Weekend Visits Across Texan Towns
We list numerous weekend visits and family gatherings across Texas towns. Jackie Lee Thompson spent time with Claud Thompson. Donald Binion and children visited relatives in Hubbard. Fred Cook Jr. visited Frank Irving in Sherman. H. K. Tate visited S. D. Harrom in Mineral Wells. Maurice Garner and children from Angleton toured Sears relatives. Cynthia Garrett spent weekend with S. H. Albright in Sherman. W. J. Barbee visited Frank Armstrong in Plano. Nancy Newman from Carrollton visited B. W. Newman. Grady Vandagriff and daughter Judy from Dallas spent Sunday with H. G. Vandagriff. Jean DeWitt of California visited her parents in town. multiple families from Dallas, Hurst, and Ector visited J. P. Williams and Brenda Kay Williams’ 11th birthday. John Livingston and children from Richardson visited C. W. Pope and Allen T. Short. they returned with J. P. Livingston for a week-long visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Sanderson
Dallas
Don Key
Mike
Donna Jean
Hurst
Johnny Mack Williams
Ector
J. P. Williams
Brenda Kay Williams
John Livingston
Richardson
C. W. Pope
Allen T. Short
J. P. Livingston
Marriage of Neal Long and Robert W Long in Arlington
Neal Long of Arlington daughter of Ruth Neal of Whitewright married Robert W Long of Arlington at Epworth Methodist Church. Officiant Rev Clayton Lewis. Attendants included Kay Hill, Patsy Neal, Terri Neal. Best man Ray Murdock with ushers Richard Johnson and Fred Logan. Reception in Fellowship Hall. Both families and area residents attended in this Arlington area wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Lawell Neal
Arlington
Ruth Neal
Whitewright
Robert W. Long
Epworth Methodist Church
Mr. Long
L. W. Long
Grand Prairie
Clayton Lewis
Kay Hill
Odell Neal
Patsy Neal
Terri Neal
Ray Murdock
Pocomoke City
Richard Johnson
Fred Logan
Fellowship Hall
Sammye Caldwell
Dallas
Brenda Neal
Debra Neal
Karen Neal
Mike Neal
Commerce
Long
Whitewright High School
ETSC
White
Cotton Yields and Profits Rise at Stiles Farm Demonstration
Calvin Rinn of the Stiles Farm Foundation reports 1964 cotton yields up over 50 percent with net income about 35 dollars per acre. On 3200 acres under Dr. R E Patterson’s oversight, 392 bales were harvested at an average lint yield near 332 pounds per acre despite reduced acreage. Deep plowing last summer cut root rot and boosted profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Rinn
Stiles Farm Foundation
Rinn
Blackland
R. E. Patterson
Texas A&m University
A&m
Rinne
Deaths of Staley Haliburton in Anson Auto Crash
Staley Haliburton of Anson was killed last Thursday in an automobile accident in Anson. He was a brother of Floyd and Paul Haliburton of Whitewright. Mr and Mrs Floyd Haliburton attended the funeral at Anson Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staley Haliburton
Anson
Floyd
Paul Haliburton
Whitewright
Floyd Haliburton
Funeral services for Mack C. Watkins in Bonham
Funeral services were held at Wise Chapel in Bonham for Mack C. Watkins 85 a retired Trenton farmer who died Friday Nov 6 1964 in a Bonham hospital. Burial followed in Burns Cemetery Trenton with pallbearers named. He was born Sept 2 1879 in Trenton and survived by two daughters a brother a sister and several grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Wise Chapel
Bonham
Mack C. Watkins
Leston Hester
Charles Hill
Church of Christ
Leonard Richardson
First Christian Church
Burns Cemetery
James M. Butler
Comer Hutcherson
A. D. Fulmer, Jr
Jim Piatt
Doss Clark
W. B. Leeman
Mr. Watkins
Adam Watkins
Jesse Lee Kennedy
Elmer Morelock
Clint Watkins
Denton
Tom Ford
Hot Springs
Ark
Funeral services held for Effie Davis in Leonard
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church for Effie Davis 81 of Leonard who died Sunday after a stroke at a Bonham hospital. Rev. John Riggs officiated with burial in Leonard Cemetery. She was born March 20 1883 in Leonard, widow of Cecil Davis, and survived by a daughter and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
First Baptist
Effie Davis
Bonham Hospital
John Riggs
Leonard Cemetery
Wilson Funeral Home
Davis
Thomas Shaw
Cecil
Tump) Davis
The
Baptist Church
H. W. O'Keeffe
Oklahoma City
Elvie Shaw
Electra
S. F. Shaw
Denison
Oma Jones
Wichita Falls
Hazel Hope
McKinney
Presbyterian Missionary Society Thanksgiving Program
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met at the church for its annual Thanksgiving program with a luncheon for 26 members and guests. Participants included Rev. C. C. Dooley and several named members. the next meeting is set for December 14 at Mrs. T. E. Sears’ home for a Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
C. C. Dooley
H. H Sears
T. A. Gray
H. H Taylor
Fred Cook Sr
R. E. Hickman
C. P. Dawson
J. T. Holloway
A. D. Wyatt
T. E. Sears
Drys Seek Vote On Liquor in Denison
A Denison group named the Denison Council on Alcohol Problems seeks a local option election to ban liquor and beer sales. The organization formed after an organizational meeting held Sunday cites rising law violations since liquor legalization in 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Denison Council On Alcohol Problems
Friday Literary Club Meets At Earnheart Home
The Friday Literary Club held a November 6 meeting at Mrs. Glen Earnheart’s home with Mrs. James Bryant presiding. Funding plans include the Penny Art Fund and a Community Improvement Program endorsed by national and state federations for local club cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Earnheart
James Bryant
Homer Sears
National
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Russell Summers
Geo. M. Hight
H. H. Sears
Hight
Sears
Joe Crouch
Community Public Service Company
Methodist Churches Contribute to Ministerial Students
North and Central Texas Methodists have donated over $65,000 in 10 days to aid ministerial students. Most funds support scholarships at the Perkins School of Theology for Texas students pursuing ministerial education at SMU, with other schools receiving a share. Central Texas contributed $30,015.27 toward a $25,000 goal, while North Texas gave $35,043.80 toward its $35,000 target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Central Texas
