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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
1
Rain in Whitewright added 2.47 inches since last Thursday, per recorder C. C. Cates. Measured amounts include .50 Thursday night and .33 Tuesday, with 4.84 inches monthly total by midweek. Farm work stalled, cotton and corn largely unsown, unlike usual spring planting pace. A late freeze last year froze corn, but favorable rains supported later growth.
Ernest L. Tutt of the Dallas Social Security Office says men over 65 in emergency defense jobs can add to wage credits and possibly become fully insured for old age and survivors insurance later. The act allows participation at any age, with benefits increasing the longer one works.
The International Boundary Commission reports on a proposed wire fence from Del Rio to the Rio Grande mouth. Secretary Hull told Senator Connally the panel outlined two routes near the river and along highways, aiming to simplify patrol and maintenance and estimate costs.
The Sherman school board approved a 12th grade system to start in the 1941 42 school year. They study how to insert the 12th grade into the 11th without penalizing students. Most members favor an eight grade primary school instead of expanding high school. The plan aligns with state adoption and rapid Texas-wide rollout.
London report says John Cunningham 23, acting squadron leader, bagged ten German bombers, five at night. Air Ministry citation calls him courageous and skilled. It notes his habit of eating raw carrots to combat blackout blindness as dietitians theorize.
Gen Andrew Jackson Houston named to succeed the late Morris Sheppard said he will go to Washington to assume his Texas senate seat within a week. The 86 year old said he feels tip top and will not run in the special election due to his writings on the Republic of Texas. He noted he cannot say exactly when he will take the oath.
In Austin supporters of legalizing pari mutuel horse racing gained new momentum as the House Committee on State Affairs reported the bill favorably for the second time. The vote stood ten to seven after opponents were heard, with sixteen witnesses including former State Senator Tom B. Love and Rev. W. H. McKenzie arguing the measure would harm morals and business.
Washington report states Lyndon Johnson, congressman from Austin, announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate after a conference with President Roosevelt. He pitched "Roosevelt and Unity" as his slogan and urged Texas to fill the seat left vacant by a longtime fighter for democracy.
Bonham property owners will vote next Saturday on a 200000 bond issue to fund county wide road construction and improvements. If approved it will be augmented by government funds. On May 8 Bonham voters will decide on a 60000 bond to finance a primary flying school at Jones Field north of town.
Howe reports a bank robbery at a grade school savings project. Students saved pennies to buy a radio, totaling 4.80 dollars with 20 cents left to reach five dollars before a break in. Footprints show entry through a window as robbers took the money during the night.
Two Whitewright youths left home last winter to join Canada’s Royal Air Force. Joe Thom as May and Merriwell Vineyard trained at Portage La Prairie after transfers from Regina. They earlier hitchhiked to Canada and worked in Winnipeg while awaiting assignments. Both had civilian flight training and brief college exposure. they now await advanced flying school and expected two weeks home leave after training.
President Roosevelt, amid Balkans reverses, says war will be won by keeping England as the defender of democracy, pledging no cut in Britain war-material shipments. He dismisses the Delphi comment on convoy questions as irrelevant while Gen Marshall reports morale at a high peak and plans for a 2.8 million army if Congress approves.
The Fifteenth District Court grand jury met in Sherman for the March term. Impanelled March 10 and recessed immediately, the panel includes foreman H. H. Vanston of Denison and members C. W. Schearer John H. Perry of Sherman E. O. Thomas W. R. Ford of Tom Bean M. E. Elliott Henry Hynds of Van Alstyne Gomer May Top Mackey Wade Johnson Tom McDonald of Whitesboro.
Charles Grey of the American Red Cross said Finland faces severe food shortages. After a fact finding mission aboard the Yankee Clipper he reported workers receive only about 70 percent of required calories and cattle are fed thin cellulose strips treated with chemicals to supply some calories.
Announcement states that commencement exercises for the Negro Public School occur the week of May 4. Baccalaureate service is set for Sunday May 4 at 3 p m at the Colored Methodist Church. Primary exercises Monday at the Methodist Church, seniors present play The Cousin From Coon Ridge Tuesday, junior senior prom Wednesday, and final commencement Thursday.
Acting Chairman Reynolds said unofficial reports the army may seek legislation to extend training beyond a year. Senators Connally and Johnson noted officers’ reports of extended stays for selectees and National Guardsmen and a possible declaration of a full state of emergency until it ends.
Plans to widen U S Highway 75 to four lanes between Sherman and Denison move forward. County Judge Jake J Loy says James E Pirie of Paris Highway Engineering is preparing alternative layouts. One option keeps four lanes within Sherman, the other extends the strip outward before the parkway begins. The project has national defense highway priority and will receive part of about 7 million dollars in federal defense road funds for Texas.
Andrew Jackson Houston, 86, appointed by Gov. O Daniel to fill the late Morris Sheppard's Senate seat, is listed in the state budget as Advisory Superintendent of San Jacinto State Park earning 1500 dollars per year. He is the only named individual on the payroll for this item and has reportedly held the post for many years.
Postmaster T J LIlley announces sale of a new series E United States savings bonds starting May 1 to replace series D. Bonds come in 25 50 100 500 and 1000 denominations with a 10 year term and 2.9 percent interest compounded semi annually. Purchase limits total 5000 per owner and stamps labeled America on Guard are available for mounting and later exchange.
Reported declines in unemployment from about 7 million to around 4 million by autumn. Corporate directors hint 3 million new jobs in factories farms and services will open before snow flies, boosting employed workers to roughly 51 to 52 million by autumn. Daily wages may rise as steel and other key lines increase. Last year unemployment exceeded 9 million with 45.9 million employed.
Franklin D Roosevelt proclaims May 18 1941 as I Am An American Day to honor new citizens and those who have attained majority. The notice urges state and local observances and education on citizenship for native born and naturalized citizens. An adjacent ad features a buttonless shirt invention.
New York reports large crowds outside the America First rally led to clashes with police guard of 150. A man arrested for assaulting pickets, another jailed for seizing a patrol horse bridle. Handbills bore group names including Youth Committee of Federal Union and Friends of Democracy. Lindbergh spoke to a ten minute ovation.
The U S Engineers report the Denison Dam reservoir capacity at about 1 903 027 500 000 gallons when filled to the spillway, amounting to 5 825 000 acre feet. An acre foot equals 43 560 cubic feet. a cubic foot holds 7 48 gallons.
The University of Texas has patented a quick freezing process to speed freezing of Texas fruits vegetables meats and seafoods. Jones County observer reports early interest with plans contingent on patent registration in Washington. A second machine is under construction and the process will be leased to strategic state sites for experiments.
London. United States ambassador John G. Winant told the American Chamber of Commerce that the U S will act to secure total victory over Nazi aggression. He urged American business residents in Britain to share production methods and provide machines and tools to speed victory.
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