McDonald Secures Ballot Place After Court ruling
The Texas Supreme Court ordered J. E. McDonald to appear on the ballot for Commissioner of Agriculture. The court upheld a 20 year old Love vs Wilcox ruling that past party disloyalty cannot be punished by officials. voters decide loyalty pledges in good faith.
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Austin
Supreme Court
Texas
J. E. McDonald
McDonald
Democratic State Executive Committee
United States
Love Vs. Wilcox
Ex Bank Clerk Held By FBI in Seattle for Embezzlement
Denison Texas. Robert Wingfield 22 former Denison bank clerk arrested in Seattle by FBI agents in connection with 1000 dollars embezzled from State National Bank of Denison on June 1. Embezzlement charges filed in Sherman district court June 2. Wingfield worked four years at the bank until he disappeared before opening. The incident followed a June 1 cash shortage.
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Denison
Robert Wingfield
Denison Bank
Seattle
Wash
FBI
al Needy
Dallas
Wingfield
State National Bank of Denison
Randolph Bryant
Sherman
Church Schedules Highlight Local Denominations
The item lists service times for Church of Christ Assembly of God and First Baptist Church. Details include ministers pastors and leaders, Sunday school at 10 a m, worship at 11 a m, and evening services. Additional training union and prayer meeting times are provided.
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Church OF Christ
Assembly OF God Church
E. A. Doty
First Baptist Church
James L. Cooper
W. T. Simmons
Edgar Ayers
Training Union
B. W. Newman
J. B. Layman
Brotherhood
Methodist Church to host district official for Sunday service
Ashley D Jameson announces church activities at First Methodist Whitewright with Rev J P Fleming, Sherman District superintendent, preaching Sunday at 7 30 p m. Music by Sarah Kilgree piano and Paul Ryan organ. Youth Fellowship plans to present program to Bells Youth Organization led by Carol Ryan Florena Williams Myra Nell Scott Gwendolyn Kent and Gene Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ashley D. Jameson
J. P. Fleming
Sherman
First Methodist Church
Fleming
Whitewright
Sarah Kilgree
Paul Ryan
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Bells
Carol Ryan
Florena Williams
Myra Nell Scott
Gwendolyn Kent
Gene Bush
Lake Texoma Anglers Rescued After Tuesday Storm
Seven fishermen were saved after boats overturned south of the Islands on Lake Texoma during a Tuesday night squall. U. S. Engineer Corps consultant Eddie Laird led rescue efforts, pulling groups from the water and securing all survivors by early Wednesday. No lives were lost, officials said after checks with local resorts.
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Denison
Lake Texoma
U. S. Engineer Corps
Eddie Laird
Laird
Highport Resort
Joe Wilson
Wilson
Man Descends in Well to Save Wife and Child
Mrs. E. O. Large saved her 15 month old son William after he fell into a local well. She jumped in and held the child above water while friends lowered her husband by rope. The husband then descended to bring both back to the surface.
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William
E. O. Large
Possible Flu Remedy Reported to Scientists
A California scientist reported a substance from a hay microbe destroying influenza A viruses and Newcastle Disease in lab tests. Experiments used viruses grown in hen eggs. no animal or human trials exist yet. Dr A J Salle of UCLA notes no current flu drugs or Newcastle treatments.
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Baltimore
Society of American Bacteriologists
California
Hay
Newcastle
A. J. Salle
University of California At Los Angeles
Camp opened for diabetics at Cooke site
Gainesville reports Camp Sweeney dedicated to diabetic children opened Sunday nine miles northeast of the city. Dr J Shirley Sweeney left a Dallas practice to create the camp with insulin, diet and recreation. Attorney General Daniel praised the effort as a dream realized for Cooke County youth.
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Gainesville
Sweeney
Here
J. Shirley Sweeney
Dallas
Daniel
Cooke County
Texas
South
Dollar hoard pays for car in Mobile story
In Mobile Alabama an elderly businessman presented 156 pounds of silver dollars counted at 2554 dollars to pay for a new car. L A Waldie a partner in a mobile car agency notes the customer kept the coins for ten years while hoarding paper dollars.
