19 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1967
Page
1
In a nightclub lull a girl blurts let us marry Duane, not waiting for age thirty five. Duane counters that if that is her view at thirty five they should forget it. The banter centers on impulsive wedding talk amid casual flirting and humor.
A humorous exchange between a householder and a salesman centers on mishearing and irony as the salesman jokes about selling gram mar books. The snippet plays on language and miscommunication in a domestic setting.
A humorous exchange shows Jack asserting he can tell a chicken's age by its teeth, Joe correcting that chickens lack teeth, and Jack retorting that he personally has teeth instead.
A father asks what was learned in school and hears that the child was taught to say yes sir no sir yes ma'am and no ma'am. The father is pleased by the polite lesson and the child confirms with a simple yep.
A quarrel between a husband and wife escalates as he claims Tooley ignored him downtown while she retorts with sharp insults branding him as conceited and brainless. The exchange highlights marital tensions and perceptions of equality.
A man asks why Thomas stopped singing in the choir after a Sunday’s illness. He mentions rumors of a $10,000 offer from a rich uncle to quit bad habits, and Thomas replies that without habits there would be nothing to do with the money.
A man and his wife joke about hunting flies. She asks how many he caught. He says six, three males and three females, and explains he told them apart by three on the sugar and three on the mirror.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a wife recalls dreaming her husband gave her $100 for clothes. He assures her the dream is safe and allows her to keep the money. The light moment showcases a playful domestic back and forth.
A classroom story recalls a teacher asking how many dresses 10 yards of material could yield with 3 yards per dress. Larry quips three dresses and a miniskirt, adding humor to the math problem.
A motorist stranded on a country road encounters a talking old horse guiding him to check gasoline. He reports to a nearby farmer, who jokes that the horse knows little about cars while confirming the odd encounter. The exchange mixes school lessons with rural humor.
Bathrooms as we know them appeared in posh homes around 1880 says the Tile Council of America. They only became common in new homes in the 1920s, arriving late among standard rooms.
The Whitewright community United Fund thermometer at City Hall stood about halfway. Treasurer Calvin Whiteley said at noon yesterday that about half of the $2,500 goal had been subscribed, leaving $1,250 to go. Co chairs David Johnson and Charlie Ayres oversee the drive. Contributions may be made to either co-chair or to Whiteley at the First National Bank.
The article notes 57 percent of American female workers are married women, with over 15 million in paid jobs. Working wives contribute up to 30 percent of multi earning family income near $9,000 yearly, supporting children’s education and home upgrades. It forecasts a 43 percent rise in working mothers with young children and calls for public and private child care plans.
Rev. George Topper presides with Sunday School at 10:00, Morning worship at 11:00, M. Y. F. at 6:30, and Bible study at 7:30. Monday features Methodist Men at 7:00, and Wednesday choir rehearsal at 7:30.
The church lists Sunday activities starting with 9:00 S S at the nursing home and 9:55 Bible study. Worship at 11:00, Junior Choir at 5:15, training at 6:00, and 7:00 worship. Evening programs include 2:00 W M A Tuesday, 4:00 GA and Sunbeams, 6:15 RAs, 7:00 prayer service, and 7:45 church choir rehearsal.
Rev. C. C. Dooley serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship Service at 11:00, inviting parishioners to attend.
The church lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m followed by worship at 11 a m and a 7 15 p m service. A 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting is also scheduled.
The Church of Christ outlines services with Bible study at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages at 7:30. Minister is W. E. Mynatt.
Rev. Bob Saylor leads Sunday School at 10:00, Training Union at 7:00, and Worship service at 7:45 in the Baptist church calendar.
Rev. Charles Pierce leads Bethel Baptist Church with a 6 30 training union and a 7 30 worship service. Attendees urged to go to Church Sunday.
Mrs. Rodney W. Boney, 59, died at her son's home in Whitewright after moving there recently with her husband. Funeral services were held at Earnheart chapel with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband and four sons among other relatives. Mrs. Alfred B. LeClaire, 51, died in Denison. Funeral and burial followed, with survivors listed.
Funeral services were held Monday at Farmersville for Eldridge Pendleton, 67, who died Saturday night. His wife Kathryn Montgomery of Whitewright, married in 1931, survives along with a daughter, a son, a sister, his mother and four grandchildren.
Heavy rains and floods threaten Texas screwworm eradication with 68 cases in ten days and 66 in the prior week. Texas totals reach 300 for the year, amid warnings that Beulah winds may spread native screwworm flies from Mexico and endanger eradication gains.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports 1,993 fatal accidents this year resulting in 2,424 deaths, compared with 1,980 fatal accidents and 2,440 deaths at the same time last year.
