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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
1
A Pigskin Club gathering is set for next Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the Community Public Service Co. office downtown to elect officers. The note also mentions local business news and a remodeling donations appeal for the school building moved to American Legion Park by the Chamber of Commerce.
Time runs out as Bells residents face an election on trash pickup after turning down a plan. Whitewright officials previously raised sewer rates years ago to fund curbside service.
A nostalgic note recalls Sundays spent at the depot awaiting the Katy Flyer train arrival, evoking era of wooden platforms, train whistles, and community ritual as urban life scaled with rail travel.
Fragments of a satirical will from Anderson County courthouse at Palestine reference inflated claims about inflation, a mocked LBJ remark, and a profane, irreverent bequest to various relatives and church figures. The text lampoons politics, money, and family disputes with crude humor.
A meeting at the First National Bank in Trenton discussed creating a recreation park for area residents with four town steering committees. Plans include a $200,000 center funded by $10 monthly dues per family, minimum 200 families, with a 100 dollar refundable check and membership withdrawals allowed.
A Celina Record item reports a police encounter after a jewelry store break in. The suspect asserts constitutional rights and lawyer presence while asserting “connections” to Earl Warren, and flees with rings and watches as the officer hesitates. The piece notes the Supreme Court ruling on police questioning.
The Chamber of Commerce sponsors cushions at 1.50 each with proceeds toward remodeling the American Legion Park Community Building. Beta Sigma Phi Club ladies donate to the Community Building fund.
W H S Tigers defeated Farmersville 14 0 in Friday night football opener. Chuck Watkins and Marvin Brown scored, Tigers led in rushing 70 to 44 while Farmers passed for 4 yards and threw an interception. Next, Tigers visit Allen then host Leonard for first home game.
Dr Clyde P Johnson 86 died at 2 45 am Tuesday in a Sherman hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday at Earnheart chapel with Rev C C Dooley. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Mrs Frank Miller of Midland and three grandchildren. He served in World War I and was a Mason. He was born March 29 1880 in Palmer Texas and married Martha Moyers Oct 29 1903.
Elbert M Atkins 73 of Trenton died at 3 25 pm Tuesday in a Sherman hospital Funeral services are at 230 pm today in the Trenton Baptist Church with burial in Burns Cemetery Earnheart Funeral Home directed Born January 27 1893 at Reform Alabama he was the son of Mr and Mrs R L Atkins He married Mary Cockrum January 19 1925 in Whitewright He lived in Trenton since 1904 where he ran a sheet metal and plumbing business He was a World War I veteran and a Baptist Church member Survivors include his wife two brothers Wylie C Atkins Trenton Earl Atkins Lubbock three nieces and three nephews.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at Mrs. R. E. Hickman’s home with President Mrs. Homer Sears presiding. Mrs. T. E. Sears presented the yearbook of prayer on Thailand. Mrs. Cheatham of Bonham spoke on an original story I am Barabbas. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Wheeler Winnsboro Mrs. Donaghey Trenton Mrs. Akridge and Miss Walker Desert Mrs. Byron Caraway McKinney and the Cheathams Reporter.
A simple method to keep a cookbook clean is to open to the recipe you need and slide the book into a clear plastic bag. Experts say the pages remain legible through the plastic and spills cannot soil the book.
A colorfully fragmented reader letter mocks government data and surveys about rubber bands in mail handling and federal staffing. The piece cites a Postmaster General order, lists counts of doctors lawyers and other workers, and recalls a Mark Twain quip about Americans getting government. It critiques federal oversight and pondered costs versus savings.
The 1967 vehicle inspection period runs from September 1 to April 15. All 50 million Texas registered vehicles must obtain the new green and white inspection sticker from one of 5,500 official stations to drive on highways. Two stations used in Whitewright are Edwards Chevrolet and Meisenbach Ford.
Forrest Griffin, the Grayson County Juvenile Officer, reports fourteen juveniles handled in August. Cases include burglary two, runaway four, ungovernable one, destroying private property one, and malicious mischief six. The department now supervises twenty four on parole and twenty two on probation. Try a Sun Want Ad they get fast results.
ASCS results announced by county manager Max G. Davis show the 1967 committee elections. Whitewright and Bells each list a five member slate with chairmen, vice chairmen, members and alternates. Whitewright names Joe W Bartley and W L White among others, Bells include J D Bible and J H Whiting.
