Whitewright Homecoming Set for Third Sunday in June
Whitewright chamber of commerce organizers announced a joint homecoming with Grayson College ex students for the third Sunday in June. The planning group led by Tom Sears met at Whitewright High School and appointed subcommittees for decorating lodging and publicity. A Saturday night Sunday event is planned with lodging efforts and entertainment to accommodate former residents living far away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Sears
Earl Blanton
John Reeves
R. R. Summers
Jack Meador
Glenn Doss
Joe Hamilton
Sears
Mr. Meador
Whitewright
Grayson College Ex-Students Association
Grayson College Group
Kay Kimberl
Fort Worth
Kimbell
Motorists Urged to Complete Vehicle Inspections Early
Austin officials warn drivers to have cars inspected before the Sept. 6 deadline to avoid arrest and fines up to 200 dollars for uninspected vehicles after Sept. 7. The state licenses 2,700 inspection stations hand inspecting about 50,000 cars weekly, urging motorists to choose nearby stations. Local areas listed include Whitewright, Tom Bean, Leonard, Bonham, Denison and Sherman with several stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
G. W. Busby
Motor Vehicle Inspection Division
Department of Public Safety
Texas
Whitewright
Tom Bean
Trenton
Bells
Leonard
Bonham
Denison
Sherman
Tom Holmes Reelected President of Fannin County Board
Bonham Texas Tom Holmes of Trenton was reelected president of the Fannin County School Board at the first meeting after the April 5 trustee election Board canvassed returns showing Holmes E G McClure and Tom Nash reelected Don Moore of Telephone was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Arvil Burkett of Gober who died about two months ago
Savoy to vote on $64,000 water and sewer bond
Savoy taxpayers will vote April 26 on a $64,000 bond issue to fund water and sewer system improvements. Mayor A Bibby stated the amount is split into four parts: $6,000 revenue refunding, $8,000 revenue for water system upgrades, $30,000 revenue for sewer work, and $20,000 general obligation bonds for sewer improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy
A. Bibby
Sunday’s Child to Compete in Dallas Regional Play Contest
Whitewright High School presents contest play Sunday's Child in Highland Park Junior High auditorium Dallas at 11 am Saturday. Competing with Burleson Fairfield and Bridgeport winners, judged by Dr Edith Renshaw. Cast includes Florena Williams Jimmy Christian Joy Ann Layman Gayle Taylor Larry Cooper John Dale Reeves. Mrs Kathryn Roddy directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Highland Park
Dallas
Burleson
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Edith Renshaw
S. M. A. Speech and Theatre Department
Arlington
Florena Williams
Jimmy Christian
Joy Ann Layman
Gayle Taylor
Larry Cooper
John Dale Reeves
Kathryn Roddy
Eisenhower Won't Campaign After New Jersey Victory
Eisenhower says he will not campaign actively on return from Paris after winning New Jersey with 60.7 percent of the vote and 31 of 38 delegates. Taft trailed with 35.7 percent and Stassen 3.6 percent as Kefauver sweeps the Democratic primary but remains unpledged for Chicago. Governors and backers push for unpledged delegation and a June Abilene speech.
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Newark
N. J
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
New Jersey
Paris
United States
Chicago
Taft
Eisenhower
Abilene
Kan
Michigan
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Kefauver
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
John V. Kenny
Jersey City
George Brunner
Camden
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Alfred E. Driscoll
Spring Horse Show at Sherman April 26 28
The Red River Valley Annual Spring Horse Show runs at Sherman Fair Park during the Livestock Exposition week. Includes walking gaited Palominos quarter horses Shetland ponies and road horses with free admission. Saturday events begin 8 p.m. horses must be registered by 6 p.m. Sunday events start 1 30 p.m. horses arrive by noon. Rosettes and trophies awarded. Inquiries to J B Floyd Denison Texas. Lieutenant Andrew Summers Rowan noted for carrying the Message to Garcia.
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Red River Valley
Sherman Fair Park
Sherman
J. B. Floyd
Rt. 3
Box 158A
Denison
Tex
Funeral Friday for Dr. Ross R. May veteran Whitewright physician
Dr. Ross R. May 65 a longtime Whitewright physician died suddenly of a heart attack at his home. Funeral 3 p m Friday at First Methodist Church with interment Oak Hill Cemetery. He served as Navy surgeon in WWI and held many local leadership roles. Surviving: wife foster son Lt. Davis Parrish two brothers and several nieces and nephews. He was a respected community doctor and citizen.
