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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1959
Page
1
A Texas Cotton area push led by Wm. F. Hofmann of La Grange urges farmers to plant full allotments or release unused acreage to county ASC committees. The Old Cotton Belt Association notes 5 to 15 percent of allotments remain unplanted in the old cotton region.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Earnheart Funeral Chapel for Chester L. Stewart 35 who died Friday in Gainesville Missouri of an accidental gunshot wound. Born in Whitewright July 2 1923 he was a Baptist church member and survived by his mother four brothers and three sisters with several relatives listed.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Trenton at 2 30 p m for Mrs. Y B Reed 80 who died in a Bonham hospital Rev H V Caraway Rev Roy Patton Rev E B Jackson and Rev Harrison Baker officiated Burial was in Burns Cemetery She was born May 6 1878 in Trenton daughter of Charlie and Josie Garrison formerly Miss Lillie Garrison She and Mr Reed wed Dec 22 1895 in Trenton He died May 19 1943 Survivors include son R W Reed two daughters Euline Shaw and James M Butler one sister Mrs John Kaiser five grandchildren Kate Reed Estes Jimmy Reed Beverly Butler Tommy Shaw and Gayle Shaw all of Trenton
Social Security guidance urges workers planning retirement to bring 1958 W-2 forms when applying. Sherman district office manager Hargrove notes January is peak filing month. 95 applications that January 1958. Free statements show taxes paid over three years and total Social Security contributions, aiding verification against employer reporting errors.
President Eisenhower told the National Press Club that stronger Negro voting rights take precedence over federal action to enforce public school integration. He argued that once voting rights are secure by federal law, states would handle school issues and protect other rights. The 50 minute Q A session was broadcast nationwide.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hughes of Whitewright will receive degrees at East Texas State College winter convocation on Wednesday January 21. Mr Hughes earns a bachelor of science in industrial education while Mrs Hughes takes a bachelor of science in business administration. Both are Whitewright High School graduates. Mr Hughes is son of Gene and Mrs Hughes and Mrs Hughes is daughter of Mr and Mrs M B Hasty.
Rep Joseph W Matin Jr a 74 year old Democrat from Massachusetts ousted as House leader will keep his chauffeur driven limousine after a fast tracked resolution. The measure was backed by Democratic Leader John W McCormack and new GOP Leader Charles A Halleck who defeated Martin last Tuesday. Friends hoped to raise private funds for a limousine and Martin was moved by the gesture.
The school menu lists meals for Monday through Friday including Sliced Spam and Cheese with sides, Meat Loaf, Pinto Beans and more. It notes that at least 14 Texas streams bear the name Rock Creek.
The Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association met at the high school on Tuesday January 13 with vice president Mrs Wallace Wilson presiding. Captain Slaughterback of Perrin Air Base spoke on civil defense including safe shelter in case of an atomic bomb and how radiation would be influenced by weather. The sixth grade won the room count with seven parents present.
The Savoy hospital project nears reality as concrete foundations for a 50 by 75 foot brick veneer building are poured and framing rises. Chairman Claude Strickland says construction will move quickly with about $6,000 on hand to reach the roof, funded largely by former residents in Texas, New York, and California.
In Valley View Terrace Leo McCulligan, 30, heard a violent threat and leapt from a second-story window. He fled to a neighbor as police searched for a gunman, finding only the shouted voice echoing from a nearby apartment amid a family watching a television Western.
In a letter to the editor Uncle Dan of Tom Bean mocks new household gadgets like electric irons slowing chores. He jokes about open toe shoes making feet bigger and laments steel price rises while farmers get no help from markets.
The annual stockholders meeting declared a regular 20 percent dividend plus a 4 percent extra dividend and a 10 percent employer bonus. Directors and officers were reelected. assets reached 1.918 million with deposits around 1.702 million, the bank’s largest total in history.
Denton Texas Miss Margaret Williams a Texas Woman's University senior and speech major has been cast in Lithuania a one act play to be presented by Contemporary Theatre at TWU on January 16 Williams club president is daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Williams of Whitewright</analysis>
College Station farmers can reduce income tax by keeping detailed records. Small oversights cost more in tax, so itemize all expenses and income and classify sales by livestock, produce, other income, resale items, and capital assets. Maintain depreciation for buildings, fences, machinery, and stock used in dairy or draft work. Consult county agent for tax guidance and the 1959 Farmers Tax Guide.
New York estimates show private industry spent 13.7 billion dollars last year on pension and welfare payments and other employe security costs, 6.6 percent of 208.4 billion in wages. In 1929 security payments were 0.5 billion, one percent of total compensation. More than half of 1958 security payments funded pension and welfare. Old age survivors and disability insurance exceeded a quarter. the rest covered unemployment and injury.
A banquet honoring the 1958 Whitewright High School football team will be held at the American Legion Hall next Tuesday night Jan 20 at 7 00 pm Siki Sikes East Texas State College coach will speak and show a Tangerine Bowl film Tickets available from Harry Lander or Clint Hennig Each ticket covers one person or a sponsor package includes self and date plus a football player and date Dinner served by the school homemaking department under Mrs Earl Blanton
President Eisenhower readies a personal clash with Democrats over a 77 billion dollar budget to be sent to Congress. Vice President Nixon and cabinet members pledge support as they unite to defend the administration plan and confront Democratic calls for increased spending. Defense funding is expected to be the fiercest battleground.
Rennie Thomas sought a 20 pound loan by taking his 4 year old wife on a tour of pawnshops offering her as security. He planned to repay by cooking washing and cleaning for the pawnbroker. Mrs. Thomas said the idea was hers as well but no one accepted the arrangement.
Boston. The American Automobile Association endorsed a measure by a legislator to ban hitchhiking. The AAA stated two out of five thumbs raised for a ride have prints on file with the police.
A friend compliments a dog with a witty line about looking smart. The speaker responds with a laconic quip about whether the dog will come, underscoring a simple, stubborn resolve. The exchange captures rural or old-time banter.
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