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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside these counties. Rates include 1 year for 1.50 in county regions and 2.00 outside counties, with six months option of 1.00 within counties and 1.25 outside.
Sun editor urges local loyalty to Whitewright shops noting some vacancy of town businesses postwar. He buys locally when possible, acknowledges out of town shopping but cautions against harming the town’s economy by repeatedly buying elsewhere.
The Dallas News notes that Texas will have 790000 residents over sixty five by 1960 with about 6000 in hospitals for the mentally ill. It stresses not all residents in those facilities will be legally or medically insane.
Richard Morehead argues in The News Sun day that relatives or local groups should shield the state from funding the involuntarily committed mentally ill. He calls for separating the truly sick from the railroaded through medical judgment, not jury trials, and urges local care where possible.
The Sun reports printing of Whitewright High School senior commencement invitations last weekend. The seniors begin mailing them and the paper praises the chosen design as the most beautiful offered by the local school.
The high school contest play travels to Austin to perform in the State Interscholastic League finals this weekend. Officials expect the cast to win first place and a cover story appears in The Reflector section of The Sun this week.
Robert Dean Grayson County tax assessor collector has authorized The Sun to place his name in the political announcement column as a candidate for reelection His formal announcement will appear later Dean is a native of Grayson County and a World War II veteran prior to his 1946 election he worked for a Sherman wholesale firm Mrs James Roosevelt received the Albert Einstein medal for humanitarianism in 1938
The Church of Christ schedules Sunday Bible classes at 10 a.m. followed by the Lord's Supper and a midweek service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Central Christian Church with Rev Don Riesinger holds Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m on the first and third Sundays. Assembly of God Church led by Rev R L Hamm offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.
Sam P Farler pastors the church with Matthew Cooper James L. Cooper as pastor. Paul Robertson directs music and youth activities while W T Simmons leads Sunday School. T U director Mrs Edgar Ayres W M S president Mrs O L Jones Brotherhood president Charles Skaggs deacons chair T J Lilley financial secretary L E Alexander. Training Union 6 30 p m Evening worship 7 30 p m Youth Fellowship 8 00 p m Wednesday prayer 7 00 p m Youth Choir Saturday 5 00 p m Adult Choir Saturday 7 00 p m.
North Texas Larger Parish lists Rev. Lee H. Smith of Whitewright as pastor director with Sunday School at 10:00 a m led by Mrs. Clifford Phoebus. Regular services every Sunday at 9:00 a m except the fourth when 7:30 p m. Otis D. Swisher new pastor at Cross Roads Church in Desert with Sunday School at 10:30 a m and services at 9:30 a m.
In Van Nuys California hospital staff were startled when health inspector Al Bader said a bobcat he killed a decade ago bit him. He was barefoot at home when he stepped on a rug made from the animal, its teeth injuring his foot. He claimed the cat sought revenge after being shot ten years prior.
General Collins, head of the Army, rejected Senator Bennett’s request for an inquiry into a Utah officer’s claim that untrained reservists are being deployed to combat in Korea. He stated the accusation is unfounded in a written letter.
In Sacramento Calif for $2 extra qualifying motorists can obtain a license plate inscribed California 1952 Horseless Carriage. Plates are limited to vehicles over 35 years old with 417 registered, including an 1898 wagon wheel Oldsmobile a 1908 Maxwell and 33 Model T Fords from 1917.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges Montreal retailers to exchange American currency fairly as the Canadian dollar sits at a premium. The appeal aims to dispel misconceptions about Canada in the United States and combat reports of merchants discounting the American dollar below the rate to keep U S visitors friendly.
Mrs Barbara Plisek has not drunk water since age ninety one and remains well at 103. Her daughter says her diet is bread eggs and coffee and she is bedfast yet retains memory and a strong voice. Born in Czechoslovakia she came to the United States in 1894 after marrying Frank Plisek.
In Willoughby Ohio a New York woman is urged to reclaim $700 left by Max Rautenberg at his roadside stand last August 5. The 71 year old farmer traced a Buick with New York plates via a trailer list and his daughter Elsa wrote to potential owners hoping to locate the owner. The money remains in the bank awaiting return.
Mrs J H Wall 25 died in her Fairland community home bathtub after leaning on a water faucet energized by a short circuit in a nearby pump house about 100 yards away. The incident was ruled accidental.
Texas Democrats face an unusually quiet slate as May 5 is the filing deadline for the July 26 primary. Gov. Allen Shivers and Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey face little opposition, with several statewide offices unopposed or lightly contested.
Roy Selman of Crockett Houston County judge John Lee Smith of Lubbock former Lieutenant Governor Martin Dies of Lufkin former member of Congress Charles M Dickson of San Antonio and State Representative Edwin O Nimitz of Orange named as candidates for state posts in the announced slate.
A photographer's class photo session ends with the teacher urging purchases while outlining future roles for students. A child interjects that the teacher is dead, shifting the tone to a grim, unsettling note about the room and its power dynamic.
The Sun announces candidates authorized for the Democratic Primary on July 26 1952. For State Representative Dist 49F Richard S Stark. For Judge 15th District Court David H Brown and R C Vaughan. For Tax Assessor-Collector Mrs IVA Davidson and Robert Dean reelection.
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