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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1959
Page
1
John E. Smith renews his Sun subscription on his birthday September 1 and notes 40 years as a continuous reader since boyhood, with early memory of the Plow & Hammer in Whitewright. He warns readers to notify us a week before address changes to avoid postage due deductions.
The Agriculture Department estimates 14,678,000 bales of cotton will be produced this year, down 137,000 bales from last month. The forecast compares with 11,512,000 bales last year and a 10 year average of 14,046,000. Yields are projected at 470 pounds of lint per acre, up from 466 last year and well above the 10-year average of 329.
J. H. Sonny Gosnell says the Whitewright Community United Fund will begin with a kickoff on October 5. He has ready for board approval names of group captains for ten agencies to receive benefits, urging Whitewright to give generously.
Governor Daniel designated September October and November as United Community Campaign months for local and national health welfare and character building agencies. He urged coordinated drives to raise operating funds and improve efficiency and fairness in fundraising.
In Dallas the 800 Methodist leaders at Southern Methodist University Coliseum unanimously approved an 8 page statement denouncing racial prejudice in housing education employment and religion. They urge education and action to eliminate discrimination and push for full inclusion in local churches and public life.
Mrs J W Bishop 71 died Sept 2 at Lookout Mountain Tennessee and was buried Sept 3 in Chattanooga She was daughter of the late H C McGaughey born Whitewright Sept 2 1889 and a former Grayson College student She was a Baptist church member Surviving are two sons a daughter two brothers Dr W P McGaughey Lavon Herbert McGaughey Greenville and a sister Mrs C L Belsher Whitesboro
State Comptroller Calvert says Texas ended the 1959 fiscal year August 31 with a 26.7 million dollar deficit. The 56th Legislature trimmed an expected 67 million shortfall with a new bookkeeping law. State spending rose to 1.1638 billion from 1.0247 billion. income increased to 1.1346 billion.
Washington reports a special cabinet committee led by Vice President Nixon warns that price increases have become permanent and threaten inflation. It says future policy must be more vigilant and vigorous to achieve price stability while remaining optimistic about stabilizing the general price level.
Washington reports that average American paid $175.11 per person to state and local governments last year, up from $123.06 in 1952. Local tax take climbs each year while federal collections decline slightly from 1957 highs to $392.51 per person.
President Eisenhower will address the American people by radio and television Thursday night about his Europe journey. The 15 minute talk, announced by Press Secretary Hagerty, will be carried live 5 30 to 5 45 p m by major networks. Khrushchev’s visit to America, Laos activity, a divided Germany and West Berlin, disarmament and Nato all surfaced in talks with Western European leaders.
The annual reunion of descendants of the late John Marshall was held Sunday at the American Legion Hall here. Attending the reunion were numerous families including H G Ward family, H O Miller family, C B Marshall, E E Pat Marshall and daughter, T H Marshall, J P Williams and children, Patsy Williams, Don Key, Howard Hill, Gabe Barrett, Bill Griffin, John N Marshall, C W Murphy and children, J L Owens and children, Gene Stevens, Clint Barrett, Ben Barrett, Florence Brown, S H Murphy, Pat Reese, R H McKinney and children, Betty Taylor and children, John Marshall and son, Nettie Doyle, Jess Blanks, Alice Blanks, Willie Stapleton, Jack Biggerstaff, Royce Lay and E W Fields.
Texas motor vehicle registrations for 1959 are expected to reach 4,226,000, a 2 percent increase from 1958, says George S. Thompson of the U S Department of Commerce. Texas would rank third in the nation, behind California and New York, with 3,343,000 automobiles and 883,000 trucks.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean writes about porch rocking as a peaceful escape and criticizes modern houses without porches. He recalls a neighbor tale about data requests and a churchyard joke, closing with his signature on the porch bench.
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Hansard will observe their golden wedding anniversary Sept. 12 at their home here. There will be no celebration due to failing health. They welcome cards from friends. Mrs. Hansard was Nora Kidd of Bells. Their children are Aubrey of Plainview Grady of Greenville and Alta Nell at home. They have five grandchildren and three great grandsons.
Texas law defines habitual violator as four or more moving violations in 12 months or seven or more in 24 months. DPS may suspend a license up to one year after judge findings, with appeals procedures and court priority established.
Chicago report notes a new single page income tax form 1040W to be available for 1960 filings. IRS commissioner Dana Latham describes it as for incomes from sources other than salary not exceeding 200 dollars. The form requires only addition and subtraction while 1040 and 1040A remain available.
Tax Man Sam notes public concerns about tax fairness and explains IRS aims. Internal Revenue employees determine amounts owed under law, help taxpayers pay no more than required, and strive to collect Uncle Sam’s dollars while preserving individual funds.
Fort Collins Colorado State University horticulturist Charles M Drage urges homeowners with evergreens to give their trees a weekly bath to remove dust help them breathe and cut insect infestation. He notes many skip the task by delaying action.
Whitewright Tigers visit Celeste Blue Devils Friday at 8 p.m. It is the second game for both teams after Whitewright beat Wolfe City 52 to 6 and Celeste lost to Royse City 20 to 6. Advance tickets are 75 cents for adults and 35 cents for students.
Legal beer and liquor sales approved in four Texas precincts including Brown County and Mills County with off premise sales. Rowena in Runnels County and Muenster in Cooke County also voted for all alcoholic beverages, while Marion Countys precinct 6 rejected the proposal.
Grayson County motorists may secure the 1960 inspection stickers at 87 authorized garages. The program, required by law, ends April 15, 1960. Cars must pass brakes headlights tail lights turn indicators and windshield wipers. no sticker charge but garages may bill up to one dollar for costs and any parts or adjustments.
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