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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
3
Local residents and relatives from Sherman and nearby towns spent the weekend visiting family and friends across Dallas Fort Worth and Oklahoma regions. Notable names include the Pietzschs, Hicks family, Williams, Vandagriffs, Roberts, Cupits, and May, among others, with several journeys to Denton Garland Fort Worth Denison and Ardmore.
Mrs Hoyt Taylor hosted the Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering at 4:00 PM Monday. Mrs Homer Sears chaired with a hymn, minutes by Miss Ruth Cox, offering by Mrs Lydia Henry, and a Japan Yearbook report by Mrs T E Sears Sr. Devotional Bible quiz by Mrs Hoyt Taylor, piano selections by Miss Gayla Sears, and a program by Mrs C P Dawson Ruth Cox and Viva Phillips. Refreshments for 12 members and one guest, Mrs Guy Hamilton. Reporter.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met with Ambrose Club guests on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Jack Biggerstaff presided. Recreation leader Mrs. Sims Wortham led games during the social hour. Prizes went to Mrs. John Bible and Carolyn Whitlock. door prize to Mrs. Ruth Pace. Refreshments served for 25. Attendees included Mrs. Evelyn Feagan, Mrs. Edna Watson, Mrs. Clifty Wileman, Mrs. A. J. Whitlock, Mrs. Cleta Gilliam, Mrs. John Black, Mrs. Grady Stone, and several Misses. Reporter.
Analysis notes the 1960 tax votes seed a new, bigger fight in 1961 as budgets rise about 10 percent biennially. Hale-Aikin school program could add at least 100 million to a tax bill. Voters are urged to direct officials on spending and funding. A new insurance board bill prompts reorganizing proposals. Nature’s cloud seeding fight ends with Texas Supreme Court injunction.
The Southmayd Common School District No. 117 Grayson County Texas will receive bids at 10:00 a m on August 3 1959 in the superintendent’s office for an oil and gas lease on lands described as four tracts near Denver Creek and adjacent surveys. Tract one contains 142 acres. tract two 130 by 218 feet. tract three includes N half of Lots 82 8 9 and 10 in Block 3. tract four the west 10 feet of Lot 12 and all of Lots 13 14 in Block 3. The district intends to lease all property it owns in the E Underwood Survey and adjoining surveys. Attestations by J T Dagnan and J M Record. Published The Whitewright Sun July 9 16 23 1959.
The University of Michigan study shows Detroit area workers with less than seventh grade education saw a 19 percent drop in family income in 1958, while college graduates gained 6 percent. Harry Sharp notes extended education buffered earnings even within similar occupations.
The Public Health Service reports Americans averaged 7.8 days in bed due to illness or injury, with women at 8.7 days and those over 65 at 16. The July 1957 to June 1958 period also saw 20 days of restricted activity and a flu epidemic boosting respiratory illnesses. Other highlights cover income, age, and school attendance differences. An unrelated note recalls Samuel Morse establishing the first underwater telegraph line in 1842.
UCLA students and faculty faced a new charge as a $40 yearly parking fee was announced for those commuting to classes. One student rejected the fee saying his car isn’t worth that amount.
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