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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1960
Page
3
A long list of weekend visitors and relatives from Dallas Fort Worth Denison Arlington Sherman Paris Commerce Nocona St Albans Vt and other towns gathered at multiple local homes. The reports note visits by numerous spouses and children to families in Trenton Oklahoma City and nearby communities.
Baton Rouge police grew curious about fresh seeds in an empty bird cage and found marijuana disguised as birdseed. Ex convict Alphonse J Espinosa pleaded guilty to narcotics addiction as authorities weigh new charges and possible prison time.
The State of Texas Grayson County announces an execution sale of Virgil W Underwood’s Lot 19 Block 8 J M Maxey Addition Sherman. Sheriff G W Blanton will auction the property at the courthouse on December 7, 1960 between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM for cash. Published in The Whitewright Sun October 27 November 3 and 10 1960.
The next administration must focus on defense and foreign policy as core national duties. Local governments can handle many so called national problems, as tax sources are shared and wealth totals equal local wealth. Excess federal burdens risk war and disaster by diverting attention from primary duties.
College Station experts warn the first frost may raise prussic acid in johnsongrass and sorghum. Frosted plants can kill livestock quickly. dry thoroughly before grazing or baling, and test silage if in doubt.
In Bieber California a doe wandered into the front seat of a Fish and Game Department car and a game warden, Floyd Dowell, removed the animal after a brief struggle. The incident occurred during hunting season when the vehicle was parked in town.
A playful line notes the thermometer will be on the up and up, joining the trend of rising caffeinated antics as the day progresses.
A hunter at a hunting lodge bragged of his skill and fired at three ducks in flight. The ducks flew on unscathed, and the hunter proclaimed that a miracle had occurred as three ducks lay dead.
An accountant tells a colleague that a temporary deficit reminded them they were serving the government, then reassured themselves by recalling their public‑sector role. The remark highlights budget pressures and a light note within a cautious finance culture.
Mr and Mrs W H Hopper celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Pilot Grove area home. Also noted: R P Gordons house suffered partial fire damage this morning. Boace Nelson and Lola Mae Broyles wed on October 14. A daughter born to Ronald and Mrs Vestal last week. Epworth League program featured Kate Smith Christine Stuckey Beveridge Brents and H C Willis with Stuteville May Montgomery Pennington Reeves Roberts and Willa in attendance.
Robert H. Eatherly aged 79 died at his Kentuckytown home on Sunday Alfred S. Lackey aged 84 of near Tom Bean died Thursday of last week The Sun notes a Miss Lucille LaRoe pupil program at the grammar school with Sara Kathryn Atterberry Marjorie Nell Blanton C B Bryant III Will Bryant Nora Bryant Fitz Bryant Norma Frances Donigan Dorothy Juan Gillett Sara Belle Gillett Ben Robert Jones Margaret Lilley Joe
Mrs. George W. Pope celebrated her 86th birthday Sunday. Mrs. Vernon Mullins of the Rose Hill community on Oct. 19. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Page north of town Friday. Caro Maxey lost his right thumb in an accident at Kimbell Milling Co. plant last week. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith of the Ely community surprised him with a birthday dinner Sunday, it being his 72nd birthday.
Mrs. Pearl Childress and daughter Helen relocate to Sherman. J. R. Pennington purchases 81 acres on the south side of the Uncle Johnnie Wilson homestead. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Vowell move to Sherman today. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown northeast of town celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary last Friday.
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