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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
2
AUSTIN Texas health officials say heart disease is the leading Texas killer with 20 211 deaths last year. The three major types are rheumatic heart disease high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. Advances in medicine now treat rheumatic fever and after effects of these conditions extend life.
A mixed extract shows a reflection on receiving criticism alongside Texas court citations for divorce notices. It references a mindset test of pride in work versus results, then contains two Grayson County citation notices for divorce petitions involving Letha Poe vs Coy Poe and Lola Janet Howie vs Otis Dwayne Howie, with filing dates, case numbers, and publication in Whitewright and Newberry papers.
Mrs M E Winburn Mrs Mary Reeves and Mrs Ridener visited friends in Leonard Sunday. Several couples from Sherman Dallas and Austin joined relatives here and holiday business varied with only some downtown stores open. Sun editor Frank Hollingsworth of Tulsa keeps ties with his hometown through weekly newspaper visits by request.
A discussion of widespread reading and spelling difficulties from elementary to university level. Dr. Rudolph Flesch argues phonics were abandoned for sight reading, causing poor literacy. The article notes mixed reactions from parents and educators as Flesch’s critique gains attention.
Critics say recent spell ing teaching moved beyond pure phonics toward a blended approach. They cite mispronunciations like alowed and disrepoint and note that educators claim the mix yields better outcomes. A Coulee Dam spelling bee test cited as supporting proof.
A brief inspirational piece extols smiles as priceless for happiness in homes and business, noting their memory lasting, ability to enrich all social strata, and to lift weary and discouraged. It ends with a statement about a Seaside Health Resort on the Dead Sea.
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