The Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 31, 1985 Page: 1 of 6
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Thursday, October 31, 1985
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Serving: Whitewright^Tom Bean, Bells, Savoy, Pilot Grove
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Bells P.T.O.
Continued on Page 3
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from the files of The Sun
Mrs. W.T. Pritchett.
and Marshall Miller.
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Delegates to
convention
Jump Rope
Event Promotes
Fitness and Fun
• ITS 100th YEAR OF
SERVICE TO THE
COMMUNITY
Rev. and Mrs. Joe Rigsby, Roger
Cook, Mrs. Audie Ford, Mrs. Ollie
Layman and Mrs. Berneice Phelps
delegates from the First Baptist
the fat and salt content of the
product.
to retain the fire. All of the household
contents were a complete loss.
The home was owned by Kenneth
Mae Broyles were married in Ector
on October 14.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bow announce
the birth of a son last Friday.
Miss Minnie Willis of Whitewright
has been elected secretary of the
Methodist Student Federation at
Texas Woman’s College,Fort Worth.
Tom Bean FFA
attends
banquet
On October 21,1985, eight members
and the advisor, Mr. Anderson,
drove to Fort Worth to attend the
area banquet.
The members were: Charissa Lo-
vera, Brad Reynolds, Danny Hill,
David Merriman, Steve Courtney,
Marci Merriman, Norma Blue, and
Richie Chipwood. They received
three awards and enjoyed barbeque.
Rosalie Geers, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones
and Mrs. Dean Compton.
30 YEARS AGO
[From The Sun October 27,1955]
W.H. Stedham had a narrow escape
from serious injury or death late
Saturday afternoon while filing a saw
in his work shop at his home at the
corner of Bond and Walnut streets. A
car driven by John Norris and a car
driven by Howard Hedgpeth collided
at the street intersection, Mr. Norris’
50YEARSAGO
[From The Sun October 24,1935]
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Mullins of the
Rose Hill Community announce the
birth of a daughter on October 19.
Lee Hampton has moved his family
to Whitewright from Sherman.
Tony Weber .has rented the A.P.
Neff place just west of town and
expects to move to it soon.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Freeman Page, north of town.
ON EARLY DEATHS
Blacks and other minorities are less
healthy and die younger than whites,
the government reported recently,
but it said many of the estimated
60,000 early deaths that occur each
year could be prevented.
MORE HARM
WASHINGTON - The Reagan
administration’s $2 billion program
to rescue sagging U.S. farm exports
may instead have damaged overseas
sales because it has angered
America’s best customers, grain
industry spokesmen told Congress
recently.
MILEAGE EASED
The government announced recently
it has cut the federal economy fuel
standard for 1986 passenger car
models to 26 miles per gallon to save
thousands of jobs in the U.S. auto
industry.
WILL IT WORK?
House Democrats unvieled wide-
ranging recommendations to close
the nation’s $150 billion trade deficit
by cutting the value of the dollar and
beefing up exports.
IMPROVEMENT
The reading ability of 17-year-old
students improved in the past four
years after a decade of stagnation,
but 9 and 13-year-olds have stopped
making progress, a federally backed
testing agency said recently.
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Town and
Country Club
Meets
Mrs. Edith Alexander presided at
the October 23 meeting of the Town
and Country Club.
Mrs. Christine Sanderson led the
pledge of alligience. .
Mrs. Floyce Hicks led the club
prayer. ,
Mrs. Viola McKinney gave a reading
“Halloween Night.”
The club voted to send a card
INTERNATIONA!
NEWS
CAPSULE
^E MOST SCHOOLED
^Plnt strides in schooling since 1940
“have made the American people the
most educated in the world,” but the
quality of U.S. schools sagged in the
1970s, a Census Bureau study con-
cluded recently.
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car striking Mr. Hedgpeth’s car
broadside, causing him to lose
control of the car which then crashed
into the side of Mr. Stedham’s work
shop. The crash telescoped the south
end of the work shop and knocked
Mr. Stedham from the stool on which
he was sitting at the north end of the
, work shop. He said this morning that
he was a little sore from the
encounter, but was scared worse
than he was hurt.
The Rebecca Class of the First
Baptist Church was entertained by a
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hostesses were Mrs. Mary Nell
White, Mrs. Anita McLauchlin and
Mrs. Dean Compton.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones managed to
keep a straight face long enough to
install officers for the coming year as
follows: Presient, Mrs. Teenie Har-
relson; vice president, Mrs. Dean
65 YEARS AGO
■ [From The Sun October 22,1920]
Joe Nicely and Claud Alexander
have moved their families to Slaton.
