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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1952
Page
4
The notice specifies subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin Counties and for outside these counties. Rates include one year and six months options, with lower prices for local readers and higher rates for distant subscribers.
In Mexico City a plant toxin called sini uichi is reported to induce a memory shift. The so called memory beverage erases recent events from the drinker and simultaneously revives distant memories from childhood, providing instant relief from current worries.
The text describes a compound named sinkuichi sao that briefly transports a person into the past. After a few days the effect fades and the individual returns to normal condition, unharmed by the extraordinary temporal excursion.
The Texas Good Roads Association argues the average motorist drives under 10 000 miles yearly and spends far more on insurance and taxes than on road use Yet toll roads show drivers are willing to pay many times their direct road use tax for modern highway privileges The typical motorist spends about 150 yearly on gasoline 100 on car and property damage insurance and 38 on state gasoline and registration fees forming the bulk of his road system costs for a 2000 car
A Hagerman Baptist Church ten miles southwest of Denison was destroyed by fire on Monday after surviving a flood. The church, moved from its original site ten years ago to escape Lake Texoma waters, had recently added classrooms and was the third North Texas church lost in eighteen months.
San Diego faced a federal charge for cemetery price ceiling violations. The OPS seeks treble damages totaling 32025 for alleged overcharges on gravestone bases casket boxes opening and closing graves at Mount Hope Municipal Cemetery over six months. Mayor Butler cited budget losses.
Mrs Iva Davidson requests Democratic primary support for promotion to Grayson County Tax Assessor Collector. She notes thirty years in county, fourteen years as deputy 1933 1946, strong service record, and commitment to courteous efficient tax office. She highlights Sherman residence and family ties.
The Bethel Women's Missionary Society met Monday at 2 pm with 13 members present. Mrs. Clifton Sanderson offered the opening prayer. A steward ship program titled This Is My Key was led by chairman Mrs. Cecil Bartley with participants Mrs. M W Williams Mrs T L Cowart Mrs J H Gosnell and Mrs M F Alexander. Mrs. O G Alexander reported as community mission chairman and presented Zitas Prayer in a flannel graph story. Quarterly reports were prepared for mailing and closing prayer was by Mrs. T L Cowart.
Wayne Sellers of the Sherman Democrat led the Rotary Club meeting with colored slides illustrating daily newspaper production. Melvin Sisk managed the picture machine, while Glenn Doss organized the program and Glen Earnheart will present next week.
Miss Juanita Thrasher daughter of Hobart and Mrs. Thrasher married Calvin McKnight son of Mrs. O T McKnight Saturday afternoon in Sherman. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. J P Young. The bride is a Whitewright High School sophomore. McKnight expects to be called into the armed forces soon.
A quotation from Edgar A. Guest reflects on trouble as a test of courage. It argues that fear and threats deter action, but facing failure teaches how to win. It emphasizes pride, burden, and that success comes from confronting troubles.
A report describes an incident where Mose was taken by ambulance after an assault on his wife. Police cited domestic violence claims and transported him for medical evaluation.
Veterans inquire about GI Bill course and school changes, housing loans, Korea eligibility, and life insurance beneficiaries. Answers clarify that changing schools is allowed if progress is satisfactory and credits transfer, forms are available from lenders or VA offices, Korea service not required for Public Law 16 training if requirements met, and beneficiaries may include individuals firms corporations or estates.
Alfred Politz a public opinion expert argues many people lie to themselves about reading newspapers liking products and incomes. He notes inflated claims about literacy paper readership high test gasoline and cigarette tastes driven by imitation and habit. Politz a German native describes how truth is often distorted by wishful thinking and social conformity.
In Houston thieves stripped four homes of plumbing fixtures including 20 gallon water heaters commodes and kitchen sinks. Deputies found muddy footprints and noted the burglars shut off the water before looting. During a Dallas Shrine ceremonial parade a car with a "Past Participle" placard bypassed the police blockade.
In a traffic jam a police officer tells a woman to use her noodle as she searches her car. The woman laments missing an item and describes pushing and pulling items inside the vehicle. The exchange captures a humorous roadside moment.
In West Roxbury an English setter with a built in speedometer chases speeding cars in a 25 mph zone. Patrolman Henry G. Holzman blows his whistle and issues tickets as the dog barks and follows violators.
A lodge member asks Henry to buy a raffle ticket for a poor widow. He declines saying his wife would not let him keep her if he won.
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