Prospect Eyes Early Palace Theatre Sale in Texas
The Palace Theater in Texas is described as likely to sell soon to Frank Gillespie of Roaring Springs. Receiver Robert Doss says sale terms place the purchase price in court to pay liens, enabling immediate possession. U.S. Attorney Warren Moore will file an intervention to protect government tax liens and speed the sale.
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Palace Theater
Frank Gillespie
Roaring Springs
Texas
Robert Doss
Warren Moore
Tyler
U. S
Eastern District of Texas
Doss
Moore
Gillespie
R.C. Vaughan
Vaughan
PTA
Eastern Star
Shivers Says Budget Items Omitted in Biannual Bill
Governor Shivers warned that key spending items were left out of the biannual appropriation bill. He signed the law and urged corrective legislation for hospital salary raises estimated at 400000 and for operating expenses for new state hospitals totaling 750000 to 1000000.
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Austin
Shivers
Eisenhower launches strict loyalty security plan
President Eisenhower on Monday unveiled a tight new security program to ensure federal employees show complete loyalty. The plan, effective May 27, will require full investigations for those in sensitive positions and rechecks for current holders, with fair treatment emphasized despite possible terminations for risk.
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Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
Herbert Brownell
Truman
Brownell
Friday Night Football Game Scheduled For 7 45
Coach Sam Montgomery plans a 7 45 Friday night game at the football field with fallback to Tuesday next week if weather turns. Seniors plus others prepare for next year with a spring training wrap and a projected starting lineup featuring Reeves, Musser, Andrew, Hughes, Chesser, Hull, Clem, Pannell, Brown, Clark, and Burchfield. Several players remain injured and out though Smith and Stephens may see action. No admission charge and all are invited.
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Sam Montgomery
Montgomery
David Reeves
Delbert Musser
Connie Andrew
Ralph Hughes
John Chesser
Robert Hull
Lewis Clem
Jackie Pannell
Jerry Brown
Bobby Clark
Pete Burchfield
Jack Hayes
James Bennett
Jack Garner
Dale Taylor
James Dixon
Lyndal Pierson
John Brown
Garland Smith
Johnny Paul Stephens
Smith
Deaths Samuel C. Nelms 88 funeral services held
Funeral services for Samuel C. Nelms age 88 were conducted at Earnheart Chapel by Rev. Jimmie Burton. Burial followed at Wittitoe Cemetery. Nelms born August 20 1864 in Kingsport Tennessee lived in Tom Bean Whitewright area then moved to O Donnell where he died. Survivors include five sons and six daughters plus a sister.
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Samuel C. Nelms
Earnheart Chapel
Jimmie Burton
Tom Bean Baptist Church
Wittitoe Cemetery
Arthur Badgett
Carl May
Claude Lackey
David Chumbley
Raymond Stephens
Grover Stateville
Kingsport
Tenn
Nelms
Grayson County
Tom Bean-Whitewright
O’donnell
A. K. Nelms
Wichita Falls
Eugene Nelms
Esconda
Calif
Tom Nelms
Fredericksburg
Sam Nelms Jr
O'Donnell
David (Nelms) Behymer
Oranogo
Kaiser Louis 66 died in Leonard on the square
Louis Kaiser a painting contractor and Trenton native aged 66 died suddenly on the Leonard square Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Leonard Methodist Church with Rev A E Morgan officiating. Burial followed in Leonard Cemetery. Survived by wife Nettie Bruce Kaiser daughter Mrs Leo Ryan of Dallas son H L Kaiser Electra sister Mrs Fannie McCord Sherman two brothers John J Kaiser Whitewright and Julius Kaiser Forney and a granddaughter.
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Louis Kaiser
Trenton
Leonard
Leonard Methodist Church
A. E. Morgan
Leonard Cemetery
Annetta Bruce Kaiser
Leo Ryan
Dallas
H. L. Kaiser
Electra
Fannie McCord
Doctor Transplants Guinea Pig Glands Into Woman
In New Orleans a surgeon reports a woman received guinea pig thyroid and parathyroid glands after her own glands were removed due to cancer. The procedure, possibly the first animal thyroid transplant to a human, aims to restore hormonal function and hints at future gland replacements.
