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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1959

Page

8

Local and Area Travel and Visit Notes

Wehor about many social visits across towns. Bennett couple plans Slaton visit to Mrs. E. E. Wilson. Barbara Gardner of Houston visits grandmother Mrs. Lillie Gardner. Griffin Dollarhide Sr. leaves for Lake Geneva Wisconsin for two months. Sears of Lubbock visit his mother Mrs. R. L. Sears. Collins family and Mrs. Fred Garner spend Sunday in Garland. Fred Ray Garner and companions vacationed in Colorado. Mrs. Frank Smith returns from National Teachers Association Convention in St. Louis. E. M. Badgett moves beauty shop from Planters Bank building to Nina's building. Navy airman James D. Neal serves in Western Pacific aboard the Hornet. He is son of G. O. and Mrs. Neal of Whitewright. Woodson family guests include Renfro family of Hurst and others from Sherman Irving Denison Whitewright.

James D. Neal U. S. Navy Western Pacific Seventh Fleet G. O. Neal Whitewright Route Two

Newman Talks on Americanism at Rotary Meeting

Rotary Club program chairman B W Newman featured his brother Murray Newman of Muskogee Oklahoma as guest speaker last Friday. The insurance man spoke on Americanism during the club gathering.

B. W. Newman Rotary Club Murray Newman Muskogee Okla

Family Reunion Held at Pierce Home

The children of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pierce held a family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pierce Sunday. Attendees included Mrs. F. T. Harris and Ouida Nell and Mr. and Mrs. Haskell R.

J. H. Pierce R. E. Pierce F. T. Harris Ouida Nell Haskell R

Community Members Named in Local Notice

Williams of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. Jones R. Pierce and son Billy George of O'Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. M. Rh. King, Mrs. Joy Dial and children Carolyn and Phillip, Mrs. Eula Stephens, and Mrs. Mae Lankford of Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hill and children Charles Jr. Keith Cheri and Beth, of Irving, Judy De Lord of Houston, and J. D. McMillan.

Little Rock Home Demonstration Club Meets in Called Session

The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club held a called business session last Thursday in the club house with Mrs. Jack Biggerstaff presiding. Prayer was led by Mrs. Sims Wortham and the group sang God Bless America in observance of the 4th of July. Reports were given by Mrs. James Jarvis on recent council meetings at the Sherman courthouse. Hostesses Mrs. Jessie Williams and Mrs. Edith Alexander served refreshments to 13 members and guests. Ambrose Club members will attend the next meeting.

Little Rock James Jarvis Court House Sherman Jessie Williams Edith Alexander Ambrose Club

Where The Money Is Old Illusions Die Hard

The Farm ersville Times argues that individual income tax relies heavily on the 20 percent starting rate, which raises about half of federal revenue. Rates above 50 percent contribute only about one percent, due to few rich taxpayers. The paper urges government to cut non essential spending and ease the tax burden on small and moderate earners.

House Rhode Island Farmersville Times

Gas ranges and appliances offered by local merchants

Local ads advertise gas ranges with terms available from Dawson Propane and used Frigidaire refrigerators from Johnson Jewelry & Appliances. Also promotions for life and hospitalization insurance by Paul Stephens and welding and auto repair by Alton McDowell Garage. Plus a family notice of thanks for kindness after a death.

Dawson Propane Johnson Jewelry & Appliances Alton McDowell Highway 160

Denver Girl Hired to Pet Laboratory Mice

Sixteen year old Carol Ann Adams of Denver works a summer job at Veterans Hospital as a mouse petter. Researchers say affectionate handling helps white mice in experiments grow faster learn better and tolerate lab strain.

Denver Carol Ann Adams Carol Veterans Hospital

Whitewright Motor Co Used Car Specials

1958 Fairlane 500 four door Victoria with 265 hp engine and Ford amatic transmission plus air conditioning radio and hearier in good tires sold with Ford A-1 warranty. 1953 Ford 4-Ton Pickup overhauled engine bargain at 495 dollars. 1957 half-ton Chevrolet pickup deluxe cab four speed heavy tires Hale cattle racks 1295 dollars. 1955 Chevrolet sedan model 210 new six cylinder engine automatic transmission two tone paint extra clean sold with Ford A-1 warranty. 1956 Mercury Montclair hardtop automatic eight cylinder real clean. Local owner 1395 dollars. Also other bargains plus Polar Air conditioning install 269.50 regular 295 dollars.

Ford

Water in Jug Ignites Car Fire in City Street

A jug of water on the front seat reportedly caused a car to catch fire in Bay City Michigan. Firefighters said sun rays through the jug intensified heat, with damage limited to the upholstery while the car was parked across from the fire department.

Bay City Mich

National Farm Safety Week Designated for July 1925

The Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council designates National Farm Safety Week for July 1925 with the theme Safety Makes Sense. The council notes farm accidents kill about 3,500 annually and 12,000 farm residents lose lives yearly in all accidents, urging education and safety programs to prevent injuries and deaths.

College Station Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council Council

City Council Praises Week-Long Campaign Impact

The council notes that each year the week long campaign shows clearer results and commends the program for its growing effectiveness.

Council

European Girls Prefer Americans

At Strasbourg University 82 percent of girls would marry an American. Reasons cited include generosity kindness and smiles. perceived childlike behavior. equal partnership. willingness to share housework. higher earnings. and easier divorce if the marriage fails.

Strasbourg France University of Strasbourg America

U S Chamber Calls End to Farm Price Supports

The U S Chamber of Commerce asked Congress to end price supports and production controls, arguing they harm farmers and burden consumers and taxpayers. Testimony prepared for the House Agriculture Committee accompanies ongoing hearings on long range farm programs. The piece also notes most big copper mines in Chile are American owned.

Washington, D. C U. S. Chamber of Commerce Congress House Agriculture Committee Chile

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs G. D. Bennett Slaton E. E. Wilson Barbara Gardner Houston Lillie Gardner Griffin Dollarhide Sr Lake Geneva Wisconsin Jim Sears Lubbock R. L. Sears Don Collins Fred Garner Garland Fred Ray Garner Jack Bartlett Billy Partridge Vaughn Partridge Colorado Frank Smith Route 3 National Teachers Association St. Louis E. M. Badgett Planters Bank Nina C. A. Woodson J. F. Renfro Hurst Doyle Woodson C. A. Woodson Jr W. J. Woodson Irving Kenneth Woodson Denison Eugene McCullough Orval Woodson Whitewright Nina Barnes T. W. Ayres & Son Stetson McCall’s John Deere C. H. Buchanan Nobility Georgia Jenkins Ector Texas West Maple Street Dick Walker Bonham Billy Waggoner Stephens & Bryant Paul Stephens Meador’s Dixon Garage & Wrecking Yard Meador's Hannah’s H. H. Taylor Guy Hamilton P. S Warner Realty Sherman TW Jetstream Johnson Jewelry & Appliance the Sun U. S J. P. Ownby Hospital Denver Girl Whitewright Motor CO Bells, Texas Tom Bean Road Dorchester Louella Rd Highway J. A Hot) Alexander Man Who W. Houston Linda Theatre Tonite Jesse James Bob Hope Rhonda Fleming Wendell Corey Mamie van Doren Sun Audrey Hepburn Lee J. Cobb Anthony Perkins Technicolor Dames Eve Meyer Chuck Henderson Stranger June Allyson Jeff Chandler Sandra Dee Charles Coburn National Farm Safety Week Insy Atma Casualty Entroso Nat First National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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