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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
4
Whitewright Texas indicates weekly publication with post office entry as second class mail matter. Subscription rates listed: one year 1.50 dollars six months 1.00 dollars payable in advance. No subscription accepted for periods under six months.
The creed proclaims belief in community, state, and country with pride in American and Texan identity. It commits to time, thought, energy, and money for town welfare, rejects parasitism, honors heritage through service, rejects back-biting, and pledges to invest life where personal impact is strongest, naming Hubert M. Harrison.
The President calls for patience from labor and management amid the Taft Hartley Act. William Green and Philip Murray reject general protest strikes while legal staff prepare court tests. Bargaining channels seek settlements at the table. major strikes diminish as arbitration settles a St. Louis transport tie up.
The article examines rising tensions in coal country as miners consider a possible no work, no contract stance tied to wage and condition disputes. It notes the ten day holiday, the President's cautious stance, and John L. Lewis as a symbol of labor limits, suggesting a complex path to any agreement before July 7.
The piece tours Texas locales from Guthrie to Plainview and Brownwood, noting a hilltop 6666 ranch house, Red Springs, Blanco Canyon, and honey shops. It recalls McRae's gubernatorial bid, humor in writing, and plains flora with flowering hills and nurseries.
Advisory urges homeowners to inspect roofs regularly as wear from sun rain and frost can lead to leaks and interior damage. Re-roofing may be the only economical fix once a roof reaches the end of its useful life and fire-resistant shingles could reduce fire risk.
A vivid line describes a driver entering the city from the west, noting the highway drop and a sensation similar to an airplane approach. The text emphasizes landscape, road geometry, and the tapering urban view as a first impression of arrival.
A playful dialogue shows a husband insisting on consequences for stealing and a wife teasing about past thefts. Mandy’s quip about a long placid life centers on her calm routines. The exchange ends with a light joke about walking, sitting, and sleeping as coping strategies.
This legal summons directs A W Glidewell and unknown heirs to appear in the 15th District Court of Grayson County at Sherman on August 18 1947 to answer a tax foreclosure suit No 55729 concerning two parcels in Dan Dugan survey near Choctaw Creek totaling 38 7 10 acres and adjoining land. The notice names all lien holders and parties with interest and charges them to show cause why judgment should not be rendered and property sold to satisfy delinquent taxes.
Scientists from the Bureau of Animal Husbandry report that the proteins in ham and eggs complement each other, providing higher nourishment when eaten together. Earlier experiments showed pork protein enhances bread, and now egg protein appears to boost pork protein’s value.
Four 65,000 horsepower motors will be built for the U S Bureau of Reclamation to drive pumps at Grand Coulee dam. They will store water to irrigate over a million acres in Washington state transforming semi wasteland into a farming oasis. Each motor weighs 325 tons and is as large as a six room house requiring the force of 30 cars to start. The four units could meet water needs of a city as large as New York and serve about 28 million people.
The Forest Service reports about 75 million acres of denuded or poorly stocked commercial timberland in the United States must be planted to restore timber within the lifetimes of today's children. Since 1926, roughly 6.5 million acres have been planted.
Describes a private road survey starting at the northwest corner of a 38 7/10 acre tract, with precise compass bearings and distances, totaling 17 acres. References Lots 25 and 26 in N C Ferguson Addition, Bells Texas, and lists tax years 1933 through 1946 with aggregate amount 433.24 dollars plus interest penalties and costs. Signed and sealed by the issuing authority.
Official court notice dated July 1 1947 from Sherman Grayson County Texas filed with District Clerk S V Earnest and deputy Iva Davidson. Contains case action and filing details referenced as 2517 in the county records.
A collection of aphorisms and reflections touching on sale of business, June brides, percentages, ignorance, war, jury system, Jefferson, weather, loan collateral, picnics, old phrases, and American policy. The mix offers wry social commentary and historical nods without a single cohesive narrative.
The Dallas News reports three new Texas veteran hospitals funded by government money with costs in six figures. It notes Dallas as a center for top medical care while mentioning other sites in Marlin and Bonham. The tone questions the medical world’s choices.
The speaker argues that medical care for soldiers was used as a political tool. Citing Marlin as Senator Tom Connelly's base and Bonham as Sam Rayburn's, the writer contends local facilities are targeted to serve interests. The McKinney hospital closure is urged to be reconsidered.
Jimmie McSpedden notes Whitewright is changing and youth seek new pastimes beyond the Palace Theatre. Churches’ youth groups falter, high school youths tire of games, and some seek popular music and dancing despite opposition. He urges clubs to discuss solutions to keep youths from wandering.
A shouting street salesman touts a flexible comb that can be bent hit with a hammer twisted or stretched. An interested listener interrupts asking if the comb can actually be used to comb hair.
Citation No 55466 directs Johnnie Craig to appear by 10 AM on Monday after 42 days from issuance August 18 1947 in the District Court of Grayson County Sherman Texas Peggy L Craig is plaintiff and Johnnie Craig is defendant the suit filed March 11 1947 seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment filed July 1 1947 with clerk S V Earnest and deputy Iva Davidson 4124
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