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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1953
Page
4
The Palace theatre suspended operations March 2 after the receiver appointed by the 15th District Court found insufficient paying customers to cover operating expenses. Several business men expressed regret and urged reopening, but none had been attending or contributing to keep the show running.
The Dallas Times Herald describes a plan where high school students sign contracts with their fathers to treat Dad's car better, using the formal pact to encourage safer driving and responsible behavior behind the wheel. The idea hinges on the perceived seriousness and integrity of a signed agreement to influence family trust and driving discipline.
The piece argues that while fathers may set risky driving examples, most youths today learn safe driving from modern schooling and parental behavior. It emphasizes parents should model safe driving, as children imitate, and advocates practical contracts to reinforce safety.
Merchants and clergy in Mamaroneck New York planned to print Roman Catholic Jewish and Protestant prayers on restaurant menus. The move aims to let patrons seek Divine blessing while awaiting service.
A compact compass inspires to build on resolve not ruin focusing on the future. It urges shedding regrets and brightening the soul to dispel darkness and serve justice and humanity alongside patriotism.
A quoted admonition from Hag 1 6 7 8 urges readers to reassess effort and priorities as they seek provision. The lines emphasize misaligned labor with insufficient harvest and call for action to improve outcomes.
The minister Tilden McFerrin invites the public to Sunday Bible Classes at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. A week of lectures runs Monday March 16 through Friday March 20 at 7 30 p.m with a program shown in the display ad.
Vernon M. Newland serves as minister and Mae Hall is Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 6 30 p.m.
Lee H. Smith of Whitewright serves as Pastor Director at the North Texas Larger Parish. Sunday Church School begins at 10 A M led by Floyd Bassett as superintendent. Morning worship follows at 11:00. Choir rehearsals take place Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Judason holds Wednesday after school activities.
Bethel Baptist Church led by Broach holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00. Training Union at 6:15 p.m. Evening service at 7:15. First Methodist Church under Pastor Harold S. Taylor offers Church School at 10:00, Youth Fellowship at 7:00, and Evening worship at 7:30. WSCS meets Monday at 3:00 in Mrs. James Bryant's home with Mrs. Mary McGaughey leader.
A humorous piece on how wives praise husbands for helping at home and buying items for the wife. It contrasts Uncle Ben's pious swindling, Uncle Tom's uselessness, and a wary mother watching a daughter's guest. It ends with a quip about political pull losing its grip.
Sunday School at 9 55 a m morning worship at 10 55 training union at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 p m Wednesday evening service at 7 30 p m
A government agent confronts Indian Chief Lotta Bull over his ten wives. He orders the chief to return home and tell all but one wife to leave. The chief pauses and responds with a terse acceptance.
The Pilot Grove Church of Christ holds preaching services each Thursday night led by Winston Atkinson of Plano. Everyone is invited to attend.
A humorous dialogue between a patient and a doctor in a hospital setting. The patient confesses nightly baseball dreams, and the doctor jokes about dreaming of other topics like girls, prompting the patient to quip about missing his turn at bat.
Yale researchers report four of five male and about two of three female college drinkers began before college. Parental drinking strongly predicts student drinking. 90 percent of sons drank if fathers drank, 51 percent if not. 83 percent of daughters drank if mothers drank, 19 percent if not. Family income also influences habits and beverage choice.
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