24 Oct 1957
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1957
Page
1
Firefighters hold a barbecue at the American Legion hall offering barbecue beef and sides for a dollar with proceeds funding additional firefighting equipment. Serving starts at 5:00 PM. The item combines community fund-raising with local service.
University of Iowa physiology professor Steven M. Horvath argues eight or nine eating occasions daily are more efficient than three meals, stressing the total intake stays the same but should be spread across more meals. He clarified no extra food is needed, only more frequent portions, at a Polk County Medical Society event in Des Moines.
The Texas House approved 112 to 24 a measure denouncing federal troops in enforcing school integration orders. It criticizes President Eisenhower’s Little Rock move, declares Texas will not request federal troops, and asserts Texas can maintain order within its borders. The vote sent the resolution to the State Senate as lawmakers adjourned.
Sherman district official Marion Harkey announced new social security rules for farm workers. A single operator paying $150 or more cash wages in a year covers the worker, or a worker paid by the hour or day on 20 or more days also falls under coverage. Employers must file tax reports with the District Director of Internal Revenue and obtain an agricultural employer identification number if needed.
J. E. Alexander of Hamilton sues Fireman's Insurance Co of Newark to recover 4500 to 5000 dollars for warehouse damage caused by a sonic break above Hamilton on Navy 17 1956. The insurer reportedly rejected the claim and the case seeks transfer to U S District Court at Waco with the United States government joinable. Hearing on the motion pending.
The Grayson County Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its semi annual meeting in the Guild room of the Grayson Hotel in Sherman on Thursday Oct 31. The meeting starts at 9 00 am with Mrs. Ernest McBee of Howe president presiding. Brunch will be served at 11 00. Members of all women's organizations in the county are invited to attend.
A brief classified item claims the ad will deliver fast results for readers seeking services or goods. Details are sparse and the notice emphasizes prompt responses and convenience.
Postmaster John Biggerstaff will accept bids October 25 to November 4 for the mail messenger position to be vacated by George Bennett on December 1. Bennett has served seven and a half years and reports trains running late recently, affecting mail delivery for the Katy.
Herbert Brownell Jr. resigns as attorney general citing federal policy settlement in the Little Rock integration dispute. President Eisenhower accepts. William P. Rogers Jr. to succeed. Brownell returns to Lord Day & Lord in NYC as adviser for two years on nongovernment matters.
Monday offers Irish Stew crackers fruit salad and peanut butter cookies. Tuesday serves Barbecued Weiners coleslaw baked beans and cherry shortcake. Wednesday features Red Beans Bologna greens baked apple hot cornbread and doughnuts. Thursday presents Italian Spaghetti green salad hot rolls peaches and cookies. Friday includes Fish Sticks scalloped potatoes green beans and hot gingerbread with vanilla sauce.
In Portland Oregon a 12 year old boy shot at a supposed TV villain during a deer season prep. He fired a .30-30 round that shattered a picture tube. The boy claimed he believed he had emptied the gun before the blast.
TAZEWELL Tenn. Lawrence Yoakum of Middlesboro Kentucky was found in the town jail after his wife reported him missing with the family car and pension money. He was charged with possession of whiskey.
Whitewright High School students organize The Growl a new club with rules set by the PTA Supt Montgomery and Principal Vestal. Membership is open to grades 8 12 with 50 cent cards and guest nights. Meetings occur once to twice monthly with activities from Rock and roll to dancing as the club calender outlines.
The Watsui tribesmen in Belgian Equatorial Africa average about seven feet tall. The Aztec Indians of early Mexico built floating gardens which were towed by canoes.
Whitewright faces Bells in a District 12-B clash after a record loss. Tickets are on sale at Childress-Walker Pharmacy as Royse City kept its 24 game unbeaten streak with an 81 to 0 win.
Mrs Lyle Wilson was re elected chairman of the Grayson County Home Demonstration Club Council at the harvest dinner in the courthouse assembly room. New officers include Mrs Ernest McBee as vice chairman secretary Mrs Bob Cawthon treasurer Miss Verna Allen and Mrs Vaden Phillips parliamentarian.
In Giengen an der Brenz Germany a Teddy Bear Festival planned for May or June marks the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's birth October 27 1858. Margarete Steiff Ltd created the first bear over 50 years ago and the Steiff industry now employs about 2000 of the town 8500 people. The name Teddy Bear originated after a White House reception in 1906 inspiring toy bears with fishing rods and rifles for decorations.
The News-Herald editorial board urges voting against the first of three proposed constitutional amendments on the November ballot. It criticizes coverage extension to elected officials, lowered contributions, and benefits tied to average highest five years, costing about $400000 in tax funds the first year.
A reflective item recalls the tension between affection and memory as partners navigate celebrating a birthday without specifying the date. The piece explores how love signals care while keeping events ambiguous.
Jim Ashley named Denison district manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone, succeeding the late Jerome McKinney. Born in New Orleans, he earned a NTSC Denton degree in 1951, and has held multiple commercial posts in Texas cities before moving from Abilene to Denison with his wife Bonnie and two young sons.
In College Station the USDA plentiful foods list for November highlights turkey and trimmings as a main dish. Heavy supplies of pork lamb broiling and frying chickens accompany cranberries fall fruits and canned purple plums. Grape products such as juice jelly and jam appear on the list for the first time. vegetables limited to Irish potatoes pinto beans and peas with dry canned and frozen forms. Peanut butter almonds and filberts round out the listings as John J. Slaughter notes stocks in major trade areas are checked regularly.
Paris researchers led by Dr. Leon Binet and Dr. Colette Jeramac-Tchernin announce an extract from cattle embryos that rejuvenates aged patients after injection. They say muscle strength returns, mental capacity improves, overall vitality increases, and blood chemistry improves.
Huntsville State Prison Director B Ellis urges fans to attend the next two Sunday rodeos at the Huntsville Penitentiary. He and about 25 000 others saw Sunday's performance, calling it the best since 1948 and hoping for large crowds to boost the prisoner welfare fund.
Traffic on U S Highway 81 between Georgetown and Round Rock crawled as frogs dropped from the sky during a heavy rain. Motorists reported wet roads and slowed speeds in the unusual shower.
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