Reunion of Former Whitewrighters At Midland Next Week
Plans near completion for the second annual reunion of former Whitewright residents July 16 and 17 at the Scharbauer Hotel in Midland. Lester Short leads arrangements as Joe Weldon Carr directs plans from San Angelo with invitations from Dallas to Amarillo and beyond.
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Midland
Whitewright
Lester Short
Scharbauer
Rendevour
West Texas
Short
Whitewright High School
San Angelo
Joe Weldon Carr
Carr
Dallas
Amarillo
Allen Street
Auto Stolen From Local Lot Last Friday Night
Bob Andrew reported a 1938 Ford stolen from his used car lot west of the Williams Service Station on the Y last Friday night. Police had no trace by Thursday morning. Andrew believes the thief may be headed toward Whitewright but expects a long trip before abandonment.
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Bob Andrew
Williams
Mr. Andrew
Whitewright
Senate approves cotton acreage cut bill
The Senate approved by voice vote a bill authorizing the Agriculture Department to cut cotton acreage and reallocate between producing states. It sets a base of 22.5 million acres and a 13.5 million bale quota, adjustable by the secretary of agriculture. An amendment exempts certain wheat lands from cuts below the national quota.
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Washington
Senate
Agriculture Department
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Record 818 July Fourth deaths marked by heat and danger
National Safety Council labels the holiday carnage shameful and disgraceful after an 818 death toll over a 3 day period. Traffic 321, drownings 278, heat prostration 70, airplane 18, miscellaneous 131, with heat noted as a major factor. Ned H Dearborn urges better traffic discipline and sportsmanlike conduct.
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National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Real Horse Power Across Amu Darya Ferries Towed by Horses
The ferries crossing the Amu Darya River between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan are pulled by swimming horses. Each boat is towed by two animals in front on a support with a bellyband, guiding daily from dawn to dusk across the river a third of a mile wide.
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Amu Darya River
Afghanistan
Kilif
Turkomen
Presbyterian VCS Begins Monday at First Presbyterian Church
The vacation church school at First Presbyterian Church starts Monday July 11 with 3 30 to 5 30 afternoon sessions and concludes with a 5 30 Sunday July 17 commencement. Mrs Homer Sears will speak. Committees include Assembly Bible Refreshments Recreation Handcrafts led by Charles Caldwell. Adv registration July 8 9 from 1 to 3 pm in the church basement. Open to Whitewright children ages five to sixteen.
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First Presbyterian Church
Homer Sears
Janis Horton
Margaret Melton
Charles Tunnell
Ruth Cox
Floyd Bassett
Lydia Henry
Vera Hickman
John Reeves
T. E. Sears
R. L. Sears
Iola Phillips
Clay Horton
Minnie Patterson
Chas. Tunnell
Charles Caldwell
Mardell Pumphrey
Westminster Fellowship
Whitewright
Old Folks Pension Lift Blocked by Senate Filibuster
In Austin the Senate blocked a pension ceiling increase as filibustered debate ended with final adjournment. House already approved the lift, while Sen Hill Hudson led a floor stand against the measure citing a proposed state lien on recipients’ property after a $1250 individual or $2500 couple exemption.
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Austin
Senate
House
Sen
Hill Hudson
Conference
Hudson
Sun Honor Roll Adds Week of Notables
The Sun lists new names on the honor roll for the past week including Edgar Sowell R C Blanton A L Biggerstaff Mrs Ray Schlosser Ed Martin B W Langford D H Chumbley V L England Joe B Hamilton J W McDonald J Leon Spindle Howard Cook Dr Jack Spindle Mrs Avon Dale Ricks J W McMurry Clyde R Owen.
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Sun
Edgar Sowell
R. C. Blanton
A. L. Biggerstaff
Ray Schlosser
Ed Martin
B. W. Langford
D. H. Chumbley
V. L. England
Joe B. Hamilton
J. W. McDonald
J. Leon Spindle
Howard Cook
Jack Spindle
Avon Dale Ricks
J. W. McMurry Clyde R. Owen
Joblessness Not Severe in State
The Texas Employment Commission said unemployment in Texas was not alarming for this time. Based on data from the first five months of the year, the TEC noted unease about the national economy, but Texas is in better shape than most states.
