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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1964

Page

4

Disability benefits set from actual disability date in new law

Gus Jones, social security district manager in Sherman, says the 1962 amendment ends a July 1962 time limit and allows the beginning of a worker's disability period to be the actual date of disability for those who worked five of ten years before becoming disabled and applied after July 2, 1962. It affects area residents in Fannin County who meet eligibility and have already been contacted or will be contacted shortly.

Fannin County Gus Jones Social Security Sherman Jones

Disability Insurance Benefits Expanded Under 1964 Amendment

The article notes retroactive increases and back payments for disability insurance starting November 1963 with December checks. Eligible new claimants must apply by November 30, 1964 to receive back pay. John Bynum, field representative, will answer questions Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 to noon at the Fannin County Electric Co op building in Bonham.

John Bynum Sherman Bonham Fannin County

Daniel Vestal to Lead Celeste Revival Meeting

Evangelist Daniel Vestal of Fort Worth will conduct a revival at First Baptist Church in Celeste from November 20 to 22. He is the son of Rev and Mrs Dan Vestal of Fort Worth.

Daniel Vestal Fort Worth First Baptist Church Celeste Daniel Dan Vestal

One Step at a Time on the Interstate Opening

Analysis of when to open Interstate segments to traffic stresses that full integration will take until 1972 and notes partial benefits already seen. It discusses balancing safety, signs, landscaping, and timing, with Beltway Washington as an example of premature opening causing confusion.

Washington, D. C The Highway Department

New belt labeling rules to protect consumers

COLLEGE STATION There will be stricter belt labeling rules starting January 1 to prevent misrepresentation of materials. It will be unlawful to use terms like leather hide or skin for belts not made from animal skin and to show animal images as a description.

College Station Lynn Parks Extension Texas A&m

Young Texan of the Month Barry Rountree

Barry Rountree a UT freshman pre medical student from San Angelo was named Young Texan of the Month by Texas Optimist Clubs. The San Angelo Central High School graduate is an honor student, former inter-club council president, tennis champion and Eagle Scout known for science and math awards.

Barry Rountree San Angelo University of Texas Texas Optimist Troy V. Post Barry San Angelo Central High School

FOR SALE ITEMS AND SERVICES IN WHITEWRIGHT AREA

Local classified notices list multiple for sale ads including Frigidaire refrigerator water heaters and furniture. It also notes removal of dead or crippled livestock and various service offerings from Johnson Jewelry & Appliance, Flowers Trim Shop, and Red Morris. Local contact numbers and addresses appear throughout.

Land sales ads and probate notice in Sherman Texas

An advertisement from J A Alexander Inc and Grayson Co State Bank bids land sales. A probate notice for Victoria A Mitchell, deceased, lists Final Account and an application for discharge filed Nov 5 1964 with a hearing set for Nov 23 1964 at the Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman.

Grayson Co. State Bank Sherman State OF Texas Victoria A. Mitchell Grayson County Texas F. W. Mitchell

Card of Thanks to Friends and Family

Mrs. Ervan Slaughter thanks friends for thoughts sent during hospitalization and after returning home. She notes cards flowers gifts and visits meant more than words can express.

Reeves Joe L. Reeves Ervan Slaughter

Jokes Night Out Scout Master Claim

A man jokes to a friend that his wife permits one night with the boys weekly, boasting he is the Scout master. He frames the pager humor around traditional roles and leisure time.

Salt cravings sparked by chemistry says Walkington

Douglas Walkington of Canadian Industries told Chamber of Commerce members that kissing is chemistry driven by a salt craving. He described the cave man licking a companion’s cheek to cool in heat, noting the appeal increases with opposite sex partners before people forget about salt.

Douglas Walkington Canadian Industries Chamber of Commerce Mr. Walkington

Doctor and patient exchange about specks before eyes

A humorous exchange has Jo asking if the doctor cured the patient of seeing specks. Bo replies that there is no cure, only a better quality of specks now.

College retort reveals motives in campus chat

A playful exchange shows a young co-ed answering a professor about her choice of college. She says she came to get ahead but admits she isn’t there yet, reflecting campus humor and ambition.

Electrician Sparks Faces Battery Charge in Court

Judge asks Sparks to state his name occupation and charge. He answers battery. Jailer orders him placed in a dry cell. The prisoner calls the situation a terrible shock.

Sparks

Rural pupil earns full credit on simple arithmetic query

A rural school teacher awards full credit to a pupil for solving a basic arithmetic problem. The question asked how much money was earned if a father sold 1500 bushels of grain at 2 dollars per bushel, highlighting an appreciation for correct calculation.

Jokes and Jabs From a Lighthearted Street Scene

A soldier parks an army jeep and argues over a parking meter with a GI claiming ownership of the vehicle. A fat man and lean man trade quips about famine as a ghost story is told at a Scottish castle breakfast where a missionary asks for a contribution from a visiting ghost.

Thanksgiving appeal marks 11th annual Protestant drive

The 11th annual Thanksgiving appeal of Protestant denominations funds food distribution to the world’s needy. The SOS program seeks 1,073,850 dollars for 1965. A national Thanksgiving Service will be held in Washington at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on November 22.

America Washington, D. C New York Avenue Presbyterian Church

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