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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1953
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists publication details editor T Glenn Doss and Thursday schedule. It notes subscription rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside areas, advertising rules for charged events and sales, and a policy to correct errors upon notification.
The Fannin County town formerly called Hawkins Prairie was renamed Ivanhoe to avoid postal mixups between Hawkins and Hawkins Prairie. John Maloney was its first post master, and C. W. Fosberg and daughter Ruby E. Fosberg recall the change prompted by Captain J. E. Dupree who suggested Ivahoe.
New York reports motor vehicle deaths produced 28 000 life insurance claims in the first nine months, paying $55 million. The Institute of Life Insurance projects up to 40 000 traffic claims by year end with more than $70 million paid. The article also notes the beaver as the largest North American rodent.
Washington D C Agriculture Secretary Benson said he will urge Congress to raise the national acreage allotment for the 1954 cotton crop beyond the planned 17 910 448 acres. He warned reductions already set could hurt the industry and noted the 10 000 000 bale marketing quota cannot be changed under present law. Western growers urge a fairer distribution and a higher allotment, a matter discussed with Congressional committees earlier.
The state issues a citation in Grayson County for the case No 60940 where plaintiff R B McIntire seeks simple title and possession of Lots 7 and 8, Block 4, College Park Addition, Sherman. Defendants include Jesse J Shelton et al with a first Monday after 42 days response deadline set for January 4, 1954 at the 15th District Court in Sherman.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration club held a regular session last Thursday at 2 o as they work on redecorating the club house finishing in rose and ripple green. The Thanksgiving supper is postponed to Monday November 23 with invites to all for supper and a game session followed by a short business meeting.
The Young Women's Association met at Mrs. William Harrels home and voted to name the circle Joy Y. W. A. in honor of missionary Rudolph Russell. Clothes for the orphanage were made and officers are to be installed November 24 at the church with Sue Cole as chairman and Pauline Edwards as secretary treasurer.
Grayson County trails on new safety inspection stickers as only about one-sixth of vehicles bear tags. T M Raines reports 5,161 of 28,000+ cars inspected since Sept 15, averaging 737 weekly. inspections must reach 1,300 weekly to meet the deadline.
Tourists spend roughly 35 million dollars each year in Hawaii. The report notes the tourism sector's economic impact and reflects broader travel patterns in the islands.
Publication cites Wilma C. Nolte guardian for William Howell Nolte minor. Final account and application for discharge will be heard on the first Monday after November 30 1953 at the Grayson County Courthouse Sherman Texas. Interested parties must appear with written answers to contest the account.
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