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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
8
New York opera star Dorothy Warenskjold says opera has turned from fat singers as audiences mockingly accept lean figures. She cites TV’s realism and a shift away from the old belief that heft boosted voice, prompting a battle over calories and body image in the art form.
New York reports the average cost of one tuberculosis case at about 14 000 to 15 000 dollars. The figure, a composite from several studies led by the New York State Department of Health, includes medical care compensation wage loss pensions and relief for the patient's family during incapacity. It excludes loss of future earning power of the patient and of those who die from the disease.
Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest U.S. president at age 42 upon succession. Marcus Aurelius, noted as emperor, was also renowned as a philosopher.
In a Madison Avenue shop Caswell-Massey recalls 200 years of tradition as patrons seek dandelion tea decoctions and old style remedies. M S Taylor notes buyers favor natural remedies like sulphur and molasses over newer drugs, with sales of about 50 bottles expected this spring.
Multiple churches list weekly schedules including Sunday School at 9:45 to 11 a.m., worship services at 10:55 to 11 a.m., and evening meetings. Baptismal service planned after evening worship. revival and missionary reports noted. Rev. Dan Luper, Dan Luper, and Rev. James Cooper mentioned with local events and guest supply. First Presbyterian notes North Texas Larger Parish affiliations and session meeting.
Rev. H. P. Williamson of Denison and Rev. Lee H. Smith of Whitewright lead Sunday School at 10 a.m with Mrs. Clif ford Phoebus as superintendent. Morning worship runs at 9 a.m each Sunday except the fourth when it is 7 30 p.m The fifth Sunday service will be at 9 a.m on August 31 with Mr. Smith in charge.
A venerable uptown Manhattan apothecary founded 200 years ago by Dr. William Hunter still draws famous patrons. Visitors include Sarah Bernhardt who favored elder flower cucumber cream Ezio Pinza and a Van derbilt also shop the shop's fragrance and cleansing products.
A brief quip from Duffyville notes a sign at town limits reading speed limit 90 mph claiming the town as the fastest in Canada. The line, credited to Jack E. Leonard, commentates on taxation and local color in a single humorous reflection.
Northwest Whitewright want ads offer $25 monthly by Walter Jenkins. Farm equipment parts advertised by Babcock Auto Store for Farmall tractors. Orenduff Jewelry Whitewright advertises watch repair. Tom Barbee offers land property transactions. C J Meador Hardware promotes plumbing supplies and water heaters.
Schenectady New York article introduces Arthur A. Merrill's wallet sized perpetual calendar. Extending 1753 to 2059 with potential future years, it quickly determines day of week for any Gregorian date. The device fits on front and back of a card.
Rabbi Stephen S Wise urged ethical politics at the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco, arguing that “the straight ticket is usually crooked” while discussing the duties of citizenship and the flaws of prevailing political parties.
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