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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1954
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces T GLENN DOSS as Editor and Publisher and confirms publication every Thursday with mailing at Whitewright Texas post office as second class matter.
Rates show two tiers for Grayson and Fannin Counties and elsewhere with a subscription price of five dollars. The notice distinguishes news from advertising and states no charge for church service notices without admission. It also notes regular advertising rates apply for charged events and for memorials, with a promise to correct erroneous reflections.
A 1950s editorial argues Republicans favor relief for the rich while Democrats seek equal treatment by raising the personal exemption. The piece calls for balanced budgets first and suggests widening the exemption by $100 or $200 to boost consumer spending for all. It favors broader tax relief over debt-financed cuts.
The plan would raise the individual exemption by 100 dollars, saving taxpayers overall. A typical four person family with 4000 annual income would save 100, while a 10,000 income family saves 110 and higher incomes gain up to 455 for 500000 to 1,000,000.
McKinney Examiner editor warns of air rifle and gunfire within city limits. A rash of vandalism damages street lights and windows. police struggle to curb juvenile mischief while public sympathy for youths remains high.
The Celina Record cites Whitewright Sun editor Glenn Doss arguing that 1953 brought higher revenue and bigger cash balances. The piece questions the notion that taxes exist only to fund government and mocks editors' financial perspectives as out of date and self-serving.
The fragment suggests concern about later labeling someone a reactionary for expressing certain sentiments and notes there is no clear whatcher term.
Former President Hoover launches a commission to reorganize the executive branch and curb waste. He cites about 200 organized pressure groups pushing for higher spending and says economy requires cutting spending first before tax relief.
A murder charge was filed against bartender Gustavo Perez, 48, after James D. Greigson, 49, was found dead in a hotel room from a fractured skull and cerebral hemorrhage. Perez said he struck Greigson after being cursed for lacking eggs to mix into the beer.
A short verse by Edgar A. Guest contrasts monetary gifts with the value of giving one’s self. It extols self sacrifice and time, noting money can aid quickly but lasting aid comes from the person who offers themselves when needed most.
A section lists church names, pastors, and service times including CHURCH OF CHRIST Tilden McFerrin FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Lee H. Smith ASSEMBLY OF GOD Ellis L. Hill CENTRAL CHRISTIAN Vernon M. Newland FIRST BAPTIST Newton Cole METHODIST Harold S. Taylor CROSS ROADS PRESBYTERIAN Howard L. Holland BETHEL BAPTIST U C Broach with weekly and monthly service times and roles.
Ministers listed for Tom Bean Methodist and Presbyterian churches with Sunday School after morning service. Pilot Grove Church of Christ announces Thursday night preaching by Doyle Goodspeed of Dallas and invites all to attend.
The Debating Club of the Ventnor Avenue School wrapped up its annual session with a drawn verdict on the topic that questioned whether only weak-minded females swoon over teen-age idols.
A Moscow radio broadcast announced a five year plan target for a state farm near Moscow to produce 9,800 pints of milk per cow in 1954. The pledge reflects the Soviet drive to boost dairy output under the five year plan.
Betty Isler remarks on March as a conspiratorial month, noting thawing mud and windy days that rouse younger males to play in slush and create trails, while older folk feel annoyance at the changing season.
A reader notes the high rent keeps them indoors to maximize value. The exchange highlights inflation and housing costs as a deterrent to going out, reflecting budget strain on households.
Citation issues for Wilma Lee Sark to respond to Clarence W. Clark Jr in a divorce case filed March 16 1954 in Grayson County District Court. Court sets filing deadline 10 am on first Monday after 42 days from issuance May be April 3 1954. Case No 61210.
WSCS of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. S. T. Montgomery Jr. home for its regular social gathering. Program leader Mrs. Griffin Dollarhide Jr. introduced Ortiz sisters Julia Jessie and Lupe who sang in Spanish. A panel on Spanish Speaking Neighbors in the Southwest followed with speakers Ott Lackey C. C. Hennig Floyd Everheart and A. M. Bryant.
The Whitewright and Little Rock Home Demonstration Clubs met for a covered dish luncheon. County home agent Miss Zelma Moore demonstrated fruit preparation for freezing. Sixteen Whitewright members, five Little Rock members, and two visitors attended. next Whitewright meeting is March 25 with Mrs. referenced.
Ralph Wallace and Mrs Earl Lyons co host a meeting with Mrs Ronald Vestal leading a demonstration on insects and diseases of fruits. The event aims to educate attendees on fruit health and pest management.
London physician Dr Dennis Murphy says sleep is an acquired habit and that brain workers can reduce nightly rest to three hours. He cites 73 nights awake during WWII bombings as proof and notes eye muscles tire, not the brain, with four hours enough for many. He compares Edison and Napoleon to four hours sleep.
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