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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1962
Page
1
The Whitewright Volunteer Fire Department plans its annual watermelon party on Saturday July 21 downtown with 6 30 p m serving. Donations fund the fire truck payment and J B Thornhill says the final payment will be made this year.
The piece argues Kennedy should name a Health and Welfare secretary with a pronounceable name. It notes Senate defeat of the medical care bill would fuel campaign activity in the forthcoming House and Senate races. It questions bypassing the Finance Committee to push a vote for electoral gain.
The piece notes tax reduction proposals unite groups with opposing aims as administration eyes a stimulus. It argues representatives should reflect district sentiment, citing Texas lawmakers who backed aid to communist nations against constituent views. Two days earlier, further political action followed.
Secretary of State Frank Lane drew order for 14 proposed constitutional amendments on the November ballot. Top item is workmen's compensation for government employees. Other measures include funding limits for aged and disabled aid, hospital district creation in four counties, state storage facilities, retired and disabled officer benefits, disaster continuity of government, disabled aid caps, a Titus county home for the aged, Brazoria hospital districts, advisory roles for state employees, veterans land fund land resale, limited gulf county zoning, protections for school district tax and bond changes in Dallas County, and appeals trials from agencies.
Five Grayson County 4-H Club boys received heifers at Sherman in an annual Grayson County Livestock Improvement Association ceremony. The new recipients include Matthew Coker Johnny Key and Charles Williams of Tom Bean Charles Allen of Georgetown and David Carney of Tioga. The returning 4-H’ers will bring calves next year to pass along to others.
A J Hughes 79 a longtime Trenton grocer and community leader died of a heart attack at his home in Trenton Sunday. Funeral Tuesday at Trenton Methodist Church with burial in Burns Cemetery. Born December 13 1882 he married Irene Connelly in 1912. Survived by wife two sons Alfred and Tommy a brother Earl and four grandchildren.
The Fourth Sunday Singing Convention will be held at the Assembly of God Church in Trenton this Sunday at 2 p m with Robert Burgess in charge and the public invited to attend. The notice mentions advertising and attendance.
Dear Mister Editor, the Saturday night country store meeting had sellers voting on Ed Doolittle’s fence bill and ridiculing TV ads. They debated taxes, advertising, and the November election while denying polls’ value and promising to poll the delegation themselves.
Gray son-Fannin Youth League games showed Whitewright defeating Howe 19–3 on Friday with 8 hits and 5 errors while Howe had 2 hits and 9 errors. Curtis Tillett struck out 18 for Whitewright and Joe Hennig plus Scooter McCurdy contributed key hits. In Monday’s 8–7 loss to Farmersville Whitewright had 7 hits and 5 errors with Tillett showcasing 15 strikeouts. Also in the Boys League Bells beat Whitewright 14–11 on Saturday as Whitewright totaled 9 hits.»
Senate and House conferees trimmed provisions on UN aid and aid to Eastern bloc nations. They agreed on a four year 2.4 billion Latin America development loan program under the Alliance for Progress plus 600 million annually for three years. The total 4.672 billion exceeds some votes but falls short of Kennedy’s 4.878 billion request.
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru urged Indians to treat cutting a young tree as a sin while planting a sapling at the zoological park on the 13th anniversary of tree planting week. He noted 46.8 million trees planted since 1950 with only half surviving and emphasized fostering public affection for trees.
Between 1947 and 1953 chemicals rose to become Texas' leading industry, surpassing oil as the state’s dominant economic sector. The shift reflects a rapid diversification of Texas manufacturing and the growth of chemical production.
Plans for the Old Settlers picnic revival gather momentum with Cecil Taliaferro as program chair. Appointments across Sherman Denison Whitewright Van Alstyne Bells Pilot Grove and other towns aim to boost attendance and assemble county historical displays. The August 10 event offers prizes for families and couples and will be held south of the Jesse Loving building with Sherman Optimist Club support.
Official mustering out ceremonies in 74 Texas cities mark the end of 9 months and 25 days of active duty for the Texas National Guard’s 49th Armored Division. More than 14 000 officers and men will be readmitted to civilian status at 4 30 p m as communities host fish fries flag presentations and other celebrations. Maj Gen Harley B West of Dallas commands the unit once mobilized during the Berlin crisis. No unit returns to state control until midnight, but commanders will release troops after the program.
Washington reports Texas 1961 crime totals show higher murders 785 and rapes 941 than Ohio. Texas records include 3,066 aggravated assaults and 21,000 more burglaries, reflecting a steeper crime rise despite population similarities. Ohio totals fall short of Texas by about 75 percent.
Supt. S. T. Montgomery Jr. announces David Johnson will be principal of Whitewright High School succeeding Burgher R. Vestal who resigns to teach mathematics at Bonham High School. Johnson moves up from Elementary School principal. vacancy created there. LaNell Neal named home economics teacher. she is a Whitewright High School graduate. Equalization Board appoints Carl Edwards Sonny Gosnell and Clint Hennig to serve as tax equalization board for the district.
U S Senators Barry Goldwater and Bob Wilson predicted Republicans will gain seats in the Senate and win control of the House by opposing Kennedy's Medicare plan. They cited a Senate vote on medical care and polls from 22 states showing broad voter opposition.
Denton officials outline a state wide course on smoking and cancer to be taught in Texas schools. Dr W S Brumage says education may deter youth smoking and links it to accident prevention. A two week nurse workshop in Denton precedes action with teachers and physicians to develop framing, within one to two years.
An Atlanta suburb of Decatur's traffic department issues a cash receipt slip for fines paid. The slip includes a printed message on its back thanking patrons for their patronage.
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