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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1952
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces subscription rates effective September 1 1952 for Grayson and Fannin counties and outside these counties the rates are 2.00 and 2.50 dollars respectively.
Sun editor notes reports that Ike would repeal Social Security are false. Eisenhower supported and favored expanding coverage during the campaign, while Republicans would need Congress to repeal.
The text notes Republicans helped pass social legislation and highlights Senator Arthur Vandenberg as the brainchild of federal bank deposit insurance. Despite initial opposition from FDR, the idea became law and remains in effect, reassuring about Social Security's future.
The Fort Worth Press argues the Eisenhower administration will open the first real chance for fiscal conservatism after eight years of Truman deficits. It credits bipartisan leaders like Byrd Douglas Taft with willingness to cut defense spending without harming national security, and asserts Ike will lead a solvency oriented policy.
London reports the National Association of Telephone Applicants forms to pressure the government for faster telephone installations. Britain lists about 500000 hopeful applications as of now.
A Customs Officer questions a tourist about a trunk claimed to hold only old clothes. The passenger retorts that the whisky is his nightcap, highlighting a light moment in a border or customs encounter.
The Tilden McFerrin led Church of Christ lists Bible classes at 10 a. m. and services at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. A mid week service is at 7:30 p. m. on Wednesday. The Elvis L Hill led Assembly of God Church offers Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. morning worship at 11 a. m. evangelistic service at 7:30 p. m. and Wednesday and Saturday night prayer and services at 7:30 p. m.
The North Texas Larger Parish church led by Rev. Lee H. Smith lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Floyd Bassett as superintendent and morning worship at 11. Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7, with a special service Tuesday night Nov. 18 featuring the film And Now Tomorrow followed by a covered dish family dinner at 6 30 p.m.
Otis D. Swisher, pastor and member of the North Texas Larger Parish, leads morning worship at 9 45 with Rev Otis Swisher preaching. Sunday School begins at 10 45 a m with classes for all ages.
U C Broach and James Gosnell lead church groups with services at 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 worship and 7:00 training. Rev Paul Robertson directs music with planned events and tithe pledge drive. Missionaries Rev Rudolph Russell will speak on Nov 24 and show slides in worship. Union Thanksgiving service replaces Wednesday prayer.
Vernon M. Newland is minister and Mae Hall Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. The church promises a warm friendly welcome, an interesting service, and a gospel message at the Central Christian Church.
Harold S. Taylor pastorate outlines church schedule with morning and evening services. Baytown layman Pat Thompson chairs the revival campaign led by Texas Methodism. Rev. Walter Sullens of Calvary Methodist Paris preaches Sunday Monday and Tuesday evenings inviting full participation in this statewide movement.
Rev. H. P. Williamson of Denison and Rev. Lee H. Smith of Whitewright serve as pastors. Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. Mrs. Clif ford Phoebus is superintendent. Morning worship occurs at 9 a.m. each Sunday except the fourth Sunday when services are at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
A tenant complains about upstairs noise after midnight. The landlord asks if the noise woke them, and the tenant replies they were already awake practicing on their saxophone.
The Texan, rich overnight after striking oil, visits a New York hotel. He tries to impress staff, then in a breakfast scene asks for twenty dollars worth of ham and eggs. The waiter replies they do not serve half-portions in this hotel.
Two travelers recall waking from a deep sleep after a loud sound disrupted them. One explains waking the other, sparking a brief exchange about the cause and the need for response. The incident appears to be a routine nocturnal disturbance rather than a crime or accident.
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