State builds cut off highway through Whitewright town
State Highway Department crews work a cut-off from Fannin County line at Oak Hill Cemetery through Whitewright to South Bond street, connecting with the Whitewright Trenton road. The road will be black topped inside town and surfacing the Whitewright Trenton road is set with a 90 day completion target before cold weather. Whitewright had to re lay the water main but it is not required now according to new details.
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State Highway Department
Fannin County
Oak Hill Cemetery
Whitewright
Bond Street
Trenton
Whitewright-Trenton
Steel Shortage Hits Whitewright and Auto Plants
Whitewright residents join about 800 workers laid off at the Hardwicke Etter shell plant in Sherman due to a two month steel strike. The shutdown idled mills nationwide causing billions in losses and delays in restoring production. Chevrolet plants halted car output as steel ran short, and advertising schedules were trimmed.
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Whitewright
Hardwicke-Etter Shell
Sherman
United States
Truman Administration
Truman
Shell
Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet
Sun
Funeral Held For Mrs. T L Denham In Whitewright
Funeral services were held for Victoria Denham 78 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. James L. Cooper and Rev. J M Taylor presiding. Burial followed at Wittitoe Cemetery near Kentuckytown. She died Monday afternoon at her home near Whitewright. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Joe McLarry of Blue Ridge two sons L B Denham of Dallas and John Denham of Whitewright five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Victoria Denham
Thomas L. Denham
First Baptist Church
James L. Cooper
J. M. Taylor
Pike
Wittitoe Cemetery
Kentuckytown
Earnheart
John Pace
Carl May
Charlie Ayres
Alton McDowell
John Tramer
H. A. Bow
Dallas
John Denham
Whitewright
Cannon Wildcat Drilled Deeper Near Whitewright
The Star Pan American No. 1 Umphress, seven miles southwest of Whitewright near Cannon, reached 8500 feet with no oil. Officials plan to drill to 10500 feet in Arbuckle sand search. Westminster wildcat also to go deeper as derrick reinforcement arrives. no oil shows reported.
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Star-Pan American
Democratic Convention Chooses Stevenson Sparkman Ticket
The Chicago gathering nominates Adlai Stevenson for president and John Sparkman for vice president. The piece notes Stevenson as a respected moderate and Sparkman as a New Dealer with mixed voting on tidelands and FEPC. It compares to Eisenhower Nixon on a national progressive path and highlights Texas tidelands support from Eisenhower/Nixon.
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Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
John Sparkman
Alabama
Tidelands
FEPC
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Averill Harriman
Moody
Humphrey
Stevenson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Nixon
Alger
Eisenhower
Sparkman
Texas
Shivers Rules Out Support Without Tid lands Stand
Gov. Allan Shivers said he will not back the Democratic presidential nominee unless he voices a Texas tidelands ownership stance. He will await Adlai Stevenson’s view, seeks input from Stevenson, and may place votes in the Democratic column if a pic ked stance is taken.
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Austin
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Chicago
Stevenson
John J. Sparkman
Alabama
Texas
National Party
Tidelands
Houston
Supreme Court
Knitting Keeps Ladies Focused in Social House Talk
In a light anecdote a hostess notes women bring knitting to chat through the gathering. The craft serves as a quiet distraction allowing conversation to flow.
Whitewright Votes Total 400 In Saturday Election
Whitewright voters cast 400 ballots across races with many choosing only specific contests. Election judge R H May noted voters split remains, listing local race tallies for governor comptroller lieutenant governor and more.
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Whitewright
New Wage Stabilization Board Forms With Limited Powers
Washington reports a new Wage Stabilization Board comes into existence with 18 members representing public, labor, and industry. Unlike its predecessor it cannot handle nationwide labor disputes and its regulations require approval by the Economic Stabilization Agency led by Roger L. Putnam.
