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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1951
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun page lists editor and owner T Glenn Doss and the weekly publication schedule. It includes subscription pricing for Grayson and Fannin Counties at 1 year 1.50 dollars and six months 1.00 dollars, and outside these counties at 1 year 2.00 dollars and six months 1.25 dollars.
Wilson Kaiser of the National Retail Lumber Dealers Association warns that non-defense federal spending during the emergency will reduce Americans' housing standards. He cites higher taxes, inflationary pressure, and credit restrictions as factors curbing home repairs and new construction, arguing against a 40 percent housing cutback urged by the Housing and Home Finance Agency.
The text argues that adopting conservation methods would allow the building industry to construct at least 80 percent as many new homes as last year with 30 to 40 percent less critical material, if credit were not tightly restricted to curb non-military spending in Washington.
John Varney credits his dog Rusty with fetching wood and coal to keep their home supplied. The animal alerts when stocks run low and fills the boxes, with Varney often rewarding him with food. Sometimes Rusty hauls fuel even when supplies are ample.
Postman E A Robinson claimed to be bitten Monday and showed teeth marks on the back of his leg as proof. He said he wrestled with the attacker before the figure fled. He insisted the assailant was a small boy not a dog. The text also notes a separate, unrelated observation about a trapped male losing a mate.
A humorous, clipped piece mocks society page envy and domestic quirks. It notes a wife jealous of other photos, a tire mishap for Nora, and a husband rushing to car trouble for a rich brother. It playfully contrasts affection and comfort with witty vignettes about Uncle Tom, Fay, Aunt Emma, and their spouses.
Former State Senator Charles R. Jones of Bonham suffered a heart attack in downtown Austin and was taken to Brackenridge Hospital. The hospital said his condition was fair. Jones is a doorkeeper of the Senate.
Washington reports New Hampshire will not supply draftees in June. Maj. Gen. Lewis Hershey told Senator Tobey that 9,185 residents are already in service, giving the Granite State an over credit under the new selective service formula based on enlistments and draftees.
Summary of a 1951 Texas court notice issued by Grayson County, listing Janie Hinkle as administratrix and calling all interested parties to publish for ten days and appear April 28 for approval of the final settlement account for the Bert Hinkle estate. The writ directs citation of interested persons and service via newspaper publication. The document is signed by Clerk J C Buchanan with deputy Marguerite Berry.
Joe E. Ross 69 died Sunday at 5 45 pm. Funeral held Tuesday at First Methodist Church with Rev A D Jameson Rev Bob Cates and Rev C C Childress officiating. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery directed by Earnhart. Survivors include wife two sons three daughters and seven grandchildren. Out of town relatives listed. Charcoal and bricks noted in brief science line.
Ashley D. Jameson serves as pastor and announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning service follows at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship gathers at 7 p.m. Evening service begins at 7:30 p.m. Youth hour meets at 8:30 p.m.
Rev James L Cooper pastor W T Simmons Sunday school superintendent Mrs Edgar Ayers Training Union director named in church notice detailing roles and leadership titles.
Miss Carrie Hamilton leads the W M S with Ralph Brown as Brotherhood president. Services include morning worship at 11 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m with a 6 30 p m training union. Paris Presbytery in Bonham directs youth gathering on April 13 14 and Juduson hosts after school meetings for grade and junior high students.
A page from a burned hymn book at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church was carried by wind over nine blocks to the lawn of W. D. Horner Sr. in Denison. Horner, the choir leader, reported the incident after the church fire last week.
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