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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
4
Notice explains regular advertising rates for events with admission or sale items. Includes a mention of notices of events, cards of thanks, home grown poetry, and memorials. Indicates weekly publication schedule and postal handling as second class mail matter.
The organizer notes his pocket full of cards and reports the boss refused seven union representatives. The organizer reveals he himself is the very union members the boss avoided.
Federal tax collections in Texas rose to 2.27 billion in 1952 from 1.84 billion in 1951, an increase of 428.9 million. Individual taxes led the gain, followed by corporation income taxes. Texas ranked among the top states for 1952 totals. Alcohol taxes rose while tobacco and toilet preparations declined slightly.
A Washington newsletter by Representative Hunter of California lampoons government jargon. It defines terms like Co-ordinator Expeditor, Expedite, Consultant, Program, Implement a program and Activate with humorous misdirections and offshore humor.
An irritated man storms into a post office claiming months of threatening mail. The postmaster guides him to the federal offense and the man asserts the letters originate from income tax authorities.
Rotary program chair man Lloyd Alexander led Sherman High School students in a musical program at the Friday meeting. Rotarians approved a plan to raise funds for recreation facilities at American Legion Park. President Roscoe Gillett formed a fund raising committee of Harold Taylor Earl Blanton Clint Hennig Wilson Kaiser and Arba Orenduff. The committee enlisted C B Bryant III to solicit contributions and about $600 of the $1200 goal was raised Monday.
Mrs Curlee Cummings entertained the BB Club Monday evening at her East Whitewright home. Bridge prizes went to Mrs C K Smith and Mrs Floyd Bassett. bingo prizes to Mrs Clarence McMillin and Mrs Lewis Cooper. Refreshments included candy cheese chips and soft drinks for invited guests.
Marie L McNeely and Victor L Burchfield married at 4 PM Sunday April 19 in Malden Mass. Rev Fr Donovan officiated with a double ring service. The couple will reside at 141 Walnut Street Somerville Malden News reports details of attendants outfits and reception at Mt Hood Country Club.
The Bethel Woman's Missionary Society held a Monday afternoon gathering at the Bethel church with 12 members and the pastor present. The opening prayer was given by the pastor.
Mrs. Clifton Sanderson Mrs. Mack Williams Mrs. M. W. Williams Mrs. Grace Dooley Mrs. Louis Franklin and Mrs. Doyle Alexander presented the playlet. Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Broach took part in the stewardship program. Mrs. J. H. Gosnell offered the closing prayer.
The H D Club met at Mrs R D Maddux home with Mrs C N Massey presiding. Members discussed orchard cultivation and reported on meetings in Denton Sherman and recent council sessions. Future events include a bake sale May 23 in Sherman and National Home Demonstration Club week May 3 9.
The Riksdag passes a revised criminal code classing premeditated liquidation of mothers-in-law as manslaughter if the victim was nagging. The author argues nagging can cause exasperation that negates premeditation, altering murder to manslaughter in such cases in Sweden.
A Washington DC Ministerial Union delegation told President Eisenhower he has created a spiritual mood aiding the promotion of the Christian way of life. Dr Albert Shirkey said a larger group of Protestant ministers would visit the White House on May 25 to present him with a Bible for his desk.
A mother explains to her curious child that ancestors come from both sides of the family. The boy remains puzzled until he asks why people brag about these forebears. The exchange hints at pride and curiosity about lineage.
The 1946 marriage rate in the United States stood at 16.4 per 1000, more than double the 1932 rate. Thomas Jefferson introduced waf fles to America, importing them from Holland.
A government plan advocates preparing a seed bed early before laying grass on a terrace with an outlet waterway. The aim is to improve drainage and turf establishment, though reception is mixed among residents.
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