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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1947
Page
4
The Whitewright SWI announces subscription prices published in the paper. In Grayson and Fannin Counties the rates are 1 year for 1.50 and 6 months for 1.00. Outside these counties the annual rate is 2.00 and 6 months is 1.25.
Washington reports 122,516 people enrolled in Texas colleges and universities, with 87,532 men and 34,984 women. Of these, 32,277 are first-time students, including 21,193 men and 11,084 women, and 60,332 are World War II veterans. Nationally 2,338,226 students attend higher education institutions, with New York leading at 280,874.
The Treasury urged Congress to remove at least part of the tax exemption for officers retired for disability. About two thirds of army officers and four fifths of navy officers on disability retirement would lose tax-free status, with the Marine Corps noting 738 of 897 officers retired for physical disability between 1945 and 1947. Total disabled retirees across all services reached 35,005.
Atomic Energy Commission chairman David E. Lilienthal disclosed in Atlantic City that the United States is producing new atomic weapons from both uranium and plutonium. He stated both materials are used in current production and under design at commission laboratories, but declined to specify whether the weapons are bombs or another military application, noting such details are secret.
Texas farm cash income rose 47 percent from the January through October period of 1946, with gains reported across almost all agricultural sectors. The statewide total surpassed 1.5 billion dollars as farmers benefited from higher prices and strong market demand.
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reported Monday that two districts of the state saw farmers cash income surge to 1,503,361,000. October income totaled 342,210,000, marking a 55 percent increase over October of last year.
The Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers asked the Supreme Court to force the Big Five film chains to relinquish theatre holdings. They seek to intervene in a government antitrust suit charging eight firms with monopolizing film exhibition and distribution, appealed from a New York federal district court ruling of December 31, 1946.
Texas fire losses for October reached 1,104,349 dollars, nearly double September, state Fire Commissioner Marvin Hall said. He cited colder weather and higher use of electrical and heating equipment. The year’s total rose to 15,479,249 dollars, the highest since 1931.
Mrs Blanche Stover wealthy widow and former corporation lawyer’s wife began a five day workhouse term and paid a 250 dollar fine after demanding a 500 dollar bonus from ex Marine Captain John H MaGruder III for renting a 97 75 a month apartment. She was sentenced yesterday by Judge Vincent Kowalski for requesting the bonus and became the first landlord in New York jailed for violating the citys anti bonus rent law.
A U S commission on life adjustment education proposes revamping secondary curricula. It says up to 80 percent of students could skip algebra and foreign languages and that many pupils study subjects with no clear future use. The plan targets students attending classes without focused application.
Dr. Vladimir Elias berg, a psychiatrist, says that one in 16 people is crazy. He estimates 800,000 insane individuals are in institutions while 8,000,000 more roam the streets free. The remarks suggest a broad view of mental illness in society.
A box and pie supper is set for Tuesday night at the Kentuckytown school house. Proceeds will fund the community Christmas tree and local Boys and Girls 4-H Clubs. Public invited to attend.
Central Christian Church led by Minister Clifford Taylor offers Sunday school at 10 a m and a sermon at 11 a m on the first and third Sundays. The notice details the weekly schedule and active ministry.
The announcement lists services to be held Sunday, including Bible Class at 10 a.m. and Communion Service at 11 a.m. The brief notes the schedule without additional details or affiliations.
James I. Logan pastor leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m and church at 11 a m with Young People's Society at 6 p m and choir at 7 p m Sunday. Weldon R. Drake pastor. W T Simmons Sunday School Supt. Sunday School at 10 a m morning worship 11 a m Training Union and Class at 6 10 p m evening worship 7 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m.
Dr. Thomas Hill Fowler a Nobility physician since 1892 died at his Nobility home from a heart ailment. Born January 13 1874 in Carrolton Ala he married Sallie T Golden in 1900. Survived by his widow a brother John R Fowler and burial at Indian Creek Cemetery near Nobility. Funeral services were held Tuesday.
The death of J. Ray Luck at his Wortham home was reported in Whitewright. A young man who lived in Whitewright since youth, he will be remembered by older residents. He died Saturday after several weeks of illness. Funeral services were held at the Wortham Methodist Church at 10.
A burial will follow Monday for the late Mr Luck who was born March 3, 1885, in Weston Collin County. He married Miss Kate Cheek on December 7, 1913, in a ceremony long remembered nearby.
Robert Medlin formerly of Howe died Monday in the Panama Canal Zone where he had worked as a government employe for years. He had been ill recently and is survived by two sisters Mrs. O. W. Callaway of Howe and Miss Iva Medlin of Sherman, and a brother Ray Medlin of Dallas. He was a son of the late R. C. Medlin and Susie Kirkpatrick Medlin, nephew of the late Rev. W A. Kirkpatrick, and cousin of Frank Smith of Whitewright. Born at Medlin town south of Whitewright, burial is planned in Whitewright City Cemetery in about 10 days.
Mrs. Esther Atnip 39 wife of Paul Atnip of Trenton died at her mother Josie Butler home near Trenton at 8 30 p m Tuesday after several months illness. Born August 31 1909 in Trenton she was a Trenton Baptist Church member. Survivors include husband mother four children John Lloyd Paula Joyce Linda and Glenna Annip two brothers Dennis and O B Butler and two sisters Mrs Ben Aldridge and Mrs Noble Simpson Funeral services were held at 3 p.m.
Thursday service at Trenton Baptist Church led by Rev J G Miller of Van Alstyne Baptist Church. Burial conducted at Burns Cemetery with Barnhart Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. West of Trenton marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Thanksgiving Day surprise dinner hosted by their daughters Mrs. Fred Winton and Mrs. John Ooten and son Clarence West at Mrs. Winton’s home. Married in Woodbury, Tennessee on November 27, 1897, the couple have two daughters, one son, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Numerous relatives attended, including Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Petty, Mrs. Ernest Adams, Miss Jewell Mass, Miss Jewell Warrington, Mrs. Pauline Hamilton, Mrs. Onita Key and family, the Keys of Whitewright, and many others from Sherman, Dallas, Trenton, and Whitewright.
Miss Norma Smith and Miss Betty Ann Darwin were honored at a bridal shower held Friday afternoon. Guests attended a light refreshments and games prior to an afternoon of sociable celebration.
An afternoon shower for Mrs David Price, formerly Betty Lee Jones, was held at Miss Smith's home. Chrysanthemums decorated the rooms while Miss Margaret Hanna and Miss Janis Horton provided music. Prizes went to Miss Anna Ruth Johnson, Miss Doris Hunter, and Miss Jane Meador as 27 guests enjoyed refreshments. Out of town guests included Mrs Morris Garner of Ardmore Angleston? and Miss Cecile Elkins of Durant, Okla, plus Miss Lu Miller of Winnsboro.
Mr and Mrs R G Bennett Sr celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Whitewright area home with their children and grandchildren present. Attendees included Omer Bennett Austin Denison Grace Bennett Poly Bradford Joe B Todd G C Baker R G Bennett Jr Manuel Bennett Denver City and H A Wright Sherman. The couple are on a second honeymoon in Austin visiting their son.
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