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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1965
Page
1
The column outlines rainfall totals 7.65 inches since Saturday with 3.75 and 3.65 inch bursts, compares to September 1964. It urges Lone Star Gas inspections before cold weather and notes the vehicle inspection period. It woos a dumping ground idea for nonburnables and ends with Panda Watchman commentary.
Fred Goldstein of a Montreal hospital contends Canada offers free hospitalization with no charges for X ray or lab work funded by tax money. He notes private physician care costs are borne by patients and contrasts with U S Medicare requiring partial hospital costs and a $3 monthly doctor service prepayment.
Lee Penny was elected chair man of the Whitewright ASCS Community Committee at the recent election. Louis Franklin was elected vice-chairman, Joe Weldon Bartley elected a member, N. E. Skaggs as first alternate, and Bernard Jones as second alternate.
Phosphorus, a vital body element, is deadly poison in its pure form and poses serious health risks.
Texas Attorney General Wag goner Carr will rule on whether a new state law allows convicted drunk drivers to keep their licenses. The law permits county court judges to place defendants on probation after conviction for DWI and related offenses, potentially affecting mandatory suspensions.
Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 11:00. A Session meeting is set for Wednesday September 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Visitors are welcome to worship with us.
Worship at 11 and 7 with junior and teen groups at 4 30 6 and 7 Official Board meeting Monday at 7 30 Robert E Goodrich Jr and Bill Mann will visit Trenton Methodist Church September 27 28 29 at 7 30 p m
The church calendar lists multiple meetings and classes from September 23 to midweek. It includes Committee on Committees, Rebekah Class officers, Goers Class party, nursing home service, Bible study, worship, choir rehearsals, Training, Rex Ray Circle, Sunbeams, Deacons meeting, Junior GAs, Mid week Prayer Service, and church choir rehearsal at specified times.
The Assembly of God Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Worship at 11 a m and 7 p m with Christ Ambassadors meeting Saturdays at 7 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m. A worship service is noted at 9 a m each Sunday.
The notice lists a church schedule with Bible study at 10 a.m. worship and communion at 11 a.m. another worship at 7 p.m. and Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p m.
A church announces Sunday activities with a 10 a.m. Sunday school, an 11 a.m. worship service, and an evening lineup including a training union at 7 p.m. and a 7:45 p.m. worship service.
Bethel Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00. An evening Worship is listed at 8:00 with Training Union at 7:00 p m.
The U S Senate maintains 17 standing committees and the House 21. All proposed laws are sent to these committees for initial consideration and action.
The Pigskin Club will meet Monday night at 7 30 in the Community Public Service Co assembly room downtown. A film of the Honey Grove game will be shown and club business will be transacted. President Bill Pettit urges all fathers of WHS players to attend.
Funeral services were held Monday in Denison for Lula Hollingsworth 79 who died Friday after a long illness. Burial was in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Born August 12 1886 in Fayetteville Tennessee she was the daughter of George W Mason. The Hollingsworth family lived in Whitewright then Denison since the 1940s. Survivors include three sons Dr Dan Hollingsworth Oklahoma City Dr Kermit Hollingsworth Woodward Oklahoma Frank Hollingsworth Augusta Kansas two daughters Mrs Ralph Slagle Cheyenne Wyoming and Miss Gae Hollingsworth Denison two brothers Press Mason Davis Oklahoma and S M Mason Graham and four grandchildren.
Mrs Pearl Monnersmith 60 of Dallas died after a long illness. Graveside services were held at Oak Hill Cemetery at 1 30 p m Saturday. She was born in Whitewright daughter of C A Mc Lean and a Whitewright Baptist Church member. Surviving are her husband Frank Mathersmith four daughters one son a brother Charley Clyde McLean of Whitewright three sisters and seven grandchildren six great grandchildren.
The White House said federal tax collections for the year ending June 30 reached 114.4 billion dollars, up 2.2 billion from 1964. Personal income taxes fell about 930 million to 53.7 billion, offset by a 1.8 billion rise in corporate taxes to 26.1 billion. Excess taxes rose 838 million to 14.8 billion and estate and gift taxes climbed 328 million to 2.7 billion.
