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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1964

Page

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Doss returns home after 16 days in Sherman hospital

Glenn Doss reports his hospitalization at Community Hospital Sherman for gall bladder and appendix removal by Dr. Bob Rowland. He notes three weeks of rest, printing handled by Tom McHolmes at Tren ton, and gives the office contact for advertising and news items. He thanks friends for flowers cards and inquiries.

Community Hospital Sherman Bob Rowland Tom Mc Holmes Trenton Grayson County Baylor Medical Center Dallas Robert Doss Glenn Doss

Rain gauge overflows after seven inches in Whitewright

The writer notes seven inches of rain that flooded their gauge during hospitalization and observes ongoing heavy rainfall Tuesday afternoon. They contrast Whitewright unfavorably with flood-prone Fort Worth and Dallas areas and comment on President Johnson and Senator Humphrey riding with one rein each, doubting the president’s ranching knowledge.

Time Magazine Johnson Humphrey Lbj Ranch

Mrs Childress Hosts Methodist Women Meeting

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. R. P. Childress home. President Mrs. James Bryant led a brief business session. Program chair Mrs. Russell Summers presented Women in The New Age with helpers Mrs. Grover Stateville Mrs. George Burleson Mrs. A. M. Bryant and Mrs. Clint Hennig. Eleven members and two guests attended as refreshments were served.

Woman's Society of Christian Service R. P. Childress James Bryant Russell Summers Grover Stateville George Burleson A. M. Bryant Clint Hennig

Want Ads Spotlight Vital local News

Classifieds highlight essential community updates and opportunities. Readers find job openings, housing listings, services, and notices within the Want Ads pages, reflecting local needs and opportunities for residents and businesses.

Showing Of New Fords and Chevrolets

Edwards Chevrolet Company displays the new 1965 Chevrolets this week with a first showing today Thursday. Dorsett-Roman Ford previews the 1965 Ford line Friday offering free coffee and doughnuts all day. Both brands introduce sweeping changes from stem to stern for 1965 with models ranging from economy to luxury.

Edwards Chevrolet Company Dorsett-Roman Ford Ford Stem Stern Chevrolet

Farmer's World 1964 Yearbook of Agriculture

The U S Department of Agriculture released the 1964 Farmer's World Yearbook of Agriculture. It documents U S exports exceeding 6 billion dollars in fiscal 1964 and reviews world food sources, trade, and aid. Secretary Freeman emphasizes the stake in healthy export trade for American agriculture. Copies are available through the Superintendent of Documents in Washington.

U. S. Department of Agriculture United States USDA Farmer's World Orville L. Freeman The Forward Congress Superintendent of Documents Washington, D. C

Deaths Mrs Amanda Cunningham, 90, longtime Gunter plant owner

Mrs Amanda I Cunningham 90 died at her Whitewright home. Funeral services were at Gunter Baptist Church with Rev K H Gant and Rev G G Burnett. burial in Van Alstyne Cemetery. She was born February 21, 1874 in Tennessee and survived by two sons, a daughter, two sisters, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Burial under Flesher Funeral Home arrangements.

Amanda I. Cunningham Gunter Whitewright Gunter Baptist Church K. H. Gant G. G. Burnett Antioch van Alstyne Cemetery Flesher Funeral Home Cunningham Tennessee William Hall The Baptist Church Otto Cunningham Bruce Cunningham Texarkana J. O. Brinkley Sherman David Crockett Tampa Fla Jake Douglas San Antonio

Tuesday Bridge Club Hosts Meeting and Prizes

Miss May Badgett hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club meeting. Elmo Wallace won high score and Wallace May received the bingo prize. The next meeting will be with Miss Pernie Badgett.

Miss May Badgett Elmo Wallace Wallace May Pernie Badgett

Plans Formed For Annual Fund Drive

A $2,250 goal was set at a meeting of White Wright Community United Fund officers and directors. The drive begins with a kickoff dinner at the Legion Hall on Oct. 6. Co chairs are Tom Sears and Clint Henniz. Officers include David Johnson president Lurline Walker vice president Kenneth Frisby treasurer Joe Meador secretary. Directors include J. D. Calloway Don Williams Mrs. Bill Holloway Bobby Clark Philip Bparnheart John Biggerstaff Earl Blanton Mrs. Carl McFatridge Rev. Dale Gore Hermas Philley Milton Simpson Floyd Flowers and Ralph Judd.

Whitewright Community United Fund Community Public Service Company David Johnson Tom Sears Clint Henniz The Legion Hall Johnson Lurline Walker Kenneth

Anderson Reunion Held Sunday In Whitewright

The Anderson family reunion in Whitewright gathered Sunday at the American Legion Hall with 47 attendees. Dallas members included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Anderson and others. attendees also came from Trenton Leonard Paris Lubbock Clarksville Farmers Branch Burkburnett Fort Worth Saledad and Monterey with two children unable to attend. The group planned a third Sunday in September next year.

John Anderson American Legion Hall J. W. Anderson James Polly Anderson Trenton John Harold Anderson Watts Hardaway Ernest Wisdom Dallas Don Anderson Clarksville Jeff Bradley Jimmie Anderson Lubbock Weldon Smith Farmers Branch Joe Raymond Oliver James Norvell Sherie Leonard Ralph England Nancy Sam Burkburnett Ollie Anderson Jeanette Jimmie Paris Joe Komisarz Fort Worth Robert Anderson

Mrs. Willie Ayres and Paul Cornelius Wed Here

Mrs. Willie Ayres and Paul Cornelius were married Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd C. Flowers. Rev. C. C. Dooley of the First Presbyterian Church of Whitewright officiated. A reception followed with a white lace table and three tiered cake. The couple will reside on West Spruce Street after a brief trip to Hot Springs Arkansas.

