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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1963
Page
1
Influenza sweeps Whitewright with many victims treated at Geers Clinic and near hospitals while residents endure self care. Grayson County advances a junior college plan with state approval and two county elections for district formation and bond funding.
The Whitewright area faces a five percent increase in fire insurance costs for the coming year, with a new ten percent penalty applied from March 15 for twelve months. The note appears amid a column of local notes on community business and public affairs.
A brief notice urges readers to place classified ads in The Sun for selling items or services. The phrasing suggests a promotional call to action targeting local readers seeking to buy or trade goods.
Washington witnesses a SINA protest in front of the White House urging Jacqueline Kennedy to clothe her horses. The Society for Indecency to Naked Animals led by G Clifford Prout Jr aims to curb supposed naked animal indecency with a self financed Boston backed program.
Mrs E J Riley widow of Uncle Bud Riley aged 90 died last Thursday in Trenton burial in Burns Cemetery Funeral services were held Saturday She was born May 11 1870 daughter of J B Foster married July 7 1892 in Trenton Survivors include six sons Grady Ed J B Dewey Gordon and two daughters Grace and Mrs Oscar Young and Mrs John Hymer plus 25 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild
Clarence E. Cooper 74 former Whitewright resident died in a West Plains hospital Tuesday of last week. Funeral services were held at West Camp Baptist Church last Thursday with burial in Muleshoe Cemetery. He was born December 5, 1888 in the community and lived many years at West Camp. Survivors include one son J. D. Cooper of Bovina two daughters Mrs. R. G. Bennett of Muleshoe and Mrs. Beulah Hall of Grand Prairie three sisters Mrs. A. B. Pruitt of Slaton Maudie Ethridge and Mrs. Andry Hargroves of Lubbock and one brother Jack Cooper of Kingsland.
Edward Onstor, manager of the Dallas VA office, warns WWII veterans to convert term GI policies to permanent coverage. He notes WWI veterans face rising renewals and loss of coverage in their late 60s, while permanent GI insurance offers fixed premiums, cash surrender value, paid up and loan options. The Sun prints this advisory.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean cites Pentagon leakage costing 20 million yearly to repatriate soldiers and families. He notes a new policy ending foreign posts near term, saving taxpayer money, while predicting new waste. He jokes about a balanced budget and personal debt.
The Veterans Administration reported 1962 disbursements in Texas totaled 349,126,022 dollars. Disability payments reached 146,565,594 to 162,845 veterans, while death benefits of 52,992,082 went to 58,334 dependents. Additional aid covered subsistence, schooling, loans, and other benefits.
C. L. Lundell of the Texas Research Foundation announced a $1,000 annual award starting with the 1963 crop year for the farmer who best demonstrates the Renner Farming System or the Renner Pasture Program. Eligible are farmers in Hunt Grayson Fannin Delta Rockwall Navarro Dallas Ellis Collin and Tarrant Counties. The first award will be given at the Field Day and Awards Dinner in May 1964.
The Bureau of the Census was established as a permanent agency in 1902, marking the creation of a stable national statistical office. The move formalized ongoing demographic data collection and national surveys integral to governance and policy.
A non government report says funding proper education for each child is cheaper than bearing the bill for inadequate schooling. John K Norton of Teachers College, Columbia, prepared the study for the National Committee for support of the Public Schools. The committee promotes broader educational support at all levels. The report links schooling gaps to migration from rural slums to urban slums.
The IRS warns that regardless of who prepares a return the taxpayer remains responsible. Dallas district director Ellis Campbell notes preparers rely on information from the taxpayer. Taxpayers should review last year’s return and study current instructions before giving data to a tax adviser.
USDA specialists report the carcass yields one fourth steaks one fourth roasts one fourth ground beef and stew meat with the remaining fourth waste bones and fat for freezer packing guidance from Washington.
The Texas Health Department said 18 261 influenza like cases were reported last week up 5 320 from the prior week. Travis County recorded one death while epidemics spread in Lamar Medina Panola Travis Victoria and Zavala counties. Asian flu identified in DeWitt Hale counties and in Travis County last week with other counties now under study. Suspected cases in the Panhandle nearly doubled.
Washington reports a potential breakthrough in eradicating the boll weevil, the pest blamed for cotton losses. Scientists describe a two stage plan using insecticide applications and sterile male releases to halt reproduction, aiming to cut production costs and reduce surpluses. The effort follows President Kennedy’s push for intensified research into eliminating the pest.
Rep C Jim Segrest of San Antonio introduced a bill Tuesday to require a 6000 annual registration for stores using trading stamps. A license to furnish or sell trading stamps would be sold by county clerks. The bill sets fines from 200 to 500 dollars for violations and 500 to 1000 dollars plus 10 to 30 days in jail for repeat offenses.
For the first time in years the city election will feature more than two names. Incumbents Jack Meador and Charlie Ayres face challengers Joe H. Bodine and Henry M. Carroll Jr. in a race set for April 2. In Whitewright Independent School District two seats are open with Kenneth W. Frisby, Ron Faison and J. T. Holloway seeking ballots, the election scheduled for April 6.
The Southern Methodist University Choir will give a concert at First Methodist Church in Sherman on Friday March 22 at 8 00 p m. The choir has earned wide acclaim at national church gatherings and has recorded several sacred and other albums. An offering will be taken to cover expenses. admission is free.
A thank you letter to Sen Norris Cotton notes a European family's use of Life Savers for rheumatism. The note claims relief for Uncle Paul after taking the candy and praises the pills as the best medicine, while critiquing politicians’ panaceas.
Former Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker urged President Kennedy to deploy the 82nd Airborne Division from Ft. Bragg joined by Cuban exiles to overthrow Fidel Castro. He spoke in Savannah with evangelist Billy James Hargis, receiving a standing ovation during their tour stop.
Former superintendent Fred Jones reports large scale flogging at the Mississippi state penitentiary after its abolition during his tenure. He cites 30 convict field workers flogged in one afternoon for lingering near cotton rows. Prison Superintendent C E Breazeale confirms lash use has been revived but refuses to share figures.
A Texas State Teachers Association report shows only 2 percent of Texas classroom teachers lack a college degree. The 1946-1947 figure noted more than one in five teachers did not have a degree.
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