Broad Local Visitor and Family News Highlights
W. J. Cannon of Dallas visits here on business. Curley Kent from Camp Polk La visits relatives. Many local families host guests from Bay City Irving Dallas Fort Worth and Durant Okla. A military notice notes Cpl Jerry M Pierce returning to the U S after 17 months in the Far East and earning the Purple Heart along with other ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley Kent
Camp Polk, la
Cpl
Jerry M. Pierce
R. E. Pierce
Route 1
United States
Army
Far East
Fifth Cavalry Regiment
Pierce
U. N
Army of Occupation
Japan
Corporal Pierce
Rotary Club hears Grayson sheriff on blood drive
Rotary guest speaker G. W. Blanton, Grayson County sheriff and blood collection chairman, urged Whitewright residents to donate blood when the mobile unit visits Sherman on December 2 and Denison on December 3, noting the program's importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Blanton
Grayson County
Rotary Club
Glenn Doss
Blanton
Department of Defense
Whitewright
Sherman
Denison
Council names Julian Montgomery as Tax Conservation chair
Julian Montgomery of Austin designated chairman of the new Tax Conservation Council of Texas a non profit non political group with headquarters in Austin formed to promote thrift and efficiency in government. The council will study governmental operations and expenditures with findings released at regular intervals. Montgomery a native of Whitewright is son of the late B S Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Montgomery
Austin
Tax Conservation Council of Texas
Mr. Montgomery
Whitewright
B. S. Montgomery
Grayson County Crime Drop Linked to Penitentiary Push
The sheriff cites 1951 and 1952 crime figures to show Grayson County cases fell this year, contrasting statewide trends. He attributes the decline to more criminals sent to the penitentiary in the past two years. The Rotary Ann banquet plans are set for Dec 11 at First Baptist Church, limited to local Rotarians and their Anns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Grayson County
Rotary Ann
First Baptist Church
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club Demos Upholstered Furniture
At the last regular meeting held at Miss Mae Hall home Mrs R D Maddux demonstrated cleaning upholstered furniture. President Mrs Ronald Vestal presided and gifts were collected for the veterans hospital in McKinney. The club plans to attend a Federated Club luncheon in Sherman and will meet December 4 at Mrs C N Masseys to bring bazaar articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Home
Mae Hall
R. D. Maddux
Ronald Vestal
Veterans Hospital
McKinney
Vestal
Federated Club
Grayson Hotel
Sherman
C. N. Massey
Tom Brown
The Difficult Task and Ambition's Call
A reflective piece contrasts easy tasks with the hard challenges that prove courage and endurance. It notes ambition grows from tackling difficult endeavors, while Sun Want Ads are suggested to yield results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Churches Schedule and ministers listed
The Tilden McFerrin Church of Christ and Elvis L Hill Assembly of God publish service times. Bible classes at 10 a m, sermons 11 a m and 7 30 p m, mid week 7 30 p m. Assembly of God holds Sunday school 9 45 a m, worship 11 a m, evangelistic 7 30 p m, prayer 7 30 p m Wednesday, and a Saturday night service 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Assembly OF God Church
Elvis L. Hill
Central Christian Church Services and WSCS Meeting
Vernon M Newland is minister and Mae Hall leads Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning worship follows at 11 a m with an 7 30 p m evening service. Harold S Taylor is pastor with church services at 10 a m 11 a m and 7 p m. WSCS will meet at the church Monday at 3 p m for a business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon M. Newland
Mae Hall
Central Christian Church
Harold S. Taylor
WSCS
Tom Bean Methodist Presbyterian Churches Services
Member of the North Texas Larger Parish led by Rev. H. P. Williamson Denison and Rev. Lee H. Smith Whitewright. Sunday School at 10 a m with Mrs. Clifford Phoebus as superintendent. Morning worship at 9 o clock weekly except the fourth Sunday with services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOM Bean Methodist Presbyterian
North Texas
H. P. Williamson
Denison
Lee H. Smith
Whitewright
Clifford Phoebus
North Texas Larger Parish Service Details
Rev. Lee H. Smith of Whitewright leads the North Texas Larger Parish with Sunday School at 10 a m led by Floyd Bassett and 11 a m morning worship. Choir practice is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Judason holds Wednesday after school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Texas
Lee H. Smith
Whitewright
Floyd Bassett
Judason
Bethel Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Leadership
Otis D. Swisher leads morning worship at 9 45 with Rev Otis Swisher preaching. Sunday School begins 10 45 for all ages. Bethel Baptist Church led by U C Broach pastor M F Alexander Sunday School superintendent James H Gosnell Brotherhood president Mrs Bob Cawthon W M S president. Sunday School at 10 00 morning worship at 11 00 Training Union 7 00 p m evening worship 8 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Church
