s marriage request amid social pressures. An ex-husband advertises a single row of reference books. West Coast Indians rely on salmon, with a tip about baking grease in paper towels.
The W. H. S. Tigers close football season hosting Van Alstyne, eyeing a battle after Van Alstyne’s 40 0 loss to Honey Grove. Honey Grove previously defeated the Tigers 39 0. Tigers 46 Bells 0. Chuck Watkins and Marvin Brown score twice. Jan Buchanan reception 31 yards from Will Cureton. Richard Hicks and Joe Nathan Brown score.
The church invites all to the annual Missionary Society Thanksgiving Service starting at 11:30 a.m. Monday followed by a noon luncheon and program in the church basement. Reverend C. C. Dooley presides with 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Worship.
The First Methodist Church lists Rev. George Topper as pastor with Sunday services at 10:00 for Sunday School, 11:00 morning worship, 6:00 M Y F, and 7:00 School of Missions. Monday features Official Board at 7:30, Wednesday Bible study at 9:00 and choir rehearsal at 7:00. The First Baptist Church under Rev. Dale Gore shows services and activities including Nursing Home S S at 9:00, 9:55 Sunday School, 5:15 Primary Choir, 6:00 Christian Life Development, 7:00 Evening worship, 3:00 Sunbeams, 4:00 G A s, 7:00 All Church Thanksgiving dinner, plus Fidelis Class social on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:00.
Sunday School at 9 45 with worship at 7 15 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm led by Minister W E Mynatt. Bible study at 10 am and worship and communion at 10 am. Evening worship at 7 pm and Bible study for all ages at 7 30.
Rev. Bob Saylor leads Training Union at 7 00 and Worship at 7 45. Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Pierce teaches Sunday School at 10 00 and Training Union at 6 30 with Worship at 7 30 led by Rev. James Hughens.
Cookie dough for a cookie press can be rolled out with a bit more flour to be cut into shapes. These rolled cookies are lighter than pressed ones but lend themselves to attractive shapes and garnishes such as nuts frosting chocolate chips glazed cherries.
John P. Livingston Jr. and J. R. Buchan, both 43 and 53 respectively, died in a boating accident on Lake Texoma. Livingston funeral held in Dallas, graveside service in Sherman. Livingston, born April 13, 1923 in Sherman, was WWII veteran and vice president of W. L. Gordon Food Co. Surviving wife Mary Ellis, son Peter, two daughters, sisters and other relatives.
Charlie Galyon a retired Bells farmer died age 84. Services held Sunday at Mullican Little Funeral Home. Burial followed at Sunnyside Cemetery Savoy. Born May 2 1882 in Tennessee, he married Nannie Oaten April 15 1903. Survived by five sons John Irving Clifford P J Floyd Charles Jr. and two daughters Lucile Wiebe and Johnnie Watson, plus 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Robert Lee Chapman 67 of Orange ville were held Monday at 3 p m in the Baptist Church at Trenton conducted by Rev Le Roy Martin and Rev Billy Joe Self Burial was in Burns Cemetery at Trenton directed by Barnhart Funeral Home Chapman was killed in an auto accident Saturday seven miles south of Whitewright when his vehicle collided with a bread truck at the intersection of Highway 160 and the highway to Trenton
The Sun apologizes for leaving out several local items from last issue. It lists visits and assignments including Tim McCoy of Portales who will go to Washington in December for FBI work, and gatherings with families such as the McCoys, Richs, and Wimmsets. Others include Beth el Sunday School scavenger hunt with Junior Class and wiener roast, with sponsors Mrs. Sammy Maxwell and Mrs. Franklin.
London plastic surgeons report a rising trend of men under 35 seeking cosmetic procedures. The preferred male image mirrors stars with Gregory Peck’s hair Paul Newman’s eyes Michael Caine’s nose Richard Burton’s mouth and Kirk Douglas’ chin.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean relays a lively Saturday night discussion where Ed Doolittle criticizes government plans to fix unemployment and questions the education system. Zeke Grubb and Clem Webster weigh in on labor shortages, wages, and the role of educated workers, with Ed suggesting keeping high salaried officials off welfare.
