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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
2
The Better Business Bureau warns in springtime about con men who prey on homeowners. Door to door pitches claim urgent roof repairs or gutter work with low prices and cash payments. Verify references, avoid unmarked trucks, and beware offers that seem too good to be true. Stay skeptical and protect hard earned money.
Agriculture Commissioner Reagan V. Brown warns that a cut on the hand could contaminate meat and poultry during preparation. He notes nearly one third of homemakers are unaware of this risk and urges precautions to prevent foodborne illness.
Reagan V. Brown says grocery baskets will brim with Texas grown produce as harvests move into high gear. Cucumber fields in Coastal Bend, watermelons developing, Lower Rio Grande cabbage onions carrots and potatoes in progress, citrus nearing completion, some replanting due to water damage and cool conditions. Peach crops look strong, onions cucumbers growing in San Antonio area, and harvest expected by mid May with favorable weather.
AUSTIN Turkeys drop as Texas crops report a four percent yearly decline in poults hatched to 235000 for the week ending April 16 while eggs set for heavy breed poult production fall 21 percent to 394000. No light breed poults are produced in the state, marking a continued decline in lighter turkeys for market.
Ray Roberts outlines House Public Works actions funding disaster relief water resources and deepwater ports. He notes approval of extensions for Disaster Relief Act and Corps of Engineers projects across 18 river basins including Arkansas Red and Brazos and a solar energy demonstration for Capitol offices. He highlights a looming municipal water demand gap and commends the Texas National Guard Operation Lonestar demonstrations addressing manpower shortages.
An article promotes the I Health Mini at home blood pressure monitor using sound and LED flash for quick readings. It notes hypertension as a silent killer and claims initial cost is offset by fewer doctor visits and peace of mind. Readers are instructed to mail $75 to a Beverly Hills address to obtain the device.
Whitewright Rotary heard Jack Curtis of Garland district governor nominee outline what an outstanding club should be in the community. Curtis, pre installation speaker at the Whitewright club, urged motivation and enthusiasm, warned against stagnation, and posed questions on fellowship service meetings and public relations as he prepares to be installed July 1 as governor of District 581.
Roy Folsom a real estate salesman with Whitewright Insurance and Real Estate for two years left Monday for a production superintendent job with Cadasco Inc in Eldorado. He previously worked in Irving in construction and owned an apartment complex. A native of Oklahoma Falls his daughter Leslie attends college near Dallas.
The Pastor's Corner reflects on Matthew 13 31 32 praising God's plan through tiny beginnings. It notes Jesus birth humble and the call to spread salvation by preaching despite opposition, citing small numbers and humble instruments as divine method.
The Marlin Firearms Company reports over 25 thousand hunters nationwide have taken its hunter safety pledge. Read on the back cover of the annual company catalog with 50¢ for enrollment in the program. Those pledging receive a shoulder patch wallet card and Safety Pledge Certificate. The program started in 1975 and grew 66 percent in the first quarter of 1977 with over 5,000 participants.
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