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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1962

Page

3

Local News Briefs From Paris and Area

Miss Corrine Lilley won first in senior girls declamation at the district Interscholastic League meet in Paris. Sam A. Wallace, 75, died at his son's home east of town. F M Echols named District Deputy Grand Master of the I C C F Lodge. Horace Lewis of Whitewright and Annabelle Johnson of Pilot Grove wed Tuesday. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hanna of Sherman on April 11. the infant is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Haile of Whitewright. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Webster moved to Jacksonville. Epworth League program featured T J Rector and others. chaperones were Misses Tapscott and Boone. Reflector notes High School Campfire Girls officers: Dale King, Madene Vineyard, Dorotha Darwin, Sara Kathryn Atterberry. Mrs. Lee Wilson hosted a birthday party with many attendees. James A. House, 52, died Sunday. Virgin Islands set record high 90 and low 65. Connecticut and Pennsylvania share the Mountain Laurel as state flower.

Corrine Lilley Paris Sam A. Wallace Grover Wallace F. M. Echols 1.C.C.F. Lodge Horace Lewis Whitewright Annabelle Johnson Pilot Grove Frank Hanna Sherman Lester Haile Jack Webster Jacksonville T. J. Rector Pattie Pritchett Irene Rector Kermit Hollingsworth Frances Jared Martha Joe Sears Epworth League Dale King Madene Vineyard Dorotha Darwin Sara Kathryn Atterberry Lee Wilson Billye Faye Dillon Lonnie Ray England Sue Phillips Nora Hughes Margaret Coffey Annette Harper Nida Rector Jerry Lee Norris Paul Gene Billie Matt Watson Eldon Watson Jimmie Gates Dee Simmons Tommie Rector Raymond Hampton Louise Gibson James A. House

Burglaries and Local Happenings Last Week Near Town

The Keeling filling station northwest of town was burglarized Wednesday night. Miss Gertrude Brown hosted an egg roast Wednesday night. Denton Short and Miss Fay Edwards of Blue Ridge wed this week. O M McMillin started work at Tishomingo Oklahoma. W L Mangrum and family moved to Sherman Thursday. A picnic at Lester Martins pasture drew seniors Myra N Ves tal Lorene Garner Madge Sears Clyde Johnson Emmagene Sears Maxine Roberts Lester Martin.

Keeling Gertrude Brown Enterprise News Denton Short Fay Edwards Blue Ridge Desert News O. M. McMillin Tishomingo Okla W. L. Mangrum Sherman Lester Martin

Political Announcements for State House and County Posts

Local party notices list candidates for State Representative districts 48 and 49F including Ralph Hall Ralph Elliott Charles E Hughes Sam Wolfe Jr Vernon Beckham and Al Korioth Don Hefton Reelection. Grayson County names District Clerk candidates E R Brodie Brodhead J N Jim Dickson for County Clerk.

Insect Control and Health Watch Toward Spring Insects

The article discusses humanity’s ongoing battle with insects, noting 600 injurious U S species and 50 crops reliant on pollinators. It warns insecticides pose human risks yet stresses sanitation plus research by the Texas State Department of Health to study health effects in coming weeks.

Austin Mankind Humanity United States Texas A and M College U. S Texas State Department of Health

Sneakers Gain Ground On Leather Shoes in New York Market

Sneakers are capturing more of the footwear market in New York as manufacturers expand. Printers Ink reports shoe makers rose from 82 percent of sales in 1961 down from 91.7 percent in 1955, narrowing the share of leather shoes.

New York Printers’ Ink

Speak Now or Never Outline of 87th Congress Issues

An oil company outlines fifteen major topics facing the 87th Congress. Subjects include tariffs with Europe, Social Security medical care for the aged, tax revision, education aid, public power legislation, patent limits, secondary boycotts, unemployment retraining, unemployment compensation reform, and welfare program revisions.

Public urged to weigh major policy proposals now

The Kaufman Herald urges informed public input on proposed bills including Postal Rates, Enlarged Civil Defense, Wilderness Preservation, Foreign Aid, and Battle Act Revision allowing limited trade with Communist dominated nations. Text hints at calling readers to engage before decisions are approved or defeated. Tangy note adds red wine to brown beef gravy before serving.

Kaufman Herald

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