President Johnson signed four laws aimed at boosting home front support for U S servicemen in Vietnam. The acts authorize free recorded messages between troops and families, cheaper airlift of newspapers, raise combat pay tax exemption for officers, and provide a 30 day leave with paid transportation for extended tours. They also liberalize compensation for children and eligible parents of veterans with service connected deaths and streamline benefits paperwork.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Grover Hardcastle's home. Mrs. James Bryant opened with prayer and a brief business session. Mrs. Grover Stateville led the day and presented Dialog With a Difference. Members, guests, scripture, devotional, singing, and refreshments followed for 14 members and two guests.
The Rebekah Class of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Clarence Bonds home for a business session led by president Mrs. J. W. Barnes. Mrs. Everett Chism read minutes. Reports from group captains were given. Peggy Woodson said the closing prayer. Ten members were served refreshments. Next meeting set for Jan 2 at Mrs. Fay Hastings home.
Terry Randal Edwards, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Lakey Edwards of Whitewright, has enlisted in the U S Marine Corps and will depart for recruit training in March 1967 under the 120-day delay program. After boot camp in San Diego he will attend Camp Pendleton for advanced training, then a 20 day boot leave and next to a school or Fleet Marine Force duty.
Texas farm sales rose nearly six percent in 1964 to 2.2 billion dollars from 1959. Crop sales reached 1.2 billion, livestock and products 1.0 billion, with poultry up from 100.6 to 151.0 million and declines in dairy and other categories. Cattle sold live totaled 6.122 million, hogs 997 thousand, chickens 131.8 million, wool shorn 33.3 million pounds, and vegetable crops rose from 31.7 to 42.4 million.
Americans paid a record 51.6 billion dollars in state and local taxes in 1965, up 3.8 billion. The average tax rose by 16 dollars per person to 266 for the year, with California leading per capita at 379 followed by New York 372 and Nevada 322, while Arkansas dropped to 159.
Bits and pieces of left over ham can be chopped very finely and stirred into scrambled eggs or blended into corn muffin batter for added flavor and texture.
In Whitewright the general election saw 232 votes and 194 in the bond issue. Bond supporters 102 to 92 opposed. two thirds not met, so bonds failed countywide. Gov Connally 182 to 24, Carr 133 to 90, Smith 193 to 30. Thirteen of sixteen amendments carried locally. Skaggs election judge. Statewide Democrats won except Tower over Carr. Texas elected two Republican congressmen. Nationally Republicans gained ground in House, Senate, and governors.
A Senate aging subcommittee report notes loneliness among the nation’s elderly amid Medicare alerts in 466 communities. The panel, led by Sen. Edward M Kennedy, urges creation of a national Senior Service Corps and backing for an antipoverty project to identify isolated seniors and connect them with services.
The Parent Teacher Association met Tuesday night in the Elementary School library. Mrs Earl Blanton won room count for second grade. Program chairman Mrs Mack Williams introduced Mrs Sam Hooper who spoke and showed movies on guidance and counseling in home church and school. Next meeting will be in the Elementary School gymnasium. First four grades will present the Christmas program You Better Be Good Santa Claus is Coming.
Farm equipment makers push price increases on tractors combines plows and corn pickers effective mainly November 1 averaging 3% to 5% with a 2% to 9% range. Companies raising prices include Deere International Harvester Allis Chalmers and J I Case following a similar move last year.
Steel wool dipped in acetone removes plastic and nylon stickiness from your iron. First, allow the iron to cool.
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses will sponsor free cash gift distributions in the trade area beginning Dec 3 and continuing Saturdays through Christmas Eve. Entry is unlimited. participating shops display gift advertisements in their premises.
The Friday Literary Club observed National Art Week with a trip by six cars to Arnold's Arts and Crafts Shop in Northwest Dallas. Joe Cash lectured on Christmas decorations, showing prices and DIY materials, then members and guests spent time viewing products.
Widows may not wait to 62 for benefits after a 1965 law change. Gus Jones, district manager in Sherman, says eligible widows can start at 60 in smaller monthly installments. Visit the Social Security office in Sherman at 315 West Mulberry, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays, with Thursday evenings to 8:45 p.m.
Washington reports the Internal Revenue Service will levy a $5 fine on taxpayers who fail to provide their social security numbers. The rule traces to 1961 when Congress required corporations banks and similar institutions to supply the IRS with the SSN of recipients of income from dividends interest and other sources.
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