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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
2
Sherman county farm committees train to assist Grayson County farmers in completing the three page 1943 farm plan work sheet. The form records land and livestock, 1942 crops, 1943 intentions, war units for selective service, labor needs and conversion factors, plus housing and labor force details.
The Presbyterian Synod of Texas rejected a proposed merger of Austin College in Sherman with Trinity University in San Antonio by two votes. An alternative fund drive of 500000 dollars will be launched after September 1, with allocations of 200000 to Austin College 125000 to the Presbyterian Seminary in Austin 75000 to A M Presbyterian Church 50000 to the Westminster Encampment and remaining for campaign costs. Trinity is Northern Presbyterian and Austin College is Southern Presbyterian.
A Texas rustic known as Big Mack, a thrifty bachelor, accepts a mail order marriage with a northern widow. At the arrival, a unexpected kiss from a black woman on the platform reveals Big Mack is also colored, surprising townsfolk.
Citation issued January 20 1943 requires Elias Douros to appear by 10 AM March 8 1943 in the District Court of Grayson County Sherman Texas in a divorce suit filed by Myrtle Douros formerly Myrtle Knight The petition filed January 20 1943 seeks dissolution of marriage with no property or children and requests name change to Myrtle Knight.
Gov. Coke R. Stevenson was told that March old age pensions will drop by $3 automatically unless the Legislature appropriates $1,154,464 not yet allocated under the $1,750,000 monthly limit set by the omnibus tax bill. The State Board of Public Welfare warned newspapers of the potential cut.
Mildred Horton of Texas A and M Extension Service outlines that rationing based on nutritional standards will keep Texans well fed during shortages. Counties and municipalities are urged to study the system, cooperate with OCD committees, and mobilize volunteers to aid families applying for War Ration Book No Two.
Austin report notes the Texas House forms a new liquor regulation committee to receive four bills. Rep. John Connelly seeks a 10 mile prohibition on liquor sales near U S military training centers. Rep. Leonard Carlson proposes restricting possession of one half pint in dry areas by prior offenders.
A heated exchange centers on a claimed pocketed golf ball. One player accuses MacPherson of cheating after allegedly losing a ball near the green, while the other questions the motive and fairness of a rematch.
A wartime couple muses on life before and after rationing. She asks about memories of scarcity, he notes the irony that now they conserve fuel by staying seated on the steps while gas remains scarce.
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