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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1953
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun advertises publication details with editor publisher T Glenn Doss and weekly schedule. It lists subscription rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties plus outside rates and explains advertising charges for notices events admissions sales cards of thanks poetry memorials and corrections policy.
The piece argues advertising funds newspapers and supports American business, countering calls for a tax on advertising and criticizing intellectuals for targeting ads and newspapers. It notes advertisers cover salaries and costs and mentions European reliance on party funds for papers.
A sharp critique argues newspapers note scant news and advertising while egghead leaders resist the poll tax, with Texas singled out as a rare taxing authority against intellectuals. It portrays a political jab against policy proponents and implies opposition from educated elites.
A Paris News column argues it is unsurprising that 23 U S soldiers held as POWs in Korea opted to stay with the Reds. It likens home grown warped mentalities to the stance and dismisses sob stories and alleged torture claims as excuses. The column ends with a wedding joke about a defeated candidate.
A Bible verse from Proverbs 29 25 contrasts human fear as a snare with the safety found in trusting the Lord. It emphasizes faith over anxiety and offers a moral about reliance on divine protection.
The Church of Christ led by Minister Tilden McFerrin holds Bible study at 10:00 a.m. with morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening worship is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday service also at 7:30 p.m. Central Christian Church led by Vernon M. Newland lists Mae Hall as Sunday School superintendent with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. and Evening service at 6:30 p.m.
Church service times listed for Newton Cole and Harold S Taylor with Laymen Day speaker W C Norman. Public notices include Citation by Publication for Donald Lee Armstrong estate, guardian Thiarman L Armstrong. Sheriff sale of W R Connor property in Denison, Grayson County with details of debt and foreclosure, sale date November 3 1953.
Grayson County political note says Knowles S. Loving may run for County Clerk pending the Democratic primary next July. A Grayson County native, he is the youngest child of the late Jesse P. Loving and Lydia Ellen Loving. An official announcement would come shortly after January first.
Rev Chester C Yang a SMU preacher and Peiping Seminary graduate will address the Monday afternoon WSCS meeting at 3 00 in Mrs R A Gilletts home. He will discuss the church in China and the society’s current mission study inviting all women to attend.
Rev Elvis L Hill leads church services and programs including Sunday school at 9 45 preaching at 11 00 and evangelistic service at 7 30 Also Ladies Missionary Council Tuesday 2 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Saturday night service 8 00 and Young People service Sunday night 6 30.
Bethel Baptist Church led by U. C. Broach offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m Training Union at 7 00 p m and Evening service at 8 00 p m with worship and study programs.
The Pilot Grove Church of Christ announces Thursday night preaching, with Doyle Goodspeed of Dallas delivering the sermons. Everyone is invited to attend the services.
The North Texas Larger Parish announces Rev Lee H Smith of Whitewright as Pastor-Director. Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m. Services are held on the first and third Sunday evenings at 8:00 o'clock.
A small boy is pushed through a crowd and his behavior draws a woman’s exclamation. An older boy notes he knows the words but lacks expression, highlighting a plain and comic portrayal of a rude moment.
Citation issued for De marle Enoch Ritchie to answer Eugenia May Ritchie in a divorce case filed August 28 1953. Court in Sherman Texas requires appearance by November 30 1953 at 10 AM. Publication dates October 15 22 29 and November 5 1953 listed.
Bonham born Henry L. Nunn, former Nunn-Bush executive now in California, has released The Whole Man Goes to Work. The autobiography covers over forty years applying Democratic beliefs to labor relations at Nunn-Bush. Nunn is brother to Charles L. Nunn of Bonham. The piece also notes the solstice date and a definition of Virgin olive oil.
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