20 Oct 1960
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1960
Page
1
The Sun features a Camel cigarette advertisement praising Camel’s aroma and continued lead in sales despite filters. It contrasts Camel’s scent with other cigarettes and notes a favorable impression of taste. A second ad spotlights Duncan Coffee Company's Maryland Club coffee with a bold tagline.
Fred Cook Jr has purchased the Dollarhide stock of hardware and is redecorating the store interior in preparation for restocking. He hopes to have the store ready for a formal opening within two weeks.
Chancy Corse of Sherman delegated Elbert Bennett to recruit mothers of eligible boys eight to ten for Cub Scout dens. Volunteers should contact Elbert or Dr J L Barkley this afternoon or Friday morning. Mr Corse will return Friday. The piece also notes delays from gas heater requests.
A reader laments excessive political mail and wasted money on campaigns arguing ads should move to newspapers. They recall past campaigns by Truman Stevenson and note poll manipulation fears while questioning ethics of nationwide polling. The letter ends with a warning that some pollsters may be influenced by candidates.
Whitewright Tigers host Van Alstyne Panthers in a crucial 13 A clash in Whitewright. Van Alstyne opened district play with a 14 to 7 win over Honey Grove while Whitewright fell 21 to 0 to Whitesboro, setting up a highly anticipated local rivalry showdown.
Mrs. Joe F. Jarvis 49 died Wednesday at the Whitworth home after a three month illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p m at Barnheart funeral chapel, with ministers C H Jones of Bonham and R L Hamm of Dallas officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband Joe F. Jarvis two sons James W. Jarvis and Charles A. Jarvis two daughters Mrs Jimmy Jaynes and Betha Jarvis two brothers two sisters a half-brother a half-sister two grandchildren and a stepfather. Born June 14 1911 in Bonham she lived in Ivanhoe and was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Bonham.
Graveside services for infant Elnoa Pierce will be held at Restland Cemetery Dallas at 3 p m Friday. Parents Mr and Mrs Jerry Pierce, reflects discharge from the Armed Forces. Born in Frankfurt Germany September 24 1960 died at birth. Survivors include two brothers Randy E Pierce Jerry Mack Pierce Whitewright. grandparents Mr and Mrs R E Pierce Whitewright and Mr and Mrs P D Lovelace Garland. paternal great grandfather J D McMillin Whitewright.
County Clerk J C Buchanan announced the start of absentee voting for the November 8 general election, running through November 5. He outlined three methods: in person at the clerk’s office, ballot mailing to out of county residents, and mailed ballots for those physically unable to vote with a doctor’s note.
A speaker asserts skepticism about most polls but notes one trusted poll among weekly newspaper publishers. It is anticipated to be released soon and historically accurate.
Lancaster PA report on John Baer's Almanac 136th edition blends weather forecasts with folk lore. It predicts a vigorous winter and fair skies on inauguration day, while featuring recipes and jokes about cooking a husband and cows with social manners.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean writes to the editor with humorous reflections on the younger generation, college life between riots, the Army lawn-mower anecdote, crab grass and government waste. He mocks bureaucratic misplacements and notes Byrd’s Department of Agriculture confusion.
Grayson County agricultural agent Stanley Oakley reports a second generation army worm buildup causing considerable damage to small grains. He urges early insecticide application and field checks as larvae threaten crops.
Red fluorescent tape on car keys and flashlights marks items for quick locating. The bright color enhances visibility in dim spaces, helping users retrieve essentials faster.
Superintendent S T Montgomery Jr deflects blame from Whitesboro basketball officials blamed for shortcomings at Friday night game. Local fans have voiced strong opinions since the matchup.
The National Council of Churches reports 1959 year end church membership at 112,226,905, up 2,669,164 from 1958. Catholic membership grows 3.4 percent to about 41 million. Protestant churches total 62.5 million, with overall Catholic membership nearing 41 million.
The E. Lloyd Hartland Insurance Co. proposes a 10 percent premium cut for motorists who pledge not to drive after drinking. The article also notes that the Communist Party is outlawed in Turkey.
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce held its first dinner meeting at the American Legion Hall with 26 members, the largest turnout in years. Dr. Paul Geers led White Elephant Sale planning for Oct. 29 as donations from residents and merchants are sought.
Mrs Glen Ham delivered twins a boy and a girl at Memorial Hospital Cambridge while Mrs Kenneth Bacon welcomed a baby boy.
The Whitewright Community United Fund campaign shows only 61 percent of its $3,300 goal, with about $2,000 raised as of yesterday. Drive chair S. T. Montgomery Jr. urged captains to contact assignments, and donors can reach Montgomery or John Biggerstaff for contributions and receipts. The fund enters its fifth year after four successful drives.
The U S Chamber of Commerce urged employers to provide post retirement health insurance for all employees to avoid a compulsory system funded by higher Social Security taxes. It says private plans can counter a Social Security health program and cited its success in defeating such a proposal this year. The stance appears in the Washington Report newsletter.
Lt Col Ashley D Jameson relocates to Virginia after a 5543 mile cross country trip from Alaska to Virginia via Las Vegas Waco and England AFB. He becomes Chief of Professional Activities Tactical Air Command and plans further travel while his son Dirk attends the University of Puget Sound and his daughters study in Virginia schools.
Police suspect a gang of small burglars broke into Rex Jeans’ home in Joplin Missouri. Two bicycles two tricycles and a piggy bank holding $15 were missing. Jewelry worth about $3 000 was scattered on the floor.
Frameup in Durham England as the first patron fined under a county rule for keeping a book overdue beyond 14 days. The patron paid $2.80 for Find a Victim, the allegedly overdue title.
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