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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
4
The notice lists weekly newspaper details for Whitewright Sam published every Thursday in Whitewright Texas It specifies subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside counties with terms of one year or six months and a minimum six month commitment.
Grayson County reports rabies among dogs in Denison Whitesboro and Bells Savoy with several bite cases. Denison orders owners to confine pets despite inoculation rules while Whitewright urges vaccination and confinement. Health officials remind rabies risk exists year round not just in summer.
Texas voters unable to read write or speak English are not barred from voting the attorney general says. Election judges cannot assist in marking ballots for voters aged 21 to 60 who are illiterate or cannot read or write English. County Attorney R E Schneider Jr of Live Oak County was in
A church notices page lists services for Enterprise Baptist Church Church of Christ Central Christian Church and First Baptist Church Weldon R Drake pastor J R Wright Jr Rev Fred Moore Rev Douglas Dillard and Bells Baptist Church. Morning worship at 11 a m Bible classes at 10 a m revival services planned with no evening service at First Baptist.
The opinion by Assistant Attorney General W T Williams approved by Attorney General Price Daniel says a voter with an illness or infirmity may receive ballot assistance from two election judges who will not influence voting. Questions to judges must be in English and their replies in English. The piece notes stairs require high energy, more than other activities.
Census Bureau reports Texas total population at 7,104,000, up 10.7 percent since 1940 and 689,000 higher. Civilian population grew 10 percent with 1,294,000 births and 450,000 deaths, natural increase 844,000. migration reduced by 140,000.
Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz told a San Francisco banquet of about 350 that he is optimistic the United States is on the threshold of a long period of peace provided the nation remains militarily strong. He spoke at the event as the postwar mood and defense posture dominated the remarks.
Naval Reserve officers on Tuesday night expressed belief that strong defense will deter war and that the United Nations must begin to function as intended before any conflict with the Soviet Union occurs. They cautioned they are not Pollyanna about global peace.
Sam Rayburn expresses gratitude to voters of the Fourth Congressional District after winning reelection July 24. He credits supporters for the overwhelming majority and vows to remember their faith and confidence as the Republican Congress adjourns.
Mrs Emmet Penn hosted a Friday afternoon tea at her home honoring her daughter Mrs Neil Brittan of Stillwater Oklahoma who is visiting her parents.
Mrs Lucian LaRoe and her sister Mrs John P Haden of Durant Oklahoma entertained with a bridge luncheon at Mrs LaRoe's home on Wednesday. Lunch was served to ten guests.
Rotary Club program chairman Dr. F. M. Williams hosted a Friday lunch program featuring five young entertainers from the Methodist group.
The Youth Caravan spent last week in Whitewright with an a ll members presenting songs piano solos and readings at the Methodist Church. The program was well received producing laughs and applause introduced by Rev. R L Gilpin pastor of the church.
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church gathered Monday at 4:00 PM at Mrs. Floyd Bassett's home. Mrs. J. W. Henry led a devotional on Stewardship and Mrs. R. L. Sears spoke on Over Coffee Cups in Geneva. Mrs. Tom Barbee presented Tucson Candles as the national topic. A little playlet was performed by Mardell Pumphrey Ruth Cox and Janis Horton. Eleven members and four visitors attended with refreshments served.
The England descendants gathered Friday evening at Lake Texoma for a family reunion and picnic lunch honoring Mrs. George England and her children Georgia Ova Jack and Mr and Mrs Raymond Ross of Oak Ridge Tennessee. Attending were Mr and Mrs Raymond England and sons and Mr and Mrs Frank England.
A group of relatives from Dallas, Bonham, Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Greenville, Denison and other towns joined in an evening of fishing, boat riding and swimming. Attendees included multiple couples and their children with surnames England, Kent, Davis, James, Woodruff, Cooper, Pace and others.
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