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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties and for outside areas. Rates are 1 year and 6 months with minimum six month commitment. No subscription accepted for less than six months.
Dispatches report Governor Allan Shivers seeking public input on financing Texas hospitals. A tax on natural gas shipped from Texas to northern and eastern states is proposed, but lobbyist access to legislators may hinder passage of the measure.
Texas and Oklahoma game and fish agencies agreed on a universal Lake Texoma license but the Oklahoma commission has not approved it. Fishermen were promised a February availability, yet no clear timeline exists amid ongoing licensing controversy. Some locals urge federal control of fishing on the federal lake.
The new minimum wage law goes into effect January 25 and will affect only a few Whitewright workers directly as most are not covered by the law. It will have indirect effects on local employment and cost of living.
The text argues that raising the minimum wage from 40c to 75c per hour would force garment factories to raise prices on inexpensive shirts and dresses. It notes that a 40-hour week would rise from $16 to $30, and predicts many less efficient workers could lose covered employment under current living conditions.
In a editorial voice the Deport Times attacks Army procurement rules favoring corn-fed cattle. It argues Texas grass raised beef, fed on hulls and cotton seed, is excluded yet consumed by taxpayers supporting the Army. The piece frames federal regimentation as an attack on local liberty and economic fairness.
Blessed are those who send in written party or wedding accounts with guest names and details. Reporters welcome tips when events happen and copies arrive early for a warm editor’s reception. The passage also notes Yangtze River local names, Hawthorne’s late success, and elephant trunk fingers handling tiny objects.
Mrs Margaret Hanna Melton daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Felker Whitewright became the bride of John Kenneth Hynds son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hynds Van Alstyne at 5 pm Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev A D Jameson officiating. The couple will reside in Van Alstyne after a New Orleans honeymoon.
The wedding of Marian Elizabeth Green and Leon Stanley White took place at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Church Sherman with Rev. James Tucek officiating. The bride wore ivory satin with Chantilly lace and carried a white orchid bouquet. reception followed at the Grayson Hotel King Cotton Room.
The H D Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Lee Norris home with co hosts Mrs. W R Milam and Mrs. Joe Miller. Miss Zelma Moore spoke on sewing pattern selection and material choice. Eleven members attended with roll call noting cotton fabric. Refreshments followed. next meeting is January 26 at Mrs. Guy McCafferty’s.
Church notices list Wilson a student at Austin College Sherman will preach at 11 a m Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday school is at 10 a m No evening service Rev E A Doty pastor The program includes morning worship evangelistic service and communion Bible classes and evening service details for midweek service listed under Therman Healy minister
Ashley D. Jameson leads a church week with a 10 a. m. Sunday school, 11 a. m. morning worship, 6:30 p. m. youth fellowship, 7 p. m. evening worship, and 8 p. m. youth hour.
Weldon R. Drake is pastor and W. T. Simmons leads the Sunday school. Mrs. W. R. Drake directs Training Union, and Mrs. B. W. Newman presides over the W. M. S. with J. B. Layman as Brotherhood president. Morning worship at 11 and Training Union at 6:15. Wednesday prayer at 7 and choir at 7:45.
Fred Wright known as F W Wright announces candidacy for County Commissioner District Two. He campaigns on local development, fiscal oversight, and public service. Supporters say he has long served the community and will advocate for transparent leadership.
Claud Dillon returns from the VA Hospital in McKinney after a three week stay. Miss Lorene Simmons had an appendectomy at St Vincent's Hospital Sherman. Lieutenant Lloyd Badgett and family visit relatives while he prepares for a post in Japan. Sherman hospitals report patients from Whitewright, including Miss Eulolia Judd and Donna Jean Collins at Wilson N Jones and Miss Lorene Simmons at St Vincent's.
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