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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun warns against erroneous reflections and cites July events including fist fights at a Amarillo governor campaign stop. It calls the cotton weather a sign of a potential bumper crop and highlights ongoing sidewalk repairs in Whitewright, urging continued restoration of concrete sidewalks built decades ago.
The Sun highlights political advertisements paid at the regular rate and states it sponsors no candidate. It urges readers to go to the polls July 27 and vote for somebody for every office, wishing there were enough votes to support all the good fellows.
County Court at Law Judge Jack Sparks of Austin and his 6-year-old son Sam visit Vernon Cook's Kerrville ranch. Sam catches a frog and places it in a glass of water. Cook drinks the water and fouls taste prompts the judge to quiz his son about the frog.
The Texas peach crop is estimated at 2,613,000 bushels despite June hail in parts. Early producing areas expect 39 million, and the national total may reach 81,065,000 bushels, just under the all time high of 1945.
The candidate cites wartime wear on machinery and trucks, lack of tools, lumber shortages, and a delayed Maintainer order as obstacles. He notes heavy rainfall in 1945 46 that washed out bridges, but credits persistent effort with repairs. He pledges honest service and equal treatment, asking for continued support and cooperation.
The Texas primary shows crowds at rallies shrinking over election years. Decades ago candidates drew thousands in major cities and small towns alike, with figures like Ferguson, O’Daniel, Neff, Moody, Allred, Sterling, and Connally attracting large turnouts. Now turnout has declined, due to numerous possible explanations.
The State of Texas cites T. J. Calhoun and unknown heirs to appear by 10 a.m. on Monday September 2, 1946 before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman. Plaintiff Mary E. Lyday Fuller seeks title and possession to Lots 9 10 11 and 12 in Block 28 Dumas Addition Denison on Paw Paw Creek. Issued July 16 1946 by Clerk S V Sarnest with Deputy Nancy Drake.
Radio broadcasts and lengthy campaigns fed a picturesque Texas life phase, leaving voters less informed. The Marshall News Messenger laments the decline, noting crowded halls and mosquitos in parks as evidence of changing political habits and the electorate’s grasp of government.
Central Christian Church led by Rev. Clifford Taylor holds Sunday School at 11 a.m. and a sermon on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Assembly of God Church under Rev. E A Doty offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and an evening service at 8 p.m.
Bible classes at 10 a m and communion at 11 a m. All members urged to be present. Important matters to be considered.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will meet Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Mrs Russell Summers home. Mrs Glenn Doss will lead. All Methodist women urged to attend. Secretary.
A column advises parents to improve home appeal to lure married children and grandchildren. It suggests serving roast beef and ham, ample pies and cakes, and gifts to entice visits, plus keeping grandchildren while the children attend parties. It notes the need to avoid dwelling on bad luck to prevent its persistence.
Four years after the 1949 race for Tax Assessor-Collector, I recount a defeat, acceptance of the majority’s will, and a two-term withdrawal from politics.
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