Remembering the Dallas Fair and Old Times
A nostalgic remembrance contrasts early football customs with drop kicks and field goals. The piece recalls 4:30 am Katy train rides to Dallas, 50 cent fair admission, nickel hot dogs, and first beers, ending with a question about whether modern youths enjoy the fair as much. It notes travels to Whitewright and the stint of the Michelin balloon.
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Dallas
Fair
Coliseum
Theodore Longley
Lynn Jenkins
Racetrack
Katy Depot
Union Station
Concord
Whitewright
Reading Temperance Society Pledge Goes National
The Reading Temperance Society in England drafted a teenage girl pledge to renounce sex outside marriage and urge others to sign. So many signatories and requests from other cities prompted secretary Fred Jackman to seek someone to take over the scheme, likening it to college athletes pledging abstinence during training.
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Reading Temperance Society
Reading
England
Fred Jackman
U. S
Largest dinosaur unearthed in Colorado finds
A 130,000-pound brachiosaurus, the largest dinosaur known from fossil remains, was identified after a leg bone fragment was discovered in Colorado, signaling a new benchmark in prehistoric giants.
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Colorado
Draft Calls To Be Less Than Korean Conflict
Defense Department figures show 1966 draft calls will be lower than any year of the Korean War. U S forces in Viet Nam total about 328,000, near Korea’s peak, with plans for 70,000 more troops by 1967, while overall U S armed strength stands at 3.25 million versus 3.7 million at Korea’s peak.
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Washington
U.S
Viet Nam
Korea
U S
The Spice Of Life Quick Thinking
A mother finds a soiled note in her son's pocket reading puff puff draw in puff. She checks his cigarette supply and asks for an explanation. He replies that he is learning the Star Spangled Banner on the mouth organ.
Lovers' Domestic Clash Delays Morning Plans
A husband urges his wife to hurry while she resents the nagging, insisting she will be ready in a few minutes after having told him so an hour earlier. The exchange captures a tense domestic moment over time and impatience.
Witness’s baffled court appeal over truth and objections
A witness confessed confusion in court as he swore to tell the truth. He said every attempt is met by lawyers’ objections, prompting the judge to inquire what is wrong. The exchange highlights courtroom friction over testimony and objections.
The youngster next door a bad example for five mothers
A sharp witted remark notes that the neighbor boy is not entirely without merit as a cautionary model, drawing comment that five mothers use him as a negative reference in their own households.
Woman Critics Alabama Congressman Feel Nerves Tested
A letter from a lady constituent to an Alabama Congressman describes she has been on edge and believes she is suffering from high tension in a public display of criticism.
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Alabama
Fitness Females After Close Parking Space Gone Wrong
A driver nearly parks, telling a companion she can walk to the curb. A teacher silences a noisy class with a sharp demand for absolute pandemonium. A preacher hears a wife's tale of her husband’s wandering lifestyle, and the minister calls him a miserable sinner, though she notes he seems to be enjoying it.
Quick Cat Food Demand Disrupts Butcher Shop
A hurried woman burst into a butcher shop and demanded a pound of cat food. She apologized to the other customer for cutting ahead, who cheerfully replied she would not mind being waited on first if the hunger was that strong.
Married couple quarrel reaches peak in heated exchange
A husband and wife clash over their marriage with sharp accusations. The wife laments not heeding her mother’s advice, while the husband questions if her mother warned against the union, acknowledging his perceived wrongdoings.
Death Notice of Mrs. J. Clint McMillin
Mrs. J. Clint McMillin, 71, died Tuesday morning in Garland. Funeral services were held in Trenton, burial at Burns Cemetery. Born June 30, 1895 in Trenton, she was the daughter of Edwin L. Marshall. She married James Clint McMillin on Jan. 19, 1916. A Methodist, she lived in Garland since last November. Survived by three daughters, a sister, nine grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
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Clint McMillin
J. Clint McMillin
Garland
Trenton
Burns Cemetery
Earnheart Funeral Home
McMillin
Edwin L. Marshall
James Clint McMillin
Whitewright
Methodist Church
Jesse White
H. C. Williams Jr
D. M. MacDonald
Spokayne
Wash
Clarence Jones
Pottsboro
James Thompson 83 former Kimbell Milling VP dies
James Thompson 83 a retired Kimbell Milling Co vice president and former Whitewright resident died in a Sherman hospital Saturday. Funeral and burial were held there Monday. Born Crockett March 11 1883 he married Aletha Lee Skipworth in 1915. He retired as vice president in 1958 after 48 years with the company. His only survivor is his wife.
