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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1961
Page
1
Marshall Hasty's New Meat Market opens in Whitewright this Friday and Saturday with free coffee, prizes, and a drawing on Saturday afternoon. Local merchants bought ad space in The Sun to welcome the business. registration for the drawing allowed non-attendees to win.
Rainfall in Whitewright reached 36.60 inches in 1960, about an inch less than 1959. Earlier years show 30.96 inches in 1958 and 58.44 in 1957, with October at 1.14 inches and December peaking at 6.71 inches. Ernest Smith, official recorder, notes 1960 distribution was more uniform.
John F. Ross 91 retired farmer died at home Saturday night. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Grady Layman and Rev. John Strean. Burial followed at Burns Cemetery in Trenton. Born July 15 1869 in Fannin County he married Lily Warren January 11 1884 in Bonham. Survived by one son five daughters nineteen grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p m in the First Baptist Church of Bells for W H Dunn 50 who died Thursday in a Sherman hospital. Rev Baldridge and Rev McClain led the rites. burial followed in Friendship Cemetery. Dunn born April 10 1910 in Lawrence was son of W H Dunn and the late Nettie Sue Dunn. He married Bobbie Nell Cox on Sept 6 1940 of Whitewright. Survivors include wife and father a son Bobby Hugh and a daughter Donna Jean Dunn of Bells a brother Burley Dunn of Dallas and three sisters Mrs Wiley Swaim Sherman Mrs Johnny Hill Dallas and Mrs Wayne Ramsey Bells.
College Station Texans foresee a record meat supply in 1961 with per person consumption exceeding 200 pounds for the first time. Lloyd Bergsma notes a generally downbeat market year, with prices stabilizing early then falling in lower cattle grades as herd growth continues amid weather and pasture shifts.
A meeting for farmers merchants and other interested people is set for next Tuesday night January 17 at 7 00 at the High School agriculture building to organize an agriculture club. O V Barker vocational agriculture teacher and Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee chairman announced a program will follow the business session and invites all interested in agriculture to attend.
Texas lawmakers voted to raise their pay to 400 dollars per month plus 12 dollars a day for 120 days during and after the session. The measure, backed by Rep. Bartram, cites a treasury deficit and voter opposition to a wage hike in the general election. The bill moves to the Senate for action.
President elect John F. Kennedy told the Massachusetts Legislature that his administration should be judged on courage, judgment, integrity and dedication. In a joint session speech he outlined a high moral standard rooted in New England values and warned lawmakers the "high court of history" will judge him by four questions. He traced his roots to Massachusetts, saying the state's history and people shaped the character he would carry to the presidency.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean laments high Senate spending and pages in the Congressional Record. He jokes about a Will Rogers hunting tale, diplomats in the State Department, and Russia debt offers, adding rural quips about mules and wife.
At a Tuesday meeting of the First National Bank board, officers were elected: Kenneth Frisby president, R A Gillett vice president and cashier, Roy G Blanton assistant cashier, and Miss Pernie Badgett assistant cashier. Directors reelected: C B Bryant III, Frisby, Sears Anderson, Kay Kimbell, R T Pennington, Paul Stephens, Philip Earnheart, Jack Meador.
The Whitewright PTA held its regular meeting in the high school library Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Joe Bodine president led a room count won by the second grade. A panel moderated by Supt S T Montgomery Jr included Mrs James Gosnell Mrs R H Darwin Miss Gladys Ray Dick Walker and B R Vestal. The topic was Advantages and Disadvantages of Consolidation.
James A. Turman of Gober won the Texas House speakership 83 to 66 over Wade F. Spilman of McAllen. Turman, 33, drew most liberal support as the House prepares to organize and set committee assignments likely by Jan. 23.
In Austin Director Homer Garrison urges qualified men to apply for 72 DPS uniformed service positions. Examinations at 18 locations across the state occur February 14 to 16 for applicants aged 21 to 35 with high school level education. Physical requirements include a height of 5 feet 8 inches and a weight ratio within specified limits.
At the Whitewright Chamber of Commerce meeting Dr Paul Geers was elected president for the year succeeding Kenneth Frisby. Renee Morgan became vice president and Clyde Little was reelected secretary treasurer. New directors include Dr John L Barkley Fred Cook Jr and Ron Faison. Various committees were named with memberships set at 10 dollars for businesses and 4 dollars for individuals.
The Treasury salutes bankers for 20 years of volunteer service to the U S Savings Bonds program. Since 1941 banks issued over two billion Series E bonds, at no cost to government or buyers, boosting thrift nationwide. Valley National Bank president Carl A Bimson praised banking's role in stabilizing economy and building savings, as the ad marks a 20 year series of tributes and public service notices.
The American Medical Association states cold remedies only give temporary symptom relief and do not cure or prevent colds, noting a typical cold lasts about a week. The AMA journal emphasizes millions spent yearly on remedies with no curative effect.
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