Whitewright Tigers Spring Football Game Set at Bryant Field
The Whitewright Tigers conclude spring training Thursday night May 24 at Bryant Field with a 7:45 p m kickoff against the Senior Stars. Admission is a large soap bar or similar medical supplies, with boxes at each entrance for tokens. lineups include ends Jimmy Christian Larry Cooper and others.
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Whitewright Tigers
Bryant Field
Herman Musser
Conway Craig
Billy Earl Brown
Jack Badgett
Gene Bush
Bobby Hyecock
Barrie Blanton
Ray Simpson
H. D. Lewis
Gene Bass
Harold Ward
Tigers
John C. Chesser
Joe Wallace
James Ayres
Jack Smith
Aubrey Burnham
Dearle McKnight
Kenneth Jones
Billy W. Partridge
Deaths: Richard Coke Wortham 77 Whitewright area resident
Richard Coke Wortham 77 died at Wilson N. Jones Hospital Sherman after three years of illness. He lived on route 4 and was born in Grayson County March 28 1874. Funeral March 3 at Tom Bean First Baptist Church. Burial in Warden Cemetery. Surviving son Sam Wortham three daughters Mrs Betty Crawford Mrs Eula Allen and Mrs Granville Ball a brother Will Wortham a sister Mrs Sally Hopper and six grandchildren.
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Richard Coke Wortham
Whitewright
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Sherman
Route 4
Tom Bean
Alice Hopkins
Tennessee
The
Baptist Church
Sam Wortham
Betty Crawford
van Alstyne
Eula Allen
Granville Ball
Will Wortham
Sally Hopper
Mrs. T. C. L. Hall 81 Dies in Bells After Illness
Mrs. T. C. L. Hall died at her daughter’s home in Bells after four years of illness. Services were at Bells Baptist Church led by Rev. J. A. Henderson and Rev. C. E. Coleman with burial at Bethel Cemetery. She was born November 26, 1869 in Lauderdale Alabama. Surviving: three sons James H. Hall Sherman Arval Hall Brownfield Thomas C. Hall Dallas. two daughters Mrs. W. H. McBroom Bells and Mrs. Martin Beam Corpus Christi. 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. one brother James Hooten Seymour and one sister Mrs. Mamie Evans Louisburg.
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T. C. L. Hall
W. H. McBroom
Bells
Bells Baptist Church
J. A. Henderson
C. E. Coleman
Bethel Cemetery
Hall
Lauderdale, Ala
Mr. Hall
Marshfield
The
Baptist Church
James H. Hall
Sherman
Arval Hall
Brownfield
Thomas C. Hall
Dallas
McBroom
Martin Beam
Corpus Christi
James Hooten
Seymour
Mamie Evans
Louisburg
Funeral for Mrs Lillian Kidd of Bells
Funeral services for Mrs Lillian Anderson Kidd 81 lifelong Bells resident will be held Thursday at 2 30 pm at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev E C Coleman Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery directed by Earnheart She was born October 31 1869 and married K D Kidd Survivors include her husband two daughters two brothers one sister two granddaughters and two great granddaughters
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Lillian Anderson Kidd
Bells
Baptist Church
E. C. Coleman
Rose Hill Cemetery
Earnheart
Kidd
T. A. Anderson
Bells Pioneers
K. D. Kidd
The
M. A. Annip
Mamie Williams
D. H
C. A. Anderson
B. W. Hill
Wheeler
Post Office Plans 25 Percent Parcel Rate Hike
The Post Office Department will raise parcel post rates by 25 percent on October 1, projecting more than 100 million dollars in annual revenue. The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that Postmaster General Donaldson may revise to make parcel service self sustaining. A 25 to 50 cent extra service charge will apply to unusually sized or shaped packages needing outside handling.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Donaldson
Better Light Now In New Post Office
Lighting in the lobby of the new post office has been rearranged by Postmaster John Bigger and staff to improve illumination for post office boxholders. The change adapts to new fixtures, uses two light rows, and plans for a narrower lobby with wall lights brightening the box area. The old building had skylights. artificial lighting was minimal except on dark days.
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John Biggerstaff
Second Chinese Offensive Fizzles
The Reds retreated across the 125 mile Korean front as Allied tank columns pursued them. North Korea across the 38th parallel saw tanks near shelling distance while Red losses mounted beyond 70 000. The second spring offensive lasted six days before collapse.
