Whitewright sees debate on form of government
Garbled local discussion centers on whether to change from a mayor council setup to aldermanic form. City Attorney says a change requires a vote and warns against expanding the commission. a petition for a referendum follows. Corrections noted by Denison Herald.
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Whitewright
Denison Herald
The
Herald
the Sun
Citizens For Progress Committee
Sun
City Commission
Letter from Newton Cole Former Pastor and Chaplain
A letter from Newton Cole, formerly pastor of the First Baptist Church, now serving as base chaplain, is referenced. The piece outlines his transition and current role, highlighting faith and service.
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Newton Cole
First Baptist Church
United Fund Budget Committee To Meet
The United Fund Budget Committee will meet Sept. 22 at the First National Bank at 2 p.m. Local organizations should present requests at or before the meeting. Committee members are C. P. Dawson Jack Farley Henry McFatridge and Dick Walker. Renee Morgan will be campaign chairman for the October fund drive. Kenneth Frisby is president Roy Blanton treasurer and Joe Meador secretary.
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Whitewright Community United Fund
First National Bank
C. P. Dawson
Jack Farley
Henry McFatridge
Dick Walker
Renee Morgan
Kenneth Frisby
United Fund Organization
Roy Blanton
Joe Meador
Bonham Rejects Charter Change to City Manager
Bonham voters on Tuesday rejected a proposed charter amendment that would have returned the city to the major form of government. The measure failed 607 to 204, leaving the city-manager setup in place.
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Bonham
Girl Offers Installment Plan To Buy Husband From Army
London reports a British soldier advertised for wives to buy him out of service. June Daley, 20, offered to buy Signalman Johnny Dundee on an installment plan and to refund if unsatisfied, with a payment range of 420 to 700 pounds.
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Hubby
London
June Daley
Johnny Dundee
Daily Sketch
Dundee
Miss Daley
Sketch
Lunchroom Week Menu Plan Across Five Days
The menu lists daily meals for Monday through Friday featuring classic school fare. Items include roast with gravy and vegetables, meatballs with spaghetti, fried chicken with creamed potatoes, lima beans with ham, and tuna casserole with broccoli and pineapple salad plus desserts and hot rolls each day.
Texas Gets 320 800 for Civil Defense Funds
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara allocated 320 800 dollars to Texas for Civil Defense. The funds will be available on a 50 50 matching basis for state and local Civil Defense personnel and administrative expenses.
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Washington
Defense
Robert McNamara
Texas
Deaths Mrs Bess Howard of Dallas
Mrs Bess Howard of Dallas died last Friday and funeral services were held Sunday. She was formerly Bess Marsh an early Whitewright resident and an aunt of Manton Fain of route three.
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Bess Howard
Dallas
Bess Marsh
Whitewright
Manton Fain
Route Three
Whitewright Chamber to Hold Autumn Dinner Meeting Sept 21
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce will resume dinner meetings Thursday September 21 at 7:00 PM in the Firemen's Hall. Dinner is $1.25 per person plus 3 cents tax, with a 7:30 business meeting for non-diners. Dr Paul Geers urges town ladies to attend. visitors welcome. Clyde Little, secretary, asks attendees to call by noon September 20 to estimate numbers.
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Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
Gladys Cook
Paul Geers
Clyde Little
Solon Pushes Small Sales Tax Exemption
Texas lawmaker George Skeet Richardson urged Gov Price Daniel to seek a change in the sales tax during a special session. He argued merchants who sell items under a quarter should not owe two percent of gross receipts, asserting the intent was to tax customers and pass the tax to the state.
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Fort Worth
George
Skeet) Richardson
Richardson
Price Daniel
Robert Calvert
Wildlife Diversity in Great Smokies Park
The Great Smokies National Park hosts 50 fur bearing animal species 200 bird species and 1300 plant types including trees shrubs and herbs as part of its rich biodiversity.
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Great Smokies National Park
Grayson County Earns 4 Star Rating From East Texas Chamber
The East Texas Chamber of Commerce awarded Grayson County a 4-star rating for government activities citing steady operations over several years. The county posted an actual expenses figure of 1 574 994.49 against a 2 230 184.72 budget and collected 96.18 percent of the 1960 tax levy while maintaining a cash balance and budget adherence.
