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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
2
Whitewright and nearby school districts near their quota in the third Liberty loan drive. Subscriptions total $98,900 with $107,650 needed. Banks accept subscriptions and a public honor roll may publish names next week.
Three squirrels donated by Joe Elliott near town were auctioned Saturday for 238 dollars. Hon Tom Wells conducted the sale to aid the Red Cross, with Dr R L Sears making the top bid of 12 dollars. All bids benefited the Red Cross treasury as the event proceeded.
Secretary Baker told the House Military Committee there are no plans to increase the army beyond its present authorization or raise draft age limits. He indicated the War Department will not add forces beyond current transportation and supply equipment, though he may return with recommendations. He cited allied leaders' view of a complete victory as the war’s outcome.
T H Sears traveled to Waco to visit his son Bob Sears at Camp MacArthur. Bob serves in the mechanical division of an aviation corps and his company has orders to be ready to leave for foreign service on short notice, with a likely call any day.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom White on Monday.
B Y P U program dated April 28 1918 lists leader Miss Adah Truett scripture reading Psalm and talks by Rev Epting Willie Mangrum Miss Ogletree and Basil Thompson on topics for Homeless Churches including what they cannot do properly support its pastor and raising a million dollar fund.
A quip about dollar diplomacy frames a humor piece where a man asks what it is and another replies it is slipping a wife a case note when no excuse exists. The dialogue hints at political influence masked as domestic persuasion.
A cordial invitation to the community's young girls to join the Teen Age girls class studying the life of Christ. Morning service topic is War Proof and Fire Proof Faith and evening topic Making the World Safe for Democracy and Making Democracy Safe for the World. A. E. Masor, Pastor.
Miss Gertrude Major has returned from a two weeks visit with relatives in Dallas.
Grayson College stockholders will hold a meeting at City Hall on Wednesday May 1 at 2 p.m. to dispose of the property. All stockholders are urged to attend. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE.
An appeal highlights Friday and Saturday night programs by the Red Cross. A matinee is set for Saturday afternoon for those who cannot attend at night, urging public support and donations to aid the Red Cross.
A box supper to benefit the Rose Hill Red Cross will be held Thursday night May 2. Everyone is invited to attend as proceeds go to the local relief effort. COMMITTEE
Silas Hare of Sherman was appointed Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial District Court, succeeding Judge C. T. Freeman who resigned effective tomorrow. Hare is a prominent North Texas lawyer with wide recognition.
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