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Tokyo
North Korea
United States
Eighth Army
38Th Parallel
North
South Korea
Supreme Court splits on fair trade law impact
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that state fair trade laws do not bar stores from cutting prices if they refuse to sign pricing agreements. Justice Douglas announced the decision, projecting the ruling would undermine fair trade laws in 45 states. The laws, adopted by all states except Vermont Texas Missouri and the District of Columbia, let manufacturers and retailers fix minimum retail prices through agreements.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Douglas
High Court
Vermont
Texas
Missouri
District of Columbia
Draft Board Quits Over Regulations in Miller County
Miller County Arkansas draft board resigned en bloc on Tuesday, led by chairman Eugene Harris with LeRoy Scoggins and T A Clark Jr all World War II veterans. They rejected a state director's request to continue serving saying current draft policies are unfair and would require drafting poor boys unable to attend college or own farms.
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Texarkana
Miller County
Arkansas
T. A. Clark Jr
Eugene Harris
LeRoy Scoggins
Baptist Softball Teams Edge/Drop in Local League Start
The Intermediate Softball Team of the First Baptist Church lost to Van Alstyne Baptist Church 13 to 12 last Saturday. A double-header with Howe teams is planned next Saturday at the field near the Y. A regular league starts the first week of June.
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First Baptist Church
van Alstyne Baptist Church
Howe
More Funds For Grayson County Auto Registration
Sherman Tex Grayson County will gain about 4000 annually starting next year to bolster the automobile registration office. County Tax Collector Robert Dean says House Bill 356 passed by the Legislature will widen the county’s share of registration fees.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Robert Dean
Editorial questions farmers poison cotton early
The piece critiques an editor's call for early cotton poisoning. It argues a farmer should seek expert, first hand advice before acting and notes some regions show higher yields only with regular poisoning. It cautions against delaying until damage appears and cites the Rio Grande Valley as an area where poisoning supports crops.
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Jack Meador
Sun
Rio Grande Valley
Beginners Day Planned At Local Elementary School
Friday May 25 is Beginners Day at Elementary School announced by Principal W H Bedford. Children who are six on or before September 1 1951 are invited to arrive at 8 45 am with mothers if desired. Free lunch for mothers and beginners. Mothers of bus riders are welcome to ride the bus with their children.
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W. H. Bedford
Bedford
Panel opposes 44 hour week in industry during emergency
Washington reporter: The manpower policy committee recommended against a 44 hour basic work week, delaying overtime until after forty four hours. Chairman Arthur S. Fleming announced the decision from representatives of federal agencies. The idea may live on via the labor management manpower policy committee advising Mobilization Director Charles E. Wilson.
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Washington
Manpower Policy Committee
Arthur S. Fleming
Congress
Labor-Management Manpower Policy Committee
Charles E. Wilson
Governor vetoes county income tax bill as risky
Governor Shivers vetoed a bill that would let tax certificates serve as proof of payment in all counties. He warned it could create errors in tax collectors offices affecting county finances and argued it could reduce county revenues if mistakes harmed the state or cities.
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Austin
Shivers
Clyde Whiteside
Seymour
Milton Hartsfield
Waxahachie
OPS to End General Price Freeze With New Ceilings
Washington reports the government plans to lift the general price freeze with ceilings on wholesale and retail items including liquors toys and washing machines. The order would cause some price increases and some rollbacks applying to wholesalers markups and to all retail items still under the freeze. Officials await Price Stabilizer Michael DiSalle signature and expect issuance later this week. It covers wines beer liquors soft drinks ice creams toys hardware and large home appliances among other items.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
Michael di Salle
House panel approves income tax and excess profits tax hike
The Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines to raise the individual income tax by 12 percent and add 730 million dollars in excess profits tax on corporations. The plan shifts the burden toward higher earners and increases the top tax cap from 87 to 90 percent of income.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Slow Sale of Cars Slows Hudson Plant Shutdown
Hudson Motor Car Company announced a two week shutdown in Detroit to balance inventories with demand. Ten thousand workers are affected as sales have fallen industry wide, with other automakers reducing hours and planning idle time amid material curtailments.
