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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1962
Page
1
A nostalgic note recalls a March 1924 snowfall with a foot of snow and a neighborhood snowman. Local mail carries a Maryland savings and loan brochure promising five percent interest with private insurance. Kennedy family politics loom in mayoral talk while economic status remains debated amid unemployment worries.
The Kennedy administration pushes price increases for letters by 25 percent and newspapers by 300 percent while preserving nonprofit mail subsidies. Critics note nonprofits receive lower rates despite similar handling costs, raising concerns about cross subsidies. Castro Cuba food shortage touted as pretext for broader aid push. Connally portrayed as unlikely to beat Daniel in the first primary despite a large campaign fund.
The President proposes a foreign aid bill near five billion dollars a year, continuing postwar aid. Critics say a hundred billion could house every American family, modernize autos, and fund home needs, while leaving fewer friendly nations. Do you agree with this view?
Denison resident Al Korioth has authorized The Sun to announce his candidacy for State Representative District 49 F comprising Grayson and Cooke Counties. The nomination is subject to the Democratic primary on May 5. full formal announcement appears on another page.
A surprise snowstorm swept through Texas into the Whitewright area on Wednesday morning with flurries into the afternoon. Snow melted on pavement but clung to cars and roofs. by morning most of it was gone. Weather kept freezing temperatures, as March's first half stayed unusually cold with lows below freezing. Tonight's forecast calls for upper 20s.
Funeral services were held in Clarksville for Weldon Kaiser age 51 who died Tuesday after a long illness. Burial followed at Burns Cemetery in Trenton. He was born in Trenton and moved to Clarksville twenty years ago. Surviving wife Beula Lee Booker daughter Alice Owens and siblings including Charley Ralph Johnny and Mac Kaiser.
Mrs Clarence Dixon 51 Whitewright native died in a Dallas hospital Monday at 5 30 p m after a heart attack Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery Whitewright after funeral services Wednesday in Dallas Born Betty Lou McLean January 16 1911 at Whitewright she married Clarence Dixon November 19 1932 in Hugo Oklahoma She taught school several years and was a member of North Lake Baptist Church Survivors include her husband a son Dan Dixon Dallas two daughters Betty Dixon Dallas and Mrs Larry Sharp Wichita Falls a brother Charles McLean Whitewright and four sisters Mrs W A Bower Whitewright Mrs Robert Hunter Los Angeles Mrs Frank Smith and Mrs Ruby Cantrell Dallas
Funeral services were held in Bonham Tuesday for Mrs Bertha Pritchett 97 who died Sunday in Austin widow of Jack Pritchett a longtime Ector merchant. She moved with family from Savoy Illinois to Texas and was survivor of a three sisters one brother family and is survived by two sons Jim and Bob Pritchett of Austin a daughter Mrs Gordon Weatherby of Andrews seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Sherman politician Don Hefton announces intent to run again for State Representative District 49 F Grayson and Cooke Counties subject to the Democratic primary May 5. Hefton was elected last year to finish the term of Tony Korioth after his resignation.
Moscow TASS reports Ashim Dursunov, a peasant from Kirghiz village Krasnaya Rechka, is 145 years old and still works in his garden and orchard. Doctors consider his health fairly strong, and he says he has eaten a variety of foods but never drank alcohol.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean rails at Uruguay’s nine elected rulers and mocks modern democracy. He laments partisan gridlock in Washington, jokes about testing Congress members for party loyalty, and praises their skill as letter writers while urging voters to stay mad at individual representatives rather than all.
Wilma Harper Gilbert Murray Lillian Neathery Foy Reeves Willis Simmons Jack Spindle and Kate Smith were named on the 11th grade honor roll. Marshall Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Nelson near town, died last week. Rosa Benedict funeral held here Wednesday for death in Caldwell Idaho March 3. Patsy Jean Petty birthday party noted. Georgia Jones Homer Lee Sears and James Lindsey on chatterbox club program.
