Funeral Services Here Friday For World War II Hero Thornhill
Funeral services for Pfc. Jack L. Thornhill will be held Friday at 3 p m at First Baptist Church. Burial follows in Oak Hill Memorial Plot with American Legion in charge. Thornhill, a Whitewright native born September 24 1921, died January 19 1945 in action on Luzon Island while serving after enlisting May 28 1943. He married Betty Ann Wisor May 26 1940 and is survived by his parents a brother and two sisters.
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First Baptist Church
Jack L. Thornhill
Luzon Island
Weldon R. Drake
E. P. Wootten
Celina
Oak Hill Cemetery
American Legion
Pfc
Thornhill
Whitewright
Glen Earnheart
Harold Thornhill
Betty Ann Wisor
Durant
Okla
Army
Camp Roberts
California
Fort Ord
Calif
New Guinea
New Zealand
Luzon
The
Baptist Church
Ruling on Salaries for Grayson Deputies
Texas Atty. Gen. Price Daniel advised County Atty. Ralph Elliott that Grayson County deputy, assistant and clerk salaries must follow Article 3902 Subdivisions 4 and 9. Maximums set: chief deputies $2,400 yearly, regular clerks and assistants $2,100, with possible 25 percent increases to reach $3,000 for chiefs and $2,625 for other assistants. county attorney assistants capped at $3,600 yearly under current law.
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Austin
Price Daniel
Ralph Elliott
Sherman
Grayson
Daniel
Grayson County
Rayburn signals likely need for new taxes
House Speaker Rayburn said in Washington that in all probability an increase in taxes will be required. He spoke after a White House meeting with President Truman and denied reports that tax legislation was dropped. Truman has asked for about 4 billion in new taxes, though Rayburn avoided specifics. Formidable opposition to any tax hike has already surfaced.
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Washington
House
Rayburn
White House
Truman
Ways and Means Committee
Fisherman nets 40 pound beaver instead of big fish
A Kerrville man fishing the Llano River hauled in a 40 pound beaver after a 15 minute battle with a jitterbug lure. He expected a catfish or bass but the animal drowned during the struggle, making it the first odd fish tale of 1949.
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Kerrville
Llano River
Adult moths do not eat clothes
A concise statement clarifies that adult moths or millers do not feed on fabrics, countering a common belief.
Perry Kite Named New Scoutmaster in Whitewright
Perry Kite was appointed scoutmaster for the Whitewright troop at a Friday meeting with Scout Executive Chancy Corse and Scout Commissioner Jack Hammock of Sherman and committee representative B W Newman. He succeeds Rev R L Gilpin who moved to Dallas. Assistant scoutmasters Bryant III Arba Orenduff and James Reeves were named. The committee adopted the Strengthen the Arm of Liberty program to boost local scouting over the next two years.
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Scout
Chancy Corse
Jack Hammock
Sherman
B. W. Newman
Perry Kite
Whitewright
Rev. R. L. Gilpin
Dallas
Co. B. Bryant III
Arba Orenduff
James Reeves
Arm of Liberty
Hammock
Cub Scouts Pack Meeting Announced for Feb 23
Mrs Mackie Greer announces a Cub Scouts pack meeting at 7 p m on Wednesday February 23 in the basement of First Presbyterian Church All Cub Scouts urged to attend.
National Tea Week and a Year of Special Weeks 1949
A playful rundown lists dozens of national weeks from February through December 1949. It notes National Tea Week Feb 11 18 and cherry week ending on Washington’s Birthday, then March Save Your Vision or Table Tennis Week, with many others including Hobby Week Wild Life Restoration Week and Laugh Week.
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Idaho
Washington
U. S. Department of Commerce
United States-Canada
Pop
State Aid Barred to Illegitimate Children Bill
Senator Howard A. Carney of Atlanta introduced a measure in Texas to exclude illegitimate children from welfare funds. He said the bill targets a perceived racket of births to gain aid and estimated 2,000 to 3,000 illegitimate children in Texas.
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Austin
Howard A. Carney
Atlanta
State Department of Public Welfare
Carney
Texas
Resuscitator Fund Drive Aims To Buy Life-Saving Machine
Citizens plan a public subscription to raise a little over 400 dollars to purchase a resuscitator for public use at the fire station. If funded, Harold Doss will be trained to operate it, and the device will be available at any time. The item is on display at Childress Pharmacy window.
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Harold Doss
Childress Pharmacy
Legislators Barred From Raising Pay With 10 Per Day
The attorney general ruled that the Legislature cannot constitutionally raise members pay by granting $10 a day for expenses during the regular session. The opinion followed a House resolution proposed by Rep. H. A. Hill and Rep. Harry Whitworth seeking contingent expense pay raises for representatives.
Insect Control Planned in 49
Cotton farmers prepare for the boll weevil battle with 1949 insecticide recommendations announced at the Cotton Insect Control Conference in Atlanta. Entomologists note recommendations are general and vary by region, urging local advisors for specific measures. Recommendations for boll weevil areas include several mixtures. red spider areas add sulphur. Apply every four to five days, then weekly inspections and reapplications as needed.
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Atlanta
Cotton Belt
Jester Seeks Rural Road Funds For Texas
Governor Jester urged the Legislature to create a supplemental rural road fund of 10 million dollars annually. He proposed either a one time 20 million dollar general revenue appropriation or a continuing 10 million dollar annual allotment from the omnibus clearance fund with a time limit to end such appropriations.
