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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1950
Page
2
Sherman area notes list numerous weekend visitors and relocations. Names include Joe Young Jack Smith Floyd Badgett Olivia Whedbee Ed Martin and many others as they travel between Sherman Denison Dallas McKinney and other towns. Several move or stay with relatives and households relocate to McKinney and nearby.
Fifty-one guests joined H. J. Ford for a Sunday dinner marking his 68th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. Rayon, Mrs. Hattie Poe, Mr. and Mrs. Cox of Tulsa, and numerous Ford relatives from Oklahoma to Dallas and Denison.
Texas DPS predicted 1950 would be the state’s worst year for traffic fatalities with an all time high forecast of 2068 deaths. The estimate compares with 1950’s previous years 1957 and 195? totals, reflecting concern over rising individual apathy toward traffic problems.
New Haven reports two Swedish pharmacologists tested drivers after alcohol and non drink conditions. Non drinkers improved by 20 percent while those with beer or brannvin showed 25 to 30 percent worse driving ability.
Governor Allan Shivers signed a law directing the State Parks Board to close or lease parks where whites and Negroes do not receive equal facilities. The measure answers a federal suit by Tyler and Austin Negroes seeking park admission. The law requires segregation with equal facilities and state parks closed or leased when adequacy for Negroes cannot be met.
London reports on F A Secrett suggesting artificial dew could aid plant growth by simulating natural dew during night and dawn. He proposes a fine atmospheric moisture veil to protect crops from frost at 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Also notes January 1 as start of year in 1752 and US leads in iron and steel output.
Foreclosure of tax liens on W A Propeck et al property in Denison Grayson County Texas proceeds on April 4 1950. Sheriff's sale at courthouse between 2 and 4 pm to satisfy judgment of 208.43 dollars plus costs with 6 percent interest from 1949. Property described as parts of Cook's addition. Redemption rights reserved. M G Dicken Sheriff. Sherman Texas March 1 1950.
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