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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1962
Page
4
Sherman Social Security Office Manager Gus Jones explains that beneficiaries under 72 with 1961 earnings above 1200 must file an annual report between January 1 and April 15, 1962. Include wages and self employment, exclude pensions, and notify early if earnings may exceed 1200.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. The Missionary Society meets next Monday at 2 30 p.m. with Mrs Bill Holloway as hostess and Mrs Fred Cook Sr leader. The Ladies Aid met last Monday at the church with nine members and then went to Walker Pharmacy for refreshments.
A dense listing of religious group activities across multiple churches. Dorcas Class party and various circles and meetings per week, with Sunday schools, worship times, choir rehearsals, and prayer meetings across Assembly of God Bethel Baptist and Methodist churches including Christ Ambassadors and Wesleyan Service Guild details.
Hectic final night leaves loan regulation and appropriations unresolved. Senate killed the loan bill by two votes after House approval. the appropriations measure to fund tourism ads, San Jacinto Monument repairs, hurricane and fire damages, and state payrolls died in the House. Governor Daniel calls the session productive yet plans no return. Lawmakers head home to seek re election, marking a fast session with varied local bills and reforms. A separate hearing on school book censorship draws 200 attendees with experts debating who should censor texts.
Final totals from the secretary of state show Ray Roberts defeating R C Slagle Jr 16109 to 13572 to fill the late Sam Rayburn’s seat. Roberts carried most counties including Collin Fannin Hunt Kaufman Rains and Rockwall. Slagle led only in Grayson County where he had 7851 votes to Roberts 4340. The runoff was held January 30.
Texas gardeners should delay pruning damaged plants after freezes until damage is visible. Prune to live wood below dead areas, scratch cambium to assess damage, and disinfect tools. For large shrubs, seal cuts with shellac and apply wound dressing. water thoroughly after pipes thaw to reduce further harm.
Request placed with county agent for a copy of B-977 titled Modern Pruning Methods. Aim is to obtain official guidance on pruning techniques, standards, and best practices for municipal horticulture programs.
Edward P. Onstor of the Dallas VA Regional Office announced 246,629 Texas WWI and WWII veterans will receive 12,507,900 in 1962 GI insurance dividends. Checks pay on each policy anniversary with averages around 50 for WWII veterans and 70 for WWI veterans.
The Roman denarius was a famed ancient silver coin worth about 17 cents in today’s currency. It highlights ancient Rome’s monetary system and coinage value for students and collectors.
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