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New Orleans
Television May Cause Teeth Alignment Problems
Dr Spencer Atkinson an Atlanta orthodontist warns the younger generation could develop television malocclusion as kids cradle their jaws while watching TV. He describes it as an abnormal teeth arrangement likely linked to viewing habits.
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Dallas
Spencer Atkinson
Atlanta, Ga
Junior
Trendy switch from wedding dress to divorce suit noted
A rising style shift moves from bridal attire to divorce themed fashion as social scenes reflect changing relationship narratives. Influencers and designers showcase bold, formal separates signaling new attitudes toward marriage and independence.
Whitewright Rotary Proposes Recreation Park Plans
At a regular meeting the Whitewright Rotary Club voted to sponsor a Recreation Park on the American Legion grounds. The plan features a permanent tennis court picnic facilities and outdoor cooking areas plus a summer softball program for all ages. Funding is being solicited by a committee led by Harold Taylor with members Earl Blanton Clint C Hennig Wilson Kaiser and Arba Orenduff. Contributions may be left at Blanton Home and Auto Supply with aim to have some facilities operating by June 1.
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Whitewright Rotary Club
American Legion
American Legion Park
R. A. Gillett
Rotary Club
Harold Taylor
Earl Blanton
Clint C. Hennig
Wilson Kaiser
Arba Orenduff
Blanton
Lunchroom Menus for Whitewright Public Schools
Menu for Whitewright Public Schools outlines weekly lunches from Monday to Friday. Dishes include salmon croquets and mashed potatoes on Monday, barbecue with sides on Tuesday, red beans and cheese sandwiches on Wednesday, hot dogs and chili sauce on Thursday, and sliced boiled ham with English peas on Friday.
Rayburn Memorial Library funding delays in Bonham
Bonham reports a fund shortage delaying the Rayburn Memorial Library project. Secretary Buster Cole says no start date was set and about 200000 dollars have been raised, with a 250000 dollar goal. The largest gift is 50000 dollars from Myron Blalock’s estate, plus many small contributions.
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Rayburn
Retired Baltimore Printer Norman Munder Dies at 85
Norman T. A. Munder, famed for skill since 1905, died Monday night in Baltimore at 85 after retiring 22 years ago. The Library of Congress sought his expertise in 1935 for Declarations recreations. He first drew national notice in 1905 printing a book for a paper house showcasing fine papers.
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Baltimore
Norman T. A. Munder
Library of Congress
Mander
Rain totals hit high marks as April brings heavy showers
Last week saw 5.41 inches of rain in town with April reaching 8.08 inches the highest in years. City gauges show 2.49 inches last Thursday and 2.92 inches on Tuesday with other gauges recording more. Farmers seek dry days to finish cotton planting though moisture remains ample.
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City
C. H. Taylor
Jack
Joe Meador
South Bend Street
Teachers' Raises Face Quick Block
Comptroller Calvert signaled he will reject the 33 million dollar annual teacher pay raise for lack of funds. The House passed a 600 dollar minimum raise to three thousand, while money bills faced delay. The main state spending account has under 150 thousand left for two years as debates continue.
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Austin
R. S. Calvert
House
George S. Berry
Lubbock
Joe Pool
Dallas
Calvert
Comptroller
Senate Rejects Titles Amendment In Offshore Lands Bill
The Senate voted 56 to 33 to table a proposed federal control amendment by Senator Anderson of New Mexico. Supporters of state ownership hailed the move as signaling eventual passage of the submerged offshore lands bill with fewer changes.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Anderson
New Mexico
Fat in Feed Boosts Growth for Pork and Beef
The American Meat Institute says animal fat in feeds speeds up market weight gain. Hogs fed fat plus protein at Missouri reach market weight in four to five months, instead of seven to eight. High fat rations for steers cut feed by about 100 pounds per 100 pounds gained and yield leaner beef and pork of top quality.
