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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1970
Page
2
Local column recalls a road trip on Bells Highway to view new power lines by Community Public Service Co. and Buck McFatridge’s land gates. Plans a gun practice and mentions a friend’s diet, a cousin’s odd letter, rain, Tigers losing to Van Alstyne, and subscription thoughts.
Investigating officers state McCollom and McLain rode west on Highway 121 when McCollom was found about 70 feet from impact and likely rolled 52 feet on the pavement. The two were on a bridge at 5:57 p.m. as sunset neared. McCollom, severely injured with skull fractures and facial damage, was first taken to Sherman Hospital then St. Paul’s in Dallas and later Parkland in Dallas. McLain Peely reportedly did not see the other rider as a pickup approached with lights on.
Four stamps feature a locomotive hobby horse tricycle and a doll buggy to emphasize Christmas traditions. A fifth stamp adapts Lorenzo Lotto’s Nativity from the National Gallery of Art where ceremony marked first day sales. Miss Tricia Nixon urged universal peace during Yuletide.
A collection of reader mail from The Whitewright Sun includes a subscriber renewing in 1970, requests for old issues and six month subscriptions, thanks to the editor for Veterans Day coverage, praise for Yes teryears, and a note from Mrs Gladys Magar asking for historical Sun issues. Also includes a brief thanks from the Volunteer Fire Department and a reader request to contribute items, plus a casual Halloween interview remark.
Monday features spaghetti rings with tiny meatballs green beans curly cut beets hot rolls butter jelly and milk. Tuesday offers hot dogs with chili sauce on a bun, trio of potatoes, coleslaw and an ice cream sandwich. Wednesday presents a hamburger patty on a bun with lettuce tomato pickle onion, corn chips and an ice cream bar. Thursday and Friday are holidays.
The city council extends Whitewright fire limits to blocks five six fifteen and sixteen forming a Fire District and bans wooden structures within limits unless walls are stone brick tile or concrete and roofs are slate tin zinc or equivalent. Violations incur up to 100 dollar fines with each 48 hour offense, and frame buildings may be deemed nuisance with prompt removal orders. Special permits may be granted by the City Commission. The ordinance takes effect after passage and final reading on November 10 1970.
Words cannot express my appreciation for the kindness shown after my loss. Thank you for the cards letters food and flowers and for the many acts of sympathy. Special thanks to Dr Geers. /s/Mrs Gace gis Haliburton.
Mrs. Bem Vincent Idalou and Mrs. Grover Hardin Tom Bean visited Mr and Mrs Hoyt Skipworth Sunday. Others hosted include Mrs P H Connelly Sr with daughter in Greenville and Mrs Minnie Smart Pilot Grove with sister Mrs Carl Holland. Attendees at a funeral in Greenville came from Whitewright Tom Bean and Sherman area. Lynn Cooper thanks friends for gifts and visits after hospital stay.
The arrival of a newborn prompts gift ideas for both baby and mother. Consider color variety beyond pink and blue, practical sizing for seasons, and washability. Choose outfits that endure multiple washings, with care instructions guiding purchases to win a new mother's appreciation.
Martha Wortham and John Wetzel were married Friday at the Baptist parsonage of the First Baptist Church of Tom Bean. Rev Bridie Jo Nes conducted the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Wortham of Tom Bean and a Tom Bean High School graduate employed by Pool Manufacturing. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs J C Wetzel of Whitewright, a Whitewright High School graduate and employed by Carl's Sausage. The couple will reside in Whitewright.
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