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James Thompson
Kimbell Milling Co
Whitewright
Sherman Hospital
Mr. Thompson
Crockett
Aletha Lee Skipworth
Price Effect Seen On Plantings Of Wheat
Washington officials note a sharp downturn in wheat prices after a spring surge and predict increased seeding for 1967. The Agriculture Department urged plantings to 65 million acres, up from 51.6 million, to replenish reserves and meet world demand, despite no higher support price. Officials remain confident market prices will exceed 1.25 dollars per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Movies Push TV to Renewed Big Screen Strategy
The season marks a shift as major networks expand movie programming. ABC-TV contemplates adding a second prime time film night, signaling films will push some TV series from air or relegate them to new slots.
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Abc-Tv
First Girl and Second Girl Rally Wit Over Gifts
A humorous exchange centers on the idea of giving to a man who has everything. The first girl asks what to give, and the second replies encouragement as the ideal gift. The quick quip highlights praise and support as priceless.
Uncle Dan on fence straddlers and Great Society politics
Uncle Dan of Tom Bean laments modern campaigns while recalling Bob Doughton of North Carolina. He notes candidates must tout prosperity and benefits, avoid log cabin lore, and dodge sizes and prices. He jokes about government dependence and the complexity of politics in the Great Society.
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Bob Doughton
North Carolina
Congressman Doughton
Congress
Uncle Dan
Women tour Methodist agencies in Dallas
Ten members of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church toured Blanton Gardens and Bethlehem Center in Dallas. Blanton Gardens houses 114 seniors with private rooms, living and dining spaces, and activities like weaving. Bethlehem Center serves South Dallas Negro residents with kindergarten, recreation, visiting nurse care, home making classes, and religious instruction.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Blanton Gardens
Bethlehem Center
Dallas
White Rock Lake
South
Armstrong
Stateville
Childress
Bryant
Krum
Hardcastle
Lackey
Robinson
Taylor
Russell
Texas Planning Medicaid Steps
The article outlines steps for Texas to participate in Medicaid. It notes existing residency based welfare limits, Title 19 prohibitions, and constitutional voter-approved changes aligning Texas law with federal welfare standards. It calls for removing restrictions, defining the Medicaid program, eligibility, and services, with a 1970 deadline to join or risk losing federal medical funds.
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Texas
Parental Influence On Youth Drinking Habits
Robert Smith of the Rochester Area Council on Alcoholism says a person’s drinking level reflects parental patterns. He notes most problem drinkers come from problem-drinking homes, abstainers from abstaining homes, and moderate drinkers from moderately drinking homes, a Parade Magazine insight.
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Robert Smith
Rochester Area Council On Alcoholism
Smith
Parade Magazine
Cotton prices and small town incidents from 1921 Whitewright
In Whitewright a 1914 cent cotton price week is noted along with local mishaps and community updates. Elgie Fields' Ford struck a dog Friday and overturned. Vera Fields was badly bruised while Mrs. Fields suffered a dislocated shoulder and fractured collarbone. The Boy Scouts organize with R C Brown as scoutmaster and Dr. Edwin O May as assistant. Will Morgan buys the Bob Bane barber shop. A Desert Presbyterian Church box supper is planned for Oct 22. Bascom Pritchett suffers a crushed foot from a hay baler. Baby show winners at the Pure Food Show are Betty Joe Rich, Jesse Blackerby, Avanell Wright, Morris Martin, Betty Ann Darwin and Robbie Clabhorn. Will Mitchell reports a Duroc Jersey sow delivering 44 pigs in the past year.
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Whitewright
Elgie Fields
Ford
Vera Fields
the Desert Presbyterian Church
Bascom Pritchett
Betty Joe Rich
Jesse Blackerby
Avanell Wright
Morris Martin
Betty Ann Darwin
Robbie Clabhorn
Will Mitchell
Kay Kimbell plans new 40 by 87 foot building
Kay Kimbell announced a new 40 by 87 foot structure to be built on the site of the former Kimbell Mill which burned. The item references the plan and location with minimal additional context.
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Kay Kimbell
Inflation warning and local life from Dallas fair
In 1941, Agriculture Secretary Wickard warned Congress farmers faced inflation risk. At the State Fair in Dallas, Boy Scouts C B Bryant III Davis Parrish Jimmie McSpedden Bob Morgan Eugene Reeves Jim Kent Bobby Witt Dan Kent Emerson Sears attended. Ellen Carel’s birthday party hosted by Mrs Paul Ryan. Edith Mae Sears wed James Truett Holloway of Farmersville. J A Stateville aged 83 formerly of Whitewright died at Leonard.