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Detroit
Mich
Hudson Motor Car Company
Hudson
A. E. Barit
Studebaker
Nash
General Motors
Henry Ford II
Ford
Rainfall totals and crop notes from Whitewright area
Rainfall this week in Whitewright totaled .83 inches with .49 Friday and .34 Monday night. May total is 3.48 inches and 1951 total 9.43 inches, 11.65 inches below last year. Cotton and corn conditions described amid Johnson grass growth and pasture plans. Lake Texoma rose about ten feet due to upstream rains, mud and debris on the surface, with lake levels peaking at 629.23 feet in 1945.
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Whitewright
Ray
Charley Cates
City Water Department
Red River
Washita River
Texoma
Child Labor Law Strict Regarding Age Limits
Dallas report quotes U S Labor Dept official on federal rules banning underage work. No child under 16 may work in interstate commerce or in processing. under 18 cannot hold hazardous jobs. Agriculture limits apply to farms servicing interstate commerce unless owned by parents.
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Dallas
Ben W. Ferrell
U. S. Department of Labor
Texas
Armed Services
Secretary of Labor
Olney Homeless To Live In Tent City
The Red Cross set up a tent city on the high school grounds to shelter about 300 tornado victims. Victims are fed in the cafeteria as classes end early after the storm damaged school buildings. Eighteen remain hospitalized. two dead. Mayor Hallman says damage may reach $1.5 million.
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Red Cross
World's rainiest spot found on Kauai Island Hawaii
Mount Waialeale on Kauai in Hawaii is identified as the world’s rainiest spot with 60 to 80 feet of precipitation annually. The article notes torrential year round rainfall on the 5,000 foot peak. It also mentions Andrew Jackson's generous political offices to newspapermen.
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Honolulu
Mount Waialeale
Kauai Island
Hawaii
Baccalaureate and Commencement Planned for Whitewright High
Whitewright High School schedules Baccalaureate Sunday night at 8 at First Methodist Church with Rev. James L. Cooper delivering the sermon. Commencement occurs Thursday May 31 at 8 in the High School auditorium with Major William Boice as speaker and diplomas presented by Thomas Sears.
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Methodist Church
Whitewright High School
First Methodist Church
James L. Cooper
First Baptist Church
Paul Ryon
A. D. Jameson
William Boice
Perrin Air Force Base
Jimmy Nossaman
Lee H. Smith
Golden Dreams
Bobby Hyecock
Carol Hughes
Beverly Judd
Gwendolyn Kent
H. D. Lewis
Minnie Mae Monk
Herman Musser
Molly Jo Rutledge
Ouida Nell Ryan
Ray Simpson
Laura Jean Wilson
Entomologist to Spot Check Cotton in Area
A. T. Melton says a U S Department of Agriculture entomologist will spend one day weekly in each county to assist FHA supervisors and county agents in spot checking cotton for insect infestation. Results will be public to inform farmers on control measures.
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A. T. Melton
Farmers Home Administration
The
Sun
U. S. Department of Agriculture
FHA
Water Follies at State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas presents Water Follies of 1951 a ten day aquacade style musical revue at Fair Park June 1 through 10 with 23 acts starring Eddie Rose. Matinees on June 2 3 9 and 10. seats are reserved with prices 2.40 1.80 and 1.20. mail orders to State Fair of Texas Dallas 10 Texas.
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State Fair of
Texas
James H. Stewart
Stewart
Eddie Rose
Eddie Cantor
COMMANDO RETURNS TO REPUBLICANS OVER KOREA POLICY
Charles E. Kelly, World War II Medal of Honor recipient known as the one man army, rejoined the Republican party in Pittsburgh after leaving Democrats five years earlier. He criticized Washington for the Korea war conduct and said American soldiers are fighting for a group that does not know what it is doing.
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Pittsburgh
Charles E
Commando
Kelly
Republican Party
Korea
Price of Price Control Agency Up for Budget Request
Washington report shows Office of Price Stabilization asking Congress for 100 million dollars to operate in the new fiscal year starting July 1. Officials disclosed Saturday the request accompanies broader government cost increases.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
Congress
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Editorial
OPS
Lake Texoma
Olney
Tent City
Andrew Jackson
Fair Park
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