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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin counties and outside areas. Rates include 1 year for $1.50 and six months for $1.00 within two counties, and 1 year for $2.00 and six months for $1.25 outside.
In Texas cotton regions, boll weevil remains a major threat this year. Dr. H G Johnston of Texas A and M urges early season insecticide applications in north central eastern and northeastern areas. Farmers should monitor fields weekly and spray or dust promptly when infestations warrant. Thrips and aphids also require rapid control as weather allows. County agents can advise on best sprays.
Paul Feinman, a Buffalo salesman, bought two burglar alarms for his home but the devices were stolen from his parked car before installation.
J C Buchanan presents his record as County Clerk of Grayson County Texas detailing faster service via photography proofing reduced delays and lower disbursements plus a pledge to public trusts and minimal salary fund costs. He urges voters to support him at the July 22 election with a personal campaign outreach referencing family and church ties. England population projections accompany the notice as an inserted editorial remark.
Qualified candidate with Life Certificate, BA and Master’s degrees. Experienced teacher, principal, and superintendent in Fannin County schools. World War I II veteran. Selected from Texas quota of 11 teachers as principal of American school in Germany. Kinsman of Reeves and Rays of Whitewright. Wife and four children seek your vote.
Fort Worth visitors and Dallas Sherman and Denison residents are listed with weekend visits and hospital stays. Several family and schooling updates include Arthur Stanford’s leg amputation recovery, Doris Hunter Alexander’s honor roll, and Lester Short’s election as Texas Pharmaceutical Association president.
In Paterson New Jersey over the weekend extreme heat caused three electric refrigerators to burst into flames. Firefighters responded quickly extinguishing each blaze with no injuries reported.
The United Presbyterian General Assembly in New Concord Ohio closed its seven day meeting on June 20 with a two front attack on alcohol urging its 215000 members to pledge total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. It also condemned the television industry for promoting liquor business and ordered churches to hold a Commitment Day for pledges by members and youth.
Fort Parker located five miles north of Groesbeck has been completely restored to reflect pioneer days, preserving its historic character for visitors and education.
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