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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1966
Page
4
Two men discuss wives and permission with one saying his wife has her own way without his consent. A naive actress is pressed by a male star who wants to marry her and asks her to be the mother of his children. The actress questions how many children he already has.
A patient tells a doctor she consulted a druggist first. The doctor mocks the druggist and asks what advice was given. She replies the druggist told her to see the doctor. A separate quip jokes that taxes could be worse if paid on thoughts.
A Sunday school teacher asks why Solomon was the wisest. A bright girl replies that it was because he had so many wives to advise him, a playful exchange reflecting common humor about biblical figures.
A pointed remark contrasts wealth and eccentricity saying only the rich can be eccentric while the poor must be satisfied with being nuts. The comment fuels discussions on class, culture, and social perception across communities.
A man recounts his first Sunday school experience where he was led to a dark basement and asked for money, leaving him in tears. Asked if wealth brought friends, he replies that he never had friends when poor, and now has none from his wealth.
A teacher quizzes the class on dangerous animals with horns. Tommy answers with a humorous twist saying automobiles are dangerous to approach, echoing a classic classroom quip.
In a curious exchange, junior asks who Ham let was and sister replies with a challenge to fetch the Bible for clarity, framing the inquiry as an opportunity for a faith-based explanation. The moment hints at family dynamics and questions of biblical literacy within a household.
Tom brags about a night out with a new girl describing the entire experience as including meat, potatoes, ice cream, and lobster salad. The exchange emphasizes his enthusiasm for the date and the partner’s appeal with playful, light humor.
The Eastern visitor is impressed as a veteran cowpoke rolls a cigarette with ease. The Western observer admits rolling shows little skill, but the harder part is inserting the filter.
The grey haired Clair de Leon quips that blondes do not have more fun, noting that many fret over black roots. Her witty remark highlights vanity and style worry with a light, humorous tone.
A contemporary suggests adding a rule for the road that only allows cars fully paid for on the streets. The proposal cites reducing debt tied traffic demands and curbside congestion.
The 2 inch square screen device costs about 150 and runs on pocket batteries. Invented by Clive Sinclair, head of Sinclair Radionics Ltd of Cambridge. He aims to produce 100 sets per week by next year and says pocket TV is a matter of time.
Emmett Helms named administrator of the John I. Creswell estate by Grayson County Court. Creditors must file claims and pay all monies owed to Emmett Helms, 1924 Deborah Drive, Sherman, Texas. Published in The Whitewright Sun October 27, 1966.
A dense block of classifieds offers furniture, antique items, rugs, dishes, and glassware for sale at 1008 W Woodard Denison. Additional notices include a Swiss Steak Supper by the Fire Department on Nov 12 with adult and child tickets, plus various shop ads for Watson Barber Shop Edwards Chevrolet and Johnson Jewelry. Also featured are farm and ranch sales leads, life and health insurance pitches, auto liability insurance, livestock removal numbers, a Mary Carter paint closeout and The Furniture Mart Whitewright Texas.
Mrs James L Robinson spent the weekend in Dallas. H O Miller Cecil Doss and Lakey Edwards were dismissed from Sherman Community Hospital this week. Mrs W H Stedham visited in Van Alstyne with Mr and Mrs Forest Doggett. Mark Ayres of Bryan visited relatives here. Orval Starner is seriously ill in Wilson N Jones Hospital Sherman. Mr and Mrs Kelous Watson of Oklahoma City visited W M Gates Roy Blanton and Lowell Watson. Mr and Mrs O V Barker and daughters visited Six Flags Sunday. Dorcas Class of Baptist Sunday School met for a covered dish luncheon Tuesday night at the church with 12 members. B B Club met Tuesday night at Mrs Allen T Short home. Mrs Otto Krumm high score and Mrs C K Smith bingoed. Krumm was a guest. Club meets next with Mrs C K Smith.
In Grayson County Texas original Letters Testamentary were granted October 13 1966 to Elsie Holloway Wasek Independent Executrix. All persons with claims must present them per law by mailing to Elsie Holloway Wasek Route 1 Box 154 Pearland Texas or attorney R C Slagle Jr Drawer C Sherman Texas. Many local notices mention visits and condolences from residents including families of Sherman Celeste and other Texas towns.
Private high school enrollment has surged from 800000 in 1954 to 1337000 in 1964 with expectations to reach two million later. The shift reflects a racial integration response as urban districts face crowded city schools and white families seek smaller classes in private or church affiliated institutions.
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