The Daily News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 80, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 6, 1958 Page: 7 of 12
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SULPHUR SPRINGS,
SUNDAY, APRIL $. IMS.
Weaver Firm Manufactures
‘Big Bass, Fishing Lures
Sir BRITT MARTIN
One of the youngest companies
to exhibit its wares in the 3-day
Hopkins County Industrial Fair
was White and White, manufac-
turers of “Bijr Bass” double-ac-
• tion fishing lures.
The establishment went into
regular production, of lures only
Jan. 1, Jjut already wholesalers in
Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi and New York are selling
the lures. Home office for the
cpmpany is in Weaver with the
mailing'address at Saltillo.
' Owners of the growing artific-
ial bait business sre H. B. and
Lonnie White, operators ot ihe
Texas motel and Hiiptble Service
Station In Weaver.
Actually, the brothers started
their new business last fall by ex-
perimenting with and perfecting
the “Big Bass” lure. The lure is
thus named because . it has
brought more big bass than any-
thing else in their experience.
Many hours of fishing went in-
to proving the true value of the
newly commercialized lure. Trips
to the Ouachita River and Nar-
rows Lake ip Arkansas, to Daing-
erfield and Lake Gladewater, as
well as numerous pools through-
out Hopkins C o u n t y, have
prompted the marketing of the
lures.
When fishermen report catches
such as a 7-pounder at Lake
Gladewater and 43 basa In a 2-
day period with the fish averag-
ing from three to five and one-
half pounds, it is easy to under-
stand the growth of “Big Bass”
sales.
Copper wire was first used in
making the lures, but it proved
too flimsy, so the brothers switch-
'll
ported from Belgium. Number
One dual hooks have now replac-
ed Number Two dual hooks and
all colors of skirts are available
for the lures. Heads-of the baits
come in black, white, red or yel-
low.
luiSMi Grows
With a die of their own design,
the White brothers pour six lures
at a time, totaling approximately
225 per hour. Three wire bending
machines, hand tools, cutting pli-
ers, etc., are the implements used
in building the lures. The hooks
are placed on a screen for drying
after heing dipped in lasting
paint. Total production is set at
near 150 dozen lures per day.
Four persons other than the
owners work full time in the fac-
tory located in„*. house near the
service station! When cWrding of
tfie lures is being done, eight to
twelve people are employed part-
time.
Manufacture of bait savers is
also part of the operation and
seems to be gaining in the sales
field. H. B. White designed the
bait die from which 58 bait sav-
ers can be made in a single pour-
ing of molten lead.
Fishing is more than a sport or
pastime to the White brothers.
Today in History
By Associated Press
Today is Sunday, April 6th, the
96th day of 1968, There are 269
days left this year. Today is Eas-
ter Sunday. ?
Highlight ia History
On this day in 1917, after 17
hours debate, the House of Rep-
resentatives approved a resolution
recognising a state of war with
Germany.
The Senate had already approy.,
ed. President Wilson signed t»e
resolution at once, and the U. S.
was at war.
On this day in 1520, the Italian
painter—Raphael—died.
On this day in 1830, the first
Mirmon church was organized by
Joseph Smith in Seneca County,
N. Y.
can explorer—Robert E. Peary-
reached the North Pole.
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On this day in
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1941, the ffazis
began the invasion of Greece and
Yugoslavia.
Ten years ago today, Finland
and ..Russia signed a mutual de-
fense treaty.
Five years ago today, Chancel-
lor Konrad Adenauer became the
first German head of government
to visit the United States.
On# year ago today, the first
U. S. oil tanker sailed the Gulf of
Aqaba to Israel, unmolested by
Eaypt.
Thought for Today
Responsibility develops some
men and ruins others.
They love to experiment with the
lures and bring in big catches;
also, they like to talk about fish-
ing-
Questioned about the lures, H.
B. White said, “Well, Lonnie is
selling to wholesalers in Mississip-
pi this week and I’ve been tied up
at work and have not had a’
•chance to test them in the past
few days.
“The slower you work with the
lure, the better the results—the
Weight of the lure is enough that
you do not need- any lead weights.
Its good for jig fishing, yo-yoing,
casting and spin casting. Accord
ing to the cdlor of the water and
fisherman’s luck, you can remove
the hook ahd change the skirts to
suit your fancy. For instance, if
you were fishing in dingy water,
you would probably use a white
skirt to attract the bass,” he con-
tinued.
