Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Whitewright Sun in Whitewright, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

4

40 TV Programs To Be Killed Off This Season

Hollywood reports a dramatic network housecleaning with more than 40 programs canceled including Robert Montgomery Presents Air Power Mama the Jane Wyman show Du Pont Cavalcade Blondie and Private Secretary I Love Lucy will drop to a monthly slot Sid Caesar moves off Saturdays George Gobel ends weekly runs Jackie Gleason uncertain. The piece notes multiple reasons for cancellations and warns TV could burn up talent if not handled.

Hollywood Air Power Jane Wyman Blondie Private Secretary Sid Caesar George Gobel I Love Lucy Jackie Gleason

A Word To The Wise It Is Cheaper To Keep Well

When you are sick see your doctor but when you are well invest in prevention. Heed nature s warnings and check illnesses before they worsen. A minor early treatment often saves misery time and money. Take inventory of your medicine cabinet now for tomorrow s needs.

Texas Passes 56 Game and Fish Measures in 55th Legislature

The 55th Texas Legislature approved 56 game and fish law changes as sportsmen packed the Capitol to back or oppose bills. Key moves include HB 895 universal fishing license, HB 907 raising hunting license from 2.15 to 3.15, and HB 427 authorizing skin divers to spear rough fish, with county specific tweaks. Cecil Reid of SCOT hailed wildlife bills and financing starts for restoration and expansion.

Austin Cecil Reid Sportsmen's Club of Texas SCOT Reid State Game and Fish Commission

Cotton Executive Calls for Killing All Crop Controls

Burris Jackson, chairman of the Texas Cotton Congress, urged abolishing government controls on land and markets. He argued soil bank reforms won't fix the glut from high loan programs and declared the cotton industry faces its biggest mess yet, but could improve if laws are changed.

Dallas Burris Jackson Texas Cotton Congress Hillsboro Soil Bank

The Spice of Life Jokes and scenes from a bar and gallery

A humorous collage shows a drunk at a bar apologizing after belching before a wife. A boy offers to imitate a hen for a nickel and a worm is proposed. A pupil and Jenkins exchange quips in class. A boy outwits a visiting politician and an old couple visits an art gallery viewing Beauty and the Beast.

Modest Prayer Turns to Missing Husband Giggle

A coed ends prayer with a quip about finding her mother a son in law. A friend helps file a Missing Persons report, describing a tall man, while the husband is later joked about as short fat bald and toothless in a witty exchange. A boss orders workers out at nine, sparking a salesman joke about strokes.

Missing Persons Bureau

Subscription Rates in Grayson and Fannin Counties

Grayson and Fannin counties subscribe for 2.00 dollars. Outside Grayson and Fannin Counties rate is 82.50 dollars. Foreign subscriptions, except soldiers, follow different pricing.

Grayson Fannin Grayson and

Temperance Tale Sparks Debate Over Ship Naming

A temperance advocate argues against christening ships with wine. John counters that the ritual teaches a lesson, noting the ship’s voyage begins with wine and then remains at sea, illustrating a cautionary tale about habits.

John

Best Way to Handle Poison Ivy Is to Leave It Alone

New York report says avoid poison ivy and learn to identify the plant. June 1 marks the season start. frequent washing with soap and water after contact may reduce effects, while gloves, closed shoes, and covered skin help prevent exposure.

New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Childress Texas Cotton Executive S. H. Montgomery Agency Pascal Farley O. Soglow The Travelers Safety Service Jenkins Vermont Henry Whitewright Glenn Doss National Editorial Association AND Texas Press Association House Paints Jones-Blair J-B Jones-Blair House Blair House Whitewright Lumber CO Front Line OF Freedom America Freedom’s Front Line Texas Press Assoctation
Search Courier

Search the Whitewright Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Whitewright Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication