Local March of Dimes drives polio fund effort and phone number changes
John L Biggerstaff says to organize Friday for a vigorous March of Dimes campaign and places donation boxes in stores. The Sun reports on subscription renewals, a seven digit phone system coming February 5 with FO prefix, and contrasts today’s costs with the 1916 Whitewright sewer bond.
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John L. Biggerstaff
March of Dimes
Jack ‘Valentine
McKinney
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Sun
Valentine
Whitewright
Trenton
Grayson
Fannin
the Sun
Farmers urged to release unwanted cotton acreage
Wallace Caraway of the Collin County ASC committee urges cotton growers with a 1956 allotment to release all or part to the county ASC for reapportionment. Reallocation helps farms within the county by preserving history and economics. release should occur as plans firm up and weather conditions permit.
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Wallace Caraway
Collin County
ASC
Obituary notices for Neathery and Holcomb families
Funeral services were held for Mrs. K D Neathery 74 in Earnheart chapel with burial at Pilot Grove Cemetery. Surviving are her husband daughter Lillian three sisters and one brother. Also funeral services for Mrs T A Holcomb 68 in Earnheart Chapel with burial at Wittitoe Cemetery. Survivors include husband four sons a stepdaughter and two sisters and two brothers.
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K. D. Neathery
Earnheart Chapel
Harold S. Taylor
Kaufman
W. J. Epting
Sherrowan
Pilot Grove Cemetery
Barry Binion
Sonny Cato
Guy Taylor
David Taylor
Billy Doggett
Max Taylor
Ernest McMillin
Robert Taylor
Lillian Neathery
Whitewright High School
D. M. Taylor
Pilot Grove
T. W. Cato
Farmersville
R. E. St. John
San Antonio
P. H. Binion
Rogers
Ark
Earnheart
T. A. Holcomb
Tom Bean
Bob Scarborough
Wittitoe Cemetery
Wesley Brown
Jewel Biggerstaff
Raymond Stephens
Henry Norman
G. E. Ball
Gilbert Blythe
Salary Hike For County Officials
Grayson County officials vote 3 to 1 for a 25 percent across the board pay raise in a Monday county commission meeting. The raise lifts several offices including county attorney sheriff district clerk county clerk and county judge with totals up to 8 171 88 for the judge and 8 171 88 for the tax assessor collector among others. Tom Spalding voted against the increases noting objections had been minor after prior notice of the intent to raise salaries.
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Sherman
Grayson County
County Commission
Tom Spalding
Precinct 3
Grayson
Family of Nine Flee From Subfreezing Farmhouse Fire
Nine members of the Henry Mc Pherson family fled a house fire four miles south of Ector on the Sidney Woodruff farm. Seven children aged 3 to 16 escaped into subfreezing weather as flames destroyed clothing furniture and bedding. The blaze, likely from defective wiring, had the roof cave in before they could rescue belongings.
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Henry McPherson
Sidney Woodruff Farm
Ector
Plan Would Cut Texas Cotton Farmers Revenue
Rep. George H. Mahon of Texas warned the presidents farm program would cost Texas growers about 50 million dollars annually by shifting the price support basis from 7/8 inch staple to a national average of about one inch. He urged testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee opposing the change as a gadget to reduce cotton farmer income.
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Washington
Texas
George H. Mahon
Colorado City
Mahon
United States
A. J. Ellender
Louisiana
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ellender
Senate Committee
Administration
Covington Sister of Whitewright Woman Dies in Poteau
Mrs. O M Covington sister of Mrs Ott Lackey of Whitewright died last Thursday in Poteau Oklahoma Funeral services followed on Saturday attended by Mrs Lackey and Mr and Mrs Jack Lackey She is survived by her husband three children one brother and three sisters
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O. M. Covington
Ott Lackey
Whitewright
Poteau
Oklo
Lackey
Jack Lackey
Funeral rites held for James T. Lackey 81 San Antonio
Funeral services were held for James T. Lackey 81 of San Antonio with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. A native of White Mound west of Whitewright he was a brother of Ott Lackey and survived by two sisters Mrs. J B Howard Sherman and Mrs. Wade Sears Bells.