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Sec. of Agriculture
Claude R. Wickard
House Banking Committee
Dallas
C. B. Bryant III
Davis Parrish
Jimmie McSpedden
Bob Morgan
Eugene Reeves
Jim Kent
Bobby Witt
Dan Kent
Emerson Sears
Paul Ryan
Ellen Carel
Edith Mae Sears
James Truett Holloway
Farmersville
J. A. Stateville
Whitewright
Leonard
Rozena Alexander runner-up in state 4-H dress revue
Miss Rozena Alexander representing Collin County as a Westminster 4-H Club member was a state 4-H Dress Revue runner-up in Dallas. Beverly Barrett of Grayson County won the contest. Both girls attend Grayson County Junior College. Alexander is daughter of O. G. Alexander and Mrs. Alexander of Whitewright Route 1. Barrett is daughter of J. D. Barrett and Mrs. Barrett of Gunter.
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Rozena Alexander
Collin County
Westminster
Dallas
Beverly Barrett
Grayson County
Grayson County Junior College
Miss Alexander
O. G. Alexander
Whitewright
Westminster High School
Miss Barrett
J. D. Barrett
Gunter
Drive To Raise Tuition Planned In Texas Colleges
A group chosen by Gov. John Connally proposes raising tuition across 22 state colleges and 32 public junior colleges. If approved, tuition would double from $50 to $100 per semester, yielding about $20 million annually for bursars, though the plan is not in Connally's current Democratic platform and mirrors no prior 1964 recommendation.
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Austin
John Connally
Coordinating Board
Texas College and University System
John Gray
Beaumont
Disease Spreads Across Texas Among Horses
An encephalomyelitis outbreak is spreading over east central south Texas and the hill country. Veterinarians and the TVMA say it is the worst in years with death rates of 20 to 90 percent and survivors suffering brain damage. The mosquito is the primary vector and spread may reach all areas of the state.
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Texas
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Texas Hill Country
TVMA
LBJ Popularity Fading Says Republican Leader
Republican National Chairman Ray C Bliss told 400 Union League members in Philadelphia that President Johnson's popularity fell from 84 percent shortly after election to 48 percent in September. He attributed the drop to a national poll shown via slides and urged business leaders to actively campaign beyond financial aid. The poll was conducted by Opinion Research Corp Princeton New Jersey.
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Philadelphia
Johnson
Ray C. Bliss
Bliss
Union League
Opinion Research Corp
Princeton, N.J
Supreme Court rules alcoholism not a disease dispute
The U S Supreme Court refused to hear a case seeking to treat alcoholism as a disease rather than a crime. Justice Abe Fortas condemned the decision in a sharp dissent. The court also rejected challenges to the Electoral College and to extending right to counsel to minor offenses.
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United States Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
High Court
Carl Hollands to observe golden wedding
Carl and Maude Hollands of Whitewright celebrate 50 years of marriage with a reception October 30 at Firemen's Hall Whitewright from 2 to 5 pm. They were wed October 29 1916 in front of Rev I E Teague’s home. They have two children four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
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Firemen’s Hall
Whitewright
Carl L. Holland
Hollands
I. E. Teague
Teague
Jack Dickerman
South Vaden
Sherman
Leslie T. Holland
Denton
Holland
Fannin County
Trenton
J. F. Holland
Bethel
Maude Thrift
Pilot Grove
G. E. Thrift
Grayson County
Kentuckytown
First Baptist Church of
Sunday School
Women’s Missionary Union
Ralph Tunnell
Elizabeth Holland
Jerry G. Ashlock
Richardson
Karen Dickerman
Waco
Rebecca Tunnell
Church Services and Schedules Listed for Two Churches
First Methodist Church under Rev George Topper lists Sunday School at 10:00 morning worship at 11:00 M Y F at 6:00 and School of Missions at 7:00 with Bible study at 9:00 and choir at 7:00 Wednesday. Second Church under Rev C C Dooley with Pastor Mrs Janice Hall offers Sunday School at 9:45 worship at 11:00 and 7:15, prayer meeting 7:30 Wednesday.
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First Methodist Church
George Topper
School of Missions
C. C. Dooley
Janice Hall
Church of Christ Service Schedule
Minister W E Mynatt leads Bible study at 10 a m worship and communion at 11 a m worship at 7 p m and Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p m
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Church OF Christ
W. E. Mynatt
Kentucky Town Baptist Church Service Schedule
Rev. Bob Saylor leads Kentucky Town Baptist Church with a Training Union at seven and a worship service at seven forty five.
Bethel Baptist Church Service Schedule
Bethel Baptist Church list shows Rev. Charles Pierce as pastor with 10:00 Sunday School 6:30 Training Union and 7:30 Worship. Rev. James Hughens serves as pastor with 10:00 Sunday School and 7:00 Evening Worship.
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Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Bob Saylor
Training Union
Bethel Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
Clergy Plan to Challenge California Antiporn Law
If the measure passes in November, a coalition of clergy and lay leaders intends to use the new antipornography statute to prosecute biblically themed material including passages from Solomon's Song of Songs and to sue the Gideon Society which distributes free Bibles.
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California
Gideon Society
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Alton May
Guy Victory
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Carl Hollands
First Presbyterian
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James Hughens
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