Precinct Road Work Reviewed at Meet
At Craig's Cafe on Friday night E P Jackson precinct two commissioner presented a report on bond issue road work. 77.45 miles improved costing 126826 85 with average 1637 53 per mile across twenty projects. About 70000 remains in precinct funds of which 25000 may buy right of way from Iron Ore Creek to Denison city limits. rest frozen for possible future needs.
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Craig’s
E. P. Jackson
Precinct Two
Jackson
Grayson County
Iron Ore Creek
Denison
Highway 75
Ben Burget
B. W. Newman
Whitewright
Senate Passes Statewide Rent Decontrol Bill
The Texas Senate voted 25 to 3 to decontrol rents statewide after a lengthy filibuster by Sen. Jim Phillips of Angleton. The bill, lacking House approval on one change, returns to the House for a final vote before Gov. Beauford Jester can act. Localities may reinstate ceilings if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Senate
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
Phillips
House
Representatives
Beauford
No Grain Storage Shortage at Sherman
Sherman elevators will handle all 1949 Grayson County wheat to secure government loans of 1.98 per bushel. Wheat moisture must be 14 percent or less. Warehouse receipts will be issued once loans are arranged. Farm storage is approved for wheat oats barley rye, but on farm storage requires county committee approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Grayson County
W. W. Gunn
Triple-A
Quaker Oats and
Fant Milling Co
Gunn
AAA
Triple- A
Methodist Pastor Returns To Church
Rev. Ashley D. Jameson is reappointed pastor of the First Methodist Church in Whitewright by the North Texas Methodist Conference meeting in Dallas. He succeeds Rev. R. L. Gilpin who moves to a mission in West Dallas. Jameson and his wife will stay in Whitewright for another year and he remains active in Boy Scout work and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley D. Jameson
First Methodist
Whitewright
North Texas
Softball League Settling Down After Tied Start
Four teams began with identical records but action this week changed the standings. On Monday the Methodists beat an unnamed opponent 12 to 9, and Bennett's team won 13 to 12 over the Baptists. Tuesday saw Bennett defeat the same team 7 to 6, leaving Metho dists and Bennetts ahead in wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodists
The
Baptists
Bennett
Bennetts
Texoma to Put Staff of 140 On Play Area
Denison Texas United States Engineer Corps to employ 140 men for Lake Texoma recreational area management. Richard C. Pyle said $425 000 in funds for recreational work will arrive July 1. new homesite areas planned in Texas Elm Ridge Farm Road 84 and in Oklahoma near Roosevelt Bridge. ferry service eyed between Texas and Oklahoma as economy measure.
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Pyle
Texas
Oklahoma
Elm Ridge
Roosevelt Bridge
Texoma
New Official Texas Road Map Issued
The 1949 Texas Highway Map goes on sale for free distribution by the Texas Highway Department. It shows 31,000 miles of completed Texas highways, over 30,000 miles paved, with color pictures and travel attractions in Mexico on the Pan American Highway. It notes tolls, mileages, and a U S road map on the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Highway Department
Texas
Mexico
Tuxtla
Central America
Laredo
United States
New convertible car features solid metal top
George E. Shilala of Los Angeles invents a convertible with a solid top that swings to the rear when not in use. A reversible electric motor raises and lowers the top, powered from the car battery, with weather tight stripping to prevent rain entry at the windshield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George E. Shilala
Los Angeles
Whitewright Man Becomes West Point Graduate First From Town
Davis P. Parrish the foster son of Dr and Mrs Ross R May of Whitewright was commissioned as second lieutenant in the Army Air Force at West Point graduation exercises. A Whitewright High School graduate he attended Texas A and M and Rice Institute before West Point. He served two years in the Navy under the V 12 program and earned three monograms in football along with a major A while at the academy. He also was a broad jumper on the track team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis P. Parrish
Ross R. May
Whitewright
Army Air Force
United States Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Parrish
Whitewright High School
Texas A. & M. College
Rice Institute
Sam Rayburn
Navy
Academy
Cotton Poisoning Demonstration Near Whitewright
A cotton poisoning demonstration will be held Saturday after cash prizes in Whitewright. It covers the Russell Summers farm one mile northeast of town on the Fu ture Farmers cotton field. Weed & Insect Control, Inc. will conduct with new dusting equipment, and a school bus will transport attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Russell Summers
Weed & Insect Control, Inc
Masons Elect Officers Monday Night
Officers for the Blue Lodge A F and A M were elected Monday night led by O V Barker as worshipful master with O L Jones senior warden Elbert Bennett junior warden W H Stedham treasurer R R Summers secretary Lewis Cooper tyler and Fred Cook Jr appointed senior deacon The junior deacon remains to be appointed.
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Blue Lodge
A. F
A. M
O. V. Barker
O. L. Jones
Elbert Bennett
W. H. Stedham
R. R. Summers
Lewis Cooper
Tyler
Fred Cook Jr
Miss Moore Resigns Grayson County Post for Fannin County
Miss Margaret Moore resigns as Grayson County assistant home demonstration agent after 18 months to become home demonstration agent of Fannin County. She will start July 10 with headquarters in Bonham. In Grayson County she worked with 32 girls clubs and a 600 member enrollment, producing a national contest winner and noting Miss Betty Blackerby’s state record in preservation of food.
