Universal Week Of Prayer Observed By Local Churches
The Baptist Central Christian Methodist and Presbyterian churches unite for Universal Week of Prayer January 6 to 10 with daily 3 pm services at the Palace theatre. Ministers host sessions and urge local businesses to release employees to attend.
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Baptist
Central Christian
Methodist
Presbyterian
Palace Theatre
Alan Harvey- Brooks
The
Methodist Church
Wages Include Board and Lodging for Social Security
Dallas Social Security Board Manager Ernest L. Tutt explains that wages taxed under old age and survivors insurance can include board and lodging as part of pay. Employers deduct a worker's 1 percent tax and match with 1 percent, sending both to the Internal Revenue Service quarterly.
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Ernest L. Tutt
Dallas Social Security Board
Tutt
Social Security Board
Truck Weight Bill Prepared for Legislature
Senator Rogers Kelley of Edinburg prepared a bill to regulate truck weights for the next legislative session. It sets a 700 coefficient formula with a 16 000 pound axle cap and 40 inch axle spacing, plus width 96 inches height 12 feet 6 inches and length limits of 35 feet single vehicle or 45 feet with trailer.
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Austin
Rogers Kelley
Edinburg
Kelley
Dirt Farmers Congress of Texas
American Association of State Highway Officials
Gets into Army As Accommodation But Can't Leave
Charles DuBois of Coushatta Louisiana enlisted in the army to cover for his drafted brother Harvey after Harvey fell ill. He signed papers and passed the exam to wait for Harvey to take his place, only to discover he was now a soldier with a wife dependent on him. He awaits a resolution from Uncle Sam.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Charles DuBois
Coushatta
Harvey
Charles
Camp Shelby
Uncle Sam
Daniel Funeral To Be at Lone Oak Tuesday
A. E. Daniel 69 longtime Katy Railroad agent died in his sleep about 1 15 a m Monday his funeral set for 10 30 a m Tuesday at his Lone Oak home with Dr Alan Harvey Brooks Rev L O Evans and Rev Lawrence Shivers officiating burial in Lone Oak Cemetery pallbearers named and honoraries listed Daniel planned to move to Lone Oak Jan 1 where he previously served as agent Billie Daniel their son is relief agent at Lone Oak born in Indiana he worked across several states before Texas and joined Presbyterian Church and Masonic Lodge.
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A. E. Daniel
Katy
Billie Daniel
Lone Oak
the Daniels
Alan Harvey-Brooks
Whitewright
L. O. Evans
Sherman
Lawrence Shivers
Lone Oak Cemetery
C. F. Dowell
A. J. Lewis
A. B. Trimble
J. J. Hambrick
Lloyd Brown
B. B. Rabb
Point
E. A. Douglas
W. M. Pierson
J. C. Duck
C. B. Ray
T. R. Montgomery
F. C. Montgomery
Texas
Mattie Katherine Stuart
Mr. Daniel
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Knudsen Named Head of New Defense Production Office
President Roosevelt created an Office for Production Management for defense with William S. Knudsen as director. Sidney Hillman will be assistant director, with Henry L. Stimson and Frank Knox as members. The office will oversee raw materials procurement defense purchases and delivery priorities for war equipment.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Defense
War and Navy
America
William S. Knudsen
Defense Commission
Sidney Hillman
Henry L. Stimson
Frank Knox
Knudsen
Poohbah
Akhoond
Swat
Hillman Labor
Knox and
Stimson
Army
Navy
Long Hospital Stay Foreseen for Mr V and Mrs V Remarks
Conversation reveals Mr V foresees a lengthy hospital stay for George. Mrs V questions the doctor while Mr V mentions that he has seen the nurse, hinting at ongoing medical care.
Money Ties Wedding Plans in Mutual Pressure
A terse exchange hints at an arrangement where marriage appears contingent on the suitor’s finances. The other party counters that their own financial posture hinges on the proposal. The dialogue reflects practical bargaining over a union.
Grayson County Seeks 77 Men in January Call
Grayson County three selective service boards will furnish 77 men for military training on January 28. Denison Board No 1 provides 30 men, Sherman Board No 2 provides 31, Whitesboro Board No 3 provides 16. Candidates will report to the Dallas recruiting office for assignment to training camps with 15 volunteers already awaiting the call.
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Selective Service Boards
Grayson County
Dallas
Denison
Sherman
Whitesboro
Sherman Board
Sun Bargain Days End December 31
The Sun offers a year subscription for one dollar until December 31 after which the price rises to 1.50. Most papers raised rates this fall but The Sun kept the bargain. Names added to The Sun honor roll include W. E. Rice W. H. Biggerstaff J. J. Cornell and others.
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The
Sun
W. E. Rice
Benton McMillin Pioneer Merchant Buried Here
Funeral services for Benton McMillin 74 were held at his niece’s home conducted by Elder Leonard Mullens and Dr Alan Harvey-Brooks. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery was by the Masonic Lodge. He died at his Zavalla home after a yearlong illness. He was a Kentucky native who settled in Whitewright in 1890 as a cotton buyer and merchant, later moving to East Texas and Zavalla. Surviving are his wife and sister Tip Edwards of Dustin Oklahoma. Out-of-town mourners included relatives from Sherman McKinney Marlin Tishomingo DeQueen Corsicana Temple Trenton Dallas Savoy and others.
