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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1964

Page

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Local Lumber Yard Changes Hands and Family News

Rham Pennington has sold his lumber yard buildings in Sherman and distributes stock to Whitewright Lumber Co. Otto Krumm will manage the business here. A son was born Oct 1 to Mr. and Mrs. James Vineyard of Plano at a Sherman hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. C. K. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Vineyard. Various local visits, birthdays, and club news follow, including influenza vaccine info and a 88th birthday dinner for Co H Taylor.

Rham Pennington Sherman Whitewright Lumber Co Otto Krumm James Vineyard Plano Sherman Hospital C. K. Smith Whitewright W. R. Vineyard Bells Wilbert Bennett Garland Baylor Co. H Taylor Paul Taylor Judy Lloyd Taylor Dallas C. A. Woodson Lowell Taylor Kermit Zollie Moore Wilson J. F. Renfro Odessa Kenneth Woodson Hurst J. E. McKinnon Ada Okla

PTA Will Meet On Tuesday October 13 In Whitewright

Mrs Horace Miller new president of the Whitewright PTA will preside at the opening meeting on Tuesday October 13 at 730 pm in the school library. It is get acquainted night with new faculty to be introduced. A trio of men will provide music and refreshments follow social hour.

Horace Miller Whitewright Parent- Teacher Association Wallace Wilson Joe Bodine PTA

Night Depository Installed By First National Bank

The First National Bank of Whitewright installs a night depository at the entrance for merchants and others. The upper box requires a key for deposits by merchants, while the lower envelope slot is for other depositors and needs no key. Deposits may be made any hour after banking hours including Sundays and holidays. Instructions appear in the issue’s advertisement.

First National Bank of Whitewright

Deaths Mrs C M Fulton 86 in Sherman Hospital

Mrs. C M Fulton 86 died Wednesday afternoon in Sherman hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday at Barnheart Funeral Home conducted by Rev C C Dooley of Whitewright Presbyterian Church of which she was a member. Burial followed at Wittitoe Cemetery near Kentuckytown. Pallbearers were Carl Holland Houston Darwin Robert Dunlap Wesley Brown Edwin Badgett and Bryan Dean. She was born Oct 1 1878 in Kentuckytown, daughter of Joseph and Rosa Harris. She married C M Fulton Feb 17 1926. he died in 1943. Surviving are one nephew and eight nieces.

C. M. Fulton Sherman Barnheart Funeral Home C. C. Dooley Whitewright Presbyterian Church Wittitoe Cemetery Kentuckytown Carl Holland Houston Darwin Robert Dunlap Wesley Brown Edwin Badgett Bryan Dean Fulton Joseph Rosa Harris

Rex Ray Circle Meets for Mission Study at Jones Home

The Rex Ray Circle of the Baptist missionary society gathered at Mrs. O L Jones house for business and mission study. Mrs. Jones led the circle with prayers by Mrs. O E Head and Mrs. J P Darwin. Mrs. J H Gosnell taught the study. Six members attended.

Rex Ray The Baptist Missionary Society O. L. Jones Busness Jones O. E. Head J. P. Darwin J. H. Gosnell

Bob Doss Named Director of First National Bank

Bob Doss a Whitewright and Denison attorney was elected to the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Whitewright to fill a vacancy created by Kay Kimbell’s death. He has a law degree from the University of Texas 1949 and earned degrees from Texas A&M University.

Robert Doss Whitewright Denison First National Bank of Kerneth Frisby Kay Kimbell Fort Worth Frisby Paul Stephens Jack Meador Philip Earnheart Sears Anderson Whitesboro C. B. Bryant III Jefferson R. T. Pennington Sherman Doss Grayson County University of Texas Texas A & M University St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Destructive search uncovers newborn kittens in attic

Louisville resident H. S. Huffman bored four holes in a kitchen wall and one in the garage to locate new arrivals at his house. The family cat had bedded in the attic and gave birth to four kittens, forcing repeated retrofits to hear a meow from behind plaster.

Louisville H. S Huffman

Southwestern Bell Names New District Manager

Joe D. Cochran, formerly manager for Southwestern Bell in Wichita Falls, promoted to district manager of the Denison district encompassing Whitewright. He succeeds Joe B. Patton who moves to the Dallas executive department. Cochran will oversee commercial and business office operations in 27 Denison district towns and earned Wichita Falls Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award in 1963.

