Old City Hall Remodel Strips Buildings to Skeleton
The City Hall two buildings are stripped to a skeleton as the remodel reduces floors and ceilings. The rebuilt structure will feature separated offices including a lobby, aluminum doors and windows, and three fire truck doors. The School District Tax Office moved to Walker Pharmacy and the community meeting room will remain a community center and polling place. The City Commission reviews exterior brick work within available funds.
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Walker Pharmacy
City Commission
Texas Sports Hall of Fame Exhibit at State Fair of Texas
At the 1964 State Fair of Texas in Dallas October 10 to 25 the Texas Sports Hall of Fame exhibit in the Varied Industries Building offers free access. The display, opened a year ago, houses mementos from 40 inductees including Babe Didrikson Zaharias golf clubs, Bobby Morrow Olympic uniform, Davey O Brien Heisman Trophy gear, and other treasures illustrating Texas sports history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Texas
Dallas
Varied Industries Building
Wax Museum
Hall of Fame
Texas Sport Writers Association
Baseball Hall of Fame
National Football Hall of Fame
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Bobby Morrow
United States
TCU
Davey O’brien
Firmness defined as admirable self control or mere stubbornness
A concise reflection notes that firmness in oneself is praised while the same trait in others is labeled stubbornness. It contrasts inner discipline with external stubbornness, suggesting perception shapes moral value.
Deaths MISS NOVA GRACE SMITH
Funeral services for Nova Grace Smith age 52 of Sherman are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Barn heart Funeral Chapel Whitewright with burial in Bethel Cemetery. She was a seamstress and Methodist Church member born January 1 1912. survivors include five brothers and two sisters.
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Barnheart
Whitewright
Nova Grace Smith
Sherman
C. J. Graves
Friendship Methodist Church
Bethel Cemetery
Miss Smith
Lon C. Smith
Mr. Smith
Methodist Church
B. D. Smith
Wills Point
Alton
Jack Smith
Dallas
R. C. Smith
Fort Worth
E. M. Smith
Rockport
Euna Smith
Dorothy Howard
Lake Dallas
Wittitoe Cemetery
Bennetta C. Duncan
Austin
Howard Adams
Johnnie Yeager dies in California after mowing injury
Johnnie Yeager formerly of Whitewright died Tuesday in an Inglewood hospital from tetanus after cutting his finger while mowing. He married Katy Nell Pierce in 1916. she died in 1953. He later remarried in California and is survived by his wife and two children Jack and Bettye Nell of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held Friday in Inglewood.
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Johnnie Yeager
Whitewright
Inglewood
Calif
Katy Nell Pierce
California
Jack
Bettye Nell
Los Angeles
Presbyterian Women Meet At Bassett Home
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at the Bassett home. Mrs. H. H. Sears presided and shared a thought for the day. Minutes were read by Miss Ruth Cox. Reports covered overseas work and Pakistan. Mrs. Vera Hickman spoke on Women of the Bible. Thirteen members were served refreshments. Next meeting set for Oct. 12 at Mrs. Bob Sears.
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Presbyterian Missionary Society
Floyd Bassett
H. H. Sears
Ruth Cox
Bassett
T. E. Sears
Pakistan
H. H. Taylor
Vera Hickman
Bob Sears
Cotton Harvest Near Peak In Most State Areas
The Dallas USDA classing office reports cotton harvest nearing peak in most counties as gins run late to handle receipts. In the south about 70 percent of crop was out, northern counties in full movement. samples total 74,818 for the season, with 98 percent light spotted or spotted grades. Prices ranged 50 to 130 points over loan. CCC export sale expected to boost shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas U.S.D.A
Roy W. Gilreath
Dallas
Agricultural Marketing Service
Commodity Credit Corporation
Business Men Meet Tonight in Whitewright
Whitewright secretary Don Williams announces a meeting of the Whitewright Business Organization tonight at 7 30 p m in the downtown Community Public Service Office. All local businessmen urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Williams
Whitewright Business Organization
Philosophical musings and political jokes from Uncle Dan
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean laments philosophy as moral wisdom and pokes fun at schooling, parking meters, and local politics. He riffs on Goldwater, Dewey, and Congress while recounting farm woes and a long marriage, closing with his signature.