White has worked seven years
as a tool maker and likes to ‘‘pid-
dle around anyway,” thus it is
only- natural that he would make
his work close to a first love-
fishing. /
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Nine of Family
Perish in Blast
Jersey Shore, Pa., Apr. K Iff—
-A young farmer and his eigpt chil-
dren died in an explosion apd fire
which destroyed their home early
today on the outskirts of Jersey
Shore in North Central Pennsyl-
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their father’s arms. The rest were
huddled aroud the father’s
body
AM rtedYby tsjr
grandmother, Mrs. Maude Blair.
Th? victims were Torance
Flook, whd was about 34 years
old, and his five sons and three
daughters, tanging in age from
16 years to 15 months.
Mrs. Flook escaped, apparent-
ly throught the fornt door, and
suffered only slight burns.
A neighbor said he attempted
unsuccessfully to get a ladder to
the 2nd-floor bedroom window at
which Flook and his children were
last seen.
Fire officals said the cause of
the explosion hadl not yet been de-
termined.
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LANDS BIG FISH—Carlton McAnear (left) of Sulphur Springs is being- shown a Dig Bass fish-,
ing lure by H» R. White, who with his..brother, Lonnie White, own t-hc White and ty'Kft* firm at
Weaver. The Big Bass fishing lures are being manufactured at Weaver and already are reaching
a widejilarket throughout the south. (Staff Photo by T. A. Wright).
law, overtime pay — that- is, time
and one-half regular rates — is
required to be paid most employes
whose work affects interstate
commerce.
The proposed changes become
effective in 30 days unless suf-
ficient reason is given the wage-
hour administration to the con-
trary.
dio, w-indshield wiper and defrost-
er with his right foot.
- Once he got the car and a li-
cense to drive Rusk in also found
a job—as salesman for a garment
firm. , '
Illegal Plans
About two-thirds of the 700,000
engineers in t h e United States *nd
work in private industry, reports j funds. The sheriff arrived in time
the U. S. Department of Labor, to loan Dvorak some money.
Cherokee, Okla.. (At—-Highway
Patrol Trooper Dave 'Dvorak had
to call Alfalfa County Sherrff
Aubrey Tatro for help.
The trooper stopped in at a
drug store. After he finished a
drink, he reached for his money
found '"He was without any
Cuff Notes
—assembled by—
Jo* Woo*l*y
Sulphur Springs’ library board
of directors recently voted for an
amnesty period of 10 days for all
books which, are overdue. It was
designed 4o bring in about 500
delinquent books. , t
One of the first to bring in
an overdue book was Dan E. Bon-
ner, who, with crimson fate, ad-
mitted he had forgotten about the
novel. Bonner js. a member of the
library board.
Mrs,?- James McMullan, librar-
ian, is thrilled over the response
of many people who have return-
ed overdue books. Many more
books remain delinquent ami she
has appealed that they be return-
ed this week.
Joe Williams, who is attending
the University of Texas on a foot-
ball scholarship, not only is earn-
ing hia upkeep and education the
hard way, but also he is tackling
tough courses to get his money's
worth. He is aiming for a degree
in, geology. Courses in this de-
partment are enough to scare
inany people, but not the 223-
pound Longhorn tackle. He also is
studying Russian so that he may
converse with them should the oc-
casion arise. Joe hopes to obtain
'foreign employment with an oil
company after winding up his col-
lege career.
Xhe almost lost art of swap-
ping on the local level is being
revived in Hopkins County. Any-
one doubting that statement may
day” at the edge of Sulphur
Springs on Highway 19. The trad-
ers bring their dogs to the post
and they’re ready to’do some real
honest-to-goodness swapping.
Coon hunters seem to be a spec-
ial breed of people. They believe
their sport is the most thrilling.
The weather never gets too cold
or wet for them to go coon hunt-
in**
Negro Teachers
In Oklahoma
Lose Positions
Dallas, Apr. 5 A social sci-
entist said in Dallas yesterday
the integration of Oklahoma
schools has cost 200 Negro teach-
ers■ their jobs. Dr. Virgil Dough-
erty of Oklahoma City University
said the integration of Negro stu-
dents has not posed a difficult
problem. But he said the integra-
tion of Negro teachers is proving
more difficult. Dougherty said
that, before integration, there
were 1,537 Negro- teachers in Ok-
lahoma. Now, he said, there are
about 1,200.
visit the first Saturday "coon dog tional
Tunisia Receives
Gifts From U. S.
