30 Nov 1967
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1967
Page
1
A newly elected mayor, sworn in, faces a probing press conference. An opposition reporter asks about staff selection and influence by powerful interests. The mayor redirects, asking to keep his wife out of the discussion. The fatherly tone resurfaces as he questions nightly outings for his daughter.
A collection of light anecdotes and gags from a health official at a PTA meeting to a jetliner stewardess, a Coventry Lady Godiva reference, a town fire extinguisher mishap, a kindergarten homesickness confession, and a student’s slingshot accident. The humor hinges on misheard phrases and innocent misunderstandings.
The Cotton Bowl will undergo about 2.5 million dollars in repairs to lift its face and fix its arteries ahead of a major renovation. Dallas Cowboy owner Clint Murchison expressed little optimism, saying the plan does not solve site access or parking issues. State Fair president Robert E. Cullum promised it will become the finest big football stadium in the United States.
A three-day minimum cooling off period in jail could deter drivers from operating vehicles with suspended or revoked licenses, according to Texans for Traffic Safety.
Community Public Service Company captured top national honors for safe driving in Group One of the National Fleet Safety Contest. Their 316-vehicle fleet logged 4,936,743 miles with 3.24 accidents per million miles from July 1966 to June 1967. An independent auditor reviewed records as 700 industry attendees honored winners at the National Safety Congress in Chicago.
A Texas A&M physician says the new six million dollar cyclotron could emit fast neutrons that may treat cancer more effectively than X rays. MD Anderson Tumor Institute shows interest, with dedication planned for December 4, as the facility promises broader cancer research and medical applications.
The Christmas season brings joy and busy activities but also coughs and colds from winter weather and rapid pace. Early action helps prevent a spoiled season. While no cure exists, comfort and quicker recovery can be achieved through practical steps.
The speaker recalls a bygone era in Trenton with two drugstores, five grocery stores, four service stations, and two gins, noting how times have changed for a small town.
Pfc Jerry Edward Blackburn 23 of Bonham and Whitewright died last Friday near Lai Khe Vietnam from a sniper bullet shortly after patrol duty Maj Chabre of Paris relayed the news to his parents Mrs Virgie Blackburn and Boyd Blackburn. Military services will be at Wise Funeral Home Bonham with Rev Tommy Marshall officiating burial in Willow Wild Cemetery. He served since Jan 13 1967 and was born Oct 23 1944 in Bonham. Survivors include four sisters Mrs John Luckaby Fort Worth Mrs Harold Wright Mrs Terry Ann Todd of Denison and Jimmy Blackburn of Bonham.
Funeral services set for 11 a m Friday at First Presbyterian Denison for Rev Joe N Everheart 80 who died Wednesday morning in a Springfield Missouri hospital after a long illness He served 50 years as a minister and is survived by a son in Springfield three daughters and 12 grandchildren Memorials are requested to Denison Memorial Hospital ICU.
Scientists foresee men taking birth control pills as researchers shift focus to male reproductive physiology amid concerns about long term effects of oral contraceptives on women. Centers and major drug firms commit to finding a male birth control drug with substantial funding.
New York reports a surge in Christmas card activity with more designs and color schemes. The National Association of Greeting Card Publishers cites over 3.5 billion cards mailed, about 8 percent more than 1966, needing nearly 200 million dollars in postage. About 60 million households will send an average of 75 cards each.
Uncle Dan writes about a 2 page memorandum circulated by a local preacher about the Post Office Department using rubber bands to wrap mail. The memo details band shapes and steps to apply bands and store used ones, sparking jokes on economy and fears of mail handling by machines.
Four persons were injured when a passenger car struck a semi-trailer at the FM 1281 FM 151 junction about two miles south of Whitewright. Thomas Wayne Weaver 20 Denison identified as driver, along with Cathy Hansen 16 Elaine Green 19 and Larry Donohoe 19 all of Denison were hospitalized. One seriously hurt was Hansen. Truck driver Benny Preston Fisher of Cooper was not injured.