A guide warns against washing eggs as a protective film on shells blocks air and odors. Keeping eggs unwashed preserves the natural barrier, improving freshness and shelf life in storage.
Uncle Dan relays a humorous letter to the editor critiquing government programs. Clem Webster accuses Ed Doolittle of grand schemes, from backup mule lights to a Washington computer that guides rehabilitation. The piece references inflation, unemployment benefits, social security, and census misses with a satirical, folksy tone.
Three area lodges Whitewright Lodge No. 167 Bells Lodge No. 798 and Andrew Randell Lodge No. 132 in Sherman will receive Grand Lodge of Texas honor roll awards for outstanding attendance during the spring Masonic Workshop program. William E. Dugan of Bells will present the awards and run the meeting at 7 30 Monday in the Masonic Temple in Hove.
The American Kennel Club reports the Poodle as the most popular breed for seven straight years. In 1966 the breed had 235,536 registrations, while German Shepherd ranked second with 93,046 and Beagle stood third.
The advertisement promises quick results from a sun related service or product. It emphasizes speed and efficiency in meeting customer needs, likely targeting readers seeking rapid daytime solar or outdoor solutions. No specific company or location details are provided.
Gulf Oil service stations across Houston will offer nitrogen instead of air for car tires. Proponents say nitrogen slows tire cord deterioration by reducing oxygen exposure. If the Texas trial succeeds it could boost the industrial gas market and distribution to stations.
Congressman Ray Roberts announces a new Capitol address at 319 House Office Building Washington DC 2015 for the Fourth District. The former office was Room 129 in the Cannon Building and the main phone number 225 6673 remains unchanged with area code 202.
New Ford touring car stolen from S. H. Montgomery's garage Monday night. George Gordon Pope injured Tuesday when a Ford kicked him in the face during cranking. William Partridge dies at home east of town. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Doss on Oct. 10. E. B. McLean leases the post office confectionery to Chesley Rutledge. The Masqueraders drama club organized at the high school by Miss Gladys Ray. Miss Sallie Jo Gowdy and Mr. Holmes Connelly of Trenton married Tuesday. Miss Tommie Chenoweth and Mrs. Tom Barbee on PTA program. Mrs. Arthur Russell on Oct. 7. Free rodeo planned as Monday trades day in Whitewright. Sara Janway editor. Gladys Ray faculty adviser of The High School Reflector. Lilley Dry Goods Co. advertises work shoes 93c, men’s sweaters 48c, work sex 4c, overalls 59c, sheeting 1c, brown domestic 4c, thread 2c per spool, bloomers 14c. Grammar school repair finished.
Miss Edna Rebecca Womack and Dr. Marion L. Patton of Memphis Tenn were married last Thursday. Rev J L Truett bought the W T Truett building occupied by Manning Clark and Meador. H C Willis died Tuesday night. 385 students enrolled in Whitewright schools. Rev H M Cowling Miss Adah Truett Miss Dorothy Chambless.
Whitewright Tigers upset the Honey Grove Warriors 12 to 7 on Friday night behind a 29 yard fourth quarter pass from Will Cureton to Gary Ryan. The win improves Whitewright to 3 0 in district and creates a first place tie with Van Alstyne. Whitewright had 15 first downs to Honey Grove's 9.
WACO Texas Farm Bureau President C H DeVaney calls on county Farm Bureaus to mobilize grass roots support for reducing non essential federal spending. He asks members to write Congressmen before Oct 23 urging real cuts and cites the federation policy that deficit spending fuels inflation and calls for re evaluation of centralized programs.
New York report shows a fall in 1967 domestic crop expectations boosting prices on the Cotton Exchange. October 1967 contracts expired with No. 1 deliveries unchanged and No. 2 down 1.55. USDA’s 8.09 million bale forecast matched traders’ bets, while ginning through Oct 1 hit record lows at 1.013 million bales and 252,000 bales for Sept. 16 to Oct. 1.
Bandleader Lawrence Welk will head the American Cancer Society’s 1968 crusade for funds. He succeeds W. J. Skutt, longtime Mutual of Omaha executive. In April next year Welk and his band will make appearances to aid education and fundraising efforts.
The Sun lists nine candidates for city council with Bill Dyer initially omitted. Dyer, former vocational age teacher, now manages Mon santo Agricultural Center. Two nominees withdrew, leaving nine names for voters to consider, who will draw ballot order.
A government study by the National Advisory Commission on Food and Fiber predicts 1980 U S diet will be weight conscious with higher quality and convenience. Demand shifts toward proteins fruits and non starch vegetables, with processed form foods rising and meat dairy poultry fishery items shrinking to some extent.
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