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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1965
Page
1
The column reflects on local history from the Baraca Class era at First Baptist Church around 1913 15, notes the church’s growth, and lists former members. It also reports a new water pump at the city well and Grayson County Junior College enrollment surpassing expectations with Whitewright students attending.
Congress authorized a bill to raise military pay allowing servicemen in Vietnam to mail letters and post cards free by writing Free in the stamp corner. Mail will be delivered by air to any U S location or to any military post world wide.
About 30 Whitewright students depart for colleges and universities this month. The list, compiled by Ethel Short, names Grayson County Junior College Sherman and Texas A M University College Station among others, plus teachers from Whitewright teaching elsewhere. Names include Jill Meador, Don Albaugh, Teresa Cureton, Judy Gosnell, John Holloway, and several others with careers in Sherman Abilene Dallas and Fort Worth.
A collection of curious historical notes on early American beliefs about onions at doorways, President Harrison shopping for the White House, the pyramid’s long construction, Robinson Crusoe’s real name, Harry S Truman’s initials, Indian window oyster used as glass, and more.
Fire Prevention Week honors the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which killed 250 people and destroyed 17 430 buildings at a cost of 168 million dollars. The observance runs the Sunday through Saturday period including October 9, dating back to Fire Prevention Day in 1911 and its expansion to a week in 1922.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met at Community Public Service Co Assembly Room. President Mrs H O Miller led the meeting with prayer and pledge, roll call on weight control, door prize won by Mrs T L Cowart. Next meeting September 27 at the clubhouse with quilt drawing and officer election.
Roscoe Austin Gillett 75 died Wednesday after a cancer illness. Funeral Friday at 3:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was banker at First National Bank for 49 years and later vice president. He served the church and was survived by wife Jessie Fogle Gillett, a son Morris Fogle Gillett, a daughter Mrs. Joe Thomas May, siblings and grandchildren.
Mrs. E B Barrett 76 died Sunday en route to a Bonham hospital. Funeral 2 30 p m Tuesday at Trenton Methodist Church with Rev George Wilcoxson and Rev A A Timmons. Burial Burns Cemetery. Born Feb 24 1789 Wolfe City daughter of Arthur and Mrs Jinks. Survived by husband Homer Jinks siblings Lucy May Jinks and Homer Jinks plus nieces and nephews.
Governor Connally proclaims September 1925 as National Highway Week under the theme Building Highways for Tomorrow. The 66,000 mile Texas system is touted as vital to the state economy and welfare, with the Texas Highway Department guiding a debt-free, needs-based program.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean relays a nightly country store gathering where Ed Doolittle Clem Webster Zeke Grubb Bug Hookum and Josh Clodhopper share pointed political barbs and curious insights about parties politicians and public discourse as a lighthearted reflection on mid-century opinions.
Hospital administrators nationwide anticipate a 30 to 50 percent rise in admissions starting July 1 when the federal Medicare program for the elderly takes effect. Under the plan, seniors receive 60 days of hospital care after a $40 deductible, prompting longer waits and some hospitals expanding facilities.
DETROIT reports the auto industry debates whether 1965 models will see price hikes after a long hold on base prices since 1958. Minor adjustments have appeared with engine and heater upgrades, but the basic car price has largely stayed steady for advertising. Prices usually rise when new models reach showrooms later in the year.
The First Baptist Church of Whitewright marks its 80th anniversary on Sunday October 17 with former pastors invited to speak. Morning afternoon and evening services are planned and a noon dinner on the grounds. Pastor Rev Dale Gore asks for historical photos and mementos from members or descendants.
The Leonard Presbyterian and First Methodist churches list Sunday services at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. with Bible study and worship. Weekly events include missions programs, circle meetings, Dorcas and Joy Russell circles, choir rehearsals, and a Leadership School in Sherman with multiple courses offered.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 a m and 7 p m Christ Ambassadors meet Saturday at 7 p m Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m Worship service at 9 a m each Sunday
A church schedules Bible study at 10 a.m. worship with communion at 11 a.m. and an evening service at 7 p.m. Bible study for all ages occurs at 7:30 p.m.
A church posts its Sunday timetable with a 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. worship, 7 p.m. training union, and 7 45 p.m. worship service.
Bethel Baptist Church posts a Sunday timetable with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. and a Training Union at 7:00 p.m. An additional Worship Service is listed at 8:00 p.m. on the same day.
The government estimates 1965 customs receipts at 2.05 billion dollars as the year’s total. The figure marks the year’s official tally of duties and import taxes collected by the customs service.
The WHL Tigers travel to Van Alstyne Friday night to face the Panthers after a 13-0 loss to Wolfe City last week. Scooter McCurdy sparked a late Tiger threat but could not reach the Wolfe City end zone as the defense struggled.
Sunday afternoon action at the Leonard Raceway featured Car No 9 driven by W T Dyer winning the trophy dash Car No 72 Gene Ray top money in the heat race Car No 99 James Thomas top money in the Novice class Gene Ray won the twenty five lap feature over Car No 72 nine spins and three rollovers occurred with no injuries Time trials begin at 2 p m each Sunday west of Leonard on highway 78.
London health expert Ray of the London County Council warns that nightly sitting and slumping can make people physically and mentally flabby. He urges viewers to use commercial breaks for exercise and stretches while noting TV can aid recovery from fatigue.
President Johnson lowers costs on bill signing pens from 1.11 to 0.17 dollars each saving 94 cents per pen. Over 587 pens given to congressmen for five bills cost 99.79 versus 651.57 previously. New pen design shown yet the old plastic dipping pens bore the President's name.
Homemade beef stock stored in the refrigerator or freezer provides a base for a quick bracer. Heat with equal parts tomato juice and adjust with seasoning if needed before serving in cups on a cool day.
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