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Margaret Moore
Grayson County
Fannin County
Miss Moore
Bonham
Councy
Betty Blackerby
Whitewright
Chicago
Moore
East Texas State College At
Commerce
Delta County
Baptist Bible School Opens Monday at First Baptist Church
The Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church begins Monday morning at 8 30 for one week through Friday June 17. Enrollment expected at 125 with nursery through intermediate departments. Faculty includes Principal Mrs W R Drake and superintendents for each age group. Refreshments provided daily by the church WMU.
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The
First Baptist Church
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Church
W. R. Drake
Marie Jinkins
Billye Dillon
B. W. Newman
George W. Hight
J. P. Darwin
Jimmie McSpedden
Charlene Thornhill
Clyde Sadler
Leland May
Lloyd Alexander
Gene Hughes
Effie Maynard
Prilla Hinton
Louise Selman
Mary Thornhill
Peggy Pannell
M. B. Hasty
W. H. Stedham
Boy Scouts Camp at Grayson County Lake Texoma
Nineteen Whitewright Boy Scouts spend the week at Grayson County Boy Scout camp on Lake Texoma. They will return home Saturday. They report swimming boating and other scout activities. Fifteen passed the swimming test Sunday two passed the beginners test and two were non swimmers. Several parents have visited or will visit the camp today and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Grayson County
Lake
Texoma
Purse Returned to Dallas Woman After Honest Finder
Dallas Baylor graduate Camille Christopher left a purse with over 500 dollars in a phone booth at Union Terminal. Fifteen minutes later the loss was reported, and the purse with money intact was turned in by Howard County man Richard Reed to a policeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Panama Canal Zone
Camille Christopher
Texas
Christopher
Baylor University
Dallas Union Terminal
Howard County
Richard Reed
Crop Prospects Are Promising in Whitewright Area
Farmers report bright outlook for cotton and corn with tasseling underway and potential good yields after timely rains near the 4th of July. Wheat and oats yields are below last year, with prices around 1.55 a bushel for wheat and 0.55 for oats amid limited marketing.
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Whitewright
American Legion Picnic Set for July 12 16
The 24th annual American Legion picnic will run five days July 12 to 16. Committees are at work and Bob Hammond's Play Park Shows have been contracted to perform. The full program will be announced soon.
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American Legion
Bob Hammond
Donkey Softball Game At Whitewright Set For June 17
A donkey softball game between the American Legion and the Rotary Club is planned in Whitewright at 8 p m on Friday June 17. C J Meador likely to pitch from a donkey for the Rotarians and Wilson Kaiser to start for the Legion. Tickets are on sale and selling fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
American Legion
Rotary Club
C. J. Meador
Rotarians
Wilson Kaiser
Legion
Lester Haile
Ross R. May
Joe Johnson
Weldon R. Drake
Ashley D. Jameson
American Legion Boys
Percy Darwin
Clay Horton
Tom Brown Sr
Tom Brice
Roy Blanton
Texas Legislature Approves Universal Freshwater Fishing Plan
The Texas Legislature on Wednesday backed Rep. Doyle Willis' bill creating a $1.65 freshwater fishing license for artificial lure use statewide. Live bait fishing remains license free within a county and adjacent counties with worms or dough bait. The measure, replacing the $1.10 state license, awaits the Governor's signature and takes effect 90 days after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Doyle Willis
Jester Signs Secret Ballot Bill Into Law
Gov Beauford Jester signs a secret ballot bill authored by Rep Doyle Willis in Austin. The law requires a detachable perforated stub on the ballot top right with a matching number. Senators erred in amending the bill in the upper chamber delaying final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Doyle Willis
Fort Worth
Beauford
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce Barbecue Meeting Friday Night
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce annual meeting will be 7:45 p m Friday at the American Legion Park with an informal picnic style program. Officers will be elected, report of the year’s work given, and tickets at 75 cents available from Jack Meador or B W Newman for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Jack Meador
Chamber of Commerce
B. W. Newman
Jack Meadors
Health Officer condemns half hearted polio fight in Texas
Texas Health Officer George W. Cox blasted cities for partial efforts against polio. He warned spraying with DDT is supplementary to cleaning filth as cases reach 306 this year, with San Angelo and San Antonio hardest hit. He urged surveys and sanitation measures including covered garbage, sewer connections, flyproof outdoor toilets, and livestock controls.
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Austin
George W. Cox
Texas
San Angelo
San Antonio
Bexar County
Tom Green
State Office
Woman Nominated As U S Treasurer
President Truman nominated Mrs. George Neese Clark of Richland Kansas to be Treasurer of the United States. The 49 year old former actress and self styled country banker would be the first woman to hold the $10 000 post, succeeding W A Julian killed in an automobile accident.
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Washington
Truman
George Neese Clark
Richland
Kansas
United States
Senate
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England
London
Paris
Masons
HD Post
Baptist Bible School
BOY Scouts
U.S
John Brown
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