Washington all of Fannin County has become eligible for emergency loans to farmers Rep Ray Roberts of McKinney reported Department of Agriculture personnel informed Roberts that persons should contact the local Farmers Home Administration office Emergency loans are made available because of the prolonged drought and long range effects on crops even though the drought has by now been broken Roberts also reported that Fannin County is eligible for federal aid on public works to attract and build industry
A playful kitchen guide describes arranging mandarin orange petals, placing a dot of mayonnaise at the center, and covering with sliced ripe olives. The stem and leaves are made from salad greens for a decorative edible flower.
A letter to the editor from Tom Bean notes U S Census Bureau estimates of 38 million movers in 1965 and 11 million families, with many relocating within towns. The piece recalls 1960–65 population shifts and rural traditions while joking about fashionably small slacks and predicting a cold, early winter.
Texas Medicine reports alcohol contributed to 30.3 per cent of Southwest fatal general aviation crashes in 1964. Dr. Harry L. Gibbons and Judith L. Plechus cite FAA data on 86 fatalities with toxicology and post mortem results. Most incidents involved private pilots, and many drinkers had over 1,000 flight hours.
Halibut steaks served with a sauce of sauteed onion and green pepper with tomatoes. Tomatoes may be fresh or canned. Season with salt pepper and basil. sauce may be lightly thickened if using canned tomatoes.
Lincoln bureau notes Brewster News in Brewster Nebraska serves Blaine County with a weekly circulation of 345. The paper, in its 80th year, prints its own editions and is the sole newspaper for Blaine County amid 36 Nebraska towns under 500 population maintaining their own papers.
Aldo Donati, 42, was arrested for marrying 11 women without divorces in Italy. He joked that he cannot say no to the weaker sex and claimed divorce does not exist in Italy. He invented new professions at each wedding and plans to defend himself in court.
The WHL Tigers travel to Honey Grove to face the Warriors in a Class A showdown. Honey Grove is the district favorite after a 7 7 tie with Cooper. the Tigers seek their first win after a 27 7 loss to Van Alstyne last week.
Washington The House Veterans Affairs Committee reported a bill providing life insurance for uniformed service members. Coverage is automatic with options of 10 000 at 2 per month or 5 000 at 1 per month. Premiums deducted from military pay. government covers Vietnam era extra hazards. A maximum 5 000 death gratuity is provided to survivors for deaths 1957 onward.
Rotary Club of Glade water leader Charles O Walker, district 581 governor, met with David Johnson and other officers at a noon luncheon to discuss Rotary administration and service. He announced a district conference scheduled for March 25-26, 1966 in Longview.
Nationwide statistics indicate a rise in bankruptcy filings as debt loads and credit overuse strain families. About 140000 American families filed for bankruptcy in 1963, the latest year with published data, with causes rooted in poor financial management rather than mere funds shortages.
Twenty five states now require safety or reflective license plates to aid night drivers. The reflective plates reflect headlights up to 2000 feet, helping motorists spot parked or disabled vehicles and slow moving cars to prevent rear end crashes.
Mexico covers 487 million acres, about one quarter the area of the contiguous United States. The comparison highlights how Mexico's size relates to the lower 48 states in land mass.
Gov. John B. Connally will seek a third term as governor while Atty. Gen. Waggoner Carr announces a bid for the U.S. Senate. Lt. Gov. Preston Smith also plans a third term run. Carr leads John Tower by polls, with a possible primary fight against Jim Wright. Crawford C. Martin enters the race for attorney general.
Washington summer youth work program nearly ended by school start prompting a new drive to keep youths in school. Vice President Hubert Humphrey announced plans to study local state and regional methods to retain students and to enlist 500 000 additional summer jobs while noting one million were created overall. The back to school campaign aims to persuade up to 750 000 potential dropouts to return to school.
About 100 Negro teachers in the South lost their jobs this fall due to desegregation. A Southern Education Reporting Service survey found 500 teaching positions held by Negroes were eliminated as enrollment fell or Negro schools closed across 17 Southern and border states. Most found new jobs, largely in desegregated schools and on desegregated faculties.
The article cites an estimate placing the U S horse population at about 3.5 million head. It notes the figure as a general population estimate without regional breakdowns or recent census detail.
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