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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
5
A dense round up of social visits, guests, and local events from Dallas to Denison. Notes include births, hospital stays, family visits, church events, school staff changes, and upcoming entertainments such as the Gainesville Circus shows in Denison May 1 and 2.
A note invites interested residents to contact Mayor F. M. Echols for details on becoming White Wright representative.
Dr. Alan Harvey-Brooks leads a Baptist revival week with Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m No evening services scheduled during the revival keeping people informed of the church schedule and times for worship and study
Dr B Wrenn Webb presides at 10 a m Sunday school led by R P Montgomery. At 10 50 a m the sermon asks Why did Christ Have Himself Crucified. 7 45 p m a guest preacher Rev James E Spivey of First Presbyterian Denison with his choir and 60 members present for evening worship featuring the Easter cantata.
Mrs Louisa Ann Whitt 85 died Tuesday at her daughter’s home in Mahurin community northeast of Whitewright. Funeral held Wednesday at Savoy Church of Christ conducted by W E Starnes. Burial at Sunnyside Cemetery. Survived by two sons P E Whitt Dallas and H L Whitt Los Angeles and two daughters Mrs Withrow Mahurin and Mrs O F Burris Savoy. Born Missouri July 3 1855. Came to Texas at 14. Married J G Whitt May 24 1878.
Poem about a parent influenced by a child’s trust and love. The speaker reflects on personal flaws yet finds purpose and moral growth through the little chap at home who believes in him. The piece centers on responsibility, protection, and the transforming effect of a child’s faith.
Washington reports a U S wildlife service note on wildlife overabundance. About 5 million deer exist in the country one per 26 people and farmers fear a spring crop raid as herds grow. Buffalo bear and grizzly populations are discussed along with regional concerns and conservation efforts.
An article explains the telegraphone or self answering telephone that records and replays voices on a steel tape. It activates when the receiver lifts, records the caller, then erases for reuse. Magnetic recording allows thousands of uses without wear. An unrelated line notes Eskimo burial custom.
The article notes that roughly 520 muscles enable movement in the human body, detailing their collective role in posture, strength, and coordinated actions across joints.
Alfonso Tafoya, freed by Governor Ralph L. Carr, claimed he killed Indian Mike Navarro in 1936 to stop a reign of terror in Southwestern Colorado's high mesa country. Tafoya had pleaded guilty to second degree murder and served four years before his release.
A Corinth businessman watches government workers unload surplus commodities and laments a shift from local self government. He notes Mississippi counties show rising reliance on federal food handouts with Alcorn County listing 4,075 eligible families, over 16,000 people out of 26,000.
A compact quotation reflecting on inner landscapes and natural forces. The sentence notes that unexplored territory within people must be considered to explain moods and storms. It emphasizes metaphorical exploration over external mapping.
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