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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
4
Whitewright editors J H Waggoner and T Glenn Doss announce weekly publication details. Rates given for Grayson and Fannin counties: 1 year 1.50, 6 months 1.00. Outside two counties 1 year 2.00, 6 months 1.25. No subscription for less than six months.
Governor Gifford Pinchot sent his black retriever to live with inmates at Eastern State Penitentiary to give prisoners a dog to play with. A false story claimed the dog was condemned for killing a cat, spreading worldwide and provoking denials that persisted through his term.
New York columnist Babson discusses bonds and inflation, noting historical shifts from German Reichmark bonds to near worthless value and warning that while the United States may not repeat such losses, inflation has persisted since ancient coin clipping. He offers no firm recommendations, presenting several long-view facts from his life starting in 1898.
The report states that the trend of currency values remaining a factor is likely to persist and that the overall value of each currency will probably keep decreasing. It highlights ongoing pressures affecting exchange rates and broad financial stability.
The piece argues that taxes from federal, state, and local levels total 50 billion annually, with federal taxes over 40 billion, and compares this to a 39 billion national food bill for 1946. It notes one quarter to one third of income goes to taxes and highlights Truman's large budget versus peacetime predecessors. It also suggests housewives feel the tax impact indirectly through everyday purchases.
Dr Leigh Chadwick of the Army Chemical Center in Edgewood Maryland presented evidence at a symposium showing that flies are attracted to sugar more than to gasoline. The old saying you can catch more flies with molasses than vinegar is given a factual basis by the research.
Dr Chadwick reports that sweet stuffs and starches scientifically known as carbohydrates are the chief fuel foods and probably the only ones used by flies for their muscular activity of flying. The findings stem from studies at the Army Medical Center.
A Denver man tests a dream 1941 car sold by a top salesman for 1245 dollars. After a short drive another salesman offers 875 dollars claiming the engine and interior need work. He rejects the offer and walks away satisfied with his choice.
Patsy Ruth Ramsey nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Ramsey, seriously ill after years as an invalid. Santa visited during a Christmas party at the Ramsey home as about thirty five friends brought gifts including a radio a large doll and candy. Doctors fear she may not live to Christmas Eve. She was injured when a schoolmate jumped onto her back on starting school, leaving her unable to move beyond hands and head.
Oklahoma City deputies traced phone numbers on a bootlegger’s Christmas cards and found soft voices arranging liquor deals. One man jailed on liquor charges after a holiday card misdirection led to Santa’s load shrinking by 42 pints and the bootlegger’s good will vanishing.
Washington D C Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz of Fredericksburg Texas bowed out as chief of naval operations pledging to remain on call for any navy job He turned his office over to Admiral Louis E Denfeld who hailed him as one of the greatest naval officers of all time Nimitz said he would stay in active duty status with an office in the San Francisco area and be available to the President and defense and Navy secretaries for special assignments The second item notes China faces wastage and spoilage of crops due to poor transportation to markets in good condition
Funeral services for H Gilmore Webster were held at Bratcher Moore chapel Denison with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Webster a Whitewright native led Citizens National Bank Denison served as vice chairman of State Park Board and held multiple bank and civic roles. Survived by Alma Sloan Webster widow two daughters two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held Friday at Pilot Grove Baptist Church for Mrs. Sarah Hettie Andrew 66 a Kentucky native and Grayson County resident of 53 years Burial was in Pilot Grove Cemetery Survivors include her husband three sons Ernest Andrew Bob Andrew and Jack Andrew of Whitewright three daughters Mrs Mary Lou Wortham MrsCarnell Hunnicutt and Mrs Jewel Tree four brothers Dave Reynolds Ben Reynolds Simon Reynolds and John Reynolds four sisters Mrs Nella Magers Mrs Pearl Binion Mrs Olla Wortham and Mrs Addie Henderson
Geologist N F Williams of the Arkansas Resources and Development Commission warned residents of Eastern Arkansas West Tennessee and North Mississippi to prepare for a major earthquake after a mild tremor Monday night. He cited deep basement rock shifts 4000 to 5000 feet beneath the surface and said such shifts magnify through subterranean layers to reach the surface with a bounce. He cautioned that a walloping quake may come, noting the region sees large quakes about once per century. The tremor followed by 1811 the most violent Mississippi Valley quake by 137 years.
A historic disruption along the Mississippi region in extreme Northwest Tennessee killed many and altered river flow, creating the famed scenic Redfoot Lake. The tale suggests a dramatic natural occurrence reshaped the landscape and became part of local lore.
A pair of showy-haired old ladies in an antique car in York Pennsylvania make an illegal turn. A traffic officer whistles vigorously until they stop. The leading lady claims she never flirts while driving and the cop waves them on with a grin.
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