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James T. Lackey
San Antonio
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lackey
White Mound
Whitewright
Ott Lackey
J. B. Howard
Sherman
Wade Sears
Bells
School Lunch Menu Week and Dwight D Eisenhower Pilot Claim
Monday to Friday menus list fried fish sticks, Irish stew, ham chunks, steak and gravy, and shredded chicken salad on buns with sides and desserts. A note claims Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first U. S. President to hold an airplane pilot license and a bed smoking warning follows.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
U. S
Social Security Office Adds Friday Hours in Sherman
Sherman residents gain a half day of service as the Social Security office extends hours to Friday mornings from 8 to 12, in addition to the regular Monday and Wednesday 8 to 5 schedule. Roy Westerfield, local representative, says the extra time helps applicants and provides general information.
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Sherman
Roy Westerfield
Westerfield
Whitewright Heritage Of Commerce And Subscribers
The Sun recalls seventy years in Whitewright noting many changes in businesses and readers. Only Mrs. W A Kirkpatrick remains from original subscribers while editors faced mixed reactions. The business district shows total turnover with a few long standing names like First National Bank and Whitewright Lumber Co continuing in name though not management.
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the Sun
Whitewright
First National Bank
L. LaRoe & Co
Whitewright Lumber Co
S. H. Montgomery
TASTY RECIPE FOR LONG LIFE
Granny Burks, a centenarian from Los Angeles, shares her recipe for long life at a 100th birthday party. She lists black-eyed peas, turnip greens, salt pork, corn pone, whisky and snuff as the key ingredients. Virginia is her rarely used first name.
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Los Angeles
Granny Burks
Granny
Virginia
Lawmaker proposes earmarked debt donation to Treasury
Senator William F Knowland of California introduces legislation to allow taxpayers to contribute extra money to retire the federal debt. The measure would authorize the Treasury to accept designated donations, contingent on congressional approval.
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Washington
Congress
William F. Knowland
Calif
Treasury
Methodists Rate World Wide Attendance Drive in Whitewright
The First Methodist Church of Whitewright joins a global World Wide Church Attendance Movement from January to Easter. A twelve week local schedule runs January 8 to April 1 with designated consecration seeking and winning months and two person visiting teams briefing Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
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First Methodist Church of
Whitewright
Commission On Evangelism
Joint Board and Commission
Dick Walker
Clint Hennig
Roscoe Gillett
J. W. Polk
Roby Childress
Griffin Dollarhide
A. M. Bryant
Eisenhower Says Mind Not Fixed On Second Term
President Eisenhower stated his mind is not fixed on seeking re election and plans to resume full presidential duties Monday after his Florida rest. He emphasized health and adviser consultations will shape any decision and promised disclosure when the path of duty is clear.
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Eisenhower
Key West
Fla
Florida
Texans Age 20 Eligible for Polio Vaccine Expansion
The Salk polio vaccine was opened Monday to Texans up to age 20, expanding from ages up to 15 and pregnant women. State health officer Dr. Henry Holle announced the growing supply allowing broader public distribution through physicians and state agencies.
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Austin
Henry Holle
Third of couples marry with less than $60 a week
New York reports one in three newly wed couples marry on less than sixty dollars weekly. At least one in ten of these couples live with their families according to the Institute of Life Insurance.
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New York
The
Institute of Life Insurance Reports
First National Bank Expands Board with Two New Directors
At the annual stockholders meeting Sears Anderson and Paul Stephens were added to the First National Bank board, increasing members from six to eight. Existing directors include C. B. Bryant Jr. and III, Kay Kimbell, R. T. Pennington, J. B. King, and Glen Earnheart. Directors reelected officers: Bryant Jr. chair, Bryant III president, Anderson vice president, King vice president, Gillett cashier, Badgett assistant cashier. Anderson became executive VP in November, moving from Whitesboro to Whitewright.
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First National Bank
Sears Anderson
Paul Stephens
C. B. Bryant Jr
Sweetwater
C. B. Bryant III
Bonham
Kay Kimbell
Fort Worth
R. T. Pennington
Sherman
J. B. King
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright
R. A. Gillett
Pernie Badgett
Mr. Anderson
Whitesboro
Farm Employers Face New Social Security Reporting Rule
Farm and ranch operators must file Form 943 for 1955 wages and pay 4 percent social security tax by January 31, 1956. The 1954 law changes require reporting if $100 or more cash wages were paid to an agricultural employee, with up to $4200 per employee taxed. Obtain forms from IRS offices.
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Internal Revenue Service
Giles Accepts Nine Penalties
Bascom Giles former Land Commissioner receives nine more six year prison terms on guilty pleas in veteran land deals fraud. Total terms rise to thirteen and all sentences run concurrently. Giles plans to begin within weeks and faces civil suits. parole eligibility after about 1 year 2 months.
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Austin
Bascom Giles
Giles
Pardons Board
Charles O. Betts
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