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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
1
Up to morning, the Whitewright area raised 624.66 toward the Red Cross annual drive, exceeding its 500 quota. Miss Inez Ray chaired the campaign with numerous volunteers and local contributors listed, and additional gifts to be reported next week.
President Roosevelt proclaimed May 16 as I Am American Day to recognize citizens who have reached adulthood or been naturalized in the past year. He urged federal state and local officials and private groups to help both native and naturalized citizens understand duties and opportunities of citizenship in a nation at war. Congress provided for the annual observance in 1940.
Washington reports the War Production Board approved a restart of alarm clock production to boost wartime efficiency. New clocks with uniform designs will sell for about 1.50 to 2 dollars and reach stores by April 1 with a goal of 1,700,000 units by year end 1948.
The fourth in the Victory program series is set for 8 pm in the High School auditorium. Supt. E C Butler bills it as a mystery event with outside talent and no performer names. Entry requires a War Bond or War Stamp purchased at the door.
J E Morgan announces the livestock auction is moved from Monday to Tuesday due to conflicts with trades days. The next sale will be Tuesday March 23 and then every Tuesday. A large crowd attended the Monday sale with solid demand for stock of all kinds. Bring your livestock to Tuesday sales.
Washington report shows male Americans face slim odds of passing an Army physical as age climbs. At 45 only 3 in 20 pass, 36 yields 6 in 20, 21 yields 14 in 20, and 18 and 19 yield 15 in 20. Col. Leonard G. Rountree defends pre induction training despite questions on youth health amid a $6.28 billion deficiency bill.
Washington announces expanded tire allocations as Governor Prentiss Brown and Rubber Administrator William Jeffers authorize broader access. Grade 2 tires go to drivers with 240 miles monthly, Grade 1 to those at 560 miles or more, with quotas increasing to 540000 each for Grades 1 and 2 and 360000 for truck tires. A, B, and better books remain eligible for recapped casings. 17 inch rim tires added to obsolete list. The Texas center is Brady in McCulloch County.
Pvt and Mrs Colten Hill visited relatives while Hill transfers from Abilene Texas to Clarksville Tennessee. Sgt Robert Chumbley overseas with an Army Engineers battalion. S/Sgt Donald P Hudgins in North Africa with Army Air Forces. S/Sgt Frank Hollingsworth returns to duty with U S Marines on the Pacific coast after furlough. Navy man William Janway seeks Christmas packages while in the Pacific. Pvt Roy Co Rice, inducted two weeks ago, stationed at Camp White Oregon with Engineers. Pvt Bill Roberts at Camp Howze spent the weekend at home. Ensign Merriwell Vineyard released from hospital in Jacksonville Florida and training as Naval flying officer. Robert Doss back to Oklahoma City Air Depot after visit, next week at Fort Sill. Mark Montgomery Jr in North Africa in an infantry regiment, trench life noted. Three Alexander brothers in Navy serve on both coasts. Houston Darwin promoted to Seaman First Class in Coast Guard. W J Billner assigned to infantry at Camp Walters. Pvt Findley Haile at Will Rogers Field Oklahoma City visits home. Pfc John Sadler of Camp Robinson Arkansas visits. invites friends to join the Army. Pvt Delmer Spencer returns to Fort Benning after furlough with wife. Philip Earnheart accepted by Army Air Corps as aviation cadet to begin May 1. his Texas A M College sophomore son of Glen and Mrs Earnheart. Billy Glen Earnheart also in artillery officer training at Camp Davis. Pfc Thomas Sanderson writes from Sioux Falls South Dakota, arriving 10 below.
The First Presbyterian Church called Rev. Alexander McFerran of Celina as pastor and he will begin work next Sunday with services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. McFerran is a native of Iowa and has pastored in Fort Davis St. Jo Celina. He comes after the September resignation of Dr. B Wrenn Webb who moved to Tucson Arizona.
The Office of Price Administration announced the April total of ration points for processed foods remains at forty eight, with no general liberalization of point values. Deputy OPA Administrator Paul M. O'Leary said some commodities may see lower values while high demand and low supply could raise others.
The Denison war price and ration board published new point values for dried beans peas and lentils last Saturday. Under four ounce to12 ounce ranges beans peas and lentils gain two or three or four points with seed labeling rules and seed law compliance noted for seed sale.
At a Whitewright Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night an election to choose two board members was ordered for Saturday April 3. W. H. Horton was appointed to conduct the election. Terms expiring belong to C. J. Meador, the board president, and Grover Stuteville.
A man from Albany Georgia, after completing a mechanical course, travels from warm Georgia to cold South Dakota. He expects to spend about six months in Sioux Falls while taking a radio course. weather and local conditions noted.
Supt. E C Butler and faculties of both Grammar and High School were reelected for the 1943 44 term. High School staff includes H M Gentry principal Rex Cruse vocational agriculture and farm shop Miss Eva Williams homemaking Mrs Kathryn Roddy and Mrs Mary Steed English Marion Felker science and Renee Beazley commercial subjects. Grammar School teachers include Miss Lucyle Sanders principal and Mrs Henrietta Goodman Mrs R E Kerby Mrs Herman Bedford Mrs E C Butler Miss Jennie Lee Brown and Mrs Arleen Owen.
Washington publishes the official OPA list covering meats, cheeses, fats and oils, and canned fish for the March 29 rationing start. Rationed items include all fresh and processed meats, many cheeses, all hermetically sealed fish, and fats and oils. nonrationed items include fresh fish, poultry, olive oil, and soft cheeses under 30 percent rationed content.
Rex Cruse reports shortages force new plans to aid farmers and home processors. Community access to pressure cookers canners and related equipment may be organized through a town survey and scheduled canning days. Meetings are set at the vocational agriculture room and at the Kentuckytown schoolhouse to urge participation.
Whitewright district including Pilot Grove Bethel Kentrytown and Blanke surpassed its 500 quota for the Mercy Fund Drive set for last Thursday and Friday. By March 1 Sherman county records show 1450 knitting hours plus 15 sweaters 6 helmets 4 scarfs and 1 wristlet and 110 sewing garments bed jackets pajamas and two snow suits demonstrating strong local Red Cross support.
A biblical verse cites Jesus promising that those who drink his living water will never thirst again, with life described as a wellspring within that leads to everlasting life.
The author advises spraying fruit trees after two thirds to three quarters of blooms fall to combat insect damage. First spray uses arsenate of lead and lime sulphur, second spray two weeks later with similar materials, third spray lime sulphur before ripening. Future Farmers offer 10c per tree for under six trees, 5c each for more, plus seed treatment services at school.
Representatives Roger Q. Evans and M. B. Morgan led opposition to House Bill 100 touted as anti labor. The measure passed 86 to 37, with Senate fate uncertain as Lt Gov Smith and Sen Jones show mixed positions.
A Senate approval adds about 1.65 million to expendable funds for old age assistance in Texas. The measure, backed by Rep. Ben Sharpe of Paris, goes back to the House to accept an amendment spreading the extra funds over 24 months. The exact total was not immediately known. U S Army helmets are non magnetic steel and do not affect compasses.
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