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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
1
Mass vaccination of dogs against rabies set for 1 p m Friday at the agriculture building on the school campus. O V Barker will vaccinate. last Friday’s clinic was postponed due to sleet. Free vaccination except vaccine cost. city dogs must wear vaccination and city license tags.
Washington reports that all individuals with incomes of 600 dollars or more must file a federal tax return for 1952. The rate increase from 1951 remains in effect for 1952, affecting mainly those of higher income. Returns are due March 15, with refunds for those under withholding tax. Self employed earners with 400 dollars or more must also file.
Weekly lunch offerings include Irish Stew with crackers and hot bread on Monday and a honeyed peanut butter snack. Tuesday features Turkey and Gravy with potatoes and English peas, cookies, prunes. Wednesday serves Beans, Creamed Carrots, Greens, and Cornbread with Cherry Pie. Thursday offers Tuna Salad on Lettuce, Pork and Beans, Potato Chips, Doughnuts. Friday includes Turkey Sandwiches with lettuce, potatoes, and green beans.
A church displays a sign reading Come in and have your faith lifted. The message invites parishioners and visitors to seek comfort and spiritual upliftment through services and community support.
President Eisenhower’s Cabinet members were sworn in at a White House ceremony except for Charles E. Wilson who faced a delayed confirmation over his General Motors holdings. Senate approved eight nominees and Mrs. Oveta C. Hobby as Federal Security Administrator. Wilson’s fate remains unsettled amid calls for divestment of GM stock.
Allan Shivers begins a second term as Texas governor and the first in state history to be nominated by both Democratic and Republican parties. He urges reform and responsible budgeting as Lt Governor Ben Ramsey also takes office for a second term. A steel plant project along the Delaware River is noted with extensive railroad track details.
Funeral services for Lon M. Smith 79 were held at Earnheart chapel with Rev. Harold S. Taylor officiating. He died Friday in Dallas. burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Marguerite Smith and brother M. R. Smith. Also noted is death of C. W. Barnett at Ardmore, Oklahoma, with funeral in Betts and burial in Ardmore Cemetery. survivors include wife Carrie Hunter and two sons Archie and Erwin.
Gov Allan Shivers designates March 1 7 as Public Schools Week urging Texans to visit at least one school. He says understanding comes from inspecting schoolhouses knowing teachers and seeing student work. Dallas chair John McKee adds the drive aims to send over 1 000 000 Texans through school doors.
United States soldiers airmen and Marines in Korea have contributed more than $50 000 to the March of Dimes campaign to fight polio. An eight station radio DJ marathon supported the effort with large scale donations delivered by various military means.
Commissioners authorize payment on a fee basis to run a Whitesboro substation for straight vehicle registrations, enabling other large towns to seek similar service. Tax Officer Iva Davidson will set up the operation, with 12 cents per registration paid to the operator. Residents of towns with 1000 plus population may petition for substations.
Dwight D. Eisenhower took the oath as the United States President and urged a peace based on strength and unity against communism. The ceremony voiced America’s leadership role, with Mamie Nixon and Pat Nixon near at the inaugural parade and celebratory balls signaling the start of his administration.
Tuesday marked the first time a U S president faced the two term limit with the White House restricting leaders to two terms. The 22nd Amendment later ratified in 1951 clarified this rule and exempted outgoing President Truman from the limit.
Boy Scout Troop 42 held a weekly meeting at the scout house. Phillip Hoover led the pledge to the flag. Jimmy Smith was elected Panther Patrol leader and Jimmy Bassett led the Fox Patrol. Other patrol members include Billy McDowell Jer ry Bennett George Key Wilbert Bennett Joe Cummings Russell May Joe Chat Beazley David Sanderson Jimmy House.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, after taking the presidential oath, accepts the role of Honorary President of the Boy Scouts of America. He cites prior service on the National Council committees and boards and notes his commitment to the Scouts' aims during his White House tenure.
In his inaugural address President Eisenhower sets two prerequisites for talks with Stalin. First, peace must be for all nations, not a bargain for any one side. Second, there must be clear proof of good faith through sustained, step by step methods toward disarmament, not vague promises.
Everheart Thornhill Post American Legion sponsors a March of Dimes campaign in Whitewright under a three member committee Griffin Dollarhide Jr chairman Robert Doss and Carlton Johnson. Starting at 7 p m tonight residents leave a porch light on and a volunteer will collect contributions. If no caller by 8 p m call Craig's Cafe at 171 and the riot squad will be dispatched. The Dallas drive raised over a hundred thousand dollars.
San Antonio attorney John Goode Jr urges action as thousands in Texas pay 140 percent interest or more to loan sharks. He cites medical bills back to school and Christmas loans as legitimate needs that drive borrowers to high‑cost lenders. The State Bar of Texas backs a fairness law. the Junior Bar supports a small loan bill similar to those in other states.
The Agriculture Department reports farm prices ended the year about 12 percent below January levels. A record agricultural output and weaker export markets drove the decline with cattle cotton eggs hogs and milk leading the drop. An unrelated note on chair upholstery suggests foam rubber for seats.
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