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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1964
Page
4
A 1858 law imposes up to 60 days in jail and a 1000 dollar fine for betting on election results. A 1933 statute gives two to five years for election clerks wagering on balloting. An 1871 provision bars carrying weapons at polls with penalties up to one year in jail and a 500 dollar fine.
A proposal to raise the Gordonville school tax rate 25 cents was defeated 79 to 52 by unofficial count in a Gordonville school election. The plan would have raised the rate from $1 to $1.25 per $100 valuation to meet maintenance costs. A second note mentions states restricting poison sprays on blooming fruit trees to protect bees.
Central Christian Church holds a 9:00 a m worship each Sunday with visitors welcome. Assemblies of God lists Sunday School at 9:45 a m and worship at 11:00 a m and 7:00 p m with Christ Ambassadors meeting Saturday.
Kentucky town churches list Sunday school times worship services and midweek studies for Kentuckytown Baptist Bethel Baptist and First Presbyterian with times including 10 a m 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday Bible study and communion noted. The note adds a separate fact that Texas produces about 80 percent of the nation s sulphur.
A humorous column reflects aging with jokes about current events history lessons and school report cards. A gag about a surprised husband and a playful secretary ends with a pun on Miss Pie, illustrating a light social tone.
The Blue Ridge Homecoming Association will hold its annual homecoming this Friday. The school opens at 2 p.m. for basketball games and informal gatherings. Underwood Catering Service of Sherman will serve the meal at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 8 p.m. Bill Sportsman, the association president, leads the arrangements.
Vernon Beckham announces his candidacy for re election to the 48th District seat. He notes six bills passed in his first term and a $58000 Red River Authority appropriation to improve water quality. Beckham lists Denison addresses for home and office and invites constituent contact.
Steno Fay recalls dating a new boy who she slapped a few times, then reveals she thought he was dead. May questions her reaction, and Fay admits the incident was driven by concern rather than malice.
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