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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1952
Page
1
Whitewright saw 3.64 inches of rain in March per city water department records. Total first three months this year 5.85 inches, compared to 3.74 inches last year. Farmers seek scattered 3-4 inches in April. corn planted widely, cotton acreage down due to costs and pest fears.
Taft shows speed on the comeback trail winning a tight Nebraska lead over Eisenhower and a decisive Wisconsin victory. Kefauver dominates Wisconsin with 85.3 percent and Nebraska ahead of Kerr as Truman steps aside, while Kerr vows to stay in.
Funeral services for James L German Jr 73 will be at 10 30 a m Friday at the Church of Christ conducted by Robert D Banks of Sherman Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery directed by Glen Earnheart Pallbearers are John Biggerstaff A L Biggerstaff Roby Childress Joe Johnson E B Martin R A Gillett all of Whitewright and Joe Vernon of Dallas He died suddenly at his home Wednesday morning of a heart attack on his 73rd birthday born April 2 1879 on the German farm southeast of Whitewright He was educated at Grayson College Nashville Bible School Columbia University and SMU He taught in Durant and Ada Okla Teachers Colleges Dallas Public Schools and was president of Lockney Christian College He retired about ten years ago and moved to Whitewright Survivors include three daughters and several relatives.
Census Bureau reports the average family earned 3300 in 1950 up 200 from 1949 as prices stayed nearly stable, signaling a possible gain in purchasing power and a reversal of postwar income decline. Of 41 million families, 31 million earned under 5000 and 10 million under 2000 while about 1.3 million earned over 10000.
Monday to Friday menus listed with cheese sandwiches stuffed eggs hot dogs beans ham salad sandwiches and fruit options. Milk served daily. Instructions describe filling tomatoes with creamed spinach and baking until cooked through yet holding their shape.
Mrs. Howard Brodhead 67 died in a Gainesville hospital after a fractured hip from a March 17 fall at the Gainesville post office. Funeral at 2 p.m. at the family home conducted by Rev. Edwin E. Hancock. Burial in City Cemetery. Survivors: husband, two sons Howard Jr. and Jim, two grandchildren. born Whitewright February 25 1885. educated at Grayson College and Emerson College of Speech. taught at Grayson College and Texas Christian University before marrying in 1913. family lived in Gainesville 20 years.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday at First Methodist Church for Louis Augus tus Viser 64 who died Sunday of a heart attack at 1510 South Elm Sherman. Rev. Sam P Farler led with Rev. C C Childress assisting. Burial at Pilot Grove Cemetery directed by Glen Earnhart. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Carl Stripling of Nacogdoches and Mrs Clifford Trice of Sherman a son John L Wiser of Dallas four sisters and three grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Shelley 50 wife of D D Shelley route 3 will be held at 2 30 p m today at Hebron Baptist Church near Bells conducted by Rev Bob Cates of Collinsville Burial in Hebron Cemetery directed by Glen Earnheart She died in a Sherman hospital Monday after an illness of three weeks Born April 15 1901 northeast of Trenton she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs R M West Married at Bells on July 9 1922 she was a Baptist member Surviving are her husband four sons Robert Johnny Preston in Korea Joe in Germany and six daughters
Texas will see higher auto liability premiums after May 1 with an eight percent rise in comprehensive coverage and four percent on deductible collision. The State Board of Insurance Commissioners introduced a three class rating plan based on loss experience and driver age, affecting private passenger cars nationwide.
Alexandria officials report U S Agriculture leaders from 12 southern states call for heightened farm production to meet anticipated demands for food and fiber. They stress more feed grains, conserved soil, and shifting some pasture to feed crops as surveys show planned cuts.
Two candidates appear on the ballot for the Whitewright Independent School District board election. Thomas Sears, the board president, and Wilson Kaiser, a board member, vie for two seats. Election judge is R. C. Vestal with clerks Mrs. C. A. Massey and Mrs. Jack Lackey.
John F Buckner and Sons completed a seven mile re routing of U S 69 between Whitewright and Trenton. The project includes grading drainage structures a rock sub base and an underpass under the MKT Railway at Whitewright. Flexible base surfacing will follow once funds allow. The work removes a low clearance underpass on Cotton Belt and a dangerous Katy grade crossing at Whitewright. The reroute passes through Fannin County.
Shirley, Betty, Barbara and Dorothy, route 3, Mrs Nellie Howery of Fort Worth and Mrs H E Force of Tempe Arizona, two brothers Jim West of Bells and Bill West of Colbert Okla and eight grandchildren are named in the notice as survivors in a regional obituary item.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 30 p m Sunday at First Baptist Church Tom Bean for Mrs Ernest H Gant who died after a three day illness in a Sherman hospital. Burial followed in Cedarlawn Cemetery Sherman under Glen Earnheart Funeral Directors. She was born May 24 1899 in Tom Bean daughter of W T and Francis. Survivors include her husband a son W T Gant of Grand Prairie a brother Luther Francis of Stillwater and three sisters Mrs W E Pennell Mrs Ann McComb and Mrs W F Culbertson. France first recognized the United States as an independent republic in 1778.