President Johnson announced an extension of the food stamp program to 402 additional areas across 36 states, raising the total number of areas where coupons are available to low income families to 733.
35 years ago on September 17 1931 Mr and Mrs J A Yeager and daughter Betty Nell sustained injuries when their car collided with another vehicle Monday afternoon Lucian Andrews was reported seriously injured in the same incident authorities said the condition of the other occupants was not yet known
Dedication services will precede the football game as the new lighted field is turned over to the Tigers. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Noble Bennett on September 14. Mrs. Eugene McElvaney of Dallas and Mrs. Bryant King hosted a birthday luncheon for Mrs. W. H. King last Thursday with guests including Mrs. J. W. McMurry and others. Donald Paul Hudgins, stationed at Chanute Field, Ill, and Miss Betty Jean Hensley of Arkansas City, Kan, were married on September 8.
The Whitewright School Board approved a budget totaling 199 226 dollars for the current year with expenditures by area including administration 15 480 instruction 139 966 health service 50 transportation 7 960 operating of plant 9 800 maintenance of plant 4 800 fixed charges 3 200 student body activities 200 capital outlay 600 and debt service 17 170. Revenues total 199 306 dollars from local state and federal sources plus non revenue receipts 200.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Jim Grider’s home to begin fall activities led by president Mrs. H O Miller. Prayer, pledge, and song opened. Secretary treasurer report given. Next meeting set for Sept 27 with a Bonham State Park picnic and cook out led by Mrs. Bob Cawthen.
The Whitewright High School Freshman Class elected officers yesterday with Jeff Meador as president, Robert Dixon as vice president, Nancy Williams as secretary, Sandra Shephard as treasurer, and Mary Beth Walker as reporter.
Pastor Mrs Janice Hall leads the Assembly of God Church with Sunday School at 9 45 am worship at 11 am and 7 15 pm and a prayer meeting at 7 30 pm on Wednesdays in the weekly timetable.
Minister W E Mynatt conducts Bible study Sunday at 10 a.m. Worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study for all ages at 7 30.
Rev George Topper pastors two churches with 10 00 Sunday School 11 00 Morning Worship 6 00 MYF 7 30 Evening Worship at Marvin Methodist Church Monday 2 30 Womens Society Tuesday 9 00 Bible Study 7 30 Choir Rehearsal Saturday MYF trip to Dallas Rev George Topper Pastor 10 00 Morning Worship 11 00 Sunday School 7 30 Evening Worship First Baptist Church Rev Dale Gore pastor 9 00 SS at Nursing Home 9 55 Sunday School 11 00 Morning Worship 6 00 Christian Life Development 7 00 Evening Worship Monday 2 30 Joy Russell Circle home of Mrs Tom Brown 7 00 Hour of Prayer 7 45 Church Choir Rehearsal
Rev Don Chandler presides at services with Sunday School at 10 00 Training Union at 7 00 and Worship Service at 7 45 the weekly church program announced by the pastor.
Bethel Baptist Church led by Rev. Charles Pierce lists Sunday School at 10:00, Training Union at 6:30, and Worship Service at 7:30. The pastor is named and the weekly timetable is clear for worshippers.
The Whitewright Lions Club launches a world peace essay contest open to youths aged 14 to under 22 as of January 15 1967. Total awards reach 50000 with a 25000 first prize plus eight 1000 regional honors and travel to Chicago in July 1967 for finalists.
Texas draft boards will furnish 2339 men for the army in November as Colonel Morris S. Schwartz announces. October quotas rise to 2845 for Texas. nationwide calls reach 43700 for induction and 49200 for pre induction exams. Local boards received October quotas for both induction and pre induction exams. The state’s October exam total is 8960.
Mrs G C Hardcastle hosted the first fall meeting of the Whitewright Home Demonstration Club as Mrs Tom Brown presided. Reports were given by Mrs Hatfield and Winnie Hamilton on council matters, a door prize went to Mrs Cook, six members and two guests attended, and the next meeting will be at Mrs Hatfield's home.
Washington reports total estimated retail sales in August at 25.88 million dollars, up 2 percent from July after seasonal adjustment and 10 percent higher than August 1964, reflecting a modest rise in consumer spending.
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