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Austin
Texas Employment Commission
Texas
TEC
Buried Alive Record Beat by Stunt Man Emmert
Raymond Emmert, a stunt man in Zanesville, completed a buried alive confinement in 44 days and exited one hour before 45. About 1,500 spectators watched as he claimed the record and announced he earned roughly $800 from donations. He said he would try again to defend his title if challenged.
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Zanesville, O
Raymond Emmert
Emmert
Emmett
American Legion Elects Officers For Ensuing Year
At a regular meeting the American Legion elected officers for the coming year. E W Chicken Fields was chosen commander, with Jack Lackey first vice commander and Carlton Johnson second vice commander. Other officers include John Biggerstaff adjutant Roy Blanton finance officer A B Jones service officer Earl Blanton child welfare officer Rev Ashley D Jameson chaplain Jack Meador historian Ted Head sergeant at arms and retiring commander C B Bryant III. The post, valued at over 15000 with more than 100 members, pledged support for the new leadership and community programs.
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American Legion
E. W
Chicken) Fields
Jack Lackey
Carlton Johnson
John Biggerstaff
Roy Blanton
A.B. Jones
Earl Blanton
Ashley D. Jameson
Jack Meador
Ted Head
C. B. Bryant III
Legion
Post
Leonard Picnic Visit To Whitewright From Leonard
Wade Morris city marshal alerts Mayor F. M. Echols of a large Leonard contingent arriving by caravan from Bells to Whitewright at 2 45 p m Friday for the 70th annual Leonard picnic. Leonard citizens will be met escorted to parking and parking rules lifted. Leonard High School Band to perform.
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Wade Morris
Leonard
F. M. Echols
Whitewright
Bells
Mr. Morris
Echols
Morris
Leonard High School
Texas Billion-Dollar Legislature Ends With Tiny Balance
Texas first billion-dollar Legislature adjourned after 177 days to a holiday mood at the Capitol. Direct appropriations totaled 312 million with 17.5 million vetoed to leave 110 thousand cash. Expenditures for the next two years exceed 1 billion, prompting forecasts of a 125 to 150 million annual tax rise. Marshall O. Bell blamed Gov. Jester for lacking a sound spending plan.
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Austin
Texas
Red Granite
Beauford H. Jester
Marshall O. Bell
San Antonio
Bell
Child Injured By Farm Tractor Near Whitewright
An 18 month old, Roddy J. Layman, son of Mr and Mrs J B Layman, was nearly fatally injured Monday when a tractor rolled over him half a mile west of Whitewright. He suffered facial cuts and an torn left ear but the injuries were not considered serious.
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Roddy J
J. B. Layman
Whitewright
Mr. Layman
Crop prospects continue good in Whitewright area
Farmers report record corn and cotton prospects with some urging rain to boost corn while avoiding pest problems for cotton. Cotton appears healthy with little insect damage, though final yield depends on weather and picking in the coming two months. Sun Want Ad.
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Whitewright
Whitewright School Board discusses taxes and community center
Whitewright Independent School District board met to review Gilmer-Aikin tax equalization requirements and plan an election once district total valuation is known. The Ely school will remain a community center after annexation. coach S. T. Montgomery Jr. received raise and travel funds for coaching school. Superintendent Curlee Cummings plans to move to Whitewright.
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Whitewright Independent School District Board of Trustees
Gilmer-Aikin
Curlee Cummings
Ely
Whitewright
Fannin County
S. T. Montgomery Jr
Montgomery
Cummings
Bob Sears
East Grand Avenue
Steel Refuses Wage Increase Sparks Steel Strike Move
United States Steel rejects CIO President Murray on a fourth round wage rise saying no justification exists at this time. Murray calls negotiations deadlocked and a nationwide steelworkers strike of one million is planned for July 16. Union demand includes social insurance and a 150 monthly pension.
