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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
4
In a Texas editorial from Whitewright Sun, T H McGregor of Austin argues against the August 25 constitutional amendments. He cites a $35 million pension ceiling, warns of pension cuts, condemns a self enacting salary measure, and urges readers to vote against ratification to ensure better legislators.
Editorial notes H. J. R. 11 would raise Texas legislators salary from 600 to 3650 dollars per year or 7300 for two years, replacing the current 1200. The writer argues such a 600 percent hike undermines the “little steal formula” and questions the public vote set for August 25.
The first white boy born in Kentucky was Enoch, son of Daniel Boone, highlighting early frontier settlement.
A 228 page report by state auditor C. H. Cavness praises the Texas Public Welfare Department. The audit covers disbursements totaling 362,986,597 from Sept 1, 1931 to Aug 31, 1944 and includes predecessor agencies. It details allocations for old age assistance, dependent children, the blind, child welfare, relief, and miscellaneous expenditures. The department is noted as functioning efficiently to aid the needy.
Texas crime rose 23.32 percent for the first half of 1945, with a daily average of 318 offenses. Garrison urged rapid release of trained officers from the armed forces to aid enforcement, noting sharp jumps in burglary and auto theft.
Maj. Gen. Paul R. Hawley reports plasma was successfully fired in artillery shells to Allied troops cut off by Nazis in Europe. He notes plasma has previously reached the front by air ship horse back and jeeps and says pre invasion estimates were too low with actual need rising to one transfusion per two wounded instead of one per five.
Texas health officials urge dairy operators and the public to use only pasteurized milk or milk from cows tested free of Bangs disease to prevent undulant fever. State Health Officer Dr. Geo W Cox calls for culling infected cattle to protect humans and animals. The note ends with a historical aside about the Battle of Bull Run and its two confederate victories, clarifying Manassas as an alternate name.
Bride-Elect Miss Mary Dale King of Earl R. Jansson was honored at a Friday luncheon hosted by Mrs. Guy Hamilton and daughter Miss Dorothy Hamilton. The table featured althea and greenery, with guests including Mrs. J. B. King and several attendants. Gift presented to the honoree followed luncheon games.
The Texas bluebonnet is identified as poisonous and livestock avoid it. Ranchers note cattle eschew the plant, impacting grazing patterns and pasture use.
Merchant Marine in Southwest Pa cific area lists two daughters Misses Janice and Shirley Ann Cannon of Sulphur Springs, one brother Russell McMurry of Austin, and three sisters Mrs. R. A. Neiman Dallas Miss Neva McMurry Austin and Lt Edna Merle McMurry San Diego Calif.
Central Christian Church outlines Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with preaching on the first and third Sundays and an evening service at 8 15 p m Pastor E P Wootten leads the morning worship while W A Casseday invites all to attend. Young People gather at 7 30 p m. The church extends a personal welcome to each community member.
Charles Gibson a Leonard, Texas, businessman and landowner died at his home Saturday at age 65. Funeral services were held Monday at Leonard Baptist Church with Rev. David M. Phillips. He was born July 31, 1880, married Gertrude Chadwell July 11, 1910, and is survived by his widow two daughters two sisters and one grandchild.
Church school at 10 a m worship services at 11 o clock choir practice Wednesday at 8 p m The pastor will fill the pulpit Sunday
Mrs Gladys McMurry Cannon wife of W A Cannon of Sulphur Springs died in a Sulphur Springs hospital Aug 9 from a heart ailment. Born Whitewright Sept 7 1895 she married W A Cannon of Sherman in Aug 1919 and moved to Sulphur Springs about 20 years ago. Funeral held there at 2 p m with burial in City Cemetery. Survived by husband three sons Sgt Thomas King Cannon Keesler Field Miss W A Cannon Jr Charles Cannon.
At 11 o clock in the morning the revival continues. the evening service is dismissed so attendees can return to Marvin to complete the ongoing revival that has spanned the week.
The piece introduces an automatic headlight dimmer using an electric eye to dim car lights whenever another car approaches. It situates the gadget among postwar inventions and notes its inclusion as a constitutional worthy item.
Report on a Sugar Situation hearing notes Washington management of sugar supply as bungled with one class remarking in unison that it is a sweet mess. The exchange highlights policy confusion and public concern over shortages and pricing.
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