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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
1
The U S O campaign for National Defense funds began in Whitewright with local chairman Gomer May aiming to meet the quota by July 1. He urged support as morale drives fighting strength, noting leaders like Kenedy and Hughes helped mobilize funds in Texas districts.
Ford Motor Company will produce 205 bombers monthly at a new Ypsilanti area aircraft factory. Seventy five complete bombers and 130 knock down frames will be sent to Tulsa and Fort Worth for final assembly. The Defense Plant Corporation allocates 47.62 million dollars for land, buildings, and equipment.
Secretary Knox announced the appointment of Rear Admiral William T. Tarrant to head a court of inquiry into the submarine O-9 disaster off Portsmouth New Hampshire last Friday. Thirty three officers and men were killed in the sinking.
Voters face 29 candidates for Morris Sheppard's seat with four Democrats favored: Governor O Daniel Attorney General Mann Congressman Dies and Congressman Lyndon Johnson. Ballot lists many Democrats alongside Republicans Independent and Communist candidates with polls open 8 am to 7 pm and results due by midnight.
Washington officials say Chrysler refused to rescind a price rise, prompting Price Administrator Leon Henderson to announce a move to remove auto pricing from industry control. He will push to establish a comprehensive price ceiling covering manufacturers, dealers, and possibly trade‑ins.
Sponsored by the Whitewright Bethel and Kentuckytown Home Demonstration Clubs a vegetable and fruit display will be held in Whitewright Saturday July 5 in the building east of the Whitewright Variety store This first show of its kind invites all residents to enter fruit and vegetables and aims to prove local production diversity.
Six Abilene boys aged not more than 15 testified in juvenile court that they threw two note wrapped stones onto Governor O Daniel's platform Tuesday night to communicate with him. They said the notes related to the Texas senatorial campaign and were delivered by a flour barrel carrier. Judge Hulsey complimented their political interest but urged more courtesy toward the governor. No action was taken. The governor previously called the notes scurrilous and unprintable and later accused the rocks of being thrown by communists.
Mrs. Bridget Elizabeth Hitler, Irish born wife of Adolf Hitler's brother Alois, volunteers for British War Relief today in New York. She seeks an annulment charging her husband deserted her in 1914.
A short proverb-like note traces three generations of a family from a farm to a garden to a simple tool. The line emphasizes continuity and practicality across generations.
The Fifth Sunday Singing Convention will be held at Bethel Church four miles south of town on Sunday June 29. L. L. Windle announces several quartets will perform and invites attendees to bring lunch to spend the day. ice water will be provided.
Washington sources report local boards must handle deferments for men 28 and older facing induction while pending legislation could grant a suspension. The Senate bill before the House would allow the President to defer all 28 year olds by July 1. General Marshall indicated the Army may release trainees after their year if feasible but could keep some longer.
Whitewright Lodge No. 167 and Whitewright Chapter No. 447 held a joint officer installation Tuesday night. It marked the 85th anniversary of the Blue Lodge founded on June 24, 1856. Visitors attended as officers were installed and 12 new members have joined since the chapter’s early year reorganization.
A 1930s oration draws parallels between Napoleon's 1812 invasion of Russia and Adolf Hitler's 1941 move. It recalls Napoleon's 70,000 mounts, the Smolensk and Moscow campaigns, and the 25,000 survivors who limped back to Vilna. The piece emphasizes history repeating and France's subsequent decline after Elba and St Helena.
All men turning 21 before midnight June 30 who were not 21 last Oct 16 must register by July 1 under the Selective Service Act. Whitewright residents will register at Sherman Se lective Service Board No. 2. Failure to register is a felony. cards sent to home boards. Washington says July 1 registrants will be integrated with October registrants.
Military circles doubt Russia can defeat Nazi legions soon. Germans seek quick aims in Ukraine, North Caucasus, Georgia and Baltic ports to cripple Soviet resources. Some U.S. experts doubt Russia can hold out beyond three months despite reorganized forces and new fighter types.
Austin reports a new drivers license provision allows 14 to 16 year olds to obtain licenses with county judge authorization. Col Homer Garrison Jr states all applicants receive a driving exam and about 15 percent were refused for unsafe driving. From June 2 to June 12, 138 licenses were issued to minors.
Grayson County commissioners weigh issuing county warrants to finance land purchases for widening highway 75 between Sherman and Denison to four lanes. They consider similar funding for county lateral roads amid strong public support and defense priority status for highway work.
AUSTIN. Fireworks were blamed by Marvin Hall state fire insurance commissioner for the destruction of 4,000 lives and more than 96,000 maimed since the war for independence. He urged parents to keep children away from fireworks on July 4 describing the deaths and injuries as a high price for liberty and noted the waste of money during a national emergency.
Dallas will be one of two field headquarters for the federal government's cotton insurance program with Birmingham, Alabama as the other location. Announcement awaits Roosevelt's approval of legislation enabling crop insurance extension to cotton starting with the 1942 crop.
In Corvallis Oregon Ethan F Parker was turned down for service for a stiff finger but later admitted after hospital treatment. In Goodland Kansas Harold McDaniel received a medical discharge from Great Lakes Illinois due to a deformed toe and after amputation returned to training.
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