Weekend Visits And Travel News From Local Residents
The bulletin lists many visitors and travelers including Mrs. O T McKnight in Dallas family visits Buddy Stephens in Henderson Kermit Belew Waxahachie Maude Belew visiters in Meadow and more The notes mention relatives visiting from Dallas Fort Worth Perryton Fort Riley Sherman Corpus Christi Hot Springs and Charleston highlighting social ties and hospital surgery status of Mrs Harve Rich and W C Bailey.
Rex Ray Circle Meets Tuesday With Mrs Darwin
The Baptist Rex Ray Circle met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs J P Darwin. Mrs O E Head gave the opening prayer, Mrs Royce Lay read the minutes of the last meeting, and Mrs O L Jones taught the mission lesson. Closing prayer was by Mrs Adah Gillespie. Six members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Rex Ray
J. P. Darwin
O. E. Head
Royce Lay
O. L. Jones
Adah Gillespie
Dr J F Fender Injured In Car Wreck In Ditch
Local news notes a Friday accident injuring Dr J F Fender when his car veered into a ditch. Cotton ginning totals reach 2642 bales by Wednesday night, and Teeman Sanders aged 6 weighs 39 pounds and picked 101 pounds of cotton last Friday. A fatal collision near the Katy station kills Henry McCauley and son Tony of Trenton. brother Barlow Reynolds is seriously hurt. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Lester Caylor west of town on Sept 24. Frances Bryant hosts a birthday dinner with several young guests in attendance.
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The
J. F. Fender
Teeman Sanders
Henry McCauley
Tony
Trenton
Katy
McCauley
Jesse McIver
L. LaRoe and Co
Lester Caylor
G. F. Bryant
Frances
Max
Donigan to Open Bonded Warehouse in Whitewright
Thirty years ago in The Sun issue dated September 27 1934 it notes H P Donigan will open a bonded warehouse in Whitewright the following week. The report also mentions community club activity and local business leases.
Tigers Meet Van Alstyne In Friday Home Game
Whitewright Tigers, fresh off a 24 to 8 win over Wolfe City, host Van Alstyne at Bryant Field Friday night at 8. Coach Joe Crouch cites wind and key plays by Curtis Tillett and a strong defense led by Bill White, Mickey Meador, Jimmy Flatt, John Holloway, and Deil Sears as factors in the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe City
Whitewright High School
Tigers
van Alstyne
Bryant Field
Whitewright
Wolves
Joe Crouch
Tiger
George Bowers
Steven Smith
Smith
Larry Garner
Scooter McCurdy
Curtis Tillett
Tillett
Crouch
Bill White
Mickey Meador
Jimmy Flatt
John Holloway
Deil Sears
van al- Styne
September 20 at First Baptist Church Planned Meetings
The church schedules Bible study at 9:55 am and worship at 11 am. Evening services include training at 6:30 and preaching at 7:30 in the pastor's absence. Dr James Basden, Human Welfare Commission secretary, speaks in revival. Circles meet Sept 22 and 23 include History of Woman's Missionary Union and related circle gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Church In
James Basden
Human Welfare Commission
The
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Joy Russell
Carl Holland
Woman’s Missionary Union
Gene Hughes
Lottie Moon
W. L. Hatfield
Rex Ray
Royce Lay
First Methodist Church Service Times
Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. followed by morning worship at 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Central Christian Church Sunday Worship at 9 am
A central church invites visitors to attend a worship service held each Sunday at 9 o clock. The notice encourages community members to join and participate in services.
Assembly of God Church Service Schedule
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and a 7 p m service The Christ Ambassadors meet Saturday at 7 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m each week providing weekly worship opportunities.
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Assembly OF God Church
Christ Ambassadors
Sunday and Wednesday Bible Study and Worship Schedule
The notice lists Sunday Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship with communion at 10 a.m. and 6 30 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday evening Bible study for all ages is at 7 30 p.m.
Kentuckytown Baptist Weekend Services
Worship service at 11 a.m. Training Union at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m.
