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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1942
Page
4
Notice lists admission and other events charged at regular rates and memorials or resolutions to be billed. Publisher offers corrections for erroneous reflections and notes subscription price of 1.50 per year.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram warns drivers to slow down as tire shortages extend through a prolonged war. It notes tires wear faster under abuse, rationing limits replacements, and theft risk rises with scarce tires. The piece connects road habits to wartime resilience and national resolve.
The article argues the Presidents promise to aid the Philippines will not yield immediate relief for besieged defenders. It cites a need for ultimate victory and freedom, notes public misperception of a quick Philippines rescue, and attributes US unpreparedness and reluctance to full war mobilization as causes of delays in Pacific defense.
The piece argues that Manila and Pearl Harbor show Japan's total war tactics and calls for retaliation against Axis powers. It frames American resolve as cool yet enraged, urging reprisals and insisting humane warfare cannot deter or prevent victorious Allied action.
A collection of quips and social commentary by Josh Billings covering manners, criticism, revenge, finance scams, and daily life. Notable bits include a critique of literary failures becoming critics, a mispriced loan shark indictment, and humorous notes on Omaha sidewalks Kansas City coffee halls and odd local signs.
Churches announce Pastor Frank Schofield services with Sunday school and communion at 10 a m Sunday preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m on first and third Sundays.
E. P. Wootten, pastor, leads 10 a m Sunday school with W. T. Simmons superintendent. 11 a m morning worship with song directed by Mrs. Guy Hamilton. 6 p m Training Union and Young People's Forum. 7 p m evening worship. Wednesday 7 p m prayer service and choir practice. You are cordially invited to attend. I was glad when they said unto me Let us go into the House of the Lord.
Sunday services feature W. W. Adcock delivering at 11 am with the topic One More Opportunity. An 7 pm service is led by the church youth under C. B. Bryant III. Church school meets at 10 am with Roscoe Gillett in charge and the East Sherman sub-district youth meeting is set for next Tuesday Jan 6 at the local church with the local youths presenting the program.
Dr. B Wrenn Webb, pastor outlines services at ten oclock Sunday school with R P Montgomery supervisor. Communion meditation at ten fifty, then youth meeting at six and the ninth annual Candie Light Service at seven with honors for several attendees.
The Rev. Marshall district missionary will preach at Orangeville Baptist Church on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and Sunday evening at 7 o'clock.
The fragment discusses the Gulf Coastal Refiners Association urging continued refinery operation near capacity to meet rising gasoline demand and crude oil needs in Texas. It also lists anecdotes about Mark Twain O Henry Francis Scott Key Sidney Lanier Dr Johnson and Poe related to writing under duress or poverty.
A Christmas message from Sue Stephens argues that the promise to fill the earth with the knowledge of the Lord remains sure, despite world tragedy. It notes God’s mercy, the promise of peace beyond the river, and calls Christians to walk with Him in 1942.
A reflective piece asks readers to consider church membership as if running for office. It poses scenarios: 100 members, one year terms, reelection based on service, and the impact of each member's effort on church capacity and doors. It ends with a question about dues being paid.
Mrs. S J Janway shares news from son William at Pearl Harbor dated December 10th expressing relief at his safety. Sherman witnesses a Christmas Eve wedding of Dorothy Hickson and Nyal Yowell with attendees from Howe Dallas Mobile and other areas. Visitors and relatives gather across Sherman and nearby towns including Biloxi Dallas and Fort Worth for holidays and training assignments in the air corps and defense posts.
The note outlines required regular church attendance with sickness as only excuse and mandates service in roles such as Sunday school teacher board member choir regular standing committee or organized church work. It asks how long one would qualify to serve.
Mrs. John W. Taylor 80 died at 8:15 a m Friday at her daughter Mrs Maud McCurdy’s home. Service at 2 30 p m Saturday at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev W W Adcock assisted by Dr B Wrenn Webb. Earnheart directed burial in City Cemetery with grandsons as pallbearers. Born Aug 15 1861 in Kentucky she came to Texas 50 years ago married Nov 17 1877. Survived by husband four daughters Mrs McCurdy Mrs Newt Love of Whitewright Mrs Bertha Ferguson Mrs Eloise Clement of Long Beach Calif five sons Rufus Elzie Taylor Whitewright Roy Taylor Honey Grove H M Taylor Greenville Walter Taylor Wewoka Okla 44 grandchildren.
A Dickens quotation reflects that every man is capable of both good and evil and that individual improvement inherently impacts others, shaping collective character. The idea emphasizes how personal growth can influence peers and wider society.
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