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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1942
Page
8
Grayson Exes met on campus for a reunion filled with stories of the war era. Judges Cobb and Leslie, Miss Yeager's Any Bonds Today performance, and a vivid mix of alumni, faculty, and family memory marked the gathering.
Next Monday August 31 is the deadline for wheat growers to apply for three year crop insurance under the new government plan. E R Duke Texas wheat crop insurance supervisor says there will be no extension. Texas has 3387 farmers already enrolled with thousands more expected before August ends.
Hollywood fashion editors urge women to exercise and diet to maintain a trim wartime silhouette. They say fabric conservation bans bulky draperies, so the female form must be leaner to look smart in new designs.
A mix of rental, sale, and financing notices from Sherman classifieds. Items include 1011 acre farm rental leads, a 1937 Plymouth coach for quick sale at 225 dollars, sales books in bulk, Rawleigh sales route opportunity, a thank you card from the Clabhorn family, and auto loan offers from Star Credit and Auto Finance Company with F W Creager as manager.
Citations summon all interested in the estate of Joshua A Barclow deceased. A B Barclow filed the final report in Grayson County Probate Court. Hearing set for the second Monday in September 1942 at the Sherman court house. Return with writ and publisher affidavit.
The document notes execution of a writ with the clerk H Grady Thompson of Grayson County Texas and deputy Iva Mullin at the county court office in Sherman on August 26, 1942. The page confirms official seal and signature lines.
Senator W Lee O Daniel offers his first public remarks since the Democratic primary saying unofficial returns indicate a complete victory He emphasizes it as a victory for the rank and file of Texans and for American democracy and pledges to serve all Texas citizens He thanks loyal supporters across the state and bids God bless each one
In Des Moines Captain Leland Lovette disclosed that convoy losses to Russia's arctic ports have reached about 50 percent in some cases. He spoke to about 800 people at a luncheon, stressing the importance of supplying guns ammunition and food.
The speaker notes that in some convoys via Murmansk and Archangel up to half the supplies are lost, yet the effort remains worthwhile to ensure the rest goes through. He credits Russia with doing part of the difficult work that might have fallen to them.
The 27th Legislature founded the Texas State College for Women in 1901. It reports physical properties valued at 4 430 000 dollars. The note on ink draws a humorous example of improvisation with a fountain pen.
S V Earnest expresses deep appreciation to friends for loyal support in the race for District Clerk. He pledges an honest courteous and efficient administration of the office. Sincerely.
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