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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists publication details for Whitewright Texas with weekly schedule. It notes subscription rates of one year 1.50 and six months 1.00, payable in advance, and states no subscription accepted for less than six months. It also promises corrections for erroneous reflections upon any person firm or corporation when brought to editors.
The House unanimously voted to direct the Secretary of War to bring back from an overseas battlefield the body of an unknown American. The remains will be placed at Arlington National Cemetery beside the World War I Unknown Soldier.
Charles Turner of Waco and Robert Walker of Temple nearly drowned in Leon River after an undertow swept them over a dam. Ebert Lancaster of Temple reeled Turner unconscious to rocks with a heavy line mainline hook. Will Dulaney of Belton aided the rescue, while R L Swan and Gene Swan of Temple saved Walker using similar line tactics.
In Sherman the Reid Grocery at 803 East Brockett was robbed Saturday night of about 300 to 400 dollars by a man in a dark suit who forced owner Clarence R. Reid to hand over the cash with an automatic pistol. The suspect entered the store, asked for cigarettes, and fled in a waiting car after demanding the cash.
A store reported that a member of the owner’s immediate family and a clerk were present when an incident occurred as the proprietor prepared to close for the night. The event prompted police responses and a preliminary investigation.
Wichita Falls business owner W R Duke was repaid the five dollars he loaned in 1924 to a ten year old boy who bought 50 ice cream sodas at a farewell in Michigan City Indiana. Joseph Allbright of Chicago sought out Duke this week to repay the debt. Duke had befriended the boy's family after the father's death twenty-two years ago.
Pratt Kansas Army Air Field sees declining military personnel and inactivation. Post faces a canine population problem as dogs outnumber men by about four to one. Dogs range from puppies to veterans like Old Shep with over three years on site and seven months overseas. The field remains the dogs' only home, and they show no desire to be discharged.
Bellefonte Pennsylvania reports the death of Old Brown Beauty a 27 pound 35 inch brown trout believed to be the world’s largest. State Fish Commissioner Charles A French stated he doubts any brown trout of equal size existed. The fish lived at least 15 years at the Pleasant Gap fish farm.
Washington reports nearly 1.5 million veterans are drawing unemployment compensation as President Truman responds to wartime veteran needs and economic pressures.
A nationwide appeal urged employers to immediately list all job openings with the U S Employment Service. The call aims to streamline placement and reduce unemployment by centralizing vacancies for quicker matches.
Albert Cigamero and Michael Auck Sr., both 20? 40? welder and mechanic, drowned in First Old River about midnight Friday when their motor boat sank after the outboard caught an obstruction. E W Cook escaped by swimming ashore.
Dallas. George L. Noble Jr., director for Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, Civilian Production Administration, told Dallas home builders and suppliers that if they know of black market lumber, the CPA will obtain it for them at ceiling prices. He said enforcement personnel would accompany buyers to ensure supply.
The aurora borealis disrupted communications yesterday causing practical wipeout of Trans-Ocean Radio Circuits. Pan American World Airways canceled 13 overseas flights due to the disturbances impacting global air traffic.
A summary on undulant fever, transmitted to humans via infected animals or raw dairy products. Dr. Geo W. Cox notes infection enters through skin from contact with animals or waste. Farm residents are more susceptible to undulant fever.
The article notes that undulant fever affects men more on farms due to greater contact with hogs and cows during loading, unloading, and handling newborns. It emphasizes reducing danger by avoiding certain hazardous contacts where possible.
The Church of Christ holds Sunday School at 10 a.m and Communion at 11 a.m. First Baptist Church led by Rev E P Wootten offers Morning Worship at 11 a.m Training Union and Class at 6 10 p.m with Evening Worship at 7 p.m Prayer hour and choir practice set for Wednesday at 7 p.m and 7 30 p.m respectively.
Members of the Presbyterian Church and families are invited to a covered-dish supper in the church parlors at 6 30 p m on Sunday. April 7.
Rev E A Doty, Pastor. Preaching at 11 a m. Evening service at 8 o'clock. Everybody welcome.
Dr W A Erwin recently named pastor of the Presbyterian Church will preach Sunday morning. He is moving from Ballinger and is expected to arrive in Whitewright today or Friday.
The First Methodist Church observes Annual Church School Day this Sunday with a program titled The Call To Christian Living during the 10 o clock Church School hour led by R A Gillett and full department participation. Rev R L Gilpin will preach at 11 o'clock on We Have An Altar and again at 7 39 for Have Religion and Know It Tell It and Use It. The public is invited to all services.
Urban residents rarely touch infected animals and undulant fever in cities stems from unsafe dairy products. Protection hinges on eradicating contagious abortion from livestock and proper pasteurization of milk cream and butter.
The senior class of Whitewright High School presents the play Ask Me Another tonight in the high school auditorium. Advance tickets indicate a large crowd will attend. L B England from route two has been discharged from the Navy after 62 months of service, with duty in both the Atlantic and Pacific.
Frank Chase Jr reports that large tracts in the United States and Europe contain unknown quantities of unexploded ordnance. During wartime 8,000,000 acres were repeatedly used to train troops and test weapons. Army engineers warn duds have accumulated, making areas unsafe to traverse and causing fatalities when warnings were ignored.
A historical note claims North Africa is populated by tribes of dark complexion but of white blood, attributing this to a Hamitic group.
College Station article advises homemakers on vacuum cleaner choices with expert guidance from A&M College Extension Service specialist Bernice Claytor. It compares straight suction and motor driven cylinder types, noting surface dirt removal, rug nap cleaning, and user technique influence on effectiveness. It also mentions upright and cylinder models and pile height adjustments.
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