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Mobile
Ala
Senate Votes To Add 10 Million To Social Security
The Senate passed a bill adding 10,000,000 people to old age retirement rolls. The 82 to 2 vote included only Caine and Butler opposing. Texas senators voted yes. The measure raises current benefits 85 to 90 percent and nearly doubles future retirees' benefits while loosening eligibility. A House measure passed earlier faces conference. The Senate also ordered a study of the system and rejected disability benefits.
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Washington
Senate
Harry R. Caine
Hugh Butler
Nebraska
Texas
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Committee
Scott W. Lucas
Illinois
Francis J. Myers
Pennsylvania
Walter F. George
Georgia
Finance Committee
Hobo King Denounces Wanderlust in Pittsburgh
Jeff Davis known as king of the hoboes, 67 years old, says wanderlust is a terrible thing and plans to lobby Congress for a two week government funded vacation for restless youths. He notes no trace of Communism among hoboes and cites mobility as real democracy.
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Pittsburgh
Jeff Davis
Davis
The
Knights of the Road
Hoboes of America, Inc
Congress
Jeff
Four Romances Advised Before Marriage Says Youth Chief
The Birmingham youth club director Rev. P L D Chatterton says men and women should have four romances before marriage to teach couples different viewpoints. He and his wife participated in many activities pre marriage and met people of both sexes with mutual agreement. Camp Colorado east of Coleman was once commanded by Col. Robert E. Lee.
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Birmingham
Eng
P. L. D. Chatterton
Chatterton
Camp
Colorado
Coleman
Col
Robert E. Lee
Cubs Ready for Farmersville Friday Night Showdown
Whitewright Cubs travel to Farmersville to face the junior team Friday at 7 pm after leaving Whitewright at 6 pm. They beat Colbert 8 to 5 last Sunday with strong batting from Parnell Fletcher Farrow and key pitching by Hayes, Fletcher.
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CUBS
Farmersville
Whitewright Cubs
Whitewright
Colbert
Colbert Boys
Jackie Parnell
Bobby Fletcher
Russell Farrow
Hayes
Fletcher
Charles Rucker
Whitewright Boy Drowns in Farm Pool
Whitewright residents discuss a drowning danger after youths swam in a deep pool owned by R C Vestal southwest of town. Despite posted warnings the signs were torn down and the incident prompts calls for parental responsibility to prevent further tragedy.
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Whitewright
Sun
R. C. Vestal
Sun Honor Roll of Subscriptions Enhances Publisher Thanks
The Sun prints a list of subscribers receiving the publisher's thanks for renewing their subscriptions. Names include Mrs. L. F. Coffey Mrs. C. E. Barker Mrs. Dora Mabry Mrs. Julia Henry Tommie Burchfield C. H. Craig Albert L. Jackson Robert Sears J. O. Wallace J. L. Ashlock R. H. Thornhill Mrs. T. E. Montgomery S. M. Benedict Mrs. H. O. Leuschner Dr. Jack Spindle Roy Hamilton.
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Sun
L. F. Coffey
C. E. Barker
Dora Mabry
Julia Henry Tommie Burchfield
C. H. Craig
Albert L. Jackson
Robert Sears
J. O. Wallace
J. L. Ashlock
R. H. Thornhill
T. E. Montgomery S. M
Ras
Benedict
H. O. Leuschner
Jack Spindle
Roy Hamilton
Ex GI Chooses London Life Over Cleveland For Good
John Mahovlie a former American soldier said life in the United States is too hectic and will settle in London with his wife Margaret and their child. He plans to work as an audit clerk and adopt a typically English home while keeping his nationality.
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London
Cleveland
Ohio
England
John Mahovlie
Margaret
Craig
States
Mahovlie
U. S. Army
Britain
Farmer shoots crow and follows instructions letter incident
A Canadian farmer shot a crow and sent the body to the Washington Biological Survey after washing and biting it as instructed. He described the result as terrible in a letter to the agency.
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Washington
Lake Texoma paving bids set for June opening
Denison reports sealed bids to be opened June 23 for paving roads to Lake Texoma concession stands and within government boundaries at 13 resorts eight on the Texas side. Col Edward G. Daly notes work begins after July 1. A Rockwall site reveals an 1852 buried prehistoric stone wall. Falfurrias derives its name from an Indian term meaning the land of heart's delight.
