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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1942
Page
4
Whitewright Texas notices state that entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials and resolutions of respect will also incur charges.
The press association announces J. H. Waggoner and Glenn Doss in senior roles with Waggoner titled publisher and Doss named managing editor at the newspaper.
The newspaper notes a Thursday publication cadence with a 1.50 annual subscription paid in advance and promises full correction of any erroneous reflections on individuals or entities brought to the publisher's attention.
A mixed bunch of verse, fables, and remarks blends poems about labor and duty with a parable of a cow family and a toast to country editors. The piece includes Lincoln era poetry, a fable by Col C A Studer, and French proverbs, closing with thanks for support to Boyce House.
Adele Hauser discovered his other wife Lois on the phone and confronted Frank Hauser in Los Angeles. He was held for trial on a bigamy charge after the wife found a different hue of socks and a listed number.
The Ruhr region accounts for about 75 percent of Germany's war industry, according to the report. The concentration highlights the area's strategic role in wartime production and military logistics.
Washington lawmakers backed a plan to shift part of shipbuilding to giant flying boats to counter Germany's submarine menace. Senator Josh Lee urged immediate construction via a special board, arguing air transport would exceed the need for ships and protect U.S. supply lines.
Dash Shaw secured renomination for County Clerk in the Gregg County primary, aiming for his twenty third consecutive term. He will begin his forty fifth year in November, having first taken office in 1898 as the old courthouse gave way to the new after oil's discovery.
A local editor presents a satirical wire recipe titled How to Lose the War. It lists demands such as shorter hours higher pay larger profits bigger pensions union dues and more benefits while urging freedom from buying bonds and closed shops as a critique of wartime support strategies.
Cotton farmers in the Southwest face a possible disaster due to boll weevil damage as calcium arsenate orders remain undelivered from Dallas to Shreveport. The USDA had promised millions of pounds this year, but supply uncertainty slows dusting machine purchases. County war boards and the Agricultural Insecticide and Fungicide Association are urged to seek aid.
Dr. J. S. Collins of Celina treated a Dallas group after a water moccasin chased a man from the lake near Aubrey. The snake sank fangs into his hand and wrist, requiring the other hand to unwind it. The victim arrived with a greatly swollen hand and wrist. names were not provided.
A 1757 Boston ordinance prohibited coaches sleighs chairs or carriages from exceeding a walking pace or disrupting Sabbath worship. The master of the slave or servant driving such a vehicle faced a fine of 10 shillings.
Men aged 16 to 100 with radio experience can join the Army Signal Corps as civilian Junior Repairmen trainees earning 1400 dollars per year while in a six month training course. Licensed operators and radio tradesmen may qualify. after training, appointment as Junior Repairman at 1620 dollars. Opportunity to enter enlisted reserve. Information from Paul H. Figg, manager, Tenth U. S. Civil Service district, New Orleans.
London reports the Daily Sketch says an American army of 12 000 000 may be possible, a future development noted by its New York correspondent. The dispatch cautions against overestimating token forces now and warns this could mislead during the next 100 days of critical battles.
A compact selection contrasts a spiritual reflection with a wartime era quip. The verse urges living rightly regardless of age or means. A brief dialogue follows with Sam declaring enlistment and Mary noting his pay cut tied to firing.
Egypt's agriculture ministry announced that cotton area for the present crop is 700000 acres, down from 1600000 last year, the smallest in 50 years. The cut came from regulations and government bonuses urging cereals over cotton to reduce imports and save shipping.
Mrs. Elmer Pilkinton died in a Bonham hospital after sustaining abdominal wounds when a .38 pistol her husband and a neighbor were examining discharged accidentally. The trio had been preparing to go vote at a polling place when the incident occurred. Sheriff Talmadge Moore led the investigation.
A report quotes Mrs Pilkinton her husband and son about a shooting ruled an accident. Compton held the gun when it discharged saying he did not know it was loaded.
In St Petersburg Florida the Oliver G Johnson family closes their home for the duration as all five sons join the Navy. Roland is first followed by James Pop Johnson then Roderick. Mom Johnson also leaves to work for the Navy Department at a Florida base July 15.
A German train carrying cattle to Germany was opened by Belgian saboteurs at Brussels West Station. Cattle escaped into the streets and fields, with several never recovered.
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