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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1953
Page
2
Houston. More than half of responding employers report mail from loan sharks and nearly half face collectors for high rates. Better Business Bureau president Fisher G. Dorsey urges immediate legislation to curb wage earner gouging. The Junior Bar of Texas backs a small loan bill for passage.
President elect Eisenhower could use Hoover’s Shenandoah camp on the Rapidan for a simple trout fishing retreat within 100 miles of Washington. The Boy Scouts keep 13 cabins, electric and water services, and the site in good repair, with abundant wildlife and close access to Skyline Drive.
Frances Perkins recalls turning to a gentleman behind her at a film and offering to remove her hat if it blocked his view. He asks her not to, noting the hat is funnier than the movie as the moment captures a lighthearted exchange.
Citation commands Willie Clemons to answer Maggie Clemons in the 15th District Court in Sherman. The case filed October 14, 1952 seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Issued January 12, 1953 with service deadline March 2, 1953. newspaper notice dates January 15 22 29 and February 4 1953.
Grant Hoover and families visited here over the weekend while Rev. Bob Cates from Collinsville and others from Dallas Sherman Houston Denison and Fort Worth were noted as visiting relatives or staying with local hosts. Edgar Lee Shields transferred from Bryan AFB to Laredo AFB with wife and two children staying with Noel Cox family.
The H D Club met January 8 at Earl Lyons home with 13 members and one visitor. Mrs Ronald Vestal named new president for the year. Miss Zelma Moore demonstrated horticulture and small fruits, shrubs, yard improvements, and spray mixtures. The group plans an all day luncheon January 15 at Clara Wallace home to quilt a quilt.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met January 8 at 10 30 a.m. Mrs Bob Cawthon was absent. Mrs George Ball presided and Miss Zelma Moore discussed starting cuttings stressing the importance of preparation and growth.
The group held a covered dish luncheon at noon with two guests Miss Moore and Mrs. Ray Lumpkins. The next meeting is January 22 at 2 pm with Mrs. Floyd Harris reviewing home demonstration history and yearbooks to be distributed.
A liquid hair spray firm demonstrated safety measures before the city fire prevention bureau. Chief Walter Hoelcher lit a match as the product sprayed onto it, causing bright yellow flames that burned the chief’s finger.
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