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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
4
Aluminum foil mulch is promoted as a simple, promising method to cut weeding and improve yields. Experts say heavy duty foil covers the planting area, with holes for plants, improved moisture retention, longer growing seasons, and potential two to four times higher tomato production.
The Dallas News reports that Senator Lyndon Johnson argues dissident Texas Democrats should not shift to the GOP, noting past 1952 Eisenhower support likely came from such voters but fearing permanent GOP gains would unsettle party leadership and discourage third party options.
A reflection on how the telephone acts as a reliable aid in emergencies and daily tasks. It highlights using the phone to stay in touch with friends and to run routine errands, suggesting people often underestimate its daily impact.
Clarence Tillett as program chairman led a Rotary Club gathering last Friday with business, then invited members to watch a Linda Theatre movie about helicopter work on a Texas ranch. Clint Hennig announced the annual Rotaryanns fish fry for Thursday at Tom Sears pasture on Ely road, replacing the Friday meeting. Richard Riggins spoke of fellowship and noted his move from Whitewright to Plano where he now manages the company's Plano sub-district.
Mrs. W. E. Pennell announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Elizabeth to Joe W. Judd of Borger. They wed April 28 in Durant with Justice Ralph Linn officiating. Witnesses were Ralph Judd and Alice Ayres.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met May 10 at 10 30 a m with presiding officer Mrs Bob Cawthon. Members read minutes and roll called. Mrs James Jarvis led, reports on sunshine package and home nursing course were shared, and a May 21 25 tentative date set for events. A motion to decorate the community center was approved.
Zelma Moore led a tribute to Little Rock and nearby communities for preserving abandoned school houses as community centers. She presented a program titled Make Yours a Well Dressed Home concluding three years of home improvement work. Reporter notes a covered dish luncheon for 14.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday with 14 members. Mrs. Homer Sears presided as president. Yearbook of Prayer and Spiritual Life were presented by Mrs. T. E. Sears and Mrs. Buddy Stephens. A panel on the Christian Goal of Integration was led by Mrs. Hoyt Taylor with assistants. Mrs. Hickman and Mrs. Stephens sang. Next meeting with Mrs. Lee H. Smith scheduled for June 18 at Detroit.
Mrs. Howard Cook hosted a birthday party for her son Ronnie on Thursday from 3 30 to 5 00 p m for his 8th birthday. Games were played and favors included candy and balloons. Ice cream and cake were served to a list of guests including Karen Darwin Jill Meador Becky Vestal Bob Darwin Jeffie Meador Bill Bass Durwood Berryhill Lora Beth Vestal Mickie Meador Reed Vestal Susie Kaiser Murry Bryant Kathy Wilson Mike Little Gail Wilson Sara Johnson Linda Jo Stuart Jan Billner Larry Billner Jim Billner Fern Fain Donna Collins and several family members.
A family reunion in memory of Mrs Bell Cobb and Mrs Bertha Page was hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Caraway at Whitewright on Mother's Day. Attendees included out of town guests from Oklahoma City Gainesville Paris Dallas Bonham and Bonham area with numerous children and relatives listed.
Public notice announces final account of John Montgomery deceased in Grayson County Court. Administrator Norman D. Bratcher seeks discharge. hearing set for May 28, 1956 at Sherman courthouse. Interested parties must file written answer and contest the account.
Mary Sullivan deceased estate filed Final Account and discharge application in Grayson County Texas on May 15 1956 by executrix Glenna Derebery. Court in Sherman to consider the matter at the County Court office with Deputy Louise Gill notice published in The Whitewright Sun May 17 1956.
A lengthy list names several families and their children including the Tabors, Pages, Hasslers, Caraways, and others from the Sherman area. Each household appears with spouses and offspring such as Billy Carl, Billy Joe, Peggy, Eugene and Harold, among others.
A pink and blue shower was hosted last week at the home of Mrs Kenneth Garner for Mrs Mary Vincent with co hosts Mrs Aubrey Page and Mrs Jackie Garner. Guests from Oklahoma City Grand Prairie Denison Bells and Whitewright attended. A separate pink and blue shower honored Mrs Franklin Whipple last Thursday at Mrs Herman Taylor's home with fourteeen guests.
Four of Mrs. Mary Burchfield s eight children met at the Savoy Baptist Church for the Sunday morning service along with 28 grandchildren and other relatives. The group included Gus and Guy Burchfield Byard Burchfield and families Peggy Bobby J W Doris Jimmy Dortha Joyce Brown Virgil Ballard and son Ralph LeRoy Vaughan and baby Minnie Burchfield and daughter Carol Tommy Burchfield and children Larry and Caron. Mrs. Mary Burchfield, the oldest mother present, received a gift. Mrs Byard Burchfield won a prize for bringing the most children. Afterward the group gathered at Minnie Burchfield s home for lunch. The text also notes that hourly wages for automobile manufacturing employees run about 22 percent higher than the national average for manufacturing.
At the Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burchfield home on Mother's Day relatives gathered including Carl Burchfield and family Gainesville Garland Burchfield and family Sherman Hendrix Burchfield and family Fort Worth Clarence Burchfield and family Mrs Bertha Young and family Dallas Victor Burchfield and family Newport R I Carson Burchfield and family Not present were Lawrence Burchfield Longview Mrs Lucy Henderson California Edgar Burchfield Grants New Mexico Visiting friends were Mr and Mrs Paul Ryan and Mrs Harvey Rich
The NFRW humorously redefines political energy through a sequence of women’s group dynamics. A club of 10 women is said to dispel confusion and boost excitement in GOP campaign circles.
Chris Fenner, 38, placed an unusual ad offering a wife who prefers music over kissing in the park. A week has passed with no replies received.
A humorous exchange has a florist proposing three dozen roses and the customer replying with a terse request for half a dozen, signaling a simple, witty moment in a shop.
The notice lists subscription rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties and for outside and foreign subscriptions. It also states the publisher will issue corrections for any erroneous reflections upon persons, firms, or corporations if brought to attention.
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