26 Nov 1964
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1964
Page
1
Edwin Badgett of the State Health Department notes a Whitewright summer survey found Culex mosquitoes capable of spreading sleeping sickness in a downtown location. He says elimination of breeding sites could prevent a future outbreak and urges action.
John E. Smith, a longtime reader who arrived from East Tennessee in 1893 at age 11, renewed his subscription yesterday. He noted eyesight limits but expressed continued desire to read The Sun, recalling the paper’s Plow & Hammer era before the century’s turn.
Local readers praise the Tigers for a flawless campaign and defeating four Class A teams after recent drops to Class B. The piece notes the school’s oscillation between classifications and how it supports current IL rules. Joe Johnson, a local TV magnate, declines color sets, citing ongoing color television development.
The outlook for 1965 predicts continued stability in realized net farm income near the 1961 level. Gross income may be similar to 1964, with production expenses rising modestly. Net income is forecast to hold around the January September 1964 SAAR of 12.4 billion dollars.
The WHS Tigers, District 11-B champions, meet the Mabank Panthers, District 12-B champions, at Greenville High School stadium for the bi district playoff. The Tigers bring a 10-0 regular season, while Mabank sits 8-2. The winner advances to the regional title.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Nursery care by Mrs Lula Wilkinson during services. Junior MYF at 4 30 p m in the Annex. MYF at 6 p m in Annex. Evening Worship at 7 p.m.
The Church of Christ posts weekly services with Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study for all ages at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services were held in Tucson Arizona for Mrs B Wrenn Webb formerly of Whitewright widow of Dr B Wrenn Webb pastor in the 1930s She is survived by her son B Wrenn Webb Jr of Tucson
Funeral services at Earnheart chapel conducted by Rev Wm Collins of Bells and Rev Howard Adams of Whitewright for Mrs Ida Cordelia Blanton born 1876 Kentucky and died Tuesday in Sherman hospital. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by five sons and three daughters, numerous grandchildren and greats.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean reports on a country store discussion after a slow political season. The talk covers Venus traffic patterns, space worries, teenage behavior, city riots, and calls for home Manual Guidance to curb juvenile delinquency.
Eradication teams outline a winter campaign to release sterile screwworm flies along Mexico borders to curb reinfestation threats to the United States in 1965. The plan targets Mexican screwworm colonies on coasts to slow northward spread, contingent on Texas case costs and resource allocation.
Mrs. Emma Sharp, 85, died Monday at Whitewright Nursing Home. Her home was Leonard where funeral services were held Wednesday and burial followed in Leonard Cemetery. She was the mother of the late Clan Justice of Whitewright.
The church lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m both Sunday. An evening service is scheduled at 7 p m with Christ Ambassadors meeting Saturdays at 7 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m.
Sunday schedule lists Bible study worship junior choir junior GA and RA groups church training new members class and worship. Evening services include worship special choir rehearsal and training sessions. December 1 features Circle Meetings Sunbeams and Mary Dale Circle. December 2 offers primary choir mid week prayer service and church choir rehearsal.
Central Christian Church invites visitors to attend services each Sunday. The notice encourages participation and notes regular weekly gatherings at the church.
Kentucky town church announces Training Union at 6 p.m. followed by worship service at 7 p.m. at Kentuckytown Baptist Church. Members and guests are welcome.
Bethel Baptist Church advertises Sunday school at 10 a.m. and regular worship services to follow.
Lake Texoma is projected to crest Friday at 611 feet, the highest level in about 18 months, as rainfall last week pushes the lake upward. Monday’s level was 609.40 feet, with a rise of over six feet, while officials say the crest could top 621 feet. River levels along the Red and Washita have begun to fall.
Zoologists report a hippopotamus with a stomach exceeding ten feet in length capable of holding four hundred to five hundred pounds of material. The finding highlights unusual digestive capacity observed in the species.
Checks totaling 173 682 have been mailed to 1 770 Texas farm youths who sold 3 722 head of livestock at the State Fair of Texas junior auctions. Livestock manager Ray W Wilson credited strong Texas support for the 1964 event.
Cub Pack 5 held its November gathering led by Cubmaster Floyd Flowers. The pledge and invocation opened the meeting with Rev. Howard Adams officiating. Dens 1 2 and 3 sang and acted in a Thanksgiving skit while Brad Alexander closed with America the Beautiful. Awards honored Roger Harris Bobcat Joel Giles Bear Donald Golden Wolf Randy Rice Bob Bonds James Neal Silver Arrows Carlos Bodine Denner Bars Jimmy Bryant Assistant Denner Bar.
In San Antonio Governor John Connally hosted the Southern Governors Conference and gave each of the 18 attending governors a gift box of Texas Cut Steaks. The specially designed boxes depict a Texas range scene with a steer replica.
Officials note a mild 1965 winter could let shellworms survive and multiply across much of the southern state, undermining efforts to protect against reinvasion from the south.
Dr Ross May of Whitewright joins Drs Shackelford and Diederic at Ranger Medical and Surgical Clinic and travels to Ranger for new duties. Also notes honor roll members, club meetings, store manager appointment, a death, a new Purina store, and a baby arrival.
News from The Sun dated November 20 1924 notes unsuccessful attempts to identify the man found dead the previous Friday. It reports the marriage of Julian Boone and Marguerite Montgomery the preceding Saturday. Sears Auto Co sold to R W Chambers of Cameron and Van Vestal posted the highest grammar average over six weeks.
The bullfrog is noted as the only frog species exceeding four inches in length, highlighting its distinct large size compared with other frogs.
Mrs Bird Hill died Wednesday J C Parson fractured his hip Saturday at home Work has begun on a tabernacle for the Full Gospel Assembly of Jesus Christ Mrs Mollie Hill died Friday at her daughter J C Blanks home Thanksgiving program set for Sunday at the Methodist Church with participants Sarah Belle Gillett Nora Bryant Vivian Echols Martha Bryant J Y Russell Norma Frances Donigan Newton Manning Jack Lay Will Bryant and Fred
The Friday Literary Club met November 22 in the Community Public Service Company room with Mrs. Joe Crouch hosting. With the president absent, first vice president Mrs. Roy Blanton led the meeting and announced a community improvement project to clean the city from December 7 to 11.
A shopper seeks sturdy, child friendly toys that withstand energetic play. Emphasis on simple shapes, non toxic materials, rounded edges, and robust construction to endure drops, throws, and rough handling while remaining safe for toddlers and preschoolers.
Rozena Alexander of Westminster 4-H in Collin County earned the District 4 Gold Star award at Arlington State College last Thursday night for outstanding 1964 club achievements. She is 15, has completed six years of 4-H work, and won multiple district and state titles in clothing demonstrations and dress revues.
The Texas Safety Association warns hunters to unload guns before indoors and treat every firearm as loaded. With rising hunting participation, 50 percent of U S firearm deaths occur at home and 88 of Texas 165 firearm deaths last year happened there.
The Texas 65 Health Insurance Association reported medical payments exceeding 2.549 million dollars in its first year. The plan, effective Nov 1 1963, targets Texans 65 and older offering basic and major medical coverage with monthly rates from 9 to 19 dollars.
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