Down Memory Lane From The Sun Navy 7 1919
Will J. Cox returned home from the Army Hospital in San Antonio after wounded service in 1918. A mare sold for 73 dollars at auction by D A Ray. Several men returned from a South Plains prospecting trip to their new home southwest of town. Paul Ryan and Genevieve Goddard wed, as did R E Blackerby and Diola Davis. Martha Jo Sears joined the Texas College For Women Vested Choir performing before the Dallas Open Forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Navy
Will J. Cox
Army Hospital
San Antonio
D. A. Ray
George Annip
C. W. Bryant
Floyd Everheart
H. C. Willis
R. H. May
T. E. Barbee
South Plains
Texas
Paul Ryan
Whitewright
Genevieve Goddard
McKinney
R. E. Blackerby
Diola Davis
Martha Jo Sears
Texas College For Women Vested
Dallas
Local Marriages and Farm Sale Reported
Mr. Taylor Mullins and Miss Faye Thornhill announce their marriage. Mr. D. Rowell and Miss Lena Harrison wed Wednesday. W. F. Sanders sold a 100 acre farm southeast of town to A. J. Badgett. A box supper is planned at the Canaan school house Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Taylor Mullins
Faye Thornhill
D. Rowell
Desert
Lena Harrison
Celeste
W. F. Sanders
A. J. Badgett
Canaan
D. E. McCoy and Family Have…
D. E. McCoy and family have left for a short trip as reported in local society notes. The entry notes their itinerary includes a stop in nearby towns and a promise of returning by week’s end.
First Presbyterian Church Plans Homecoming Celebration
The Sun notes a homecoming event at the local First Presbyterian Church from November 29 to December 2 marking 81 years since its organization. The item includes several local moves and social hosting from the Ely community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Claud Stephens
Jacksonville
Jesse Bow
R. P. Booher
Dear Mister Editor from Tom Bean on News and Nonsense
Uncle Dan recalls stray news items and social quips from last week. He mocks overhyped reports from New Mexico and United Nations summits, jokes about Dr Milo Brooks vaccines, a Chicago automated secretary, and Peron returns, then notes Thanksgiving timing and March 15 tax payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
United Nations
Russia
Sam
Yalta
New York
Milo Brooks
Electronal
Chicago
Peron
Argentina
Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
Miami
Anc
Roosevelt
Dallas All-Star Rodeo at State Fair Coliseum during Cotton Bowl Week
Dallas presents the All-Star Rodeo December 26 to 31 at the State Fair Livestock Coliseum as a major Cotton Bowl Festival attraction. Seven two hour shows at 8 p.m. nightly and 2 p.m. on Sunday December 27 feature 300 plus cowboys and cowgirls competing in saddle bronc bareback Brahma bull riding calf roping and steer wrestling for 10500 purse. National Finals Girls Barrel Racing adds a $2500 prize and a path to the 1964 World Champion title. Producers Beutler Brothers Elk City Oklahoma and Harry Knight and Co Fowler Colorado with stock from a famed pro stock company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Beutler Brothers
Elk City
Okla
Harry Knight and Co
Fowler, Colo
Burglars Hit Trenton Store for Second Time
Griffith Man Shop in Trenton was burglarized again Wednesday night, morning loss undetermined. Entrance gained through a back door as intruders pulled clothing from shelves and damaged items, following a similar robbery weeks earlier. Fannin County Sheriff's Department investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Man
Trenton
Fannin County Sheriff’s Department
Finis Griffith
San Antonio’s 17th Century Military Role Recalled
From the start of recorded Texas history in the 17th century San Antonio stood as a military center as colonists and explorers sought out its strategic value. The text highlights its enduring role as a hub for defense and logistics in the early colonial era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Antonio
Roughest in the rodeo ring hailed by announcers
The rodeo circuit touts the roughest and toughest contenders as producers claim top grit in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducers
Hennig Wins CPS Co Contest Trophy at Sherman Dinner
C P S Co. Whitewright official C C Hennig won the 1964 President's Contest at a Sherman dinner. He received the silver R L Bowen Trophy from N R Parsons of Fort Worth, company president. The award honors operating efficiency sales and safety across the Northeast Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Hennig
Whitewright
Community Public Service Co
Sherman
R. L. Bowen
N. R. Parsons
Ft. Worth
Hennig
Parsons and Bowen
Fort Worth
Post Office Surveys Livestock on Texas Farms
Rural mail carriers from the Whitewright Post Office will begin distributing livestock survey cards on November 13 along their routes. Cards help set the yearly inventory of livestock and poultry. return filled cards to aid accurate state holdings. Carriers Roy Blanton and B. W. Newman serve Routes 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Texas
U. S. Department of Agriculture
John Biggerstaff
Roy Blanton
B. W. Newman
First Methodist Church Event Schedule and Guest Sermon
Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00. Nov 15 includes Golden Cross Sun Junior MYF at 4:30, MYF at 6:00, Evening Worship at 7:00. WSCS meets Monday, Choir practice Wednesday at 7:30. District Superintendent W B Slack preaches Nov 22 at 11:00. Union Thanksgiving service Nov 25 at 7:00 pm at the Methodist Church with Rev Dale Gore delivering the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Curch
Golden Cross
Annex
WSCS
Bob Hayes
W. B. Slack
Union
Methodist Church
Dale Gore
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Worship service follows at 11 a.m. This brief local notice lists default church services.