Joe D. Cochran Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Wichita Falls Denison Whitewright Joe B. Patton Dallas Mr. Cochran

PTA Ways and Means Committee Ready to Raise Funds

The Ways and Means Committee of the PTA starts strong with plans to raise money. They invite participation and promise lively action as they detail fundraising ideas and seek community support.

Sign Reading Dinosaur Crossing Stops Car Aide

Hopkinsville Kentucky story reports Dick Harrison posted a sign reading Dinosaur Crossing with a dinosaur illustration on Lafayette Road to slow traffic. The sign prompted a motorist to stop and swipe the sign, illustrating the odd roadside halt.

Hopkinsville Dick Harrison Lafayette Road State Highway Department

Dear Mister Editor from Tom Bean on the 1960s campaign and public concerns

Uncle Dan from Tom Bean vents about recent papers and political campaigning. He mocks a dentist claiming TV related eye problems and a doctor advising friendship over profit. He jokes about Khrushchev listening devices, radio surveys, and partisan blame while hoping for fall weather and summer memories.

Constitution Supreme Court Federal Housing Administration L. M. Orr American Medical Society Washington Ole Khrushy Uncle Dan

Church Activities Schedule and Luncheon

First Methodist Church offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship at 11 a.m. Junior MYF meets at 4:30 p.m. and MYF at 6 p.m. WSCS gathers at 2:30 p.m. A covered dish luncheon is planned for October 18 at the church.

Sunday and Wednesday church schedule

Sunday Bible study at 10 a.m. worship and communion also at 10 a.m. Evening worship at 6 30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p.m.

Assembly of God Church Service Schedule

Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 a m and 7 p m Christ Ambassadors meet Saturdays at 7 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m Worship service at 9 a m each Sunday

Assembly OF God Church Christ Ambassadors

Missionary Society Meets at First Presbyterian Church

The Missionary Society of First Presbyterian Church will gather next Monday at 2 30 PM with Mrs Bill Holloway to plan activities and outreach.

the Missionary Society Bill Holloway

Central Christian Church Invites Visitors Each Sunday

Central Christian Church extends an invitation for visitors to attend services each Sunday. The message emphasizes welcoming newcomers and joining the church community.

Central Christian Church

Kentuckytown Baptist Church Evening Schedule

The KentuckyTown Baptist Training Union meets at 7 p.m. followed by a worship service at 8 p.m. at KentuckyTown Baptist Church.

Bethel Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Card

Bethel Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Training Union at 6 p.m. Activities listed reflect a standard worship day schedule.

Those Two Big Meals Put on Fat

The Lancet reports two meals a day cause more fat buildup than four or five meals with snacks. Czech researchers led by Dr P Fabry tested 450 healthy men in Prague and found two meals without snacks linked to greater fat storage and possible higher risk of heart issues.

London Lancet P. Fabry Prague

Weekend visits clock Dallas area families

Mrs. Tom Ayres and daughters of Dallas spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Williams. Several Dallas and Texas residents visited relatives in nearby towns over the weekend, including the Bennetts of Reno in A. and P. visits, and Gordon and Gillett families. Dr. Paul E. Geers attends a medical meeting in Corpus Christi October 10 to 14.

Tom Ayres and Daughters Dallas W. L. Williams Mrs. C. O. Grayson Mesquite Mrs. L. F. Jacks Richard Davis Greenville Mrs Carlton Johnson Paul E. Geers Academy of General Practice Corpus Christi Johnnie Johnson Bruce Cook A. L. Ingram L. R. Kuhnell

Tigers Face Fannindel After Fifth Straight Win Preview

Whitewright Tigers improved to 4–0 with a 43–6 victory over Farmersville, gaining 460 yards. Joe Hennig rushed 128 yards on 14 carries, including a 58-yard opening line surge. Next up is Fannindel (Ladonia) with a 3–2 record as the unbeaten team seeks five straight wins.

Farmersville Whitewright Tigers Fannindel Ladonia Joe Hennig John Holloway Farmer Tigers Hennig Whitewright Curtis Tillett Steve Webb Webb Bill Montgomery Tiger Farmers

Game at a Glance Farmersville Whitewright 9 First Downs 16

Summary shows Farmersville 9 first downs to Whitewright 16 with 135 rushing yards and 64 passing yards on 15 attempts four completed passes one interception and one fumble lost. punting averages listed and a total penalties 6 for 60 yards.

