Kissinger Motor Company To Open Here Saturday
Kissinger Motor Company prepares to open at the Lee Norris building corner Main and Bond streets with O M Kissinger and Don W Ferguson operating the service station for Sinclair products. The remodeled facility features a larger display room a new hydraulic greasing rack washing and greasing service and sales of tires batteries and accessories. Kissinger will continue the used car business at the new site while S T Stubblefield runs the auto repair shop in the south end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Norris
Main
Bond Streets
Kissinger Motor Company
O. M. Kissinger
Don W. Ferguson
Sinclair Refining Company
Sinclair
Voters Reject Unit Road Plan in County Election
Whitewright voters led a statewide rejection of the county unit road system with 114 against and 23 for the plan, while county totals favored 1,947 against to 1,400 for. The college building amendment fell in Whitewright 96 to 38 and failed in Grayson County, though it carried state support for a five cent tax over thirty years. Sherman backed the plan 1,004 to 558, Denison voted 402 to 57 against, Gordonville 90 to 0 against, with Sherman Van Alstyne Tom Bean Howe and Dortchster the only towns voting in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Grayson County
Sherman
Denison
Gordonville
van Alstyne
Tom Bean
Howe
Dorchester
Treasury Cautions On Bonds Cashing Procedures
Treasury warns that GI terminal leave bonds may be cashed next week only by banks and approved financial institutions for the named individuals. Merchants are told not to cash or accept bonds as payment to avoid potential loss. Cash-ins begin Tuesday due to Labor Day holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Rotary Club program chair man Leslie Jones at luncheon
W E LaRoe chaired the Rotary Club gathering in Sherman with Leslie Jones and daughter Sharon performing two piano numbers and the father accompanying vocal pieces. John H Perry discussed banking since 1907 and cautioned on future financial moods while noting changes in banking laws and his early thirties experiences. New member C B Bryant III was introduced, joining with father C B Jr as a pair among club families. other father and son pairs include C J Meador and son Jack Meador. Visitors from Ector and Bonham Rotary clubs attended along with guests Dr John H Perry Jr of Sherman, George M Hight, and O Dell Powell now of Whitewright. Gomer May is the next luncheon program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. LaRoe
Rotary Club
Leslie Jones
Miss Sharon
John H. Perry
Sherman
Miss Jones
Mr. Perry
C. B. Bryant III
C. B
C. B. Jr
C. J. Meador
Jack Meador
E. G. Gilley
Ector
Bonham
Accuses Pastor and Dies After Church Incident
In Knoxville Tennessee after a sermon at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church a congregant named Sherrod J. Lee age 56 accused the pastor of conspiracy, sparked a brawl, and then collapsed. Coroner O K Williams ruled the death a heart attack not caused by the fight.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
Knox County
O. K. Williams
Sherrod J. Lee
Sun Want Ads Deliver Results In The Sun
The Sun arms readers with a broad want ad section promising effective results for job seekers buyers sellers and services. It emphasizes versatile printing reach and quick responses through its classified listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
The
Whitewright Cotton Bales Bring Cash Prizes
Whitewright merchants contributed 84.50 in prize money for the first two bales of cotton received this season. The first bale by Clyde Robinson earned 56.33 and the second by Neal Brothers earned 28.17. Both bales were grown west of town and brought in on Tuesday morning.