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First Methodist
Ross R. May
Whitewright
Oak Hill Cemetery
Glen Earnheart
May
Alonzo Harper
Reynolds May
Grayson College
University of Texas
Tulane University
New Orleans
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
New York
Pauline Lenox
Pine Bluff
Ark
Ranger
Neathery
Sherman
Whitewright Rotary Club
Grayson County Medical Society
Whitewright Masonic Lodge
Methodist Church
Davis Parrish
Boston
Mass
Edwin May
Tishomingo
Okla
H. G. May
James Ballinger Burris
First Presbyterian Church
Lee H. Smith
J. D. Fleming
Brother Moore
Denison
Burris
Henderson County
Mr. Burris
George Burris
Fannie McKamy
Bells
Canaan
Presbyterian Church
Ray Burris
Borger
Homer Burris
Bert Allen
Ruth Vincent
John Burris
Ector
Joe Burris
Savoy
H. M. Burris
Albany
National Home Demonstration Week observed in Texas
The notice details Texas Home Demonstration Club women observing National Home Demonstration Week from April 27 to May 3. It notes 41,000 Texas members in 2,023 clubs, aims to publicize the work via editorials, radio, and tours, and emphasizes helping families develop democratic home life and community improvement. It also highlights plans to attract younger homemakers and grow clubs nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas Home Demonstration Club
Maurine Hearn
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Texas
Miss Hearn
Rayburn Would Accept Nomination for Presidency
Bonham Texas Sam Rayburn would not mount an intensive campaign for the Democratic nomination but would accept it if offered at the national convention. J W Cummings Ivanhoe president of Rayburn for President Club said Rayburn spoke Monday of not campaigning yet would accept the nomination if presented. Senator Tom Connally voiced support and Mike Monroney has backed him as a compromise candidate in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayburn
Tom Connally
Texas
Mike Monroney
Oklahoma
Bonham
Death of Wilburn Reece reported in Deport
Mrs. Frank Smith learns of her brother-in-law Wilburn Reece who died after apoplexy while fishing with his wife. Funeral services are planned in Deport on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Deport
Wilburn Reece
Chamber of Commerce Starts Member Drive With Breakfast
Griffin Dollarhide Jr opened a Chamber of Commerce member drive with a 7:30 breakfast at Craig's dining room inviting all residents to join. Dues are 3 dollars for individuals and 12 dollars for businesses as volunteers begin canvassing to contact every resident.
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Griffin Dollarhide Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Craig
The
Sun
Dollarhide
George Hight
Carson Burchfield
Floyd Bassett
C. B. Bryant III
John Reeves
Clarence Tillett
Arba Orenduff
Dick Walker
George
Sherman
Commerce
Whitewright
Judge Frees Courts From Forcing Rail Strike End
A federal judge in Cleveland barred three railroad unions from striking against the government while warning courts should not be used to compel collective bargaining. The injunction, sought in part for national safety, followed the 1950 Army seizure of railroads amid a threatened nationwide strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Emerick B. Freed
Army
Shivers Declines Senate Bid Reaffirming Gubernatorial Run
Gov. Allan Shivers rejected calls to seek the U.S. Senate as speculations rose over a Daniel Connally race. Connally stayed in the contest while Daniel pursued a statewide campaign. Shivers praised Connally's service and stressed his own plan to seek re election as Texas governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Allan Shivers
United States
Price Daniel
Daniel
Tom Connally
Shivers
Connally
Senator Connally
Congress
Voice of
Texas
United States Senate
Lunch Room Menus Whitewright Public School
Monday to Friday menus listed for Whitewright Public School lunchroom. Each day features a main, sides, dessert and milk with a note about Want Ads reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Public School
Lone Star Gas Co to Seek Rate Increase Across 375 Texas Oklahoma Cities
Lone Star Gas Company will seek higher residential and commercial gas rates in Whitewright and 374 other Texas and Oklahoma communities. President D A Haley told stockholders in Dallas the change aims to cover increased taxes and costs and will be examined this summer. The 1952 budget for extensions exceeds $31 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Gas Company
Whitewright
Texas
Oklahoma
D. A. Haley
Dallas
Haley
Lone Star
Huley
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Tom Holmes
Fannin County School Board
Savoy Water
Puerto Rica
Andrew Summers Rowan
Garcia
Dr. Ross May
J. B. Burris
T. C. Gant
W. T. Simmons
McKinney Hospital
Tom Bean Baptist Church
David Griffin
Jim Burton
Terrell Gordon
Memorial Park
Gant
James
Ben Bridges
Vera Simmons
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
East
U. S
Senate
Lone Star Gas Co
Sacajawet
Northwest
Argentina
Casa Rosada
Pink House
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