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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
4
Whitewright weekly paper lists editors and owners J H Waggoner and T Glenn Doss. It notes publication every Thursday and post office filing as second class mail matter with subscription rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside counties, minimum six months.
Texas agricultural engineer H. P. Smith reports progress toward full mechanization in crop production across the state. In 40 counties no horses or mules are used, 30 counties have under 25, and 35 counties under 100 animal-powered work. Tractor power dominates 77 Northwest Texas counties, while East Texas maintains animal power due to smaller farms, with a few hundred to over 6,000 animals per county. Overall, about 47 million acres in these counties, with 14% million dedicated to crop production.
An aging farm scarecrow, long used to keep birds from corn patches and gardens, faces obsolescence as new machines loom. A device that mimics a shotgun blast and scares birds within 400 yards signals the end of the era for this time-honored helper. Try a Sun Want Ad for results.
The Bethel Home Demonstration Club met with president Mrs. Bob Collins and Miss Zelma Moore leading a nutrition talk and cereal bread demo. A covered dish luncheon followed. new kitchen and yard demonstrators were appointed for future work. The group plans Gilmer Aiken discussion and a January 27 meeting at Mrs. T. B. Autrey’s home with parliamentary procedure and yearbook intro on the agenda.
Rotary Club in Greenville hosted A. C. Spencer of Greenville as guest speaker. Spencer, a southwestern representative of Friends of Land, discussed soil conservation and education for future generations. Visitors from Sherman and Greenville attended.
The Junior 4-H Club met January 11 at 2:00. Barbara Hasty presided. The pledge was recited. Melba Alexander read the minutes and roll. Zelma Moore presented projector pictures of homes and lawns and discussed lawn care. Leaflets for yearbooks were distributed. The meeting closed with the prayer. Reporter notes water power is called white coal.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary met at the VFW hall on Friday night. Several new members joined both groups and A. B. Jones was registered as an authorized service officer with the National Department. The Post plans a long range program and has opened a recreation room for veterans and area youths, with games and chili supper plans noted for an early date.
The H D Club met at Mrs Edwin Badg lets home with co host Mrs Maude Belew presiding. Miss Zelma Moore county agent spoke on cereals in diets and demonstrated quick breads while 18 members and two visitors attended. Next meeting is January 27 at Mrs W R Milams home.
At a Friday meeting in Mrs. Griffin Dollarhide Jr. home the club elected officers for the upcoming term. Names include Gladys Ray as president and J B King as treasurer. Installation is set for October.
The National Association of Retail Grocers says today’s housewives cannot cook as Grandma did despite modern kitchen conveniences.
In Tracy City Herald, residents debate breakfast habits from grandma’s hearty morning meals to today’s rushed starts. A survey notes rural areas differ, while elders recall platters of ham eggs biscuits and coffee. The piece contrasts leisurely breakfasts with today’s busy schedules. Between 3500 and 4500 bees weigh a pound.
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