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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1959
Page
8
Albany New York Governor Rockefeller directs all state departments and agencies to require seat belts for employees driving state vehicles. He notes few use current belts and cites troopers saved by belts. He expects all official cars to be equipped and cites studies showing over 50 percent reduction in fatalities and injuries.
Dr. Harvey Cohen reports tests by Vision Conservation Institute and optometrists across three states show two tone cars are at least 20 percent easier to see on highways. At sixty miles an hour a two tone car becomes visible to other drivers a half mile farther away than a solid color vehicle.
Sen. John A. Carroll reports Colorado ranchers rely on television to attract workers and backs licensing booster stations to relay TV to remote areas. Sen. Gale W. McGee agrees some towns only fish and hunt and supports broader TV distribution as entertainment.
LA fire department explains it cannot approve painting a hydrant pink to match a house. Spokesman Earl Leonard says it would require repainting, causing extra work and higher taxes. The piece ends with a reflection on friendly hand gestures.
Heavy duty trash barrels 35 gallons 16 gauge metal priced at 1.95 each available in quantity. Jetstream water heaters gas or natural price not stated. Flowers wired nationwide from The Flower Shop contact FO-4-2949. Welding and auto repair by Alton McDowell Garage. Life Insurance and Hospitalization Insurance advertised by Paul Stephens. Chrome dinette suite priced at 99.50 with other suites 69.50 and 49.50. Various furniture, appliances, and a Singer sewing machine offered at Lem Tittsworth Bonham Texas with multiple items and prices listed.
Whitewright Motor Co advertises 1954 Chevrolet Bel Aire two door sedan for 595 dollars a 1953 Ford two ton pickup with cattle racks overhauled engine for 495 dollars and a 1957 half ton Chevrolet pickup with deluxe cab four speed transmission heavy duty tires and cattle racks for 1295 dollars. Also offers Ford models at good prices and an optional Polar Air Auto Air Conditioner installation for 269 50.
Kentuckytown Baptist Church outlines Sunday services with Sunday School at 10:00 a m morning worship 11 00 a m Training Union 6 30 p m and evening worship 7 30 p m A guest preacher Rev E C Higgins from Denison will speak at both services Sunday August 2 Pastor Rev Houston Garner will return from vacation August 9.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m with worship at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m Christ Ambassadors meet Saturdays at 7 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p m Abbreviated church schedule for weekly services and group event times.
A church notices no Ladies Aid meeting in August after the 11 a.m. worship service led by C. C. Dooley. The item briefs a schedule change affecting local parish activities.
Regular deacons meeting urged for all deacons. Sunday services at 9:55 a. m. Sunday School and 10:55 a. m. worship with 7:30 p. m. evening service. Monday A M Workers Conference at Sherman church 10:00 a. m. Royal Service program 4:00 p. m. Wednesday prayer meeting 7:30 p. m. Choir scheduled.
Bethel Baptist Church schedules a revival from July 22 to August 2 with services at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. Claude Johnston will preach. A rehearsal is set for 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and a prayer service at 8:00 p.m.
Chaplain Edwin W. Gorum of the Bonham veterans hospital will preach at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, August 30, at Central Christian Church.
Morning worship at 10 55 a m. Youth Fellowship at 6 00 p m. Fourth Sunday monthly at 5 30 p m. Women’s Society of Christian Service meets first and third Mondays at 3 00 p m. Wes leyan Service Guild meets every other Monday at 7 30 p m.
Bible study at 10:00 a m. Worship and communion at 11:00 a m. Evening worship at 7:30 p m. Bible study for all ages at 7:30 p m.
A humorous exchange shows a shopper asking to try on a dress from the window while a clerk suggests using the dressing room. The moment captures everyday retail banter and practical fashion etiquette.
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