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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1953
Page
1
Four out of town youths were jailed after midnight for reckless driving and disturbing the peace. Three paid fines while one was given a week to raise the amount. Officers noted prior warnings and said local youths also take part and urged parental control of family cars.
Around 40 000 Korean War GI veterans register monthly for unemployment benefits as Labor Department officials testify before the House Appropriations Committee. The department seeks 32.2 million dollars extra for next year to fund jobless payments, with an expected 2 million veterans discharged by year end.
A national survey finds the 25 percent constitutional tax cap drive in 48 states faltering. Labor unions call it a millionaire’s swindle while Truman and Eisenhower oppose it, fearing loss of federal aid and heated legislative clashes. Only 12 states support. 25 oppose. 11 have pending resolutions.
A spokesman for Texas cattlemen blames drought and government controls for falling beef prices. He notes August imports after an embargo lift totaled 350,996 pounds, rising to 5,377,127 pounds by November. New Zealand beef has had little impact on Texas retail trade.
The annual World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday afternoon from 4 30 to 5 30 at the First Baptist Church with the theme Walk As Children of Light. Christians worldwide participate and local churches cooperate. the public is invited.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lee Myers 74 at Bonham and for Mrs. Levi Wilson 72 at the Trenton Methodist Church. Myers died at 1:30 am Wednesday at Mrs. Manning’s home in Leonard. survivors include her husband Joe Myers daughter in law and several grandchildren. Wilson died after six months illness in Wichita Falls. survivors include her husband three sons a daughter and six grandchildren.
Tom Reavley of Jasper leads a State Junior Bar push for a small loan bill setting a ceiling on all charges. Under the proposal no charge would exceed 3 percent a month on the unpaid balance for loans 150 or under, with lower rates on larger loans, and banks and certain lenders exempt.
Washington reports that Eisenhower’s bipartisan luncheons use a seniority seating rule. The oldest members by length of service sit closest to the president, giving Democrats with long administrations favored spots. A veteran Democratic member commented on the arrangement.
Washington reports the government lifted price controls on more than 50 billion dollars of annual business as dairy products drugs coal lumber and farm machinery gained freedom. Most services fees were freed though cigarets tobacco remain curbed and dairy items moved to the free list.
Monday features Hot Spiced Ham with mashed potatoes and mixed greens plus hot rolls and milk. Tuesday offers Meat Loaf with tossed salad hominy peaches vanilla wafers and milk. Wednesday presents Lima Beans tomato catsup onion slices kraut carrot sticks cornbread squares cherry pie and milk. Thursday serves Hot Dogs with potato salad doughnuts and milk. Friday's menu includes Frozen Perch escalloped potatoes cabbage slaw sliced pineapple cookies and milk.
A Waco man complains to police that a coworker hired him to sell stickers with the slogan Come to Church. The employer allegedly skipped payment for both time and his car rental.
Sun Honor Roll notes a renewal request from Mrs. Ben F Bailey Fort Worth route 2 box 735 and lists numerous names including Ed Kent III M W Davis J A Bixler and John M Ashinhurst for subscription payments. The message thanks Bethel Pilot Grove White Wright neighbors and stresses the paper as essential home news.
Sixty four members attended the PTA meeting in the high school library last Thursday night. Rev Harold S Taylor led the session and spoke on cooperation between school and community. John Biggerstaff discussed scouting and a Boy Scouts program highlighted the roster of demonstrations and merit badges for Jimmy Smith Billy McDowell and Bobby Phillips with topics including home repairs hiking and fire building.
Whitesboro Bearcats clinched the District 13-A basketball title with a 55 to 45 win over Whitewright Tigers at Sherman on Wednesday, finishing the series after defeating Whitewright in the opening game.
The United States Court of Appeals granted Julius and Ethel Rosenberg a second stay to pursue Supreme Court review. Defense attorney Emanuel H. Bloch has until March 30 to file and, if denied, will seek another stay to petition President Eisenhower for clemency. The President refused clemency last week.
Governor Allan Shivers proclaims March 7 to 14 as 4-H Club Week in Texas. The official notice honors 4-H work within the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, noting 117,000 youth in the program and the fiftieth anniversary of its development from corn clubs and tomato canning clubs.
President Eisenhower defends his defense program and production push while targeting Charles E. Wilson's team amid claims of a big business focus. He warned inflation will persist until the budget balances as lawmakers question military spending and deficit reduction. Harold Stassen says Wilson is boosting lagging arms output. Senator Taft notes defense cuts will drive any budget savings.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles disclosed at his first news conference that the State Department is studying a naval blockade of Red China among measures to pressure Communist forces in Korea. He cited possible allies’ trade ban, stricter embargo enforcement, new restraints, and other steps. President Eisenhower said he is not personally weighing a blockade, though agencies are examining the option.
Leslie Lee Alford testified in Kermit Texas that he mixed horse meat with hamburger nearly daily for a year on orders from employer Tom Gordy. Gordy, owner of Kermit Meat and Provision Co, was found guilty of selling horse meat as beef and received a fine and jail sentence.
Akron merchants report a booming dog collar market tied to schoolgirls with canine fashion. The style follows romance. collars move from right to left ankle as affection shifts, always worn over heavy white socks.
The article notes the first practical typewriter was placed on the market in 1874, marking a milestone in office technology. It highlights the device as a turning point in written communication and office work practices.
A Craig's Cafe meeting of a local committee outlines Public School Week March 1 to 7. Governor Shivers and Mayor Summers have proclaimed the week to promote public education. Texans are urged to visit local schools with lapel badges and visitor badges prepared, and window cards to publicize the event.
In Austin a Senate committee sidestepped a direct clash over the auto inspection law. Members sent to the floor two bills one to modify but keep core points of the law and another to repeal it. The anticipated showdown now awaits floor debate when the bills are called.
Governor Shivers pressed the Legislature to move quickly on TB patient bills to protect about 900 people from displacement. They are treated at Weaver H. Baker Hospital in Mission, which the Air Force will reclaim July 1. Senate has passed the measures, the House lags.
County Assessor-Collector Iva Davidson announced Saturday that Grayson County issued 8,993 poll tax receipts for the year. An incomplete exemption total for Denison and Sherman stood at 1,298, while exemptions are not required in the rest of the county.
A Texas bill by Rep. James W. Yancy would cut the motor fuel tax refund to farmers and exempt groups from 4 to 3 cents and put a penny into the school fund. The state now refunds about $20,000,000 annually to farmers and non-road users. retaining a penny would net about $5,000,000 yearly.
Dr J W Edgar of the Texas Education Agency will headline the midwinter session of the Fannin County unit of the Texas State Teachers Association in Trenton. The dinner meeting starts at 7 p.m. and will include joint sessions with the Bonham unit at the Trenton High School lunch room.
The article outlines outdoor brushing to remove surface mildew, then sun drying and air exposure followed by soap and water wash and thorough rinsing. If stains persist, apply lemon juice and salt and place in sun to bleach, then rinse and dry. Caution notes warn to use care on colored goods.
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