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Whitewright
Clyde Robinson
Neal Brothers
Robinson
Neal Bros
Football Practice Begins Tuesday Tigers Coach Announces Start
S. T. Montgomery Jr., coach of the Whitewright High School Tigers, says football practice starts next Tuesday. Players and would be team members should report to the High School gym at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 2. Uniforms and equipment will be issued then. He hopes every boy interested will attend the first meeting of the 1947 team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Montgomery Jr
Whitewright High School Tigers
Montgomery
Sun Honor Roll Adds Local Servicemen and Civilians
The Sun lists new honorees this week including D. E. McCoy Sr. A. N. McCoy B. L. Sanderson O. L. Henslee Eugene P. McIver P. M. Helms P. L. Feagans Roy Hamilton R. K. Doc Martin and U S Army Denison in Kansas context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
D. E. McCoy Sr
A. N. McCoy
B. L. Sanderson
O. L. Henslee
Eugene P. McIver
P. M. Helms
P. L. Feagans
Roy Hamilton R. K
Martin
U.S. Army
Denison
Farm Assets Rise to 100 Billion Dollars
American farmers now run a 100 billion dollar business as USDA summaries show land and buildings valued at 58.6 billion, equipment at over 21 billion, and total farm assets four times higher than at the war’s start. The figures mark farmers as better-heeled than ever, with land values rising from 34 billion in 1941 and 30.7 billion in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Peace Holiday Up to President Says Gov Jester Believes
Governor Jester said May 30 should be a Peace Observance Day combining Armistice Day V E Day and V J Day. He noted requests from chambers of commerce and individuals, with veterans voicing objections and Adjutant General Berry proposing national level handling for continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
United States
Jester
Chambers of Commerce
Berry
Long skirt fashion sparks veteran club protest in Lexington
Lexington Kentucky. The University of Kentucky Veterans Club denounces longer fall skirts as deliberate exploitation. They urge married veterans to refrain from buying the dresses and single vets to avoid dating women in the style. A Monday vote backed a resolution urging nationwide support in the protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
University of Kentucky Veterans Club
Old Settlers Park Leased For Oil Rights
The 26 acre Old Settlers park in East Sherman was leased Monday for oil and mineral rights at 175 dollars per acre to Quintin Littl of Ardmore Oklahoma by the Grayson County Old Settlers Association. The park land held by the City of Sherman was subordinated to the mineral lease through city commission agreement.
Grayson College Ex Students Hold Ninth Reunion
About 300 ex-students gathered for the Grayson College Ex-Students Association meeting in Grayson. Officers elected for the coming year include Judge H. A. Cunningham as president and Miss Gladys Ray as vice president. The event featured speakers Wilbur Keith and W. P. Z. German, memorial services listing multiple deceased alumni, a luncheon, and a quiz program. Many attendees traveled from cities across Texas and Oklahoma to renew old ties.
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Old Grayson College
Grayson College Ex-Students Association
H. A. Cunningham
Bonham
Gladys Ray
Whitewright
Vera Hickman
J. B. Hamilton
S. F. Leslie
Wilbur Keith
San Antonio
W. P. Z. German
Tulsa
Okla
Skelly Oil Company
E. L. Silliman
Sherman
Grayson
Janis Jane Horton
Margaret Hanna
Alberta Bryant Everheart
Ethelene Echols Lee
McKinney
Percy Coppedge
Kerrville
Ray Smith
Dallas
G. F. Bryant
Denton
Roy
Leslie
Denison
Clyde Webb
Waco
Julian Boone
Oklahoma City
Charlie Batsell
M. E. Melton
Texarkana
Clyde
Paris
Walter Miller
Glendale
Calif
Henry McGaughey
Joe Harper
Gilmer
Claud Truett
Texas City
S. J. Williams
Clarksville
C. A. Covington
Frisco
Jas. P. Coppedge
E. G. Gill
Children Under 6 Face Tuition to Attend Texas Public Schools
The Texas Department of Education states children under six born after Sept 1 cannot enroll without paying tuition. Assistant Superintendent T. M. Trimble notes the law hasn’t changed, but districts may admit such children on a tuition basis if trustees approve and crowded classrooms permit. Tuition equals local instructional, teaching, and administration costs.
Rainfall totals by city reveal Dallas record heavy rain
The Whitewright area saw 2.10 inches of rain this week while nearby Bonham, McKinney and Dallas recorded higher totals. Dallas logged a 24 hour record rainfall causing extensive road and property damage. August accumulation reached 4.85 inches with 21.84 inches for 1947. Harvests were halted as corn and cotton picking delayed but pasture grass benefits from moisture.
