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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1961
Page
5
Jim Hicks, patient at Baylor Hospital Dallas, and Roy Blanton, Wilson N. Jones Sherman, are among area patients. The notes list weekend visits, births, and travel, including Earnest Smith and Bassett families, wartime service plans, and Fat Stock Show preparations.
The Dishonor Roll notes Billy Blackwell and Eugene Page honoring wives at a Denison birthday dinner. Out of town guests include Buck and Elza Chesser, Bennett and Billie Frances Blackwell, Betty Page, Charles Grant, and G W Ryan. Cary Bill Spinks makes straight A at Wayland Baptist College Plainview and trains for missionary ministry. A postcard reports Vera Hickman noting Mrs Harp’s hip operation and recovery, along with Bob Grant at Lisbon VA Hospital.
Rotary Club meeting last Friday featured Russell Summers as program chairman. He spoke on the history of Whitewright City government and the issues surrounding sewer improvements. Visitors included Rotarians Joe Tate of Bonham J A Alexander and C W Schearer of Sherman. Don Ray Pool was the student guest for February. Roy Blanton will be program chairman next week.
Tweety Blue Birds met on Thursday February 2 with President Lazabeth Vestal presiding. Janna Wilson led the Bluebird wish as clues were collected. Guests Cathy Williams from Corpus Christi and Mary Ann Starnes were present. Invitations were made for a dad and daughter banquet and a get well Valentine for Cristie Johnson. Eight Bluebirds and two guests received candy Valentines and chocolate bars.
The club set a penny toward the Art Fund and collected for scholarships in art majors. Mrs. Sears, the president, and Mrs. George Hight, incoming president, were chosen as delegates to the Trinity District convention in Tyler on March 16. Mrs. Jack Meador was welcomed back as a new member. The Valentine motif decor complemented the social hour refreshments.
A veteran insured under GI policy cannot have changes to premiums or beneficiaries made by another person. Compensation is for service related disabilities while pension supports total and permanent non service connected disabilities. A veteran may seek guidance on switching training programs under the Korean GI Bill if progress warrants.
Mrs Kenneth Frisby hosted the Friday Literary Club on February 3 observing Fine Arts. Members named favorite paintings and praised artists while piano duets by Mrs Houston Darwin and Mrs Burgher R Vestal accompanied a Penny Art Fund dramatic sketch. The Federated Clubs project originated in New Jersey in 1930 and honors art study for students and adults.
A statement notes that progress depends on the individual showing lack of misconduct or neglect and maintaining his program, with no changes before a specified time.
West Germany's Ministry of Agriculture plans to install 1000 milk vending machines across factories schools military barracks and gas stations to encourage higher milk intake among Germans amid a beer culture.
London physician Dr Alfred B Alexander advises motorists to drive with bare feet to combat sleepiness at the wheel. He also suggests dabbing cologne on the forehead for those who prefer a sharper wakeful effect.
A remark questions the premise that all things rise must fall challenging conventional teaching. The statement attributes a bold position to Dr. John J Theo bald and invites debate.
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