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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1957
Page
4
Rates show local subscriptions at $2.50 and outside Grayson and Fannin Counties at $2.50 plus foreign subscriptions $5.00. The policy promises full correction of any erroneous reflections upon any person firm or corporation upon notification to the publisher.
Governor Price Daniel withdrew last minute appointees from former Governor Shivers to the University of Texas board of regents and the Texas A and M College board of directors. He questioned the appointments legality and asked the Senate to return the names. Appointees include UT regents Joe C. Thompson Thornton Hardie and J P Bryan and A&M directors L H Ridout Jr Eugene B Darby and Herman Heep.
Sen. William S. Floy of Victoria introduces a bill to redistrict Texas U S congressional seats by adding Denton County to the Fourth District and boosting its population to 269100. House Speaker Sam Rayburn has represented the district for over four decades.
A CBS TV producer offers 500 for two syllable dog words to 350 readers sending in talking animal tales and photos. Entries include dogs saying good morning amen and even a dachshund reciting Thanatopsis, with other pets claiming chatty tricks and quirks.
A Texas House subcommittee hears claims of improper lobbying to push a public advertising funding bill. Representative Cotten argues a brochure by Syers Pickle & Wynn spent 5500 to influence lawmakers, calling the effort brazen and a disgrace to legislative reasoning. other members respond with personal privilege speeches.
A wartime veteran may restore GI loan entitlement after July 25 1958 if selling is legally acceptable and VA is freed from guaranty liability. Restored rights allow a new GI loan until February 1 1965. Other Qs cover War Orphans Education Program limits, Survivor’s Benefits income thresholds, and Korean GI Bill flight training rates.
Muskegon Michigan motorist asks the state for automobile license plates ending in 07 as a constant reminder of a seven-ticket traffic record. The applicant says the digits would serve as a personal cue to improve driving behavior.
This Friday February 22 at 7 p.m. the Quarterly Fellowship Supper and church social will be held in the church social hall. It is a covered dish event with a brief singspiration featuring Mrs. Sarah Kilgree and a children’s chorus. Food, fun and fellowship await members and friends.
The Savoy volunteer fire department announces a baked ham supper for March 15 to raise 500 dollars to make the final payment on their truck. They have already raised 38000 dollars through barbecues auctions and chicken dinners with wives and friends preparing meals and serving.
Grayson County Farm Bureau schedules a county wide membership drive February 18 to 23. J C Maples, the bureau president, urges farmers and ranchers to join the independent farm organization highlighting Farm Bureau legislation in Austin and Washington. The federation operates in 48 states and 187 Texas counties.
About 102 attended Hour of Prayer at First Baptist Church on February 13. The YWA program honored Focus Week and the Young Women's Auxiliary fifty year milestone under direction of Mrs. James Gosnell and Mrs. Joé Rich. Participants included Nelda McCurdy and others. Rev. Justin Bible spoke later. Zone 3 Youth Rally is set for February 25 at Tom Bean with attendees meeting at 7. W M S to meet February 25 at 10 am.
Mrs. C. J. Meador presides the mission study event with exhibits arranged by her group. Mrs. B. W. Newman leads table decorations and Mrs. Fred Wal dropp, Mrs. Paul Geers and Mrs. Roy Blanton present the book. All church ladies invited to attend and bring a covered dish lunch. Program ends shortly after lunch.
College Station farmers may use Thimet for early cotton insect control by treating planting seed at four Texas plants. Enthomologist F M Miller notes hazards limit private purchase though Fuller cites advantages. Treated seed costs about 3 dollars per acre and protects 4 to 6 weeks against thrips aphids mites and leaf miners replacing the first two sprays except for overwintered boll weevil.
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