Mrs. S. H. Crawford of near Tom
Bean, who suffered a stroke several
weeks ago, has been moved to the
home of her daughter, Mrs. J.M.
Simmons.
Miss Nola Reeves has gone to
Terrell where she will teach school,
John Blanks moved to Whitewright
Mrs. N.M.Holland has gone to Waco
for a visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Joe McKinsey.
Earl Bradley of Muskogee, Ok., is
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A.G. Bradley.
students in 1,500 schools formed
teams and put on exhibitions thro-
ughout the state last year.
The most far-reaching benefit of the
event is that the dollars raised
through the event support the re-
search, education and community
service programs of the American
Heart Association. Teams of jumpers
enlist sponsors who pledge donations
Caro Maxey, employed at Kimbell *ac^y party Monday night,
milling plant here, lost his right
thumb in an accident at the mill.
W.T. Nicholson is exhibiting two
sweet potatoes that tip the scales at
12 pounds, one weighing seven and
the other five. They were produced
by Jesse Blakey, northeast of town.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Will
Smith met at the Smith home in the ^?™Pton’_ secretarY> Mrs. Dorothy
Ely community Sunday and surprised
him with a birthday dinner ort his
71st birthday.
LABELS ON FOOD
In an effort to help fight heart
disease and cancer, Sens. Howard
Metzenbaum, (D-O), and Paul Haw-
kins, (R-Fla), introduced legislation
Church to Bells wuTatteiid the State *> reiiuire fo?d la?els t0 state
Convention to be held in San Antonio
in November.
Wilson; devotional chairman, Mrs.
Dorothy McCurdy; group leaders,
Mrs. Peggye Woodson and Mrs.
Anita McLauchlin.
Mrs. Lums Bonds crashed the party
as a colored clown.
Those present were: Mrs. Sue
McCollum, Mrs. Evelyn Cook, Mrs.
, PROTECTION
WASHINGTON - Spurred by ter-
rorist attacks on three continents, the
U.S. armed forces are putting new
emphasis on advising their personnel
how to avoid making themselves in-
viting targets for attack.
Lawrence Seaway, and one
WFitial predicted it would be weeks
before a collapsed lock wall would be
repaired and traffic allowed to
resume.
One of the oldest homes in
Whitewright, located in the 300 block
of West Grand, was destroyed by fire Jo Wheeler, wtotave spent’tte
last two years m restoring the
beautiful white house with a 3 story
turret and lovely porches.
These photos were taken by Thresa
Spurgin, wife of Whitewright Fire
Chief, Wyatt Spurgin.
FELONS & GUNS
WASHINGTON - Only about one
in five convicted felons surveyed by
the government said they obtained
their guns through legitimate chan-
nels but stole their guns or got them
from relatives or friends, the
department’s National Institute of
Justice said recently.
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60 YEARS AGO
[From The Sun October 22,1925]
The Whitewright High School
Rangers defeated the Honey Grove
football team, considered champion-
ship timber, 33-0 here Moriday.
Following is the starting line-up:
McMurry (captain), center; Keeling,
tackle; Craig, guard; Bailey, fullback
Coffman, halfback; Montgomery,
tackle; Bradley, quarterback; Binion,
guard; Bennett, end; Nicholson,
guard and tackle; Spindle, end;
Lackey, halfback.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Hopper of the
Pilot Grove community celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary.
The residence of R.P. Gordon was
partially destroyed by fire today.
Mr. Boace Nelson and Miss Lola
The family lost not only their home on Saturday November 23, 1985 from
but all of their possessions.
A special account has been estab-
lished at the First National Bank of
Whitewright for the Wheeler family.
Anyone wishing to make a contribu-
tion may do so at the bank to the Mr.
and Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler Commu-
nity Fund.
Thursday evening, October 24th.
Fire equipment from Bells, Leonard
and Tom Bean responded, but the
structure was a blaze when it was
discovered. Lack of water pressure
hampered the firemen making it hard
55 YEARS AGO
[From The Sun October 23,1930]
The Preston Everheart Post, Ameri-
can Legion, met last week and
elected the following officers: B.Y.
Spindle, post commander; Joe Riddle
vice commander; Cloy Horton, adju-
tant; Earl Fields, sergeant-at-arms;
Bob Sears, service officer; B.W.
Newman, chaplain, and J.P. Darwin,
publicity officer.