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
Sunday services include Bible Study at 9 55 Worship at 11 00 Evening Choir and training sessions. Tuesday features Sunbeams and circle party. Midweek prayer service and choir rehearsal listed. Fidelis Class Party noted for Thursday.
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First Baptist Church
Church In Training
Mary Dale
Church of Christ Sunday Schedule
The Church of Christ posts a weekly timetable with Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion also at 10 a.m. Evening service at 6 30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p.m.
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Church OF Christ
Sunday Worship Times and Service Schedule
The notice lists weekly church services including Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 a m Sunday Evening Worship at 7 p m Christ Ambassadors meet Saturday at 7 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m. A worship service is held each Sunday at 9 a m.
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Christ Ambassadors
Central Christian Church Invites Visitors Each Sunday
Readers are invited to attend services at Central Christian Church every Sunday, with emphasis on welcoming newcomers and participating in worship and community fellowship.
Kentuckytown Baptist Training Union Event Schedule
The notice lists a 6 p.m. training union and a 7 p.m. worship service at Kentuckytown Baptist Church.
Bethel Baptist Church Sunday Services Highlight
Bethel Baptist Church presents Sunday School at 10 a.m. with worship and morning service details in the weekly church notice.
VA Questions on Compensation and Education Benefits
The VA explains that a possible worse disability rating may lead to a rating exam and an increase if evidence supports it. For a permanently and totally disabled veteran, apply at the VA Regional Office with service papers and the veteran parent's birth record. if you are a minor, a parent must sign the application.
Tigers To Play Celeste Friday
The Whitewright Tigers travel to Celeste Friday night for a key regular season game against the Blue Devils. Whitewright aims to stay undefeated in a season with eight victories over Wolfe City, Van Alstyne, Farmersville, Honey Grove, Fannindel, Anna, Leonard and Royse City, and facing a Celeste team riding momentum from last Friday’s 39-28 loss to Royse City. The Tigers are Class B under IL rules and hope to cap the year with a win at Bells on Nov 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Tigers
Celeste
Blue Devils
Royse City
Howard Roach
Tigers
Wolfe City
van Alstyne
Farmersville
Honey Grove
Fannindel
Anna
Leonard
Bells
Whitewright
Cotton Harvest Slowed by Rains Across Dallas Territory
Rains early last week halted most of the current season’s cotton harvest with fields waterlogged and gins idle. Officials report opening bales and nearby futures unchanged as Micronaire readings stay strong and receipts reach 247,428 through Nov 6, with most stock already moving into trade channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Gilreath
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dallas
November milestones and suffrage protest at White House
A compilation notes a 1917 White House suffrage protest where 41 women from 15 states were arrested and sentenced up to six months. It also recalls New York's first horse drawn streetcar of 1832 with 30 seats and three compartments, and a 1923 critique of women entering the workforce noting 8,549,511 employed women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackie Lee Thompson of
Wylie
Mrs
Claud Thompson
Donald Binion
Hubbard
Fred Cook Jr
Frank Irving
H. K. Tate
S. D. Harrom
Maurice Garner
Angleton
Robert Sears
C. K. Smith
Cynthia
S. H. Albright
Mrs. W. J. Barbee
Frank Armstrong
Plano
Nancy Newman
Carrollton
Mrs. B. W. Newman
Grady Vandagriff
Judy
H. G. Vandagriff
Mrs. Jean DeWitt
California
Lee Wilson
Neal Long
Stiles
Drys
Methodist Churches
D. E. McCoy
Dan
Tom Bean
CPS Co
Assembly OF God Church
Central Christian Church
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Training Union
Bethel Baptist Church
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