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Austin
Jester
General Revenue Fund
Omnibus
Lend Lease Costs Over Fifty Billion in War Aid
President Truman presented Congress with a 27th lend-lease report covering March 11, 1941 to March 31, 1948. Total wartime shipments to 38 allies reached $50,205,229,788 with aircraft and aeronautical supplies at $8,763,827,000 and vessels and water craft at $7,519,519,577. Russia still holds 31 warships lent for Murmansk convoy protection. transfer has been delayed despite promises.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
United States
Russia
Murmansk
Musical Program At Baptist Church Sunday Feb 20
The Whitewright Music Club presents Mrs Fred Parker organist and Mrs Edward Bayless pianist both of Denison in a duo recital at First Baptist Church Sunday at 3 PM. The program features works by Beethoven Bach Schubert Handel Mozart and more. Mrs John Petrasc will sing When Children Pray with her mother Mrs Fred Parker at organ. reception to follow. The club founded 1930 has seventeen members. Public invited.
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Whitewright Music Club
Fred Parker
Edward Bayless
Denison
First Baptist Church
Beethehoven
Tschaikovsky
Bach
Schubert
Sullivan
Mozart
John Petrasc
Century Old War Pensions Paid by U S Veterans Agency
The United States continues paying pensions for wars dating back to the Mexican and Civil Wars. For the year ending June 30, the VA reported 2,918,325 veterans received 1.827 billion in compensation or pensions, with the remainder allocated to subsistence tuition unemployment and insurance.
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Washington
United States
Veterans Administration
Cvil
Texas Income Taxes In 1948 Set New High
Texas paid a record 767,958,692.52 in individual income taxes to the federal government in 1948, up from 673,693,994.91 in 1947. Total internal revenue collections from Texans in 1948 also reached a new high at 1,130,540,754.28.
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Washington
Texas
Uncle Sam
Federal Treasury
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Cattle To Be Tested For TB In Grayson County
A TB test will be conducted in Grayson County starting February 21 for four weeks to re accredit the county. Dr. Lewis E. Seay, livestock inspector, will perform testing with Ben Cook coordinating. About ten percent of herds are tested to satisfy government requirements. Dairymen and livestock owners are urged to cooperate with Seay during this important health program.
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Grayson County
Ben Cook
Lewis E. Seay
Bureau of Animal Industry
Cook
Dr. Seay
Motorists Grow Lazy Says Texas Police Chief Dysart
Fort Worth police chief and Texas Police Association president R. E. Dysart warned Tuesday that Texas motorists are signaling less for stops and turns. He blamed ignorance or deliberate violation of traffic laws as the main cause of most accidents and urged heed to driving too fast for conditions and the role of haste and discourtesy in intersection crashes.
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Austin
Texas
R. E
Bob) Dysart
Texas Police Association
Dysart
Fort Worth
No Sharp Food Price Drop Seen This Year
The Agriculture Department reports no expected sharp fall in food prices this year though overall levels should be somewhat lower than last year. Food supply may gain slightly in livestock products and fats while butter cereals and potatoes remain below prewar averages.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Grand Saline Adopts Peddler Permit Ordinance
The Grand Saline City Council passes a new ordinance requiring itinerant merchants to post bonds and obtain permits before soliciting business. The ordinance specifies that magazine and photograph salesmen must post bonds and secure permits.
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Grand Saline
Peddler’s
Tax Office Bets on More Audits Spark Revenue Gain
The 1947 income tax audits, at 28 to 1 odds against investigation, netted $281,218,000 in additional taxes, interest and penalties for the government. The Bureau of Internal Revenue says more staff will pursue falsifiers, improving chances of scrutiny.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
London Bridge Reported Falling Slightly Into River
London bridge, nearly 120 years old, has dropped several inches on its south side, according to river users. Officials say it is not in danger, remains under observation, and shows no new cracks while being considered perfectly sound.
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London
London Bridge
Thames
Two Elections Set For April in Whitewright
Whitewright will hold two elections in the first week of April. Trustees of the Whitewright Independent School District will be chosen, along with two Whitewright city commissioners. Incumbents Meador and Summers on the school board will be replaced. Badgett and Hasty face reelection in the city commission race. Summers plans to run again. Meador plans not to seek reelection. Badgett says he will spend most of next year away at school. Hasty has not announced candidacy.
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Whitewright
Whitewright Independent
C.J. Meador
Russell R. Summers
Meador
Summers
Edwin Badgett
Marshall Hasty
Badgett
the Sun
Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church
Baptist Brotherhoods of
South
Southern Baptist Convention
A. D. Jameson
Methodist Church
Brotherhood
Roy Blanton
The Walls Between Us Sermon at Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m The sermon will title The Walls Between Us with a text from John 17 17 23 The service outlines a contemporary message focus for parishioners and visitors.
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John
Landscaping clubs lead in home demonstration efforts
Texas A and M extension reports highlight growth in the women home demonstration clubs with over 200000 demonstrators, 1300 leading demonstrations, 34 study tours, 351 achievement day tours, and 65 member tours. Projects include plant health control, pruning, outdoor living spaces, and thousands of shrubs trees grown.
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College Station
Sadie Hatfield
Texas A. & M. College
Miss Hatfield
British MPs Claim 178659 Horses Slaughtered in Four Years
Four members of the House of Commons told Food Minister John Strachey that 178659 horses have been slaughtered and eaten in Britain over the last four years. They warned that further years could push some horse breeds to extinction and urged action by the Ministry of Agriculture.
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London
House of Commons
Britain
John Strachey
Strachey
Ministry of Agriculture
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Madeline Williams
Margaretta Harmon
Philadelphia
Science Clubs of America
Sun Office
Meeting
Baptist Brotherhood
Central Christian Church
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