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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1953
Page
4
City officials announce to the Tribune that Trenton has no debt and ample cash to fund a new tile fire station. Waterworks paving and street bonds have been paid, marking the town as financially healthy for the first time in over four decades.
A local movement led by John Stuart of Quaker Oats expands as stenographers answer inquiries from potential members. The piece suggests uniting with J C Penney to push tax reduction by reducing federal spending and urging constituents to demand fiscal restraint. Economy in Washington begins at home.
The France- Soir headline reports Premier Stalin's illness as Moscow radio first signals illness before death. The piece juxtaposes grim mythic lines with the stark political notice, reflecting wartime anxieties and the uncertain fate of leadership amid upheaval.
Smithsonian findings by C Malcolm Watkins trace U S lighting through the kerosene era from whale and sperm oil to Argand lamps. He notes high costs and scarce whale oil before 1800, then a surge of patents between 1830 and 1860 as Americans search for brighter, more economical light sources.
Sunday Bible classes begin at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Mid week service is at 7 30 p m on Wednesday.
Vernon M Newland and Mae Hall lead Sunday School. Morning worship at 11. Evening service at 6 30. Listings for North Texas Larger Parish Lee H Smith Floyd Bassett and more. Bethel Baptist First Methodist Pilot Grove Church of Christ preaching Thursday nights by Winston Atkinson Plano invited.
Court citation in Grayson County Texas orders Albert W. Anderson to answer Dorothy J. Anderson’s petition for divorce on cruel treatment. Filing due by April 20, 1953 in 15th District Court Sherman court house. Citation issued March 3, 1953 and published in The Whitewright Sun on March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1953.
John E. Weidman, a 48 year old Philadelphia locksmith famed for picking nearly any lock, demonstrates skill beyond legends at a meeting of the Greater Philadelphia Locksmiths Association. He recalls a Mint vault where repeated combination errors forced him to burn a hole in the door, though $133 000 in silver remained. Lace and ribbon fashions trend in Paris with lace dresses and ribbon outfits making headlines.
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