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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1953
Page
1
Excessive heat for ten days scorches corn and pastures while farmers reap a record grain yield. Wheat prices swing from 2.00 to 1.85 per bushel as Lloyd Alexander of the Kimbell Mill notes government loan storage capacity and sales. Pastures dry and fire dangers rise. farmers seek rain and salvage methods for corn.
Washington reports the Eisenhower administration aims for a four percent federal job reduction by end of 1953, far less than the Civil Service Commission’s 240,000 estimate. Since January 1, about 80,000 cuts occurred, mainly in military and economic control agencies, with 35,000 more tentatively approved.
The Whitewright garment factory, sold by George M. Hight to Parkland Sportswear of Dallas, was expected to reopen around June 15 but has not resumed. Mrs. Hight, initially named manager, changed plans and cannot provide reopening details while expressing optimism the plant will restart soon. About 25 women are employed, making the plant a key local business.
Mr and Mrs Frank Gillespie owners of the Whitewright theatre formerly the Palace announce Sunday night operation after church. They aim to serve the community with a venue for young people to gather after services and test demand from surrounding towns.
Mrs J T Robinson 67 of Whitewright died Sunday at her home after a three year illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Randolph Baptist Church conducted by Rev R L Cates and Rev M E Miller. Burial followed in Randolph Cemetery. Survived by her husband two brothers John Pace and Roscoe Pace and four grandchildren.
W. P. Z. German, 76, longtime Tulsa attorney and chief legal counsel for Skelly Oil Co., died at his Tulsa home Sunday night from a heart ailment. Born southeast of Whitewright, he was the son of pioneer settlers J. L. German and spouse. Survivors include two brothers Dee German of Porter and George German of Dallas, and five sisters Mrs. W. S. Vernon of Coweta, Mrs. Martha Cochran of Los Angeles, Mrs. Carl Burcham of Albuquerque, and Mrs. J. J. Walker and Lyda German of Greenville.
At the University of Texas a compact ice making device was announced by John R. Watt and Raymond H. Stewart. The machine fits under counters and makes 400 pounds daily at about 10 cents per hundred pounds, far cheaper than typical 60 to 80 cents. The ice is sanitary and stored in a rustless bin. Fort Worth drugstores tested it before production by a local factory. The university will receive part of the patent royalties.
A concise rule highlights the value of supporting statements with solid evidence rather than relying on assertion alone. The idea emphasizes verifiable facts and reliable sources to strengthen credibility.
The newspaper urges readers to send in local items quickly after events. Reports of showers, weddings, parties, club meetings, church reports and similar matters should be submitted within 24 hours to ensure publication.
The Texas Supreme Court, in its first test of the 1951 law, upheld the financial responsibility act for drivers and vehicle owners involved in accidents. It requires proof of financial responsibility or a bond of up to 15,000, with license and vehicle registration suspensions possible during liability determinations. About 14,845 suspensions existed as of June 1, including many tied to DWI convictions.
The article reports that a radio program named Moo Music, hosted by Frances Knight, allegedly doubles milk production in Jefferson County dairies. Cows in barns with radio receivers respond to Brahms and Bach during milking, with farmers noting higher yields and customer engagement from hearing farm names on air.
President Eisenhower formally dedicates Sagamore Hill on Long Island as a national shrine. About 10,000 Flag Day celebrants witness the event at the 83 acre estate and red brick house once used as Theodore Roosevelt's summer White House from 1901 to 1909.
A reader dispute over the fire date ends with a Dallas Morning News report dated June 14 1911 stating the Whitewright blaze occurred Monday June 12 1911. The blaze destroyed forty two business buildings and twenty six residences with total losses about 371600 dollars and insured at 222470 dollars.
Clinton Iowa reports 92 year old Dr J D Hullinger with 62 years practice still delivering babies and expecting a July birth of his own third child. He promotes hard work temperance and a big family. He recalls delivering 3 000 babies and leading 18 bands while enjoying spirituals.
United Business Service predicts a moderate business slowdown next six months not triggered by a Korean truce. Downward shifts will hit durable goods most, wholesale prices likely fall, with farm item weakness offsetting steel and other commodity gains. A chapel prayer ends the note.
Whitewright Lodge No. 167 AF and AM to install officers Wednesday June 24 at 8:00 p.m. in the Masonic Hall. A Burns life-film will follow. New officers include Burgher R. Vestal Worshipful Master and William J. Bilmer Senior Warden with several appointed deacons stewards and a finance committee led by O L Jones et al. Newman to install with Christian marshal.
L L Wendell asks The Sun to announce the Couny Line singing convention will meet at 2 p m Sunday at Messengers Chapel east of Denison. It will be the first convention for Messengers Chapel and hopes for singers from across the county.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a 36 percent rise in parcel post zone rates to be implemented on a date set by the Post Office Department. The move should add just over 150 million dollars in annual handling charges, with further proposed increases of about 20 million dollars yearly for catalogs, advertising matter, and control circulation publications. The ICC delayed ruling on those proposals pending zone rate matters.
A Senate agriculture committee report accuses importers of more than sixty million bushels of Canadian wheat of fraud and abuse. The damaged wheat was deemed unfit for human consumption and some was milled or blended with U S wheat or exported under a subsidy limit. The report calls for prompt criminal action where warranted and notes a 7 3 4 cent duty versus the regular rate and a presidential import cap of 800 000 bushels yearly.
A meeting of the American Medical Association heard that an elixir combining metrazol and nicotinic acid may help confused and mentally soundness impaired elderly patients remain in their communities rather than be hospitalized. Dr Sol Levy of the University of Washington Medical School cited trials at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake Washington showing improved behavior and higher IQs.
A Homecoming event in Whitewright includes a Saturday night dance at the American Legion Home from 9 to 12. Bob Blanton's Sherman orchestra, praised as the best in North Texas, returns for the dance. Admission is 1.50 per person. The event welcomes everyone who ever lived in Whitewright, separate from school reunions.
Pittsburgh report states U.S. Steel Corp, the largest producer, will raise steel prices by an average of $4 per ton, lifting basic steel to about $120 per ton. The move follows an 8 percent hourly wage increase for about 170,000 workers and will affect alloy and stainless steel pricing as well.
State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox advises workers who sweat heavily to add salt to each drink to prevent heat cramps as temperatures rise. Sweat can remove 40 to 50 grams of salt daily. if tablets are unavailable, table salt in drinks or milk can help. Alcohol should be avoided and cramps include abdominal pain and headaches.
The Agriculture Department reports farmers' cash receipts from marketings totaling 104 billion dollars for the first five months, a 3 percent decline from a year ago. Livestock receipts fell 7 percent to 6.8 billion, while crop receipts rose 6 percent to 3.7 billion. The drop is mainly in cattle and calves.
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