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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1960
Page
4
Editor W. L. Schmitt of the Carlinville Enquirer lists ten truths learned in four decades of newspaper work. He says editors rarely gain wealth or love, endure long hours and criticism, face deadlines, and act as whipping boys while meeting countless worries from others. He notes compensation in working with people and choosing useful advice.
University Park announces a four term academic year enabling students to graduate in three calendar years. The report notes the “Oregon puddin' foot” was a horse bred from riding and draft lines in Oregon for mountain work.
The Texas State Teachers Assn urges higher education funding and salary increases arguing Texas lags Southern states. Delegates plan a 75,000 strong campaign to press for $100 million yearly revenue and legislative action during the January session. Proposals include higher starting salaries, bus funding boosts, local district maintenance funds, and a five day sick leave policy.
Church schedule outlines weekly activities for Dorcas Class with a Thursday 7:00 p.m. party. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9:55 a.m. and Worship at 10:55 a.m. Choirs rehearse in the afternoon and evening. Circles meet Monday at 2:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and adult choir practice occur Wednesday night.
A long humor column offers a string of light anecdotes from everyday life. Census questions, misread numbers, misperceived ads, and quirky quips about taxes, soldiers, preachers, and family alike unfold in a brisk, playful rhythm.
The schedule lists services at 10 a m and 10 55 a m with Bible study at 10 00 a m and an 11 00 a m worship and communion. Evening worship is at 6 00 p m followed by Bible study for all ages at 7 30 p m.
In Birkenhead England the cremation of Frances Alice Knight followed her mummified remains being found in a Rhyl cupboard after two decades. Sarah Jane Harvey, acquitted of Knight's murder, was sentenced to 15 months for misappropriating money due to Knight. The case concluded with a simple Christian service.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6:00 p.m. on fourth Sunday monthly at 5:30 p.m. Women’s Society of Christian Service meets first and third Mondays at 3:00 p.m. Wesleyan Service Guild meets every other Monday at 7:30 p.m.
The Assembly of God Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Worship at 11 00 a m. Christ Ambassadors meet Saturday at 7 00 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting is held at 7 00 p m.
Kentuckytown Baptist Church announces worship at 11:00 a m with Training Union at 7:00 p m Sunday. Evening service follows at 7:00 p m. Wednesday programs include officers and teachers meeting at 7:00 and a prayer meeting at 7:30.
Bethel Baptist Church announces Sunday worship at 8:00 p m with women’s missionary society at 2:00 p m hour of prayer at 7:45 p m and choir practice at 8:30 p m.
Texas DPS announces intensified enforcement against motorists who illegally pass halted school buses. Major Guy Smith warns patrols will issue citations. law requires stopping and proceeding at prudent speed not exceeding 10 mph. Fine ranges from one to two hundred dollars plus court costs. six children killed and 107 injured in bus-related crashes in six months.
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