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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1958
Page
1
A local column notes unusually robust roses in Whitewright with favorable rain and fewer pests this spring. It also shares reminiscences from residents, updates on residents changing addresses, a theater notice for The Bridge on the River Kwai, Milk Marketing figures for North Texas, pickle concession chatter, and Fort Worth’s proposed 2 percent city income tax with partial rebates for nearby workers and nonresident property owners.
Washington officials from the U S Department of Agriculture foresee passage of new cotton legislation this year. Secretary Benson and Assistant Secretary McLain cited higher April farm prices and discussed a possible one year acreage freeze, with resistance to a big cut in 1959 allotments.
A list of subscribers and donors is published recognizing payments to Sun Honor Roll. Names include Robert F. Collins Lucy White Royce Jones Mary McGaughey A R McMurry Lilburn C Ross Community Public Service Co FE Burchfield and many others.
A reflective musing contrasts the five natural senses with the self acquired sense of others. It notes defeat leaves a bitter taste if swallowed and suggests women face more hurdles in business due to lacking wives offering guidance.
The text argues that a proposed $43 million bond would impose at least double the tax on a Fort Worth resident compared to a non resident, despite no resulting benefit. It criticizes discriminatory taxation and notes officials seek new revenue amid overtaxed citizens.
Urbana safety specialist O L Hogsett says the modern kitchen is the most dangerous room in the home as more than a third of accidents occur there. He cites electrical and chemical hazards and urges vigilant placement of sharp objects, appliances, and poisons to immunize families from risks.
In Kansas City Dr. Rudolph H. Friedrich outlines a loan backed by a dental association reserve fund to cover bank losses if borrowers default. About 2,500 dentists at a Missouri Kansas meeting hear that this dental financing plan may offset high premiums in traditional insurance.
Whitewright High School set Baccalaureate at First Methodist Church June 1 with Gerald Cleveland delivering the sermon and Miss Lillian Neathery announcing. Commencement follows June 2 at the school gym with Patsy Sinor Watkins giving the invocation and Bill McDowell as valedictorian and Priscilla Blanton as salutatorian.
A mother replies that she cannot judge her son's insecurity, but notes the entire neighborhood believes he feels insecure. The exchange reflects a humorous, clipped dialogue about child psychology and public perception.
A letter from Uncle Dan of Tom Bean rails at Congress over a bill to place the Star Spangled Banner in A flat and jokes about reports and payroll waste. He urges higher teacher pay, farmer-focused platforms, and questions a Detroit auto maker’s claim that cars moralize society. He signs as UNCLE DAN.
In Denison the Eisenhower State Park dedication will feature Bill Daniel introducing Earl Eisenhower for the address. A marathon boat race opens the weekend, with 5,000 boats in review off Ike Park, as the 3 p.m. ceremony proceeds with officials including Judge Wayne Howell and Milton J. McColm on the program. The park is presented by Col. John D. Bristol and accepted by J. Carter King Jr. and Denison junior high band will perform.
SAN FRANCISCO The single chemical agent causing hay fever has been isolated from ragweed pollen. Dr A K Bhattacharya announced at a meeting of the American Chemical Society that Trifidin A may exist free or in a complex and could lead to better relief for millions. The agent was separated from giant ragweed pollen by solvent treatment then ion exchange and chromatography.
The menu lists meals for Monday through Friday featuring items like Hamburgers with toppings and ice cream on Monday, Meat Balls with creamed potatoes on Tuesday, Vienna Sausage and banana pudding on Wednesday, Beef Roast with sides on Thursday, and Salmon Loaf with fruit on Friday, detailing vegetables and sides each day.
About 500000 Texans failed to pay the poll tax of 1.75 dollars for 1958 voting, depriving themselves of voting rights and denying public schools one dollar of each paid tax. Comptroller Robert Calvert’s figures show total paid taxes and exemptions at 2.055 million versus 2.410 million in 1956. The state tax is 1.50 with counties allowed 25 cents extra.
The Whitewright Community United Fund will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 p m on Tuesday May 20 at Ayres Cafe. All contributors are members and urged to attend with others invited. Election of officers and six directors plus a full financial report will be presented. The fund operates to support local organizations through a single annual campaign.
Grayson County Superintendent Do. N. McAllister warns parents to file regular transfer requests for next school year by May 31 at the superintendent's office. He cites last year’s 132 transfers short of deadline drained $10,824 from foundation funds in Sherman and Denison districts. Special transfers affect delinquent applications but still reduce per capita funding.
Pomona College researchers report tall women view themselves as tall and show stronger leadership, optimism and sociability. The study of 50 co eds notes 5 feet 7 inches as the tall marker and suggests educators give more responsibility to shorter students to boost social growth.
A hospital ward exchange has two boys debating their conditions. One asks if the other was sick upon arrival or made sick by care, and whether they are in medical or surgical care, highlighting confusion about hospital terminology.
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