A large barn belonging to Rev. W.A.
Kirkpatrick, was destroyed by fire
Friday morning.
Robert H. Eatherly, 79, died at his
home in the Kentuckytown commu-
nity Sunday.
Uncle Jib Reddy, 89, of the Trenton
community died Wednesday.
Mrs. G. W. Pope was honor guest at
a turkey dinner Sunday at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. R.P.Gordon in
Bonham, it being her 81st birthday.
Rev. and Mrs. Joe M. Russell
announce the birth of a son on Oct.
17.
Miss Julia Pritchett, who is attend-
ing school at Ringgold, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr. and
Jr. High Win
Bells Junior High played Celeste at
Celeste, winning 28 to 0. This being
22 straight wins for Bells. Bells has
for the season a 6-0 and district 3-0.
Ricky Goode ran 30 yards for a
touchdown and ran the E.P. score
8-0.
The second quarter Thomas Sanford
had a 27 yard pass to Ricky Goode
and E.P. Thomas Sanford pass to
Jason Waldrip the score 16-0.
The third quarter Thomas Sanford 1
yard to run and E^P. Run no good
score 22-0.
Aaron Reynolds ran 1 yard for a
touchdown and E.P.run no good final
Mrs. Ruth Miller and Mrs. Clyde
Craig were guests.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess. Mrs. H.O.Miller
DRINKING DOWN?
NEW YORK - Campus drinking
has dropped sharply in the past
several years, according to two
surveys released recently, but college
officials credit better-informed
students and not higher legal drink-
ing ages for the sobering-up trend.
WINS NOBEL PRIZE
STOCKHOLFM, SWEDEN- -
Two Americans, Herbert Hauptman
and Jerome Karie whose work in
determining molecular structure has
been used to develop hundreds of
modern drugs won the 1985 Nobel -
Prize for chemistry recently.
Austin-Physical fitness perfor-
mance levels among Texas youth
appear to be on the decline, accord-
ing to the Texas Youth Fitness Study
conducted by the Texas Association
>■ for Health, Physical Education, Re-
i creation and Dance (TAHPERD)The
sample of nearly 7,000 students
throughout Texas showed that physi-
cal fitness performance was poorer
than or equivalent to previous norms
: established five years ago.
i These students may well be the
i beneficiaries of a fitness-related
i event sponsored by the American
Heart Association. It is called Jump
The event is
and the late Don C. Haliburton. Mrs. Pansy Miller presented the
Mr. and Mrs. Fleming and all eight program. She gave the Halloween
grandchildren and two great grand- story.
children wish to extend an invitation
to all friends and relatives to share in
the 50th celebration of their parents
and grand parents.
The Little Rock Home Demonstra-
tion Club was hostess for a chili
supper at the club house Friday
night.
The group enjoyed playing 42 and
visiting. A quartet, composed of
John Smith, W.D. Williams, M.V.
Williams and L.L. Wendell, sang
several numbers. They were accom-
panied at the piano by Mrs. M.V.
Williams. Enjoying the occasion
were:
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Blanks, Miss
Alice Blanks, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd
Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mc-
Kinney, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Sand-
erson, Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Max-
well, Mr. and Mrs. L.L.Wendell, Mr.
and Mrs. James Jarvis, Mr. and
Mrs. Sims Wortham, Mr. and Mrs.
Horace Miller, Mrs. M.O. Miller of
Garland, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bigger-
staff, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Wetzel,
John Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Layman, Mr. and
Mrs. R.E. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs.
M.V. Williams, W.D. Williams, Mr.
and Mrs. Bob Cawthon, Leonard
Jarvis, Linda and Wayne Sanderson,
Peggye Woodson, Mrs. Maureen Noel, Lowell, Kenneth, Sammy and
Tillett, Mrs. Mary Nell White, Mrs. Nancy McKinney, Bobbie Kay Caw-
Dorothy Wilson, Mrs. Anita Me- thon> Carolyn and Bill Wetzel, Ronny
Lauchlin, Mrs. Dorothy McCurdy, England, Ann and Richard Maxwell,
Mrs. Teenie Harrelson, Mrs. Jenny Roddy, David and Monte Layman
Edwards, Mrs. Lums Bonds, Mrs. anc^ Marshall Miller.
SHIPS BACK UP
THOROLD, ONTARIO - Ships
carrying grain, steel and military
equipment backed up recently on the < , "• *
morning and she served delicious
punch, coffee, sandwiches and cake
from a table decorated with native
son-in-law, Betty Jane and Charles leaves and berries from her yard.
