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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
4
Whitewright editor J. H. Waggoner and Glenn Doss publish weekly editions. Subscription rates listed: Grayson and Fannin Counties 1 year 1.50, 6 months 1.00. outside counties 1 year 2.00, 6 months 1.25. No subscription shorter than six months accepted.
The United States holds the world’s largest gold reserve as last week’s stock rose to 22.83 billion dollars, topping the prior high by nearly 30 million. The figure excludes 687.5 million given to the IMF as part of its subscription.
Framingham Massachusetts, Ralph C. Abbott, 32, remained in a coma after an automobile crash on February 17, 1947. Doctors said brain damage to the area controlling awakening left him unable to wake, despite surgical efforts.
Col. William H. Neblett, head of the Reserve Officers' Association, urges a substitute plan of 16 million veterans as an emergency reserve to replace the stalled universal military training program. He asserts President Truman's UMIT is in cold storage in Congress and unlikely to pass this year.
The Massachusetts Senate rejected a bill to allow diaper service emergency Sunday deliveries. Two bachelors and a father of twins supported the measure with remarks and a baby doll prop, but opposition prevailed as senators debated postponement to the next session.
Newsprint costs rose six dollars per ton on Monday. Prices have climbed steadily in recent years and now exceed double the level of a few years ago. Newspapers remain scarce and are issued on a quota basis.
County Agent Ben Cook seeks help locating crow roosts across Grayson County. State game wardens plan to set bombs to reduce large numbers once roosts are found. Contact Mr. Cook at the Sherman courthouse with information.
Pvt. Reuben Ayers 19 of Lawton Oklahoma a paratrooper died after falling from a four foot table while painting a mess hall at Fort Bragg North Carolina. He had previously made jumps from thousands of feet landing safely.
The Bureau flagged a misspelling in sample designs of the state’s official seal while commemorating the anniversary. It noted the error as M i s s i s i p p i and asked authorities to review, confirming the stamp will carry the same three S letters.
Chicago report from the United States Savings and Loan League states about 212000 homeowners will finish their old homestead mortgages this year. They average twelve years to complete payments, similar to levels since the 1930s. About 50000 homes will have been built roughly 12 years ago, with the rest built before the mortgage assumption.
Undersecretary W. John Kenney announced the Navy would shift from the old travel appeal to money as a recruitment tool. He said the service was studying pay schedule changes from recruits to 4-star admirals and noted that money talks, as many sailors learned travel abroad during the war was not what it once seemed.
A World War II veteran asks about rights to select a hospital for service connected conditions. The answer depends on current VA rules and eligibility. historically veterans could request care at VA or community facilities under specific programs, with potential exceptions or referrals.
Notice in Grayson County Texas seeks publication for ten days to cite heirs in the estate of Laura Jane Hodges a person of unsound mind guardian M L Porter files final settlement in county court docket 8933 scheduled March 15 1948 in Sherman. Court clerk J C Buchanan issues the writ with deputy Marguerite Berry.
The VA will provide treatment at the nearest VA facility and pay for a medically advised knee brace with VA physician approval. Private physicians may not be called in unless they are regular hospital consultants and the staff approves. Government insurance is not available to Spanish American War veterans. it began with World War I veterans.
In 1877 Valentine Blatz finally allowed a telephone in his office. When it rang he spoke briefly and told the operator that the device was interesting but not helpful since most friends and business associates spoke German and the phone spoke English.
A. B. Jones of the Whitewright VFW calls a bonus meeting in Sherman for tonight Thursday urging all World War II veterans to attend.
The notice lists CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH with Clifford Taylor as minister. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and sermon at 11 a.m. on the first and third Sundays.
The notice lists weekly services held Sundays with Bible Class at 10 a.m. and Communion service at 11 a.m.
Weldon R. Drake is pastor and Weldon R. Drake is named Training Union director. W. T. Simmons is School Superintendent. Mrs Weldon R. Drake and Mrs Alton McDowell hold church leadership roles. Services include Sunday School 10 am Morning Worship 11 am Training Union 6 30 pm Training Class 6 30 pm Evening Worship 7 30 pm Prayer hour 7 30 pm choir practice Thursday. Welcoming message to all.
James I Logan pastor schedule lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church at 11 a.m. Young Peoples meeting at 5 p.m. Monday missionary society meets at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs. J W Henry's home. Wednesday choir practice at 7 p.m. The Sun invites reader cooperation to print all news.
The Sun announces candidates subject to the Democratic Primary on July 24 1948. For County Commissioner Precinct 2 E P Edgel Jackson seeks re election.
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