Rotary Club Hears Sherman Minister Sermon
Rev. Ed Barcus of Travis Street Methodist Church Sherman spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on Friday. His theme What Is Wrong With the Church blamed church shortcomings on its members. Other guests included C. O. Spence Elgie Fields Bill Fields Glenmore Hodge Morris Ballew and Rev. James L. Cooper. Wilson Kaiser will chair next week's program.
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Ed Barcus
Travis Street Methodist Church
Sherman
Rotary Club
A. D. Jameson
Morris Ballew
Bonham
James L. Cooper
First Baptist Church
Wilson Kaiser
Quickie Suntan Dangers Warned By Public Health Service
Washington reports cautions against rapid sunbathing with 15 minute starts and gradual increases. Warns of severe sunburns, heat stroke, and heat prostration with guidance on protection, first aid, and when to seek medical help.
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Washington
Public Health Service
The
Health Service
Red Cross
Five anti cold drug firms halt false advertising
The FTC announced that five major anti cold drug makers have agreed to stop using allegedly false advertising. The companies Bristol-Myers Anahist Inec Whitehall Union Grove Laboratories will discontinue representations on the effectiveness of their antihistamine cold remedies sold under Resistab Anahist Kriptin Inhiston and Antamine.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Bristol-Myers Co
Anahist Co
Inec
Whitehall Pharmacal Co
New York
Union Pharmaceutical Co., Inc
Montclair
N. J
Grove
British Census to Ask Broad Range of Personal Details
London reports Britain's 15th census will take place on April 8 1951. Everyone over 16 to answer marital status and for women under 50 month and year of marriage. Households to state disposal of piped water kitchen sink cooking stove water closet and fixed bath.
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London
Britain
Huntsville Penitentiary Built in 1849
The Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville was constructed in 1849 as a state prison facility reflecting early Texas corrections history and penal infrastructure.
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Texas State Penitentiary
Huntsville
Grayson Exes to Meet Sunday at Whitewright campus
Grayson College Exes from across Texas gather in Whitewright for the 12th annual meeting. Events include a 10:00 morning reception, a noon picnic, 2:00 program, Grayson Memorial Scholarship award to a 1950 graduate, and a humorous take-off on old oratorical contests with three contestants. Ad journal ends at 4:00.
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Grayson College
Texas
Whitewright
Whitewright High School
Anna Jo Riley
Trenton
North Texas State
Denton
Grayson
Prosperity Peak Reported By Keyserling At White House
President Truman's economic adviser Leon H. Keyserling said the nation is at the peak of postwar prosperity with a favorable outlook. He spoke at the White House with Dr. John D. Clark as the series of midyear economic report conferences began.
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Washington
Truman
Leon H. Keyserling
Council of Economic Advisers
White House
John D. Clark
Keyserling
Experts Quit Forecasting End of Auto Boom
Detroit auto analysts say predicting the boom’s end is futile as production runs 9 million annually. Some forecast a mid August dip, others expect sustained high sales for years aided by population growth and rising wages. Used cars stay steady with modest weekly declines. Chrysler pursues a new six cylinder engine and a possible June 1951 transmission release.
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Detroit
Chrysler
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary July 22 1950
The Sun lists candidates contesting the Democratic primary on July 22 1950 for County Attorney Wilson F Walters Murray H Nance Jr Sheriff Murkel Dickens re election Woody Blanton Ernest Millsap Assessor-Collector Robert Dean I E Brown County Commissioner Precinct 2 Fred Wright Edgel Jackson re election State Representative Place 2 Robert Doss as the announced slate.
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The
Sun
Wilson F. Walters
Murray H. Nance, Jr
Murkel Dicken
G. W
Woody
Blanton Ernest Millsap
F. W
Fred
Wright E. P
Edgel) Jackson
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Gangler’s Grocery
Galveston
COOKE
U.S
Rockwall
Falfurrias Was
Robert Dean
I. E
Irrel) Brown
Robert Doss
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