We Heard About Local Visits and Socials This Week
Community notices detail Sherman and Whitewright visitors including Mrs Gomer May and Mr Otto Cunningham visiting friends in Van Alstyne and Dallas travelers visiting Clarksville and Tennessee. A bridge club hosted by Ron Faison produced high scores by Jack Smith and James Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer May of Sherman
Whitewright
Otto Cunningham
Jim Ables
van Alstyne
J. C. Gillespie
John Inter
Dallas
Tennessee
Alabama
Ron Faison
Firemen’s Hall
Jack Smith
James Edwards
Ralph Judd
Charlie Ayres
Monette
Reed Spring
Smith Bros. Mfg. Co
Little Rock
Marshall
Ark
Musicians and Longevity in the Spotlight
The Sun notes veteran figures such as Stravinsky Casals Stokowski and Monteux living past 80 while Sibelium Charpentier died after 80. Dr S J London, medical director, links music work to venting conflicts and reducing stress illnesses. Music hath charms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stravinsky
Casals
Stokowski
Monteux
Sibelium
Charpentier
S. J. London
All Work No Play Key To Long Life
Social Security interviews with 261 centenarians reveal work over schooling as a common thread. Four volumes on America's centenarians note many had little schooling, while some educated individuals still reached 100 plus. Notable elders include Will Adams 114 of Atmore Alabama and Yale alumnus Charles B. Faith 103 of Philadelphia. The piece also mentions the Shamrock Hotel in Houston with 66 shades of green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Social Security
America
Social Security Administration
Will Adams
Atmore
Ala
Covington County
Emily S. Quinn
Leander
Texas
Yale
Princeton
Albert A. Alexander
Plattsburg
John Wesley Carr
Katherine Bainbridge
England
Hollywood
Frank Moore
Paxton, Ill
Charles B. Faith
Philadelphia
New Haven (Conn
Madison, Conn
Do Not Use Tinted Glasses at Night
The AMA cautions against tinted lenses or windshields for night driving. It cites reduced light transmission, impaired night vision, and no scientific support for any supposed benefits. The note also mentions glare from headlights as the real challenge. Also included is a short ad urging adding machine paper from The Sun Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Medical Association
AMA Council On Occupational Health
U. S. Payroll Rises by 10 301 in One Month
The Joint Economic Committee reports a 10 301 rise in government payroll from March to April. Total civilian and military employment reaches 2 480 346, with Agriculture up 3 006 Treasury 2 950 Interior 1 828 Post Office 836 and TVA 639. Navy shows the largest civilian decline at 1 119.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional Economy Committee
Agriculture
Treasury
Interior
Post Office
Tennessee Valley Authority
Navy Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul Geers
Rose Somerville
Clarksville
Mrs
Billy Ray Chesser
Daughters of Sherman
C. C. Chesser
Royce Clemm
Bobbie Janway
Nancy Yowell
Tulsa
Oklo
Roy Yowell
Sherman
Henry Yowell
Weldon Bartley
Bethel W. M. A
Brazil
Bob Stalcup
Ralph McKinney
Jack England
Stalcup
J. P. Williams
Bob Cawthon
Johnnie England
Houston
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Member
Federal Deposit
Nsurance Ong
Whitewright, Texas
Grayson Or
Fannin County
United States
Galveston
Sun
U. S
Sherman Savings Associa
TION
Sherman Savings Association
Sherman, Texas
North Travis
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