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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1953
Page
1
Postmaster John L. Biggerstaff announces a 50 percent rent rise for post office boxes effective July 1. Quarterly payments due June 20 cover July through September with small boxes 90 cents middle 1.10 and large 1.50, up from 60 cents 75 cents and 1.00. The increase reflects higher costs and maintenance.
President Eisenhower told the nation there would be no settlement with the Communists on a appeasement basis and no risk of general war. He vowed to keep temper, build strength, and avoid crippling the nation, defending air power amid defense-cut uproar.
The Supreme Court again postponed rulings on five test cases about racial segregation in public schools. The court met briefly, issued four minor decisions, and recessed until next Monday. If term limits hold, rulings may come June 8 or June 15, the last days of the term.
In New York the auto-body group proclaims June as get the dents out of your fenders month. They note Dent Minnesota has 33 cars and 85 dents while Fender Georgia has 18 cars and 37 dents.
Cole Golden, a Golden druggist, planned to settle friendly wagers Tuesday after becoming a father to a son named Patrick Lloyd Foss. He noted he already has two daughters and used bets to predict another girl, then shared he will pay out to the winners with a smile.
Thomas Sears, general chairman, reported $1875 raised for the Whitewright Recreation Park fund drive as it nears its Saturday deadline. A full donor list will be published after totals are in and tabulated, with a $2000 goal targeted. Contributions may be left with Sears, Griffin Dollarhide Jr., M. B. Hasty, or Rev. Harold Taylor.
Community Public Service Company sponsors a free electric cooking demonstration at the power company office on Wednesday June 10 at 2 00 p m Virginia Dunmore home economist will show new recipes and methods that save time Door prizes include an electric deep fat fryer Favors for everyone Admission is free and open to homemakers in Whitewright and vicinity
A local Sun honor roll notes Mrs. John H. Nash formerly Jessie Rathbun sending renewal and recalls teaching in Whitewright in 1903 1904. It lists subscription acknowledgments and invites renewals at 2.00 for local and 2.50 for out of county readers, naming numerous subscribers and a Grayson Fannin County focus.
In San Francisco bartender Walter Swart talked with a lone customer who pulled a gun and demanded $550. The thief fled, then returned to rip the phone from the wall saying I knew I couldn't trust you.
Caddo Mills reports Adlai Stevenson, a pharmacist, was elected president of the Methodist Men group. His public backing of President Eisenhower last November raised his local profile.
Harvesting of the best grain crop in years begins in Whitewright with wheat yields expected to be high and acreage up. Some oats and barley have already arrived while hay baling continues. Farmers seek continued heat for grain or rain for cotton and corn amid forecasts of no rain soon.
At Baylor University commencement Timid Louise Vestal was given a four year scholarship valued at about 1400 dollars to begin after high school. Baylor President W R White praised the Vestal family of Whitewright for their parenting and noted 14 children, 11 of whom attended Baylor, with multiple degrees among them. The Vestals adopted Louise, the granddaughter and orphan, after a fire drove the family from their farm.
Sun editor urged moving the President's news conference from Thursday to earlier in the week to aid weekly newspapers. A May 8 letter from James C. Hagerty to the editor thanks the suggestion and notes consideration of the change.
Texas moves to reclaim tidelands with possible December lease sale of submerged lands. State Land Commissioner Bascom Giles considers recommending the sale as the first since the 1950 Supreme Court ruling. the 10 mile boundary was recognized by federal law signed by President Eisenhower last April.
Funeral services were held at Bells Baptist Church for Isaiah S. McHone 60 who died Monday after a six month illness. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery Bells directed by Barnhart Funeral Home. Survivors include his mother two daughters Mrs. Melton Pugh and Mrs. Murrell Johnson of Bells a son Weldon Belew of Bells three brothers Jim McHone Sherman Ed McHone and Lige McHone Dallas three sisters Mrs. Harvey Walters Bells Mrs. Bert Scott Dallas and Mrs. Carl Nevills Denison and five grandchildren.
Mrs. William L. Newsom longtime Whitewright resident and wife of Kimbell Milling Co. secretary treasurer died in Fort Worth last Thursday. Burial followed Friday. Survivors include her husband two daughters Mrs O G Carlson and Mrs W W Ferguson a son W L Newsom Jr five sisters one brother and five grandchildren all of Fort Worth.
The First Sunday Singing Convention will be held at the Savoy Methodist Church on Sunday June 7. L L Wendell announced the event inviting the public to attend.
Whitewright's theater, recently renamed from Palace Theater, will open Saturday with a free 1 to 6 p.m. show while regular programs start at 7 p.m. Frank Gillespie and Nellie Gillespie, new owners, moved from Roaring Springs and plan further remodeling. A $15,000 purchase deed was filed. one court hearing on old theater receivership is set for June 17 in Sherman.
Wilson Kaiser, commander of Everheart Thornhill Post American Legion, announced a second Legion picnic will be held July 7 to 11. A mix up with carnival contracts led to two carnivals agreeing to dates, prompting the plan for another picnic and potential future events.
A. B. Jones of Post 7111 VFW says Memorial Day flags were placed on veterans of four wars buried in cemeteries at Whitewright Pilot Grove Bethel and Burns Cemetery in Trenton. The VFW began flagging graves in 1946 after formation in Whitewright. Jones notes 42 veterans lie in the two Whitewright cemeteries.
New York experts urge viewers to avoid dark rooms when watching television to reduce eye fatigue. Emerson engineers suggest balancing brightness with low room lights or indirect lamps behind or beside the set, avoiding direct glare into the screen.
The Eisenhower administration and major industries show confidence as Ford GM and Chrysler maintain labor peace with the UAW. Steel executives report no immediate price hikes as negotiations begin. Government leaders cite these actions as signs of potential improvement under GOP economic policy.
A Carl Olson farm hen near Webster City Iowa began laying two-tone eggs six weeks ago. The shells are half brown and half white, yet the eggs are normal in size and appearance. The report notes the unusual bi colored shells on the farm.
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