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Chicago
American Meat Institute
University of Missouri
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Institute
Homecoming Dates Set for June 27 28 in Whitewright
PTA library committee meets at the Bryants to prepare a report on the public school library and present recommendations to the last PTA meeting of the year. Whitewright Chamber of Commerce sets a two day homecoming June 27 and 28 with Grayson Ex-Students reunion not joining this year.
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PTA Library Committee
James Bryant
PTA
Kathryn Roddy
Lillian Neathery
Texas Education Agency
Chamber of Commerce
Craig
Whitewright
Grayson College Ex-Students Association
Grayson
American Legion
Grayson Exes
Thomas Sears
C. B. Bryant III
Billy B Roberts Named Gas Company Manager at Celina
Lone Star Gas appoints Billy B Roberts as manager of distribution properties at Celina Frisco and Prosper for over 750 customers in the McKinney district. Roberts, son of Grace Roberts, joined the company in 1947 after Whitewright High School and service in World War II. He is married to Margaret Lowrey of Telephone and they have a nine year old son Billy Lowrey Roberts.
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Billy B. Roberts
Lone Star Gas Company
Celina
Frisco
Prosper
L. M. Scholl
Greenville
Roberts
Grace Roberts
Whitewright
McKinney
Mr. Roberts
Lone Star
Bonham
Margaret Lowrey
Telephone
Billy Lowrey Roberts
Clark offers rewards for Communist pilots in Korea
General Mark Clark announced a 100000 dollar bounty for any Communist flyer who delivers a Russian built jet to the Allies with an extra 50000 for the first to fly to freedom. The offer, unprecedented in the Korean War, aims to disrupt the Communist air force and guarantees asylum in a free country. The appeal was broadcast in Russian Chinese and Korean and leaflets were dropped over North Korea.
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Tokyo
Mark Clark
United States Far East
Clark
North Korea
Franciszek Jarowski
Denmark
Meet Christine of Chicken World
In Warsaw New York Reuben Pfeiefer notes one of his Rhode Island hens is turning into a rooster. The bird began laying soft shelled eggs that shrank and stopped then grew a rooster’s comb and attempted crowing. He jokes the creature may improve with practice.
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Warsaw
N. Y
Reuben Pfeiefer
Pfeiefer
Rhode Island
Leonard Planning School Bond Election
Leonard plans a $90,000 bond election to fund a new elementary school. A 50 cent tax hike was approved at a mass meeting, raising the tax rate to $1.50 per $100 of property value. The Citizens Charter Committee said the bond issue met strong support from all sources.
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Leonard
Citizen's Charter Committee
Hint of Marriage Ignored by Suitor Says Daughter
A daughter tells her mother that many hints of marriage have been offered by her suitor, but he continues to ignore them. The exchange reveals family tension over an expected alliance and the suitor's reluctance to commit.
Wives Rebuffed By Mrs Hobby On Domestic Help Tax
Washington secretary of Welfare Oveta Culp Hobby said at a press conference that domestic servants have a right to contribute to their own security as a matter of simple human dignity. The remark followed a federal court case in Marshall Texas over withholding taxes by some local housewives. She noted a Houston Post editorial from 1951 did not reflect her views.
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Washington
Oveta Culp Hobby
Marshall
Texas
Houston Post
Post
Marshall Housewives
Car follows too closely leads to towing and theft claim
In Louisville Mrs. Susie Deibel stopped when a car behind her rode too close. She found the bumpers locked and believed she had dragged the other car from the curb as she drove away. Police towed the car to a lot where a man later claimed it was stolen.
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Louisville
Susie Deibel
Kremlin Oklahoma River Town Tells Its Name Origin
In Kremlin Oklahoma locals explain the town’s name comes from a saddle horse breed and a Russian place named in 1894 by the daughter of a railroad executive. Tourists often joke, but residents keep the story concise and matter of fact.
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Kremlin
Okla
Russia
Something Fishy About This Deal
Wilbur Kellison of Sioux City Iowa reported to police he left his car in a downtown parking lot two weeks ago and could not recall which vehicle The police traced the missing trunk to a car containing 500 pounds of fish in Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Wilbur Kellison
Sioux City
Iowa
Kellison
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