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Washington
WCB
Congress
WSB
Senate
Roger L. Putnam
Baptist Revival at First Church Opens Friday in Edinburg
Rev. Glen Edwards, Howard Payne and Southwestern Seminary graduate, leads a Baptist revival at First Baptist Church Edinburg starting Friday August 1 with services each night through August 10 at 8 p.m. Weekday mornings August 4 through 8 begin at 9 a.m. Music by Paul Robertson and organ by Mrs. Guy Hamilton. Sunday goals set for August 3 and 10. 340 in Sunday School and 150 in Training Union.
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Glen Edwards
First Baptist Church
Edwards
Howard Payne College of
Brownwood
Southwestern Seminary
Fort Worth
Medina
Ozona
Grandview
Edinburg
Paul Robertson
Robertson
Guy Hamilton
Sonny Gosnell
Joe Rich
B. W. Newman
Roy Blanton
Dies Says He Will Reveal New Red Acts in U S
Jasper reports former congressman Martin Dies, ex-chairman of the House Un American Activities Committee, says he will broadcast in two or three weeks to discuss national policy and reveal information on subversive activities, though he did not specify details.
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Jasper
Martin Dies
Congress
John Lee Smith
Dies
House Un-American Activities Committee
Old Age Pensioners to Get $5 Boost in October
The State Welfare Department will raise October grants by $5 for 911 recipients of old age assistance and aid to the blind. Those on both old age assistance and survivors insurance still receive increases via social security. Maximum grants rise to $55, but final amounts depend on individual needs and income.
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J. E. Osborn
State Department of Public Welfare
John H. Winters
Welfare Department
Osborn
Austin
State Welfare Department
Discount Customer In Store Won’t You Take Something Off
In a brief in store exchange a customer asks for a cash discount and is met with a sharp refusal from the salesgirl. The incident captures everyday commerce etiquette and price negotiation dynamics.
Conventions Held Here by Democrats And Republicans
Precinct conventions were held here Saturday by both parties and were harmonious. Democratic chairman R. H. May presided over the Democrats while Republican Paul Stephens led the GOP gathering. Delegates named for the county Democratic convention include Farrow Summers Badgett Montgomery Jr. Barker Cummings Ray Ayres Ryan Dol larhide Jr. Skaggs La Roe May Jones. Republican delegates listed are Murphy Nossaman Simpson Sanderson Smith Stephens Bryant III King Tree.
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R. H. May
Paul Stephens
Harry Farrow
R. R. Summers
W. E. Badgett
S. T. Montgomery Jr
O. V. Barker
W. C. Cummings
John Ray
C. E. Ayres
Paul Ryan
Griffis Dollarhide Jr
N. E. Skaggs
W. E. la Roe
O. L. Jones
Virgil Murphy
Jack Nossaman
R. E. Simpson
Bert Sanderson
J. E. Smith
C. B. Bryant III
Bryant King
C. W. Tree
Grayson County Officials Announce Primary Election Results
Grayson County Democratic executive committee canvassed Saturday’s primary returns Tuesday morning and certified official totals for local and district races. Totals include Congress Brown 3592 Rayburn 9457. State Senate Carter 9324 Russell 3560. and other contests with Dean Davidson tax race noting a one vote change on tally.
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Grayson County
Democratic Executive Committee
Congress
Brown
Rayburn
Senate
Carter
Russell
Hughes
Briggs
Stark
Hardeman
Fifteenth District Court
Vaughan
Grayson Law Court
Newman
Martin
Whiteacre
Buchanan
Dean
Davidson
Spalding
Davis
Campbell
Davenport
Killough
Barton
Harris
Shires
Hassler
Head
Bass
Everheart
Constable
Earnhart
Hawkins
Justice of the Peace
McKenny
Roberts
Dean-Davidson
Adlai Tells How To Say First Name
Adlai E Stevenson explains pronunciation of his given name in a letter to Cyril Clemens. He notes Mark Twain’s past remarks and quotes verses from newspapers showing varied spellings and pronunciations. He asserts the correct form is Ad-lay despite frequent mispronunciations.