The first two states to join the original thirteen colonies were Vermont in 1791 and Kentucky in 1792.
Church notices list Rev. Don Riesinger as pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. on first and third Sundays. Assembly of God with Rev. R. L. Hamm as pastor offers Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and an evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays and a Wednesday prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Sam P. Farler pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. WSCS will finish study on The Family of Christians Concerned at 2:30 p.m. Monday with Mrs. Jack Lackey and Mrs. James Bryant conducting.
Sunday Bible classes at 10 a.m followed by the Lord's Supper. Mid week service at 7 30 p.m Wednesday.
Otis D. Swisher leads worship at 9 45 a m with church school at 10 45 a m for all ages. Church officers include James L Cooper pastor Paul Robertson music director W T Simmons Sunday School superintendent and others. Services and choirs listed with times for Training Union at 6 30 p m Evening worship 7 30 p m Youth Fellowship 8 00 p m Wednesday prayer 7 00 p m Youth Choir 5 00 p m Saturday Adult Choir 7 00 p m.
North Texas Larger Parish notes Rev. Lee H. Smith of Whitewright as pastor director. Sunday School at 10 with Floyd Bassett superintendent. morning worship at 11 featuring Walden Alverson trombone with The Palms. Easter Communion with Methodist Church Friday April 11 5 to 7 p.m. Silent communion and Easter service April 13 at 11. Reception of members and baptisms at Paris Presbyterial events April 14 to 16.
The Friday Literary Club lists volunteers for blood donation for the Red Cross mobile laboratory visit to Whitewright in late April. Named donors include Mrs. Griffin Dollarhide Jr and others. six women will assist with the mobile lab, with additional names noted as overlooked.
The Defense Department told the House Appropriations Committee that the Korea war would cost just over 5 billion dollars in the year ending June 30 1952. The breakdown: Army up to 4 376 697 000 Navy 375 000 000 Air Force 305 000 000. Costs assume combat continues through June 30 and could change if the war ends sooner.
Sheriff G. W. Blanton presents a March arrest total of 68 with driving while intoxicated accounting for 24. Additional arrests include liquor law violations 11 drunkenness 10 lunacy five disturbances three burglary two rape two and one each for contempt of court holdover traffic car theft swindling theft over fifty dollars and forgery. Civil processes served 61. Property reported stolen 1600 with 563 recovered and 1550 recovered for other agencies.
Vannie Miller, a Austin College graduate and Van Alstyne high school coach for three years, accepts a two year contract at Navasota high school and will start June 1. He previously coached in Sherman as a Bearcat assistant and B team coach. Miller led Van Alstyne to a 26 7 1 record with regional 1949 title and district ties in 1950 1951.
Miss Mildred Kemm will visit the Parish Tuesday evening April 1 from 7 to 9. She will offer special counsel to teachers and workers in the Christian Faith and Life program in the Sunday Church Schools. All Parish workers and teachers are invited.
Tom Bean Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Clifford Phoebus is superintendent. Methodist Presbyterian services occur each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. except the fourth Sunday at 7:30 p.m. A pre Easter service is set for Tuesday April 8 at 7:30 p.m. with a film presentation And Now I See led by the pastor. Easter service with communion on April 13 at 9:00 a.m. Paris Presbyterial meets April 16 at Dial church and Sherman church. Miss Mildred Kemm will visit Whitewright April 15 from 7 to 9 as Board of Christian Education representative. All teachers and Christian Faith and Life program workers invited.
A revival begins Sunday April 6 at Tom Bean Baptist Church with Rev Jimmie Burton as evangelist. Jack Baldwin and Harold Spence lead singing. Services run 7 30 p m nightly and include Sunday School at 10 a m Morning worship 11 a m Training Union 7 p m Evening worship 8 p m. Florida constitution bars state debt except for defense or pestilence.
The Sun reports the Roy Robinson wildcat oil well south of Ely is likely to be abandoned as a dry hole at 5700 feet after difficult formations and no oil shows. A meeting tonight will decide the operation’s fate with potential financial help from majors.
Grayson County reports a 1951 cotton crop more than four times 1950 at 13,946 bales versus 3,122. Nearby counties show gains: Fannin 28,248 from 7,548. Collin 41,740 from 25,060. Lamar 24,067 from 12,057. Hunt 31,334 from 19,997. Experts warn of insect pressure and drought returning, urging early sprayings.
One third of cancer deaths last year could have been prevented with early detection, Frank C. Smith told Texas Cancer Crusade leaders. The 1952 drive begins April 2 with a kickoff from the State Capitol, emphasizing education and public awareness to boost funds for research, education, and service. The Texas goal is 600000 dollars with 60 percent spent in state, 25 percent nationally, and the remainder for educational materials. The theme is Cancer Strikes One In Five. Strike Back.
Former Vice-President John Nance Garner donates his Uvalde two story brick home and surrounding tree grove to the city for use as a library museum or other civic purpose in memory of his wife Ettie R. Garner who died in 1948. The note recalls the Monitor Merrimac clash at Hampton Roads and Washington’s farewell to army officers in New York.
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