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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
7
Mrs Finis Alverson and John moved to Paris Friday. Dozens of visitors and relatives from Dallas Sherman Durant Topeka and Bonham spent the weekend with local families. Notable items include promotions, hospital stays and a decoration day announcement for Wittitee Cemetery.
Lem Tittsworth and G E Radios in Bonham offer living room and bed suites at 29.50 39.50 and 89.50. Morning glory mattresses 39.50 and 49.50. Treadle sewing machines 49.50 and 69.50. Electric washers 49.50 and 69.50. 3m10.
The Reflector notes gossip on dating among WHS students including Langford and Phillips, Badgett, and multiple pairs, plus questions about a fur lough around the tenth and possible letters from a sailor. Beef cattle prizes are to be awarded May 2 with three $200 Hereford heifers for top records.
The Grayson County Junior Live stock Show in Sherman on April 27 28 honored dairy cattle sheep and hog classes. Dale Taylor won first in junior gilt and grand champion female with blue and purple ribbons. Buddy Gibson took second with red ribbon. Beef calves Norman Harper and Jack Smith earned choice and good classifications.
The State of Texas to Charles L Rice is commanded to appear on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, by 10 AM, before the Gray son County District Court in Sherman. Ruby Inez Rice sues for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. case number 58857 filed April 20 1951. S V Earnest Clerk, by Deputy Nancy Drake. 4m17.
Whitewright school personnel entertained board members their wives and guests with a Monday fish fry. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas Sears Mr and Mrs J A Harper Sr Mr Earl Fields and others plus staff and families.
Ernest Smith and a long roster including Mr and Mrs Ray Lumpkin Mr and Mrs Earl Benson Mrs Lester Haile Mr and Mrs Harold Thornhill Mrs Nana Francis Mrs Sarah Kilgree Mrs D M Roddy Mr and Mrs F L Dyer and the Misses Sallye Hamilton Mardell Pumphrey Lucyle Sanders Winnie Hamilton Percy Darwin and Lillian Neathery appear in the society notices.
Thursday event sponsored by the seniors featured domino, cards, and checkers with cakes pies candy and soft drinks. Parcel post packages and handmade articles were sold as part of the fundraising effort. The seniors thank teachers and 5th and 6th grade students for selling tickets and aiding the event.
Secretary Brannon argues farm prices are not higher overall than two years ago and defends against claims that farming costs drive the high cost of living. The piece urges readers to share the defense with city friends who complain about prices.
The article notes net farm income fell from 18 billion in 1947 to 13 billion in 1950 while corporate profits rose 32 percent and factory wages rose 18 percent since 1947. Food prices are about double prewar levels, with farm and urban incomes diverging. It claims milk and cotton price spreads hurt farmers and notes overall living costs rose 4.8 percent in late 1950, with food up 5.3 percent, and includes paint guidance for farm buildings based on climate.
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