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Whitewright
North Texas
Bonham
McKinney
Dallas
Sherman Area Oil Well Delivers Promising 100 Barrels
A well north of Sherman flowing from the Strawn sand at 377889 feet with a half inch choke reportedly produced around 100 barrels of 37 gravity oil Sunday night. The rig is being moved to a new location after tests and potential further drilling in Grayson County. Local oil men anticipate increased leasing and royalties as more tests follow.
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Sherman
Grayson County
1 000 000th Telephone Installed in Texas
In Texas on March 18 1887 Col A H Belo president of the Galveston News and Dallas Morning News publisher had two telephones installed in Galveston One in his office and one at home The 1 000 000th telephone in the state was installed by Southwestern Bell and went to former G W Koettner of Houston Gov Beauford Jester attended and spoke long distance with Houston mayor Oscar Holcomb and with Mr and Mrs Koettner Mrs Koettner formerly lived in Luxembourg where her husband met her in the army
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Col
A. H. Belo
Galveston News
Dallas Morning News
Galveston
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
G. W. Koettner
Houston
Beauford Jester
Oscar Holcomb
Koettner
Luxembourg
Two Inch Nail in Vet Head May Stay
Fort Logan Colorado. War veteran Virgil Gomez 27 of Cerro New Mexico refuses removing a two inch nail embedded in his skull for four years from a Japanese prison camp. Surgeons study X rays and warn operation would be delicate and survival doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Logan
Colo
Virgil Gomez
Cerro
N. M
Gomez
Philippines
Grocer Supports Knee-Capped Hem in Skirt Row
Decatur grocer backs practical knee length skirts provoking debate over longer styles. A weekend shopper in a long skirt toppled an egg crate in the aisle and eggs spilled across the floor, becoming a chaotic scene tied to the controversy.
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Decatur
Whitewright Plans Labor Day Diamond Jubilee Parade
Whitewright citizens will join Denison Monday for the Diamond Jubilee opening. Over sixty merchants will close for Labor Day and most will attend the Denison celebrations. A 10 a.m. parade and 9 p.m. street dance are planned, with costumes from 1876 era and a big carnival ongoing.
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Whitewright
Denison
Denison Caravan Welcomed by Whitewright Crowds
Whitewright greeted the Denison Diamond Jubilee caravan of 55 automobiles at 8 a m with about five hundred cheering citizens. Locals overflowed the business district, drawn by the unusual dress and costumes of the visitors who staged an old fashioned dancing program and music by the Kraft Swingsters. Denison plans a larger visit during the September 1-6 celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Denison
Kraft Swingsters
Whitewright Farmer Sells Corn At Record Prices
A Whitewright farmer reported selling a load of corn last Friday for 289.80 dollars, equating to about 2.30 dollars per bushel. He recalls selling a similar load in 1932 for 22.68 dollars, or 18 cents per bushel, noting the thirteenfold rise in value and hoping to tell future grandchildren about the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Army shifts to mechanized era at West Point
West Point, N Y The Army surrendered to the machine age and auctioned the last horses at the U S Military Academy The War Assets Administration sold 66 animals including five from Franklin D Roosevelt's funeral cortege for 7835 dollars total about 75 percent of original cost The academy plans to convert stables into a garage marking a significant modernization of facilities and logistics.
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West Point
N.Y
U. S. Military Academy
War Assets Administration
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Fletcher Williams
Robert Sears
Josephine P. Cook
J. W. Wilson
Lyla German
R. A. Gillett
J. P. Darwin
Homer Sears
Oran Sears
Jennie N. Crittenden
H. C. Willis
C. P. Johnson
Oscar Pierce
R. L. Sears
Inez Ray
Nell Penn
Grace Roberts
Adah T. Gillespie
Olive T. Myrick
Will Barbee
Tom Barbee
Chess Pope
Floyd Harris
Myrtle H. Fulton
Bob May
Jim German
Ben Savage
S. T. Montgomery Sr
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Whitewright Sun
the Sun
Whitewright, Texas
Texas
Grocer
Whitewright Caravan
Booster Club
American Legion
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Oklahoma
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