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Pittsburgh
United States Steel Corporation
CIO
Philip Murray
Benjamin F. Farless
United States Steel
United Steelworkers
Murray
Spencer and Morgan Die in Sherman Area Car Crash
Thomas J. Spencer fifty five of Sherman died from injuries in a crash at the Highway 75 and Perrin Field road intersection between Sherman and Denison. William D. Morgan fifty one of Sherman also died. Funeral for Spencer was in Sherman conducted by Rev. J. A. Ellis and Robert D. Blanks. He left two daughters in Denison and two in Dallas, a wife in Dallas, a mother in Pilot Grove, one son in Dallas, and three sisters in Pilot Grove.
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Thomas J. Spencer
Sherman
Pilot Grove
Whitewright
Perrin Field Road
Denison
William D. Morgan
Spencer
J. A. Ellis
First Baptist
Robert D. Blanks
C. L. Carter
O. D. Walker
A. L. Wesson
Bernadyne Spencer
Dallas
Martha Spencer
Elmer Lee Spencer
Prada Alice Griffin
Mandy Spencer
Delia Spencer
Jury Impaneled for Fifteenth District July Term
A Fifteenth District Court grand jury for the July term was impaneled Tuesday. Judge R. C. Slagle charged the body and District Clerk S. V. Earnest administered the oath to jurors A. S. Luby Tom Bean D. G. Patterson Howe C. L. Woodall Tioga B. W. Newman Whitewright Lonnie Washburn Bells Garfield Huff Whitesboro Clarence Wideman Denison W. S. Graham Collinsville G. W. Taylor Gunter John Vaughan O J Colwick Neville Harrington Sherman.
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Fifteenth District Court
R. C. Slagle
S. V. Earnest
A.S. Luby
Tom Bean
D. G. Patterson
Howe
C. L. Woodall
Tioga
B. W. Newman
Whitewright
Lonnie Washburn
Bells
Garfield Huff
Whitesboro
Clarence Wideman
Denison
W.S. Graham
Collinsville
G. W
New Telephone Directory Issued For Whitewright
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company released a new directory for Whitewright listing 356 telephones served by the local exchange. The count is 30 more than a year ago and the largest in recent years, reflecting growth after prior low years when listings fell below 200.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Whitewright
American Legion Picnic Opens Next Week in Whitewright
The 24th annual American Legion picnic runs five days from Tuesday July 12 to Saturday July 16 at American Legion Park Whitewright. Hammond’s Pla-Park shows five rides plus various acts and concessions attract families. Sherman Night Thursday July 14. Denison Night Friday with strong Denison turnout. New park entrance west of Cotton Belt depot. Bond street entrance closed. Police parking on north park area planned. committees finalize arrangements for opening day.
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American Legion
Whitewright
Hammond
Texas
Sherman
Denison
Cotton Belt Depot
Sears Street
Bond Street
Paul Stephens
Roy Blanton
Cotton Belt Station
American Legion Park Prepares for Five Day Picnic
The American Legion Park and volunteers cleared debris after an ice storm damaged trees. Ted Head supervised cleanup ensuring water and sandwiches for workers as the park nears its 24th annual picnic on July 12.
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American Legion
American Legion Park
Texas
Ted Head
Ted
Pioneer Collin County Woman Dies at Electra
Lula Ashlock Wheelis 84 a pioneer of Collin County died in Electra Tuesday. Funeral services were held at Pike Baptist Church at 2 p m Thursday. She was daughter of Merideth Ashlock of Peters colonists who head-righted land on Rowlett Creek in 1846. Survivors include three daughters N D Cooper Electra Ira E Vandergriff Denison and A R McMurry route one Whitewright, along with 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
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Electra
Lula Ashlock Wheelis
Collin County
Pike Baptist Church
Merideth Ashlock
Rowlett Creek
N. D. Cooper
Ira E. Vandergriff
Denison
A. R. McMurry
Route One
Whitewright
480 000 Miners Return to Work Without Contracts
Pittsburgh dispatch reports 480000 United Mine Workers members returned to work without a contract. First crews at midnight across mines nationwide. Absenteeism high in Western Pennsylvania due to vacations starting June 25. About 400000 UMW members will work three days this week until John L. Lewis secures a new pact from soft coal producers.
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
UMW
John L. Lewis
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