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Sherman
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Grayson County
Grayson
Doss To Represent Diocese of Dallas At Episcopal Meet
Robert Doss, a Dallas area attorney, will travel to Detroit for the 60th triennial convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church. He will serve a second three year term as one of four lay delegates for the Diocese of Dallas, part of the church’s 3 million members. Doss is former senior warden of St. Luke's Denison, serves on the Dispatch of Business Committee and Budget Committee, and is noted as the only layman to lead both the Episcopal Laymen's Association and the Prayer Book Churchmen's Association in the diocese.
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Robert Doss
Detroit
Michigan
Dallas
Texas
Episcopal Laymen’s Association
Staying Power New York Diploma Gaps in High School
The Institute of Life Insurance notes only two of three students who enter high school graduate. Dropouts face limited education, while graduates secure better jobs, advance further in their careers, and earn more over time.
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New York
The
Institute of Life Insurance
Uncle Dan Questions Government Pamphlets For Debates
In a letter to the editor Uncle Dan of Tom Bean mocks federal pamphlets on home economics and hearing aids, joking about wives ironing socks and voters choosing look alikes. He cites the Bureau of Standards and Health Department claims while lampooning post election advice and rural life.
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Washington
U. S. Bureau of Standards
Ed Doolittle
Bureau of Standards
Zeke Grubb
Bug Hookum
Daniel Boone
Clem Webster
Health Department
Clem
Uncle Dan
White Wright PTA Names Committees in September Meeting
The White Wright PTA executive board named committee chairs led by President Wallace E. Mynatt. Appointments cover Program, Membership, Yearbook, Publicity, Hospitality, Project, Telephone, Library, Welfare, and Ways and Means with numerous co chairs and grade representatives. Membership drive starts Friday September 15.
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The
Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association
Wallace E. Mynatt
S. T. Montgomery Jr
B. R. Vestal
Charles Skaggs
J. T. Holloway
Elbert Bennett
Lillian Neathery
Phillip Earnheart
Lallace May
Dick Walker
Clarence Bond
Clyde Little
John Biggerstaff
Sammye Caldwell
W. E. Mynatt
Ben Johnson
Kenneth Frisby
Clint Hennig
O. V. Barker
Wallace Wilson
Earl Blanton
Jack Meador
Joe Bodine
Sarah Kilgree
R. H. Darwin
Leon White
James Bryant
S. T. Montgomery Jr. Ery Jr
J. L. Barkley
Ray Lumpkins
Ralph Christian
Ruth Smith
Jack England
Tom Barnes
J. D. Marlow
W. J. Billner
Wilson Kaiser
Bill Pettitt
Louis Franklin
Walter Bunch
Louis Durham
Joe Crouch
Martha Emerson
Jack Lackey
Robert Sivley
Weldon Bartley
Mardell Pumphrey
Sallye Hamilton
Dick Leonards
Carson Burchfield
E. C. Chism
Army Bolster Will Affect All of State
Texas faces nationwide military changes as the 49th Armored Division expands to full strength with 20 hour monthly drills and no recruits with no prior service. The 36th Infantry and 90th Infantry divisions cover broad regions, with openings for volunteers under 20 to do six months of basic training before five years in reserve.
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Austin
Sam
Texas
49Th Armored Division
Texas National Guard
36Th Infantry Division
Guard
Panhandle
49Th
Rio Grande Valley
90Th Infantry Division
Army Reserve
National Guard
36Th
90Th
Wary about figures endures for 42 years at Luchow’s
In New York, Fred Hecker, the oldest waiter at Luchow's, notes women have long worried about their figures. He says the same concerns were present forty two years ago as they are today.
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New York
Fred Hecker
Hecker
Luchow’s
Court House Bond Election in Grayson County Saturday
Grayson County voters will decide on three bond proposals totaling 410000 for Loy Park improvements, a Denison county office building, and courthouse improvements. The plan keeps taxes level, retirement possible in 20 years, and adds 150000 backlogged funds to a total of 560000 if approved. Whitewright precinct votes 8 am to 7 pm with Charles Skaggs as election judge.
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Grayson County
Loy Park
Denison
County Court House
Whitewright
Charles Skaggs
Tax on Social Security to Rise Again January 1
Washington reports Social Security tax will rise on January 1 to three and one eighth percent for workers and employers, with future increases planned to four and five eighths percent by 1968. Maximums climb from 144 to 225.60 for self employed to 331.20 by 1968. Retirement and survivor benefits scale with earnings and retirement timing.
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Washington
Congress
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Meador
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English Channel
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Doss
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