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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1959
Page
1
Local items include Fletcher Williams bragging of a double-barreled cantaloupe, Eugene Reeves visiting McKinney to see family and tend bees, and readers urged to renew subscriptions. City water revenue, corn crop blight, refrigerator misuses, a mail truck mishap, Dallas fire ant debate, and Austin lobbyist counts are also reported with a mix of humor and civic commentary.
An evening call asks a man if his TV is on and who else is in the room. He says his wife is present and then jokes that he is listening to his wife, illustrating a quip from a survey.
Jubilant Republicans won Hawaii’s first election as the 50th state with governor and lieutenant governor seats going to the GOP. William F. Quinn was reelected territorial governor, defeating John A. Burns, while a Republican Chinese American millionaire won the U S Senate seat and a Democratic Japanese American war hero joined Congress. Territorial Senate led 13-12 for Republicans. House favored Democrats 33-18. Record turnout. 90 percent of 183 000 voters.
The Texas Senate approved a 92 million dollar tax measure with a new gas severance levy 1.5 percent of market value aimed at half the gas produced in Texas. The bill shifts most revenue to sales taxes including a three cent cigarette tax hike and a 25 percent tax on other tobaccos. The vote was 29 to 2 with two defections.
Leroy Houghland of Sparta Illinois a fish bait dealer advertised garden worms at three dollars per thousand. The response was strong bringing in about 62 000 worms in two weeks collected by small boys by the handful and in buckets.
Centerville Alabama police report Sheriff Harold Dailey stopped on a country road when a man offered whisky. Dailey bought the bottle and arrested the salesman on bootlegging charges.
The article explains fire ant stings feel like a red hot needle and notes their bites last while they hang on. It warns about ant damage to crops and pantry foods and details queen, fertile males, and worker roles. Dr Lake aims to halt the ant march and cites East Texas and San Antonio imports.
In Sandpoint Idaho a 3 month old girl Donna Lynn Gibbons died after a plastic bag used as a draw sheet suffocated her in her crib. Coroner Moon labeled the bag the cause and noted a second similar death occurred in town within a week.
Whitewright Dodgers dominate the Grayson-Fannin Little League with three wins last week. They beat Savoy 3 1, Randolph 15 9, and the Tren ton game was forfeited to Whitewright.
A humorous letter from Uncle Dan of Tom Bean mocks modern newspapers for overhyping sensational content. He pokes at a New York publisher promising only good news, government data junkies, and surveys about women and shoes. He jokes about political porch speeches and compares confidence to a rooster on a barn pole.
Coach Harry Lander of White Wright High School Tigers urges players to start a rigid conditioning program Aug. 1. He notes 10 lettermen return and expects a strong season despite concerns about speed and depth. Lander will attend the Texas High School Coaches Association football school Aug. 2 to 7 at Fort Worth.
World War II veterans must apply for GI home farm or business loans by July 25 1960 with one extra year for processing and closing. Korean War veterans have until January 31 1965. Nearly five million eligible WWII veterans have used the program with 89 000 loans guaranteed in the Dallas region.
Texas produced 2,398,010 head of cattle and calves in 1958 to Iowa's 2,397,820, but Iowa earned $918.87 million from its cattle, while Texas brought in $554.75 million. Nebraska was third with 1,639,810 head and a $3.51 billion gross.
College Station reports the Agricultural Marketing Service finds abundant fresh fruits and summer vegetables in Texas in August. Pears and plums lead the list with a pear crop large since 1949 and plums about 70 percent bigger than last year. Peaches lemons and limes also expected to be heavy. Turkey remains the sole meat in plentiful foods with about 65 million pounds moving from cold storage. Eggs peanut butter onions and vegetable fats and oils are also plentiful.
In Pacoima California police stopped 40 year old Mary Elizabeth Savoy for dangerous driving. She claimed she is a rocket ship pilot for the U S government. She was booked on suspicion of drunken driving.
The Whitewright club of the Sherman Junior League aims for the playoffs this Saturday if Knights of Pythias lose one of its three games or if Whitewright wins tonight. Whitewright split results with Amvets and American Legion, with Burr Smith sidelined once and then back for a 3 hit shutout in a 5 0 win. The final league game is Thursday at 8 30 against Concrete before the Saturday night playoffs determine finalists and the Wichita Falls trip.
The Grayson County Industries for the Handicapped opens Saturday August 1 as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Dallas at 606 E. Jones in Sherman. A carnival themed grand opening includes prizes, refreshments, a clown, and gifts for children.
In Liverpool England Bernard Latham aged seven was badly injured in a car crash on the way to his Roman Catholic confirmation. Archbishop J C Heenam hurried to the scene and confirmed him on the spot before his transport.
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