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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1953
Page
4
McCarthy accuses Lehman of using his free mail to smear McCarthy while Lehman demands the senator disclose his own free mail records. The Sun has received numerous McCarthy news releases and Johnson free mail pieces as he campaigns for reelection in 1954.
The piece argues that wasteful practices caused a postal deficit and asserts that removing generous franking privileges would remove the need for higher postal rates. It singles out too many users including United States Senators as responsible for the deficit.
The article reviews Collier's plan to publish every two weeks citing changing reading habits due to television and diversions. It contrasts Collier's shrinking size with the rising Sunday Post and notes that daily newspapers remain widely read while home town weeklies receive thorough attention from families.
Sunday gathering at the Barker residence in Ector brought together all nine Barker siblings and a total of 41 attendees. Relatives included Norman Moore Bobby Simpson B B Anderson Eddie Glen Anderson Glenda Lee Barker C T Barker Alvin Martha Jane Ernestine David E A Barker and Martha Jane among others from Sherman Sherman Dodd City Dallas Honey Grove and Alvin.
Jewel Morrison as Administrator filed June 17 1953 in Grayson County Texas no 10268 for final account of P H Yeary deceased and application for discharge. Hearing set on first Monday after ten days from publication, June 29 1953 at Sherman courthouse for interested parties to appear and contest by written answer.
Lyndal Pierson and Betty Jarvis wed at First Methodist Church at 2 p m Sunday with Rev Harold Taylor officiating. Bride wore white with a white carnation cor sage. matron of honor Dearle McKnight wore blue and served as best man. The couple plans a Dallas wedding trip and will reside here. The bride, a Whitewright High School graduate, and the groom, a current junior, were accompanied by out of town relatives from Dallas Borger Celeste Abilene Bonella and other areas.
Tuesday night shower at the Little Rock Club hosted by the Home Demonstration Club honored Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Pierce whose home was destroyed by fire. Hosts included Mrs. Bob Cawthon and Mrs. Floyd Harris. gifts were given and games directed by Miss Frances Hedgpeth.
The item lists heirs and relatives from Honey Grove Pontotoc Oklo Ed hube Bonham and other areas, naming Mr. and Mrs. Blassingame Mrs. Underhill Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Chaffin Mr. and Mrs. Tom Denson and Mr. and Mrs. T A Holcomb as connected families.
The H D Club met at Miss Mae Hall's home on Thursday June 11 to study Rug care floor coverings and work simplification. Five members attended along with guests Mrs Charlie Cates Mrs S T Stubblefield Mrs J L Kirkpatrick Mrs Myrtle Fulton and Miss Sallie Moore. The next meeting is set for June 25 at Mrs W L Hatfield's home. Visitors welcome.
Church bulletin for First Presbyterian Church Whitewright lists Pastor Lee H. Smith and Floyd Bassett as superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 A M with Sunday School at 10 A M. Choir rehearsal held Wednesdays at 7.
Rotary Club last Friday heard Lieut. Nelms of Perrin Air Force Base speak as program chairman Roy Blanton introduced him. Nelms, a jet fighter instructor, described the plane and the training program to Rotarians.
The annual Holcomb reunion gathered at the home of Mrs. J. D. Law son and Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Woodson. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Carr and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carr of Tyler, Miss Luena Underhill and Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins Underhill of Hickory, Okla., Mrs. Myrtle Mitchell of Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Holcomb of Tom Bean, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Payne of Burleson, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith of Commerce, and others.
A. J. Kerr and Mrs. M. S. Kerr heirs face a civil suit by A. G. Hudspeth to claim title and possession of Lots 12 13 and 14 in Block B Town Company Addition Whitesboro Texas. The citation requires appearance by 10 AM on August 3 1953 before the 15th District Court in Sherman.
p. m. Judason Wednesdays after school. Harold S. Taylor, Pastor. Church School 10:00 a.m. Morning worship 11 o'clock. Methodist Youth Fellowship 7:00. Evening worship 7:30.
First Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9 55 a m Morning worship at 10 55 a m Training Union at 7 00 p m Evening worship at 8 00 p m and Wednesday service at 8 00 p m.
The Pilot Grove Church of Christ will hold preaching services each Thursday night led by Winston Atkinson of Plano. Everyone is invited to attend.
Vernon M. Newland serves as minister with Mae Hall guiding Sunday School. Services include Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. and Evening service at 6:30 p.m.
Pastor E L Hill leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m A young people service at 6 45 p m evangelistic service at 7 45 p m and a prayer meeting at 7 45 p m on Wednesday per church notices
Bethel Baptist Church led by Pastor U. C. Broach holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 o'clock The evening service begins at 8 00 p m with Tilden McFerrin serving as minister Bible study starts at 10 00 a m.
Morning worship at 11:00 a m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Wednesday service at 7 30 p m.
More than 100 visitors and alumni attended the Savoy Male and Female College sixteenth annual reunion. The old Texas school, chartered in 1880 and destroyed by fire in 1890, was never rebuilt.
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