Mrs. J A Mauk dies at 61 at home. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jesse McIver. Otha Currin of Anna and Vivian Millsap of Desert wed. Fifth grade honor roll lists Ruth Gosnell Robert Ross Wilson Guy Hamilton Jr Sarah Janway Pauline Magers Mary Jo Sears Maurine Pierce Leora Short. Jack Montgomery celebrated birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Mark Montgomery with Boy Scouts as guests. Assisting were Dorothy.
A Lovington New Mexico doctor described a method to cure alcoholics by a month of sobriety followed by listening to their drunk recordings. Dr Hilton Gillette said the technique worked with dozens of patients and turned them into “some of my best friends” after hearing their own voices.
Mrs Georgia Pope Jay died at her home Friday. A birthday party was given for her son Charles Dee by Mrs K B Simmons on Wednesday afternoon. Friday Literary Club included Mrs R P Childress Mrs C J Meador Mrs H P Donigan Mrs F D Layman Miss Inez Ray Mrs Guy Hamilton Miss Lena Mae Gowdy and Mrs J C McMillin.
Humble rancher Ladd C Eckols warned trespassers on his property after ten people were found fishing and picnicking there. Three paid 27.50 fines while seven were jailed for lack of funds, as Eckols said repeated trespassing forced fence repairs and cattle losses.
Ronce Morgan authorized by The Sun to enter as candidate for Mayor of Whitewright in the upcoming city election on April 3. The note mentions the union originated in south central Asia.
Mrs. S. V. Earnest of Denison was sworn in as Grayson County District Clerk by Judge R. C. Vaughan after appointment by Vaughan and Judge W. C. Dowdy. She fills the term ending Jan. 1, succeeding her husband who died March 5. deputies Shirley Davis and Gladys Hamilton remain. E. R. Broadhead Jr. of Sherman is the other candidate for district clerk and will assume the post Jan. 1 after the November election.
About 1.5 million Easter Seals sheets were mailed by the Texas Society for Crippled Children and Adults and 84 local affiliates. The seals fund treatment rehabilitation education and research in Texas with 32 treatment centers. Ninety percent stays in state, ten percent supports national programs.
A safety notice warns youths and parents to exercise caution when flying kites. Do not fly near electric power lines or TV antennas, avoid metallic strings or frames, and do not climb poles to free snagged kites. Community Public Service dispenses posters to reinforce rules.
In the past decade over 250000 men left coal mining while mechanization increased productivity. The remaining workers now produce double the output, reflecting efficiency gains from automation and upgraded equipment.
The Republican Party intends to hold primary elections in every precinct of Grayson County. The Sun cites Mrs. Jack Martin of Denison as the source and asks volunteers to contact Dr. F. R. Banfield Whitesboro Mrs. M. C. Hunter Van Alstyne Mr. Paul Brown Sherman County Bank Building Sherman Mrs. David T. Wells 525 Kessler Sherman Mr. John B. Fair Gunter or Mrs. Jack Martin 1621 South Austin La Villa Motel Denison for the volunteer drive.
President Kennedy pressed Congress to approve permanent changes in the unemployment compensation system. He seeks wider coverage, longer benefit periods, and higher payments, warning that current stopgap measures expire April 1 and urging action on his prior recommendations.
County 4 H Club demonstration teams will compete at 9 30 a m Saturday in Sherman to determine district contest qualifiers for April 28 in Denton. Winners advance to the state 4 H Roundup at Texas A M College in June with ribbons awarded to county champions.
The Defense Department ordered all services to set up special pools of Reservists who can be called to fill understrength Reserve or National Guard units in a cold war mobilization. Army Navy Air Force and Marines will preselect fillers and notify them they are tagged for priority active duty. Pentagon spokesman could not estimate the pool size.
Rufus Dailey a 42 year old man in Los Angeles was booked on a drunkenness charge after he removed his glass eye and hurled it at a police officer.
A new report shows the United States drinks about one billion gallons of fruit and vegetable juices annually. Health analysts discuss market growth and potential dietary implications.
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