Willie Ayres Paul Cornelius Floyd C. Flowers C. C. Dooley First Presbyterian Church of Whitewright Milton Simpson Floyd Flowers Claud Reynolds James Ayres Denison Jack Ayres Carrollton Mark Ayres Norman Hayes Howe Hot Springs Ark West Spruce Street

PTA Membership Drive In Whitewright For Education

E. E. Chism announces a PTA membership drive starting last week and running until Friday October 2. The room with the most members wins a prize. Open to all Whitewright citizens interested in the school system. Membership costs 50 cents. Funds support worthwhile school projects.

Ers E. E. Chism Parent- Teachers Associaton Whitewright PTA

Dear Mister Editor Letter From Uncle Dan

Uncle Dan from Tom Bean laments Congress and tax policy, cites Ed Foreman and Ed Doolittle figures on government costs, claims the little man pays most, mocks White House curtains and federal raises, and notes reactions from Clem Webster Zeke Grubb and Bug Hookum in a country store letter.

Rock Bottom Washington White House Clem Webster Clem Zeke Grubb Texas Livestock Organization Johnson Bug Hookum

Veterans count slips below 22 million for first time since WWII

Glyndon Hague of the Veterans Administration in Waco reports the July 31 1964 civilian veteran total at 21 999 000. The breakdown shows 15 042 000 World War II veterans and 4 573 000 Korean War veterans with projections to 1975 1985 and 1995.

Glyndon Hague Veterans Administration Waco United States America

Railroad Bridge Crumbles After Flood Near Plano

Floods drop 10 inches of rain in Plano area as five cars of a Southern Pacific freight train plunge into a swollen creek when a low level bridge washes out. The engine crosses before the washout. five cars derail, one atop the engine. Two crewmen uninjured, a SP worker breaks a leg and is hospitalized in Dallas.

Plano Southern Pacific Dallas

Reducing Rural School Dropouts Through Guidance and Training

Patsy Reynolds of the Extension Service argues that dropout reduction hinges on guidance training and placement programs. She notes Britain’s low youth unemployment and stresses that changing occupations demand better schools and guidance to connect rural youth with new farm and industrial opportunities.

Patsy Reynolds Great Britain United States

Bells district fair underway training football squad

The Bells district fair is in progress. The town lists players in training for the football squad including John Mc Murry Jr and Willis Bailey among others. A runaway mule team driven by G W Spencer frightened by an automobile swept through town injuring none reported. W H Stedham reports a fire damaging his small workshop on a city lot.

the Sun John McMurry Jr Willis Bailey Lowell Blanton Tommie Bradley Jack Lackey Leon Spindle Bonnie Nicholson Sam Montgomery Pete Miller Charles Crane Drewey Caylor Paul Ryan Dan Hollingsworth Charlie Carter Raymond Coffman Austin Bailey Weldon Binion Jack Barbee G. W. Spencer Pilot Grove

Whitewright Tigers overwhelm Van Alstyne Panthers in 28–0 win

Whitewright Tigers rout Van Alstyne Panthers 28 to 0 at Bryant Field on Friday. Fullback Joe Hennig and quarterback Curtis Tillett powered the offense with a 69 yard pass, 4 to 0 at halftime, and 89 yard drives culminating in McCurdy and Hennig scoring. Tigers improved to 2–0 in district 11 B.

Whitewright High School Tigers Honey Grove Bryant Field Tigers van Alstyne van Alstyne Panthers Whitewright Joe Hennig Curtis Tillett Scooter McCurdy Panthers Tommy Keeling Allen White Gary Whitehead Larry Garner Panther Hennig Tillett Don Albaugh Tiger Joe Crouch Chuck Watkins McCurdy Whitehead White Keeling Garner Bill White Jimmy Flatt Mickey Meador Crouch Whitewright van Alstyne

New Type Pork Contest Slated at Fair

Judges in a new type event at the State Fair of Texas oversee a quality pork contest at the Pan American Livestock Exposition October 10-18. Swine are graded live and after slaughter to compare meat quality for bacon ham and pork chops. Barrows must weigh 190 to 220 pounds and be farrowed after April 1, 1964.

Texas J. C. Hillier Oklahoma State University Stillwater Dallas

Last Semester for Korean GI Bill This Fall

Veterans Administration notes the last semester for Korean GI Bill funded training begins this fall. By January 1965, the program ends for Korean War veterans with a January 31 deadline for current and new enrollees. Disadvantaged veterans receiving service-converted disabilities may continue vocational rehabilitation with no set deadline.

Veterans Administration Glyndon Hague Waco Hague

Meat animal judging ties live placings to carcass quality

The article explains a method that weighs live placings at one third and carcass placing at two thirds to compare meat animals. It argues this live-carcass contest helps swine breeders understand consumer meat preferences and serves as a forerunner of similar contests for other meat animals.

Mr. Orts

Avocado Dip in Bouillon Becomes Gourmet Treat

Coarsely diced avocado dipped in lemon juice elevates a simple bouillon into a refined culinary bite. The tangy citrus brightens the avocado, creating a fresh pairing for a light, savory broth.

Bouillon

Pickled Beet Recipe with Whole Cloves

Transform leftover beets into pickled beets spiced with whole cloves for a fragrant, tangy side dish. Roast or boil beets, slice, simmer in vinegar sugar water with garlic and cloves, chill before serving.

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Farmer’s World Yearbook of Agriculture Mrs Amanda Cunningham Tuesday Bridge Club Anderson Dan Tom Bean Yours Truly Uncle Dan Tigers Maul Panthers
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