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Adlai
ST. Louis
Adlai E. Stevenson
Mark Twain
Cyril Clemens
International
Mark Twain Society
Illinois
United States
Grover Cleveland
Harvard
Stevenson
First 500 000 Bonus Checks Due Aug 15
The Army will mail about 500,000 Korean war period mustering-out pay checks around August 15. Subsequent monthly payments will total about 180,000. Checks go from the Army Finance Center in St. Louis to veterans who left service since June 27, 1950, with separation forms attached.
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Washington
Army
Army Finance Center
St. Louis
Congress
United States
Misheard Advice Sparks a Blunt Exchange
A dialogue centers on a misinterpretation of advice about kissing. One man recalls guidance about timing while another jokes about mishearing as thinking it referred to place. The exchange hinges on a swollen eyed speaker clarifying the mix up.
Election Results Show Few Upsets Across Texas Races
Voters did not greatly upset party norms in the Democratic primary. Governor Shivers won big, Price Daniel defeated Lindley Beckworth for the U S Senate seat, and John Ben Shepperd won a landslide for attorney general. William Dies led in congress at large, while Sam Rayburn held a two to one lead over Reagan Brown. In Dallas, Judge Dick Dixon defeated Judge Joel R. Bond. Joe Russell upset Joe Carter in the new senate district. Grayson County saw Stark defeat Hardeman, with other local races noted as contests or uncontested.
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Whitewright
R. H. May
May
Allene M. Taylor
Ralph W. Yarborough
Bowie
Charles M. Dickson
John Lee Smith
Phil Harburger
Herb Peny
Fis
Roy Selman
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Allan Shivers
Frank Hassbrook
Ben Ramsey
Guy Patterson
Court of Criminal Appeals
Kenneth K. Woodley
Jesse Owens
Joe Laird
Martin Dies
Robert S. Calvert
Treasurer of
Texas
Jesse James
Curt Stiles
John Ben Shepperdie
Supreme Court
Spurgeon Bell
Glenn R. Lewis
Frank P. Culver
Peter Eeee
Graham B. Smedley
Robert Bruce Esee
W. St. John Garwood
Clyde E. Smith Mrhenman
Congress
Reagan Brown
Sam Rayburn Docictienin
Court of Civil Appeals
Pore Tee
Dick Dixon
State Board of Education
Paul Matthews
Joe D. Carter
Joe Russell
Charles E. Hughes
Omar Briggs, Jr
Richard S. Stark
D. B. Hardeman
15Th District Court
David H. Brown
R. C. Vaughan
Do Bie
Lester C. Newman
Dean Martin Ee
Murray H
Gertrude McBee
R. M. Carter
Wayne Bruce
Justice of the Peace
E. B. Martin
Sim Hassler
Tom Heads
W.C
Bill
Bass Sceneeasiele Ae Burn
Shivers
Ralph Yarborough
Price Daniel
Lindley Beckworth
Tom Connally
United States Senate
John Ben Shepperd
Dies
Smith
Sam Rayburn
Kaufman County
Brown
Rayburn
Joel R. Bond
Dallas
Dixon
Edith Chambers
Joe Carter
Sherman
Royse City
Senator Carter
Carter
Senator Russell
Grayson County
Cooke County
Hardeman
Stark
Omar Briggs Jr
Dean Martin
J. C. (Calvin) Buchanan
Claude Whiteacre
Iva Davidson
Robert Dean
Burn Everheart
Tom Head
W. C. Bass
TB Tests Slated For Fannin Cows
Fannin County cattle will undergo tuberculin testing from August 11 to September 1, conducted by the Bureau of Animal Industry and the U S Department of Agriculture. Dr. Lewis Seay leads the effort with tests scheduled Monday through Wednesday and results read Thursday through Saturday. If a cow reacts, it must be slaughtered. for dairy cows a three man committee appraises value, slaughter price is deducted, and government covers the difference. North Dakota and South Dakota entered the Union on November 2, 1889.
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M. D. Anderson
Lloyd Tarver
E. J. Hendricks
Robert Bellows
Dan Garner
Tom Lochridge
C. M. Hudgins
Melvin Epperson
Incumbert
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