Whitewright City and Area News Snapshot
Ninth grade elects officers Frances Wilson as president Euell Alexander as VP Ruby Ross secretary treasurer Ruth Biggerstaff reporter Robert Little poet Lefevre Gordon critic Hope Ball historian and prophet plus other local notes and a large Whitewright shopping day with $200 prize. Mentions events in Sherman and Pilot Grove with deaths and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Wilson
Euell Alexander
Ruby Ross
Ruth Biggerstaff
Robert Little
Lefevre Gordon
Hope Ball
Whitewright
W. O. Brents
Combat pilot returns from Korea mission to home front
Marine Capt James O Holton Jr arrives on 30 day emergency leave four days after serving against Chinese forces in the Chongjin Reservoir area. He says the return is a flight from hell to heaven yet finds home mobilization and war prep lacking. He says divisions abroad are being trimmed and the administration lets the troops down. A bride appears in a meat shop with a cookery question reflecting postwar concerns.
Rubber For Auto Tires Ordered Cut
The government ordered a 28 percent reduction in natural rubber use in new auto tires for January and February from November levels. The National Production Authority had set a 52,000 ton quota for natural rubber, with total rubber consumption at 90,000 tons. Shortfall will be offset by more synthetic rubber supplies.
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Washington
National Production Authority
NPA
Texas Sunshine Outshines Florida In Winter Study
A study using fifty years of U S Weather Bureau data finds Texas enjoys nearly as much winter sun as Florida and more glare relief through shaded windshields. Texans see 150 to 200 hours of December January sun versus Florida's 200 to 225. June hours favor Texas 300-350 against Florida's 275. A shaded windshield filter cuts infrared and ultraviolet rays while preserving daylight and visibility, now used in 44 states.
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Austin
Lone Star State
Florida
U.S. Weather Bureau
Texans
Texas
DDT Did It City Buys Goldfish In Columbus
Columbus officials paid Hobart Trabert 107.03 for 712 goldfish that died after the city sprayed DDT in an alley. Health Commissioner Ollie M. Goodloe attributed the deaths to the chemical, noting the fish were intended to test the city’s mosquito control measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Hobart Trabert
Trabert
Ollie M., Goodloe
Washington's Farewell Address Published in Daily Advertiser
The Farewell Address was first presented to the American public in the Philadelphia Daily Advertiser columns, marking its initial public airing through the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Good Deeds Put Woman Behind Bars in Arkansas
Jonesboro Ark Charity and other good deeds beyond her means led 64 year old Sunday school teacher Emily Meiser to embezzle about 25000 dollars from Paragould Security Bank. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months in Alderson West Virginia federal prison. She said funds went to graduation dresses wedding gifts and charities. Bank officers expressed regret over the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Ark
Emily Meiser
Alderson
W. Va
Paragould
Paragould Security Bank and Trust Company
Stir N Roll Biscuits Recipe From A M Extension Service
Recipe of the Week offers Stir N Roll Biscuits using flour baking powder salt milk and oil. It provides steps to mix shape cut bake and yields about 20 biscuits with optional drop method and a suggested breakfast menu context.
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A. & M. Extension Service
Renewal Time at The Whitewright Sun
Subscribers renewals arrive by mail and in person as the newspaper gains new subscribers daily. Rates are 1.50 per year in Grayson and Fannin Counties and 2 per year for mail or other locations.
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The
Whitewright Sun
Grayson
Fannin
Circus approves final payout for Ringling fire claims
Hartford attorney says checks totaling 690,612.43 will mail before Christmas to the 676 claimants from the July 6 1944 Ringling Brothers circus fire. The 17 percent dividend completes settlements for 3 946 355 70 in claims from 168 dead and 487 injured.
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Hartford
Conn
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
S. Regin
Texas citation in Grayson County for trespass to try title
The state issues a citation to E B Stebbins and heirs and legal representatives of four named individuals plus Max Tillman Thos A Scott and heirs in a trespass to try title suit to quiet title to land in Grayson County. The case Irvin Suckle and Myer Shosid vs defendants includes The Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The land described lies along Post Oak Creek in Sherman. The date set for appearance is January 15, 1951.
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State of
Texas
E. B. Stebbins
EB. Stebbins
E. D. Stebbins
Max Tillman
Thos. A. Scott
15Th Judicial District Court
Grayson County
Sherman
Irvin Suckle
Myer Shosid
Texas & Pacific Railway Company
City of
Dallas
Dallas County
Post Oak Creek
John B. McAnair
Porter Street
An Aley
Property description and tract boundary notice
Brockett Street 604 feet east from the avenue described the second tract runs south 16 deg east 180 feet then south 74 deg west 50 feet to a stake along Brackett Street north line. return to beginning. Issued November 27 1950 Sherman Texas by S V Earnest Clerk. Deputy Iva Davidson.
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Brockett Street
Porter Street
Brackett Street
Sherman
Texas
S. V. Earnest
Grayson County
Iva Davidson
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A. L. Randell
Masonic Lodge of Texas
Guy Hamilton
Claud Truett
P. A. Short
W. H. Stedham
G. J. Hornbuckle
Basil Thomson
Joe Hamilton
Sam
Joe McMillin
W. C. Huffines
Lucian Andrews
L. V. Smith
D. S. McMillin
Foster Riley
Bud Riley
the Sun
Jesse Wallace
Oliver
Roscoe Pace
Odeon
R. B. Anderson
Gordon Clothing Co
Pennington Groves
National Battery
Dan Dickerman
S&s
L. O. Lackey
S. O. O. F. Lodge
Dallas Odd Fellows Orphans Home
Corsicana
Burn Everheart
Joe Reeves
Pilot Grove
U.S
Bassett Station
Sinclair Products
Whitewright Lumber Co
DDT
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
Montgomery Motor Co
Dick Montgomery
Mer. & Co-Owner
Dodge
W. Main St
Plymouth
Denison, Texas
Blaze
Robert L. Doss
Western Union Building
Denison
Renee At
STC
Barry A
Imc
L.laroe & Co
Stephens & Bryant
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