Turds, Apr. 5 (A)—T wo gifts
from the" ImiEfed States have ar-
rived in Tunisia. One is a ship-
ment of wheat worth $200,000. It
is part of a million dollar U. S.
donation to feed 60,000 Algerian
refugees for 3 months. The other
gift is a model of Explorer the
first, the American earth satellite.
It will go on display at a na-
Port Washington, Wi»., Apr.
-5 -Odi» Kemp* deiifstd a
new $260,()00 city hall at Port
Washington. Now he has been
fined $100 in municipal court.
The charge against himt Prac-
ticing architecture without
city license.
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Beall’s
QUALITY MERCHANDISE
they’ll think
Miss Personality is
Executive Pay
Bates Revised
Washington, Apr. 5 IAI—The U.
S. Department of Labor says it
plans to boost from $55 to $80
a week the amount of salary an
executive must receive to be con-
sidered for overtime pay exemp-
tion.
The department proposes boost-
ing the pay level test for overtime
exemption for administrative and
professional employes from the,
Specially-Rigged
Car Driven With
Feet by Veteran
Winthrop, Mass., Apr. 5 (A—A
29-ycar-old Winthrop'"'Yn a n has
demonstrated his ability to dirve a
specially-rigged car with his feet.
That’s the only way Edward Rus-
kin can drive. He lost the use
of his arms* In a~poQp attack 12
years ago .......'
Evidence that he can drive well
enough-came this week, when he
passed a state drivers’ test.
Ruskin steers the specially-
reconstructed car with his left
foot. A steel plate on his shoe ftts
into a metal piece on the floor-
board. The metal piece is connect-
ed by chain to the steering me-
chanism.
With his right foot, Ruskin can
accerelate the car or bring it to
a stop. The re-vamped car also
BESTFORM’S
name for this
intriguing padded bra
The secret? Circular stitched cup* with just enough foam
rubber padding to fill you out! (You'll have the added
fullness you need to snake you a full cup sue.) The look?
Gentle new curves, a beautiful new uplift that looks so
natural, no one would guess your Miss Personality was
anything but you! In white cotton broadcloth. Sizes SO-
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present $75 a week to $95.
Under the federal wage-hour enables him to turn on lights, ra-
EXTRA
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PRICE!
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H»iV$ • really dtpundabl* Whit* Housa Paint
priced to low you can afford to uso it for
foi»cotro««, Divio
Is hoavtty bodlod
with lots of pigmont
-reduco it with ono
quart of oil to tho
gallon. You got a
good looking and.
satisfactory whita
paint job.
ty7hen J)istance Jsj^livays Jemptinff !
Gal. in 5’a
Regular
$4-25 a Gallon
Take a new Cadillac—point its hood toward some
distant destination—and watch what happens!
We would be willing to wager that day's end would
find you far closer to journey's end than you could
ever have imagined!
We say this because wc know how wonderful the
miles are when they pass beneath the wheels of a
new Cadillac—and how tempting distance is when
seen through the windshield of the "car of cars”.
First of all, imagine how comfortable and rested
you would be! The seat-cushions are soft and deep
and perfectly contoured. The steering wheel i* ideally
positioned . . . and the car is wonderfully spacious.
Then consider how easy the ear is to handle f It is
incredibly agile and responsive—and wonderfully
smooth and level of “ride. In fact, if you have selected
the extra-cost option of Cadillac's air suspension,
you can scarcely detect the presence of the road.
And think of your pride anti contentment! The
very knowledge that your motor car is so highly
admired and so widely respected adds its own reward
to each and every mile.
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You ought to try it soon. Your dealer will be happy
to explain the virtues of Fleetwood coachcrafting—
and to give you the facts on every model, including
the exclusive Eldorado Brougham.
JOHN M. SHEFFIELD
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Frailey, F. W. & Woosley, Joe. The Daily News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 80, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 6, 1958, newspaper, April 6, 1958; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth828805/m1/7/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.