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Benton McMillin
H. T. Atterberry
Leonard Mullens
Church of Christ
Alan Harvey-Brooks
Methodist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
McMillin
Zavalla
Kentucky
John T
Elizabeth McMillin
Whitewright
East Texas
Campbell
State Penitentiary
D. S. McMillin
T. K. McMillin
Mary Hestand
Slaton
Tennessee
A. H. Davis
R. G. Carter
F. S. Green
Sherman
Jim Thompson
John McMurry Jr
McKinney
Tom Gallaher
Marlin
Hugh Hutchens
Sue Vanney
Tishomingo
Okla
J. B. Hutchens
DeQueen
Ark
R. E. Wynne
Leland Fiske
R. E. Whitten
J. M. McMillin
Jack McMillin
Dallas
Clint McMillin
Trenton
Annie Whitten
Corsicana
W. H. Bomer
Garnett Geisler
Temple
J. B. May
Savoy
McKinney Postoffice Building Delayed in Public Spending Cut
The proposed $130 000 McKinney postoffice building was among nearly 200 post offices halted as part of a presidential move to curtail non defense expenditures. A site on North Kentucky Street had been purchased. the current stone building dates from about 30 years ago.
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McKinney
McKinney Postoffice
North Kentucky Street
Palace Theatre Schedules Christmas Week Features
The Palace theatre shifts its week schedule for Christmas with Bargain nights moved to Monday and Tuesday. The film lineup includes Men Against the Sky with Richard Dix, Rangers of Fortune with Fred MacMurray Patricia Morison and Albert Dekker, The Marshal of Mesa City with George O’Brien, and Moon Over Burma preview starring Dorothy Lamour Robert Preston and Preston Foster. A 1:30 p.m. Tuesday matinee and a Christmas Day 2:30 p.m. matinee are listed.
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Palace Theatre
Richard Dix
Rangers of Fortune
Fred McMurray
Patricia Morison
Albert Dekker
the Majestic
Dallas
George O’brien
Mesa City
Dorothy Lamour
Robert Preston
Preston Foster
Burma
Country Living and a Doctor’s Reminder
A brief quip about enjoying country life without paying medical bills, followed by the doctor’s reply. The exchange hints at rural self-reliance and a humorous health moment.
Training Center Approved in Whitewright
Whitewright wins approval for a youth training center offering free courses in electrical work internal combustion engines woodwork and metal work for youths 17 to 25. The program runs Jan 1 to July 1 with 32 already enrolled and aims to produce skilled workers for defense material manufacturing and will not connect with military service.
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Whitewright
H. W. Key
Whitewright Public Schools
Army
Navy
Key
Crop Yields High Despite Farm Plans
Washington reports 1940 crop yields the largest since 1937, with per acre field and fruit crops at 118.5 percent of the pre drought average. Total harvested area at 333.8 million acres, wheat at 816.7 million bushels, corn about 2.449 billion bushels, tobacco 1.376 billion pounds, hay and forage large, citrus tonnage set to hit a new record.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Drouth
Denison Builder Julian C. Feild Dies at Home
Julian C. Feild, a prominent Denison building contractor and former county engineer, died suddenly at his home after a year of ill health. He chaired Hotel Denison Company, owned real estate, and served in multiple engineering and civic roles. Survived by his wife, daughter Catherine, and sister Mrs. W. J. Mathis.
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Military Engineers
Episcopal Church
the Masons
the Elks
Catherine Feild
W. J. Mathis
Washington
Feild
S. H. Lennox
Whitewright
Local Quintet to Play Kildare Team Here Friday Night
Coach S. T. Montgomery announced the High School boys team will host Kildare High School in the local gym at 7 30 p m Friday. He said the Kildare club is touring Texas and the game was arranged by telephone. He plans a girls game the same night so both teams can play.
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Kildare
S. T. Montgomery
the Sun
Kildare High School
Texas
Montgomery
Average American family dips below four for first time
The 1940 census shows the average household size at 3.8 persons, continuing a half century trend of declining birth rates. The Pacific Coast averages 3.2 while the South Atlantic States average 4.2, reflecting regional variations in family size.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Bureau
Pacific Coast
South Atlantic States
Sweet Charity Goes Spectacular in Amarillo Fire Run
An Amarillo woman sent a note to her son’s teacher requesting the fire department. Firefighters arrived as a loud red vehicle roared to the house. The woman offered toys to the crew to fix for the poor youngsters.
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Amarillo
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R. D. Maddux
Ed Stine
Mae Hall
Velma Phillips
Earl Denton
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F. M. Williams
J. L. Cox
Wilton McFarland
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H. M. DeBerry
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J. F. Roberts
R. H. May
Bruce Pember
M. D. Oliver
L. E. Ricketts
J. C. Waldrop
W. E. Kidd
J. P. Harper
Noel Waldrop
John Freeman
G. F. Teague
Wade Robbins
O. G. Alexander
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Dallas Morning News
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Grayson
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Grayson College
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