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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
6
Home gardeners should plant tomatoes widely this year to offset expected winter shortages. Start with six to eight inch plants, use starter fertilizer, and prune regularly to boost early yield. Control weeds, water deeply, and spray for disease weekly, using copper-based mixes. New varieties Summerset and Porter types adapt well to Texas heat and drought.
Texas Senator O Daniel said he would do everything to defeat President Roosevelt if he seeks a fourth term. He added he would back any candidate for a fourth term regardless of party and urged electing sound, God fearing men to Congress to influence policy.
Right Rev Henry St George Tucker the Episcopal Church presiding bishop announced that all Episcopal churches across the United States will open for prayer the moment Allied invasion begins He urged bishops to summon clergy to gather worshipers and ask God’s blessing on armed forces ministers and an early lasting peace
Rods of Texas oil history trace back to May 24 1919 Fort Worth Chamber meeting that birthed the Texas Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association. The piece recalls growth from 7100 wells in 29 counties to over 100000 wells in 173 counties and production rising from 39 million to 600 million barrels annually. The silver anniversary convention will be held in Houston on October 12 and 13.
Admiral Ernest J. King reported to Secretary Knox that Allied forces are on the road to victory with unity power and experience. He outlined four stages of the Pacific war and noted Germanys submarine menace shrinking and satellite states crumbling as Allied offensives progress.
Marine gunnery Sgt. Glynn L. Whitworth of Long Beach California grows the first ball of cotton on a barren Pacific island occupied by American troops. He jokes about a market for the crop and notes his wartime retreat uses.
The gunnery sergeant notes planting cotton brings back memories of earlier days. His daughter Joan Clay resides in Waco Texas, the town where he first cultivated cotton.
Joe and Bill riff about “lazy cars” before rationing, joking that the shiftless models lingered in the market as shortages began. The quip highlights attitudes toward postwar auto sales and consumer patience.
Citation in Grayson County Texas against Harvey M Farrow deceased and unknown heirs, Pearl Farrow and unknown heirs, and all parties with an interest in Lots 2 and 3 Block 2 and Lot 1 Block 1 in South Highland Addition Denison. Delinquent state and county taxes from 1929 to 1942 total 65.73 dollars. Foreclosure of tax lien sought. suit set for July 1944 at Sherman court. notice to plead and answer per court seal April 24 1944.
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