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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1955
Page
2
Health article advises self reflection on mood and daily habits. It discusses attitude to chores, eating, nutrition, and living with balance to improve outlook and well being. It cautions against excess activities and self-indulgence.
Texas faced a loss of about 1 200 000 in state revenue last year due to cigarette smuggling. J G Pope and R D Etter discussed intensified enforcement efforts in Dallas. Smugglers buy in Missouri or Colorado and bring to Texas using bogus stamps. Brownwood and Houston cases were cited as enforcement examples.
The piece advises balancing work with rest and relaxation. It stresses allocating daily downtime to do as you please, caring for eyes and ears, and following medical treatment fully. It warns against rushing back to work and notes not everyone has an iron constitution.
A faction of lawmakers discuss a one billion dollar appropriation to win votes. One member proposes spending it on a long Mississippi River bridge, sparking debate over the project’s feasibility and political motives.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bowen of Trenton visited relatives Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Sears visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Garner. Mrs. Marvin Bryant of Madill Okla spent early week with her mother Mrs. R. L. Sears. Mrs. A. B. Hemphill of Dallas spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson.
The State of Texas seeks condemnation of right of way for State Farm Highway No 120 in Grayson County. The case No 1092 names L P Luse and others as defendants with unknown addresses and heirs. Publication cites petitions filed February 9 1955 and requires appearance by March 30 1955 at Sherman Texas.
Johnny Mathis and J. H. Milligan report heavy worm losses east of town as mites inflict their worm beds. Milligan estimates about 400 dollars in worms killed and Mathis about 1,000 dollars. They tried changing soil but found no remedy that kills mites without harming worms. Both men continue in the business.
C C Vaden, proprietor of a large worm farm west of town, says he has not experienced any losses at this time. The Pittsburg Ga Gazette notes the comment as part of a local business update.
A mother explains to her young son why the bride wears white and the groom wears black. The boy asks why the groom is in black, and the mother answers that white signifies prettiness and joy.
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