U. C
Local church roles and schedule announced
James L. Cooper as pastor Paul A. Robertson music director Mrs L E Alexander financial secretary Charles Skaggs Sunday School Ralph Brown T A director Mrs Roy Blanton W M A president Marshall Hasty Brotherhood president Sunday School 9 55 am morning worship 10 55 am Training Union 6 30 pm Choir rehearsal 7 00 pm Saturday Wednesday service 7 00 pm NAM study predicts 28 cent dollar by 1965 if debt and inflation rise at 1939 52 rate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Cooper
Paul A. Robertson
L. E. Alexander
Charles Skaggs
Ralph Brown
Roy Blanton
Marshall Hasty
Brotherhood
NAM
DDT Spray for Rugs Keeps Moths Out
College Station report says a 5 percent DDT oil spray applied to both sides of rugs and carpets protects against moths and carpet beetles for more than a year. Entomologist J C Gaines notes uniform application with a hand sprayer ensures long lasting effects and advises checking labels for 5 percent DDT content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
J. C. Gaines
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture Laboratory
Savannah
Georgia
Gaines
Heart worry termed serious by noted heart specialist
Dr. William H. Gordon, president of the Lubbock County Medical Association, told 2,000 delegates that many Americans with slight heart disease worry themselves into serious cardiac disturbances. He urged public understanding that not all heart conditions are dangerous and that cardiac neurotics can live longer and happier with informed medical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
William H. Gordon
Lubbock, Texas
County Medical Association
California Academy of General Practice
Economy Flash Lightkeeper Wages Drop
A humorous verse by Louis P. Genereux notes the salary of a lighthouse keeper as the light costs more than the income. The quip highlights rising overhead and shrinking living standards for the keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis P. Genereux
Nixon to lead purge of Communist sympathizers in government
Reports from Washington say Vice President elect Richard Nixon will head a drive to weed out suspected Communist sympathizers from the government. An intimate of Senator Nixon's said the move was already decided by General Eisenhower. Another colleague said the scope could broaden to subversive and corruption cleanup. Nixon's office did not comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard Nixon
California
Eisenhower
Nixon
Stronger beers for coronation planned in Britain
London brewers announce preparations for coronation period with beers of gravity about 60, far above the current average of 33. F J Bearman notes the royal celebration justifies stronger brew and judges will award prizes at the exhibition. Phari Tibet, at 14300 feet, is noted as the world’s highest city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
F. J. Bearman
Phari
Tibet
Seek Men Who Inspire Trust and Esteem
Four thousand years ago healers organized to shield the public from quacks and impostors. Today physicians, pharmacists, dentists, and nurses work to keep standards high and weed out imposters. When ill, consult a registered Doctor of Medicine. If medication is needed, bring your prescription to us.
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Great National Association of Physicians
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W. J. Cannon
Dallas
Claud Willis
Bay City
H. C. Willis
Jene Dean Morton of
Irving
Mrs
Grover
Joe Stephens
Wilma Lou
C. C. Childress
R. G. Hedrick
Muskogee, Okla
M. T. Hogue
Carl Allen
E. F. Vestal
Ronald A. Vestal
Ralph Wallace
R. A. Scott and
Fort Worth
Franklin Bruce
Glenna Sue
Durant, Okla
Tommy Johnson
Route 4
Bennie Chesser
John Goodwin
Mr. Goodwin
N. Turner
Robert Porter
M. D. Oliver
Frank England
W. W. Alverson
Jefferson
Mr. Alverson
Presbyterian Church
Luther Gordon
Hugh Hunter
C. N. Bussey
Billy Gene Lyons
Josephine
Frank Alexander
G. D. Bennett
Elbert Bennett
F. C. Williams
Willie Cogburn
Corinne
Okla
Vernon M. Bryant
R. G. Wandling
Anna Lawbaugh
Gardner, Kansas
R. C. Vestal
Panama Canal Review
Elaine Grace Vestal
R. T. Vestal
Balboa, C. Z
Canal Zone
Ray Jones
Elbert Hansard
Alta Nell
Bun Oney
R. L. Haliburton
Southland
Ira Fleming
Grady Hansard
Greenville
Robert Sears
Maurice Garner
Angleton
Edward Kent III
Linda Sue
McKinney Hospital
Roy Whitt
Bonham
Murl Ryon
Jack Ryon
Lela Ryon
Carson Gaylor
Children of Commerce
L. W. Bassett Sr
Sulphur Springs
L. W. Bassett Jr
Winifred Hamilton
Calif
Loren Smith
W. J. Buie
Dora Mabry
el Paso
Tillett’s
Grayson Oleo
Donald Duck
Kimbell
Carton
Bag Ballard Biscuits
Tillett Grocery & Market
Edgar A. Guest
First Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Cross Roads Presbyterian Church
Desert
Otis D. Swisher
Otis Swisher
Twins Beauty Shop
Cole & Davis Co
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