Bethel Baptist Church Sunday Services
Bethel Baptist Church publishes its weekly schedule with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Training Union at 6 p.m. and the worship service at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Training Union
Bethel Baptist Church
Street Repair Program Nears Completion Here
Whitewright prepares to finish 55 to 65 blocks of city streets this week under Mayor R R Summers. The project asphalt's busy roads and aids traffic flow for the planned new high school, with about 45 blocks in the West part and additional blocks in East Whitewright. Riley Williams and Son of Sherman conduct the work within the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
R. R. Summers
Carter
Gowdy
Chapman
Blanton
Sears
Highland
College
Carter Street
Grand Avenue
Edwards Chevrolet Company
State Highway Department
Edwards Building
East Whitewright
Gardner
Summers
Riley Williams
Sherman
Baptist Revival Planned at First Whitewright Church
Revival services scheduled October 4 to 11 at the First Baptist Church of Whitewright led by evangelist Rev. James Cooper. Pastor Dale Gore directs the music. Cooper has pastored in Bishop and Oak Cliff Dallas since leaving Whitewright in 1952.
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First Baptist Church of
Whitewright
James Cooper
Dale Gore
Cooper
Bishop
Oak Cliff First Baptist Church
Dallas
Constitution Week Proclaimed By President Johnson
On August 2 1956 the President approved a joint resolution authorizing the designation of September 17 to 23 each year as Constitution Week The proclamation invites observances in schools churches and other venues to strengthen a nation devoted to liberty and justice
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Congress
United States
Charges Filed Against Pair in Shooting Incident
Bonham two men Essie Gentry and Robert Rayford were bonded on a charge of unlawful possession wine whiskey and beer for sale in a dry area after a Saturday night raid on their home by state liquor control board inspector F M Clarkson before County Judge Choice Moore.
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Choice Moore
Essie Gentry
Robert Rayford
F. M. Clarkson
State Liquor Control Board
Grayson County Sets Tax Rates and Oil Lease Bid
The Grayson County commission set the tax rate at 1.05 per 100 valuation with allocations to the general fund jury fund road and bond series. School district rates vary by district from 1.00 to 1.50 per 100 valuation. The court also named Judge Tribble commissioner to issue notices bid and sell at public auction oil and lease on about 240 acres with bids opening October 12, 1964 at 10 a.m. .
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Grayson County
Commissioner's Court
Tioga
Tom Bean
Pottsboro
Georgetown
Willow Springs
Cnsolidated
Gunter
Whiterock
Gordonville
Tribble
No Waiting List Now For Air Force Enlistments
The Air Force Recruiting Office announces end of the waiting period with openings in Mechanical Administrative and Electronics fields. Enlistees now choose career field after aptitude test then undergo physical and mental exams in Dallas Shreveport or Abilene and proceed to San Antonio for final steps. Major Thomas O Jowers notes streamlined processing.
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Air Force
Thomas O. Jowers
Dallas
Shreveport
Abilene
San Antonio
Texas
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MISS
Mrs. Bennetta Duncan
Presbyterian
Dan
Ed Doolittle
Clem Webser
Washington
Goldwater
Congressional Record
St. Peter
Barry Goldwater
Tom Dewey
Uncle Dan
Mrs. O. T. McKnight
Buddy Stephens
Henderson
Mrs. Kermit Belew of
Waxahachie
Maude Belew
Vivian Hardcastle
Sabinal
J. L. Penny of
Lindale
Mrs. W. M. Gates
Cotton Ingram
Pascal Cox
Paul Stephens
Joe Rich
Mrs
E. E. Carter
Howe
Fred Cook Jr
Joe Cook
Perryton
Horace Belew
Meadow
Jerry Wilson
Bill Wetzel
Fort Riley, Kansas
J. C. Wetzel
Clyde Vestal
J. E. Dickenson
Melissa
John Vestal
Fred Stegall
Emily, Ala
Frank Ingram
Doris and
Mozell Jacks
Mrs. L. F. Jacks
Bob Andrews
Jack Franklin
Barbara Lynn Andrews
Hot Springs, Ark
Edgar Taylor
Bulah Stewart of
McKinney
Jim Davis
Corpus Christi
Corpus
Harve Rich
Sherman Community Hospital
Thom McClure
Denton
J. H. Philley
Leo Anderson
Mildred Ables
Angela Haker
Otto Cunningham
W. C. Bailey
Charleston, S. C
Mrs. Darwin
Ine Roberts
Margaret Sears
Madge Sears
Una Mae Mangrum
Ouija Craig
Mary Gee Wood
Johnnie V. Dossey
Dorothy Hamilton
Oleta Chambers
Clyde Johnson
Emmagene Sears
Honoree
H. P. Donigan
Danny Carraway
Joe Hen
Whitewright Wolfe
First Presbyterian Church
Central Christian Church
Church OF Christ
Johnson
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