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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
4
Published weekly notices from Whitewright Texas explain advertising rates for events with admission or sales offers. It notes acceptance of cards of thanks poetry and memorials and mentions post office mailing class.
A Texas Tax Journal editorial hails Oregon legislators for proposing a law banning employer retaliation against workers for union membership or dues. It notes thirteen states have similar laws, cites court rulings upholding constitutionality, and condemns union opposition seeking a compulsory labor monopoly. It argues workers should freely join or not join any organization.
The Army will purchase fifty million pounds of butter from the Department of Agriculture at fifteen cents per pound, after the department bought surplus butter from butter makers for sixty seven cents a pound, totaling a loss of twenty six million dollars.
The Army will stop buying margarine at 17 cents per pound while the Agriculture Department continues butter purchases at 67 cents. The change stems from congressional laws, and readers are urged to write to their senator or congressman if they seek clarity.
A Morgan County News letter argues dairy farmers should shift to beer production as beer sells for 40c a quart while milk costs more to produce than its price. The writer contends milk demand is fading and public taste favors beer, making dairy a poor business choice.
A Sunray letter from G. W. Burkett describes severe drought across Moore through Castro counties, noting irrigation saves crops while wheat is largely gone. He reports pump costs for deep water, contrasts with cheaper regional gas-well pumping, and suggests a soil swap to improve soil texture amid drifting sands.
Jimmie Reed Butler of Trenton won the state livestock judging contest at Texas A and M last weekend with 921 points out of 1000. His team finished 15th nationally, coached by Vocational Agriculture Teacher Tom Cunningham. Butler is the son of Mr and Mrs James M Butler.
Arthur W. Smith aged 65, a third generation garbage man, asked authorities to waive retirement rules so he could work another year. Worthing City Council granted one more year in appreciation of his long service. his father, grandfather, and son James, 44, are also in the garbage trade, totaling 150 years of service across four generations.
The health officer urged a farmer to remove the quarantine sign after the children recovered. The farmer refused, noting that since the sign went up there have been no bills, collectors, or salespeople visiting the farm.
A reflective column offers caution against worst case thinking and crowd following. It notes irony in financial caution, a shopper described as brisk and bold, and jokes about vanity. The piece ends with musings on human nature and forgiveness.
Chicago market reports a Sunday theft in the meat department as burglars swipe 550 dollars from a refrigerator. Store manager Herbert Strauss cooperates with police investigation. Ike quote appears in the clipping but relates to the text context.
The body of John E. Mobley, 44, of Oklahoma City, was recovered from about 10 feet of water in Lake Texoma shortly after 1 a m Saturday. Mobley, a World War II veteran and father of two, rented a boat Friday afternoon and apparently fell overboard around 5 p m. The running boat circled until the body was found by Joe Spicer of Madill. This marked Texoma’s first drowning of 1953 and the 42nd since records began in 1944.
State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox explains a cough signals respiratory tract issues rather than a disease. Most coughs are simple or inflammatory but persistent coughing may indicate bronchitis infection or cancer and requires medical examination. Hoarseness from prolonged coughing can suggest inflamed larynx and warrants early doctor visit.
State of Texas files condemnation action No. 861 in Grayson County County Court at Law seeking right of way for State Farm Highway No. 1897. Defendants include L H Rogay and multiple unknown heirs. publication dates listed as April 30 May 7 14 and 21 in The Whitewright.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C. White warns residents about slick talking seed salesmen claiming a secret chemical will kill all cotton pests. He bases concern on reports they are operating in Oklahoma and may head to Texas.
At the Jones home a doctor treated a fall and found a broken leg. He proposed an anesthetic to keep Jones unaware while setting the bone. Mrs. Jones objected, asking what an anesthetic was and expressing that it was unnecessary.
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