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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
4
Notice from press association noting that notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates Memorials resolutions of respect and similar items also will be charged Publisher J H Waggoner Managing Editor Glenn Doss Texas location referenced as Whitewright.
The publication notes Thursday issue cadence and a yearly subscription price of $1.50 in advance. It also offers prompt corrections for any erroneous reflections on individuals, firms, or corporations upon notification to the publisher.
The Fort Worth Press critiques the expansion of Shelby County and seven East Central States agricultural committees. It notes AAAs tripling from 11 to 30 committees, boosting members from 33 to 90 to supervise about 50 farms each. It questions cost, displacement of production incentives, and potential political motives behind paying farmers not to grow.
The article recalls old rural blacksmith shops and explains why skilled smiths gain importance in 1942. With 14 million horses and mules to shoe and scarce new machinery, the traditional craftsman becomes essential for farmers to maximize metal use and maintain equipment amid wartime pressures.
The article notes calls from Congress and the public to permanently cut non defense spending to the irreducible minimum to free resources for defense. Treasury data show general expenditures down 7 percent for eight months vs last year, but lawmakers seek deeper cuts. The House Appropriations Committee recommends a 31 percent reduction or 75 million dollars in Interior funds, with 58 million dollars specifically targeted.
Sherman report shows men 45 to 64 inclusive must register on Monday, April 27. Fourth registration excludes them from military service and national lottery. Buff cards will bear serial numbers guiding future draft board dealings. Estimates suggest a large turnout and organized processing.
The notice explains April 27 registrations for men turning 45 by Feb 16 and under 65 by April 27. It states occupational questionnaires will be mailed to Feb 16 registrants and later to younger cohorts to inventory current employment and abilities for national use.
The Texas rationing plan covers more than 6,000,000 residents with registrations on April 28 29 and May 4 5 6 7. State School Superintendent L A Woods announced twenty three meetings next week to train registrars. Commercial consumers register April 28 29 and individuals in the first week of May at schools statewide.
Woods announced volunteers will aid in the largest registration. State and district superintendents will hold thirteen meetings to issue instructions. Dallas meeting with Texas Louisiana Oklahoma officials to finalize plans. Rationing books will be used for sugar with coupon books issued upon registration. One registrant can cover all family members during the four days in May. Registrants must declare sugar on hand and coupons equal to excess over two pounds will be clipped.
Hog prices reached a 16 year high as choice hogs sold for 14.20 a hundred weight in Chicago. Analysts cited light receipts about 25 percent below normal and strong export demand under the lend lease program as the main factors driving the rally.
Rep. Andrew Jackson May proposes a court martial for Lt. Gen. Walter Short and Adm. Husband Kimmel following the Pearl Harbor attack. The Kentucky Democrat spoke at an Army Day event in Pikeville, defining shooting match as lawful execution.
The speaker blamed two commanders for the Japanese assault, claiming they had ample warning but misread the danger. He cited Honolulu’s nightlife as a factor and suggested a court martial could be followed by a shooting match. He added that his remarks would reach Washington.
Funeral services for Mrs. H. H. Howard of Farmersville were held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at the Baptist Church with burial in Farmersville Cemetery. She died Tuesday at her home after a three month illness. She is survived by her husband and one daughter Miss Ruth Howard a cashier for Community Public Service Company at Whitewright.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Hamilton were conducted at 4 30 p m Wednesday at the Church of Christ by Allen Harper and J R Waldrum. Burial followed at Wittitee Cemetery. She died Tuesday evening at her home after a long illness. Born December 30 1860 on a farm near Kentucky town she moved to Whitewright in 1913 with husband W T Hamilton who died in 1930. Surviving are two daughters Winnie and Sallye, three sons H M Hamilton Roy and Joe B Hamilton, and two grandchildren Bonnie Belle and Betty Jo.
A colored parson leads Miss Epsom to a brook for baptism with dramatic assurance of washing away sin in the head stream. The damsel jokes about the shallow creek as the ceremony proceeds in rustic setting.
A lively porters article notes Rev. Carey preaching at both church hours with plans to attend the first Sunday services. Numerous families visited, guests from Leonard McKinney Ector Whitewright and Arledge Ridge shared dinners and Sundays. Ely and Porter teams held a morning track meet with lunch and afternoon ball.
Lay-Cole Martha Sue Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs Randolph Cole Sherman and James Lay of Galveston son of Royce Lay Whitewright were married Easter morning at 8 30 at Central Christian Church Sherman Dr T S Clyce emeritus Austin College performed the ceremony Witnesses were relatives and close friends The bride valedictorian of Sherman High School class of 1937 attended Austin College and UT 1941 now an accountant at Camp Wallace The groom a 1937 Sherman High School graduate ex-student of Austin College and a junior in Texas Medical School Galveston
A hundred volumes were printed in Mexico starting in 1535 before a press was established in the colonies, marking an early printing milestone in the region.
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