Farmersville Whitewright

Holiday Ideas Bazaar and Tea Planned in Sherman

Mrs Grider and Mrs Vestal attended the Grayson County Council meeting in Sherman where plans were made for the Holiday Ideas Bazaar and Tea to be held November 2 evening and November 3 all day in the Sherman Municipal Building ballroom. Miss Allen and Mrs Nowlin reported from the state convention. next meeting on October 21 will be an all day covered dish affair with county officers as special guests. Reports and officer elections were planned.

Jim Grider Ronald Vestal Grayson County Council Sherman Sherman Municipal Council HD Club Chamber of Commerce Miss Allen Nowlin Houston

Ideal Man

A prose statement about a seasoned politician who can navigate public scrutiny while appealing to voters and delivering imagined generosity, all with a polished image. The piece satirically contrasts public charisma with personal ambition.

Miss Schwiening Weds John W Wetzel in Denison

Miss Clara Margaret Schwiening daughter of Alfred Schwiening Jr of Sonora and Mrs. Alfred Schwiening Jr of Fort Worth married John William Wetzel son of Mr and Mrs J C Wetzel of Whitewright in a Friday 8 30 p m ceremony at St Luke s Episcopal Church Denison. The double ring rite was officiated by Father Alanson Brown with nuptial music by Mrs Edna Reddick. The bride wore white brocade with jewel neckline and bell skirt and carried a white orchid bouquet atop a white prayer book. A silk lace handkerchief used by her great aunt was the something old. The wedding party included Maid of Honor Miss Shirley Janway and Best Man Bobby Durham. reception followed in the church parlors. Guests from multiple Texas towns attended. The bride is a senior at Whitewright High School. groom serves with army engineers at Fort Riley Kansas.

Clara Margaret Schwiening Alfred Schwiening Jr Sonora Fort Worth John William Wetzel J. C. Wetzel Whitewright St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Denison Alanson Brown Church of the Good Shepherd Wichita Falls Edna Reddick Albert Laughlin J. C. McMillin Shirley Janway Bobby Durham Bill Jennings Sherman Schwiening Gene McKnight Grand Prairie John Rowland Dallas Tim Atterberry Carolyn Wetzel Sherman, Denison Tom Bean Howe Whitewright High School Army Engineers Fort Riley Kansas

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Lynn Cooper James W. Smith Sherri Lynn Robert B. Allison Olney Henry Carroll Ron Faison Charles Ayres Mack Smith Ed Kent III Charles Skaggs Fred Cook Jr Geers Clinic O. A. Bennett James Bennett Steven Wayne Baylor Hospital George Parker Hereford Flora Wallace Ardmore Davie Isbell Tohoka Weldon Bartley Jack Bartley Jackie Bingham D. L. Stalcup Bethel Cecil Bartley Ralph Wallace Pete Nicely Lake Jackson Floyd Kennedy Dener Musser R. E. Massingale R. Lee Hill Robert Cole Rufus Scott Haskell Scott Leon Route One Dian Slaughter Lola Scott G. C. Marlow American Legion Hall W. E. Marlow Raymond England Jimmy England Charles Marlow John Henderson Camden, Ark Bob Dewey Johnnie McGee Shreveport, la Harold Ballard Savoy Lee Penny C. B. Marlow J. D. Marlow Floyd Haliburton Lena Mae Gowdy Otto Cunningham van Alstyne Jim Ables First National Bank Bob Doss Robert L, Doss Southwestern Bell Telephone Ways and Means Parent - Teacher Association Dan Dear Mister First Methodist Church Church OF Christ First Presbyterian Church Kentuckytown Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church Leon Bennett Reno, Nevada George Bennett Robert White Holmes Connelly Trenton John Livingston Richardson J. P. Livingston J. H. Perkins A. R. McMurry Earl Jangson William King Minneapolis, Minn Virgil Ballard Judy Gosnell Tcu, Fort Worth Sonny Gosnell Billy Don Collyer R. C. Vestal Claude Leatherwood Bonham R. A. Vestal David Marshall Gillett Grady Gillett David American Airlines Jaces England J. O. Maxwell Amarillo John Shelly Stephens Wewoka H. G. Vandagriff Odis Neathery Santa Claus Miss Schwiening John W. Wetzel
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