Fleming and grand children and -
great grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Haliburton and
Frances Haliburton and the late Paul
Francis were married in a double
ceremony in the home of Rev. and
Mrs. C. Chumbley in Whitewright on
November 2, 1935. Rev. Chumbley
performed the ceremony, he being
the uncle of Mr. Haliburton and Mrs.
Francis.
Mrs. Haliburton is the former Pearl
Crews, daughter of the late J.R.
(Bob) and Charliee Hogan Crews of
the Pink Hill Community, west of
Bells.
Mr. Haliburton is the son of the late
Albert and Cloda Chumbley Halibut- donation to the State Hospital at
ton of Bells, Route 1. Wichita Falls.
Mr. and Mrs. Haliburton had two Mrs. Viola McKinney gave a reading
children, Betty Fleming of Sherman entitled “Halloween Night,”
and the late Don C. Haliburton. Mrs. Pansy Miller presented the
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The Friday Literary Club met
October 25th in the First United
Methodist Church with 16 members
present.
Mrs. Kay Bryant, President, called
the meeting to order and called on
Carol McFarlin for the minutes of the
last meeting.
Jo Durham gave the treasurers
report in the absence of Henritta
Philley. Mrs. Durham also presented
the Financial Budget for 1985-86. It
was accepted.
Mrs. Virginia McFatridge reported
Illi as Counselor of State and National
|g Federation. She is chairman of the
State Home Life Division, with Sue
1|| Brinkley and Linda Blanton beigng
A5 on her committee. They reported on
Ml the meeting they attended in Dallas.
Ipi Jo Durham made a Parliamentarian
M report and Kay Bryant reported on
|||l Texas Heritage.
Ill Leader for the day was Jo Durham,
« she presented Mrs. Martha Dollar-
| hide who read a pretty Wildflower
poem. Virginia McFatridge and
Linda Blanton gave the program on
Mr. and Mrs. C.C. [Mg] Hallburion “Texas Plants in your Landscape”.
They told of many native plants,
Mr. and Mrs. C.C. (Nig) Haliburton gasses and trees to beautify your
of Bells will be honored from 2 to landscaping.
4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2 in Jo Durham was hostess for the
the fellowship hall of the First
Baptist Church, Bells.
Hostesses will be their daughter and
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for each minute their team jumps ’ '
rope.
Jump Rope For Heart events are
generally coordinated by a physical
fitness teacher in the school. The
event can take place during school
hours or as an after-school activity.
Jump Rope For Heart fits virtually
every Physical Fitness Education
essential element for elementary
school curriculum and is therefore,
an attractive event for schools to
sponsor.
According to William L. Winters,
Jr., M.D., President of the American
Heart Association in Texas, “Jump-
ing rope has become one of the most
popular cardiovascular fitness activi-
ties. It can be performed indoors or
outdoors, requires a minimum a-
mount of space, is inexpensive and
very simple to do”. The American
Heart Association says that regular,
dynamic physical activity can in-
crease cardiovascular functional ca-
pacity.
This physical activity has physical as
well as mental and educational
benefits. According to a recent
survey of over 1,300 educational
coordinators who participated in the
Jump Rope For Heart program,
students improved their self-concept
and social skills. It taught them to
appreciate teamwork and achieve-
ment of a common goal. Many
students who have participated in the
event have made jumping rope a year
‘round activity.
Jump Rope For Heart gives teachers
an opportunity to demonstrate lead-
ership, and they serve as role models
for their students. It also helps create
a strong community image for parti-
cipating schools. At the same time,
Jump Rope For Heart provides a low
investment/high return extracurricu-
lar activity. And it allows schools to
show their physical education pro-
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On Thursday, October 24, the hortie-
of Kenneth and Jo Wheeler oh West The Bells P.T.O. will be having an
Grand Street was destroyed by fire. EX’s Football Game and Chili Supper
w 1:00 p.m. until whenever. If you are
interested in participating in this
football game, you will need to
contact Garry or Brenda Neal at
893-0711 to let them know what size
uniform to get and to be able to set
up a practice. The expiration date for
signing up will be October 31, 1985.
Lets all have a day of fun and
excitement. Call 893-0711 or
965-4439.
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Mosher, Dan. The Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 31, 1985, newspaper, October 31, 1985; Whitewright, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1372361/m1/1/?q=a+message+about+food+from+the+president: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Whitewright Public Library.