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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
4
The McKinney Courier-Gazette features Billy Roberts grandson of Mrs Grace Roberts of Whitewright in Texas Public School Week. A photo shows Billy at a typewriter with his mother present. Billy has athetoid cerebral palsy and types words while Mrs Burton gives spelling.
The State Board of Education set per student funding at 76 dollars, up from 73, with the available school fund revised to 148,985,635 dollars. The 1955 56 minimum foundation program is estimated at 278,240,000 dollars, of which local districts cover 55,480,000 dollars, allocated by an economic index by counties.
Legal notice in Grayson County Texas announces letters testamentary granted to Conan Cantwell and Charles I Holliman on February 28 1956. Creditors must present claims within the lawful period. Executors reside in Dallas County with 1021 Fidelity Union Life Building Dallas. Published March 8 1956.
The Senate passed a Eisenhower backed bill to remove the 2 cent per gallon federal fuel tax on gasoline used in farming. It would save farmers about 60 million dollars annually and take effect January 1. Customers would pay at purchase but may apply for refunds. the bill excludes customer operators under Senate amendment.
Mrs Clyde Waldrop was honored with a birthday dinner by her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joe Miller at their home last Sunday March 4 to mark her 76th birthday. Attendees included Noel Waldrop of Lubbock Jeanette Waldrop Martha Ann Miller Terry Miller and family in Dallas Willard Young and Joe Miller of Whitewright.
Miss Nancy May daughter of Mr and Mrs Lallace May married Saturday night in Durant Oklahoma to William J Webb of Houston The bride a 1952 Whitewright High School graduate attended Austin College then worked for a Dallas oil firm The groom a Farmersville High School graduate attended East Texas State College served two years in the Armed Forces and now works for a Houston wholesale firm They will reside in Houston.
Rotary Club speaker Boyd Newman son of Rotarian B W Newman spoke on criminal laws and prison life. He noted lack of psychiatric treatment for criminals and argued the system fails since offenders often reoffend after release. He questioned what fixes the system needs.
The Bethel Woman's Missionary Society met Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs. O G Alexander presiding. A panel discussion led by Mrs. Clifton Sanderson included several members. A covered dish luncheon followed, and papers were read by several members. The group plans to lead Wednesday night prayer service.
A doctor asks about a patient’s condition and a nurse replies the patient is improving. The nurse notes he is trying to blow the froth off his medicine, hinting at his recovery.
Mrs Hargett celebrated a birthday Sunday March 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Layman route one. Guests included W J Hargett Whitewright Henry Hart Bonham D W Hargett Sheila Carol and Mike Hargett from Waco Eugene Hargett Susan Mary and Jane Fort Worth Gaines Hargett Mc Kinney J B Layman David Roddy and Monte. Absent were Jerry Neal Butch Sherman and Buddie Hargett. Lunch was followed by a gift shower.
The Friday Literary Club gathered Friday at 3 p m at Mrs B W Newman home with spring flowers as decor The Texas Day program included Roll Call Texas Tall Tales Theaters in Texas a paper by Mrs C J Meador read by Mrs C P Johnson and remarks on Sarah Hughes and Texas Authors of Whom We Are Proud Eighteen guests and one new member Mrs Carl Edwards attended Mrs C J McMillin to host March 16 meeting Baked apples get wine glaze before baking.
Rates listed for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside areas with a foreign subscription price. Includes policy on correcting erroneous reflections about individuals or firms upon notification to the publisher.
The local MYF schedules a paper-sack supper and social after the Sunday devotion at 5:45. At Whitesboro sub-district, Whitewright drew about 15 participants for a Brotherhood program with a film and Rev. John Wesley Geary preaching. A Friday hayride and weiner roast at Cliff Emerson ranch drew 38 youth and counselors with a bonfire and campfire activities led by the pastor. Mrs. Jack Lackey organized the planning, Jimmy Bassett supplied and drove a truck, and everyone enjoyed the event.
Mrs. Nagger jokes about headlines while her husband haltingly mentions a possible bigamy case. The dialogue hints at a sensational local rumor without detailing actual events or names.
Rep Walter Rogers of Pampa urged in Washington that Speaker Sam Rayburn be nominated for President with Adlai Stevenson for Vice President. He praised Rayburn as vigorous and experienced, capable against Russia and influenced by farmers and small businesses.
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