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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
4
Whitewright Sun notes its second class mail status at Whitewright Texas. Public notices warn that entertainments box suppers and similar events with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials and resolutions also incur charges. Dir PRESS ASSOCIATION J. H. Waggoner publisher manager editor
The Whitewright Sun lists weekly publication cadence with a $1.50 yearly prepaid subscription. It pledges to correct any erroneous reflections about persons or entities upon notification to the publisher.
A collage of Texas figures and anecdotes. Notes Dudley Dobie Fort Worth DeWitt Morgan Fort Worth humor and practical jokes. Mentions N H Pierce Menard Joe T Cook Mission Times Texas City Sun Milford, Santa Rosa Signal, Mosher Drug Store promotions.
St Paul. Bishop Ralph S Cushman re elected national president of the Anti Saloon League accepted W W Wachtel of New York presidents Calvert Distillers Corp challenge to a liquor debate. Cushman proposed a series starting in St Paul and ending in Madison Square Garden. Wachtel accused the league of lies.
A Texas State Selective Service notice explains that draftees may volunteer for naval or marine training, though at present no volunteers are being accepted for the one year program. If a volunteer’s draft number arrives before acceptance they remain liable for army induction, and volunteering does not accelerate the draft.
Senator Moffett of Chilli cothe, a veteran leader in the Legislature, keynoted a Sunday gathering warning that no major legislation will be easy to pass. He urged caution on tax proposals amid heavy federal levies for national defense and cautioned against inconsistent proposals in the run up to the January session.
The U S mint in Denver operates on a 24 hour schedule with three shifts but is several thousand dollars behind daily orders due to overwhelming demand from coin in the slot machines and juke boxes.
An Army private in El Paso swallowed a wrist watch after crossing the Rio Grande at Juarez to prevent its seizure. Juarez officers, learning of the incident, arranged transfer to Fort Bliss where an operation was performed and the soldier was hospitalized for recovery.
Bethel Home Demonstration Club presents Laughing Gas a three act melodramatic farce by Charles D. Whitman at the Bethel school house on December 6 at 7 30 pm. The Bethel H D club promises laughs thrills and strong entertainment value for the community.
About 1 500 Germans have passed through San Pedro in six months bound for Germany or Japan, with many others traveling to North Central and South American countries as merchants attaches and financiers.
Oakland California Senator Hiram Johnson a veteran isolationist says the United States is headed for war. He arrived for a few weeks rest and blasted leaders as mad to engage in conflict stating events are edging closer each day.
University of California President Robert G Sproul compares civilization to a corporation where the people are stockholders. He argues the assets are faiths and beliefs, not just tangible goods, and warns against devaluing these assets amid political and social shifts. He cites Thomas Mann on essential humanity and urges guardianship of civilization values.
A reflection on listening to other governments and renewing deep seated faiths as the path to sustaining shared values. The author argues that a dynamic faith in truth and in humanity built civilization in the past and could do so again.
A humorous old saying notes George Washington told no lies but adds that in his era golf radio alcohol and gas mileage were not yet debated topics, implying simpler times before modern inventions and common discussions.
A customer complains after two months of wear while a salesman quips that the calfskin had already worn the skin five months, totaling seven months of wear, implying durability. The exchange highlights thrift and humor in shopping.
A farmer explains he still pays installments on a car he traded in as part payment on the car he owns now. The persistent salesman challenges him with a complaint about trust, while the farmer retorts that people who lack trust cannot be swindled.
A humorous moment recalls Will Rogers being introduced to Calvin Coolidge. Rogers pretends confusion over the name, prompting amusement before the president. The anecdote showcases Rogers's quick wit and political era charm.
A joke exchange features two farm boys bragging about their trees. The second boy adds a quip about salting a gun barrel to slow a squirrel, escalating the tall tale with a punchline about keeping the squirrel from spoiling before it hits the ground.
A mother quotes a tale of a selfless act by a hen and urges Johnnie to share, while Johnnie reveals a mischievous twist comparing generosity to worms. The exchange frames a child’s view of fairness and sacrifice in a domestic moment.
A college professor and a new student exchange a witty line about calculus. The student jokes that he has not studied calculus formally, implying he arrived by unconventional means. The exchange hints at the student's Kansas origins.
They had been invited to dinner at the house of a prominent local resident. As there was no one to look after the guests, the scene suggests a cautious social setting and relies on the arrangement for hospitality.
After little Tommy, it was necessary to take him too. The meal started well but Tommy dropped meat on the floor. His mother whispered to apologize to Mrs Ayres, and the child whispered a witty yet earnest apology about tough meat.
A resident complains of being given a counterfeit quarter by a grocer and admits the coin was later passed to a milkman before it could be examined. The anecdote highlights local trust issues and everyday misfortunes in commerce.
A farmer laments the absence of his old cuspidor while his wife quips that the man missed it long before its removal. The exchange captures a dry household humor moment in a terse, humorous dialogue.
They discuss premarital arrangements and allowances for married life as a couple negotiates toward marriage. A light exchange about the ring reveals friends noticed it, while a judge defends the presumption of innocence in a playful courtroom banter.
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