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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
4
Local editors note cotton sacks prep and rising watermelon prices as weather warms. Walter Winchell’s 1949 radio contract sparks reader comment. Candidates surge to meet voters through July picnics and farm events across Texas.
The Dallas News urges accelerated farm to market road construction in Texas to lift rural families from mud and connect schools. With 8,600 miles paved this year and 25,000 planned by 1952 end, the piece calls for top funding priority and possible $20 million legislature boost as federal support wanes after 1949. It praises the state’s through highways and urges widening investment in rural byways.
The notes warn hay loses protein when ripe and should dry quickly after cutting to avoid spoilage. Lettuce flavor and nutrition decline if stored long even in fridge. add dressing just before serving. Best kerosene timing to kill trees is late summer or early fall when ground is dry. Kerosene and sodium arsenite used to kill mesquite. June plums list includes peas pumpkin sweet potatoes and tomato products.
Aunt Ellen leaves John and Elizabeth after years of unpaid labor and blame. Ellen finds lighter work in a laundry and regains health while Elizabeth laments luxury and finances. Cousin Bills wife seeks another husband through his credit and bills. Uncle Ven doubts church unity and Mother fears a new marriage.
District Judge William M. Cramer of Dallas announces candidacy for Associate Justice of the Fifth Court of Civil Appeals to succeed Justice Ben F. Looney who retires. The notice outlines Cramer's long career, age, residence, and pledge to devote full time to the court if elected, urging voters to weigh his qualifications in the July primary.
Notice of sheriff sale issued by Grayson County Texas for 9 June 1948. Judgment No 56336 against T B Stephens for 73 11 dollars with interest and costs. Real estate Lot 11 12 Block 3 W T Sears Addition Whitewright Texas to be sold July 6 1948 at courthouse. Proceeds apply to taxes and costs. Sheriff Fred Prestage and Deputy Ira Wisely. Sherman Texas. 3124
Washington reports that the National Security Resources Board and Munitions Board officials urge rapid pilot orders and peacetime preparation to share military requirements with industry. They emphasize industry trust and in-plant training before any emergency, noting WWII precedent.
Fuel conservation starts on the farm with tractors as a key target. Texas farmers own about 180000 tractors and about 18 million gallons of gasoline are wasted yearly in the state.
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