The fifth grade Camp Fire Girls met at Mrs. James Donaghey home and elected Debra Davis president Sandra Ellison vice president Cindy Donaghey secretary Cindy Sillman treasurer Sheri Smith reporter. They planned a Christmas party and making Christmas decorations and gifts. Cakes and cookies were served to eight.
Ten year old Gina Judd daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph R Judd of Whitewright won a first place trophy in military strnt for her age group and another first in the NBTA seven regional contest spanning Oklahoma Kansas and Texas in Dallas She captured five second place medals two thirds and one fourth She was accompanied by Mrs Charles E Ayres
Dallas district commander Captain W J White says the DPS helicopters will operate in Dallas and surrounding areas starting November 27. They will observe high volume highway stretches and direct patrol units to enforce speed, passing, following distance, right of way, stop sign, and other traffic violations in coordination with ground units.
Washington The Agriculture Department reports farm real estate taxes mark a 24th straight yearly rise, totaling over 1.75 billion dollars for the year, up 7 percent from last year. Farm personal property taxes reach about 319 million, up 8.1 percent, with average taxes above 2 dollars in 19 states, between 1 and 2 in 11, and under 1 in 19 states.
The annual Rice children reunion of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Rice from Whitewright gathered Thanksgiving at Tom Bean home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chitwood. Attendees included families from Cisco Grapevine Euless Fort Worth Savoy Whitewright and Frisco with Sgt Jerry Yowell Ft Hood among those listed.
In 1927 the Texas Louisiana Power Co announced plans to erect an electric power generating plant in the area. Obituaries include A J Robbins of Ely, and there are reports of residents Mark Montgomery Jr bitten by a rat, Jack Ryan burned lighting a gas burner, and Crawford Montgomery taking a new job at Planters National Bank.
A burial association was organized in town with Carl May serving as president and Lloyd Moore as vice president. The notice lists several local women connected to the organization and related social events. The report mentions Fielder Simmons home near Tom Bean and a birthday party for Sara Kathryn hosted by Mrs. H. T. Atterberry. Other attendees include Mrs. C. I. Witt, Mrs. A. L. Jackson, Mrs. O. L. Jones, Mrs. J. C. Gillespie, Miss Dorothy Hamilton, Mrs. John Silman, Miss Tommie Chenoweth, Mrs. Guy Hamilton, and Mrs. J. D. Lowe.
Rev. George Topper presides with Sunday services at 10 opening assembly, 10 15 Sunday School and 11 00 Communion worship. Evening activities 6 00 M Y F and 7 00 Bible study. Monday 7 15 Guild meeting. Tuesday 7 30 Official Board. Wednesday 7 30 Choir rehearsal.
Rev George Topper leads Sunday School at 10 00 with Bible study at 7 00 at White. The notice lists church activities and the pastor’s name for the service times.
The Church of Christ led by Minister W. E. Mynatt offers Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship with communion at 11 a.m. Evening worship is at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages follows at 7:30 p.m. Rev C. C. Dooley pastors another church with 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship.
The bulletin lists services led by Pastor Mrs Janice Hall with a 9 45 Sunday School, an 11 00 worship service, a 7 15 worship service and a 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting detailing weekly worship and prayer events.
Kentucky town Baptist churches list Rev Bob Saylor and Rev Charles Pierce with evening services and training unions. The article notes that ether anesthesia for surgery was discovered in 1842 by Crawford Long, a Georgia physician.
Postmaster John Biggerstaff urges Whitewright residents to include all four key elements in overseas military addresses. Missing items such as the five digit APO or FPO number cause delays. last year nine million pieces were delayed and 344 million lacked complete addresses.
New York report says the U.S. Post Office issued a new George Washington stamp on November 17 at the National Postage Stamp Show in New York to depict the first president clean shaven and blemish free after public complaints about the 1966 five cent issue. Postal officials note this scope of criticism is unusual for stamp releases.
Use any sized easy opening waxed carton and empty it. Place a regular table candle in the center to create a festive candle with minimal effort.
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