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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1956

Page

4

Indians Want Us to Buy U. S. Back

Justice Department tells Congress the government may have to buy the United States back from Indians. A test ruling by the Court of Claims in the Otoe and Missouri case suggests compensation is due, with about 400 claims pending and land involved totaling roughly 1.320 million acres of the 1.9 billion in the U. S. A. large sum is estimated at about 5 billion dollars.

Washington United States Justice Department Department Congress U. S Perry W. Morton Morton House Appropriations Indians Claims Commission Act Court of Claims Supreme Court

Texas Fourth in Millionaire Count Says IRS 1952

The Internal Revenue Service reports Texas ranked fourth among states for residents earning more than $1,000,000 in 1952. New York led with 43, Pennsylvania 17, Illinois 13, and Texas 11. Report date Wednesday.

Washington Texas Internal Revenue Service New York Pennsylvania Illinois

Earnheart Driskill Wedding Set for June 9

Mrs. Chester Driskill of Texas City announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Nan Elizabeth Driskill to Billie Glen Earnheart of Texas City. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Glen Earnheart of Whitewright. The ceremony will take place June 9 at the First Baptist Church in Texas City.

Chester Driskill Texas City Nan Elizabeth Driskill Billie Glen Earnheart Glen Earnheart Whitewright First Baptist Church

Christian Kincaid and William Vaughn Christian announce June wedding

The engagement of Miss Martha Kincaid and William Vaughn Christian was announced at a Sherman coffee. Miss Kincaid is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kincaid. Mr. Christian is a Los Angeles lumber bureau field representative and Navy veteran. The wedding is set for June 9 at the First Methodist Church in Sherman.

Martha Kincaid William Vaughn Christian Pasadena Calif O. B. Rambin N. Cleveland Sherman B. P. Kincaid Dallas Miss Kincaid Paul Kincaid N. Taylor Christian J. E. Christian Whitewright First Methodist

Rotary Club hears film on highway safety by Richard Riggins

Rotary Club program chairman Richard Riggins arranged last Friday’s meeting featuring a safety film about highway dangers to drivers who ignore safe driving rules. The presentation highlighted consequences and promoted caution among members.

Richard Riggins Rotary Club

Bethel W M U Reports Bible Study Meeting

The Bethel Woman's Missionary Union met at the Bethel church for Bible study with Mrs. M. W. Williams as program chair. Nine members attended and enjoyed the discussion. opening and closing prayers were by Mrs. Cecil Bartley and Mrs. J. H. Gosnell. Next Monday aims Royal Service program led by Mrs. Horace Miller. visitors welcomed.

Bethel Woman's Missionary Union Church For M. W. Williams Cecil Bartley J. H. Gosnell Horace Miller

Presbyterian WMS Meets in Parish Parlor with Program

The Presbyterian Missionary Society convened Monday in the church parlor with Mrs. Hoyt Taylor as hostess. President Mrs. H. H. Sears presided as members heard a program titled Yearbook of Prayer and Spiritual Life. May 14 meeting set at Mrs. Wilson’s.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society Hoyt Taylor H. H. Sears T. E. Sears Buddy Stephens Cliff Emerson Charles Dawson R. L. Sears R. E. Hickman J. W. Henry Emmet Penn H. Taylor J. W. Wilson Wilson

Meek Mead double ring wedding at Bells Baptist Church

Barbara Joy Mead and Olin Charles Meek wed in a 5 pm candlelit ceremony at Bells Baptist Church. Bride given by uncle W C Brown Jr. Gown of pearl Chantilly lace with seed pearl headpiece, bouquet of white gardenias. Attendants Fern Elaine Fain Ellen Sloan. organist Mack Holloway. soprano Clinton Evetts. Reception held in church parlor.

Barbara Joy Mead Olin Charles Meek Bells Baptist Church Jessie Mead Bells Mr. Meek S. G. Meek Clayton Hicks W. C. Brown Jr Mack Holloway Farmersville Clinton Evetts Clarksville Ellen Sloan

Meek Couple Celebrates Wedding Alumni Ties

Talbert of Sherman served the punch and Miss Mary Phillips of Whitewright cut the cake at the reception. Both Mr. and Mrs. Meek are Bells High School graduates. Mrs. Meek attended East Texas State Teachers College Commerce. Mr. Meek is in the Navy and has served overseas for eight months.

Talbert Sherman Mary Phillips Whitewright Mrs. Meek Bells High School Meek East Texas State Teachers College Commerce Navy

Baptist Deacons Entertain Wives at First Baptist Church Banquet

The deacons of the First Baptist Church hosted a wives banquet last Friday night. A committee led by M B Hasty prepared southern fried chicken creamed potatoes tossed salad English peas and coconut pie. Pastor Newton Cole led games as 34 attendees participated including many couples listed by name.

First Baptist Church M. B. Hasty Lloyd Alexander Ralph Brown Carl Holland J. D. Marlow Roy Blanton Newton Cole B. W. Newman Paul Stephens Joe Johnson Paul Cook Claude Meador J. P. Darwin D. F. Bandy Lewis Cooper L. E. Alexander Nuell Skaggs George Brown

Wesleyan Service Guild Holds Regular Meeting

The Wesleyan Service Guild held its regular meeting at the home of a member, discussing upcoming community service plans and group activities.

Wesleyan Service Guild

Subscription Rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties

Lists subscription rates: Grayson and Fannin Counties two dollars outside counties eighty two fifty foreign subscriptions five dollars. Publisher will correct any erroneous reflection upon request.

Grayson Fannin Grayson and

Bible Guild Meets With Theme We Believe in the Bible

Mrs. Charlie Ayres and Mrs. Clyde Craig hosted a Monday night program April 9 at 7 30 with twelve members attending. Devo led by Mrs. J A Worsham and papers read by D M Roddy Ina Moody Lola Scott and John Biggerstaff on the theme We Believe in the Bible. Discussion of Bible questions led by Mrs Sarah Kilgree closed the program. Refreshments served by Mrs Ayres and Mrs Craig. Next meeting April 23 at 7 30 at the Methodist Church with devotional by Mrs W K Alexander hospitality chairs Lillian Neathery and Mae Smith.

Charlie Ayres Clyde Craig J. A. Worsham Ralph Wallace Wallace D. M. Roddy Ina Moody Lola Scott John Biggerstaff Sarah Kilgree Ayres Craig Methodist Church W. K. Alexander Lee Wilson Lillian Neathery Mae Smith

The Cotton Fiber As Tubular Cell Structure

The text explains that the entire cotton fiber is a single tubelike cell. It emphasizes the cellular continuity of the fiber from tip to base, highlighting its elongated form and uninterrupted cell wall.

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