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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
2
A reader laments lack of disposal options for tobacco chewers in public spaces, joking about public activism and spittoons. The column riffs on local figures, ducks, a judge's reception, and a quip about Bermuda grass seed counts with a light, humorous tone.
A sharp consumer advisory outlines common sweepstakes scams that lure buyers with free prizes. It explains how these schemes push unnecessary purchases, often through signing contracts or bundled offers. The piece urges skepticism and prudent protection against misleading giveaways.
Rotary members welcomed Dr. James Semple meat inspector for the USDA and Carl's Sausage plant inspector Lewis Douglas. They explained federal inspection ensures clean wholesome products with accurate labeling and post slaughter checks on animals and nonhuman organs to detect disease.
A 24 minute debate film Is No Fault No Fair is available free from the State Bar of Texas for community groups. It features Melvin Stark of the American Insurance Association arguing no fault and Professor David Sargent critiquing it. Stark cites costs and limited adoption while Sargent cites higher premiums and reduced benefits, noting Massachusetts underwriting profits and Texas risk if rates rise.
The Whitewright Riding Club hosted a timber trail ride with about 35 horses and riders. The route started at the club house and covered more than ten miles through timber, fording a creek to open country at the R. H. Darwin spread, ending with a weiner roast and campfire. Participants included Mrs. Marie Wilson, Mrs. Patsy Duncan and Mrs. Wanda McCarley.
Mrs. Joe Cureton leads the Whitewright group at the 1972 Women's International Bowling Championship Congress in Kansas City Missouri. The team of five from Sherman departs Wednesday, competing in team doubles and singles through May 27 as 5998 teams contest for top honors.
Mr and Mrs Russell Summers spent the weekend in Denton visiting Mrs Summers sister family. Mr and Mrs James Jenkins and daughter Donna of Waxahachie spent Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs Pete Jenkins. Mrs Lille Mae Slaughter is reported a patient in Community hospital in Sherman. Mrs Sharon Newton of Nacogdoches spent Sunday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Grover Stateville. Mary Lyn England of ETSU Commerce visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jack England over the weekend. Mr and Mrs John Jarvis visited in Canton Sunday. Mr and Mrs Junior Key of Greenvilla, Mr and Mrs Wendell Withrow and children Jan and Steve of Dallas and Mrs Gayle Glascock and son of Garland were weekend guests of Mrs George Key Norman Watkins and family of Richardson. Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis and girls Debbie and Deanne were guests of Mr and Mrs Emmett Green Sr in Whitewright over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Jim Meador of Irving were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Bond.
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