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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1952
Page
4
The notice lists T. Glenn Doss as Editor and Owner of The Whitewright Sun. It confirms publication every Thursday and its posting as second class mail matter in Whitewright, Texas.
The piece argues that politicians feign anger and clash like wrestling matches during campaigns. It notes most are friends, the disputes are performative, and after elections they forget the name-calling. The public mimics this cycle, and the author says such partisan play is essential to America’s spirit.
The Dallas News argues districts must be honest about attendance to stay on the accredited list. It notes penalties fall on students who must pass exams for college entry after attending high schools where staff inflated rolls to gain state funds. The piece calls padding attendance shameful and highlights broader community dishonesty.
The passage laments widespread condonation of thievery from the White House to local schools, arguing public tolerance erodes integrity and leaves America with cause for shame. It contrasts high and low offices to urge moral accountability.
State Senator nominee Willis proposed a state home for seniles to address elderly care needs after touring Terrell State Hospital. He argues many seniles in state custody lack severe mental illness and require humane custodial care. local humane institutions may be inadequate. A legislative discussion is urged before action next year.
The Civil Service Commission reports civilian federal employees rose to 2,603,300 on July 1, up 28,600 from June with over 1,000 hires per day. The piece argues this is reverse economy and calls for a halt to bureaucracy growth.
A mother discovers Little Fannie busy knitting and learns she is secretly hoping for a birthday doll. The scene captures a child’s simple wish and a mother’s gentle response.
Paid political notice declares support for Griffin Dollarhide Sr along with other backers. It outlines candidate alignment and appeals to voters without additional context.
The Friday Literary Club reconvened for the fall season at Mrs. James Bryant's home with a pot luck luncheon. Mrs. Griffin Dollarhide Jr. welcomed members and district officers from the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Twenty two members attended, most native Texans, with visitor Mrs. Lily Gardner of Dallas.
In Bells Friday ceremony at the Rice home, Geraldine Rice married Jackie Lankford. Officiant Rev. W A Rudd. Bride wore beige crepe with brown accessories and orchid corsage. twin sister Earline Rice attended. Geraldine is a Bells High School graduate and co owner of Twins Beauty Shop. Lankford served in Bells schools and is with the U S Navy.
On Saturday October 11 at 1 o clock Mrs. Guy Hamilton’s music students elected officers for the club. Officers were President Ann Hunter Vice President Sandra Montgomery Secretary Doris Wallace and Reporter Alice Ayres. The meeting featured student performances and a program committee was formed.
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs Tom Brown with nine members and two visitors Mrs Carl Nall of Sherman and Mrs Thomas Brown of Hearne present. Mrs Ed Martin presided in the arr.
Mrs. C. N. Massey led the singing and was elected president. Ed Martin became vice president, Tom Brown secretary treasurer, Ronald Vestal council delegate, Ralph Wallace alternate, and Joe Miler reporter. A covered dish luncheon is planned for Oct 15 at the courthouse assembly room with yearbook reports presented. The next meeting is Oct 23 at Mrs. Vestal's home.
The Presbyterian Church Missionary Society held a 2:30 gathering Monday October 13 at Mrs Emmet Penn’s home with Mrs Homer Sears presiding. Mrs J W Wilson led the program and Mrs T E Sears presented the Yearbook of Prayer. Guest speaker Mrs Otis Swisher reviewed Sheldon Jackson. An informal social hour and refreshments closed the afternoon.
Roy Blanton, program chair for the Rotary Club last Friday, introduced A. J. Fogaley of Texas A. M. College who demonstrated fire dangers from overloaded circuits. The display showed what happens when electrical circuits are not properly fused and the dangers highlighted by Fogaley.
The weekly five week program for Whitewright and Bells volunteer firemen held Monday nights continues with a demonstration expected today in the local schools. Visitors at Friday's meeting included C B Bryant Jr of Sweetwater and Homer Ramsey of Ponca City Oklahoma.
Whitewright Music Club met at Mrs. Philip Earnheart’s home to hear a program on America’s Taste for Music. Madge Braly spoke on progress of music in America, followed by recordings. Ten members attended and plans were made for a chili supper at the school cafeteria on Halloween night to raise funds for the piano fund.
Dr. Emma Aronson a 65 year old attending gynecologist at the New York Infirmary devised a revolving chair for the OR with adjustable seat a balancing backrest and an airplane strap enabling surgery after losing her right leg two years ago Also a Glasgow scholar notes bagpipe origins in Scotland in the 16th century per the National Geographic Society
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