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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
4
Notice types for entertainments box suppers and other benefits will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials resolutions of respect and similar notices will also incur charges.Published by the newspaper under the managing editor.
The Whitewright Sun lists a Thursday publication schedule and an annual subscription price of $1.50 payable in advance. It promises full corrections if any erroneous reflection on any person firm or corporation is brought to its attention.
O H Wood row Sherman attorney receives county wide editorial support for the Court of Civil Appeals Chief Justice bid. He has resided in Sherman 45 years and is praised for legal ability and character. The Sun endorses his candidacy and notes he is uncle to Supt H W Key of Whitewright Public Schools.
The Fort Worth Press reports Governor Phillips orders the Oklahoma National Guard to halt a major dam project using machine guns rifles and side arms. The piece questions the necessity yet reflects a reassurance in enduring political routines and authority.
Secretary Hopkins announced new provisions to assure secrecy and anonymity of census income questions. If respondents refuse to answer on income, they may fill a separate blank with the data and mail it in sealed to Washington. This aims to remove objections to income queries.
An editorial urges strict confidentiality for census income data and warns enumerators against mail tampering. It notes the public should cooperate with the upcoming census to improve accuracy on unemployment and income distributions, previously based on rough estimates.
The Chieftain of Enterprise Oregon extols the modern independent merchant who stays grounded and competitive. He argues small towns foster personalized service, fair prices, and customer friendship, noting big businesses grew from humble starts and that serving the public drives progress.
In Dallas area farmers vow to stop vandalism at the Rogers Community Church and cemetery after students smash windows tear pews and drag the pulpit outside. Trustees say authorities lack action unless vandals are seen and farmers plan to guard the site all night with shotguns loaded with salt.
A former World War I flyer proposes forming a death by own action squadron of men aged 40 to 55 who learned to fly in the war. He says 3,000 to 5,000 veterans could volunteer to dive on enemy carriers or transports in a future war, arguing they would die for freedom and counter pacifism among younger men. The note accompanies remarks on equal suffrage history in Wyoming.
The Grayson County colored schools held a county meet at Fred Douglas High School Sherman on March 16. Ten schools competed and the local team earned six first place awards and four second place awards in literary and athletic events. The district meet is set for Denis on March 30 and the state meet for Prairie View State College for Negroes April 17 to 19.
Cameron Missouri city council votes to remove most property taxes and levy only small charges to retire bonds. The town shows a $64,000 surplus, with more than half collected in the last year.
A century-old will directed a clothed skeleton of Jeremy Bentham to sit in on hospital trustees meetings in London. Bentham, child prodigy and jurist, endowed the hospital, with his skull in a glass case and a life mask on his shoulders. He died at 84 leaving the entire fortune to the hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs Ethel Reeves Conger 53 of Sherman were held at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev Howard McSpedden and Rev J A Henderson officiating. Burial followed at Pilot Grove Cemetery. She died Sunday evening in a Sherman hospital after years of illness. Surviving are two children five sisters and brothers. The report also notes the death of O D Mayse 69 formerly of Whitewright in Celeste with services at Celeste and burial at Indian Creek Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. P. L. Kilgroe 37 of Ida were conducted at the Ida Baptist Church following six weeks of illness. She is survived by her husband three sons Frank J M and Albert four daughters Betty Pauline Louise and Jeanette her mother Mrs Julia Sharpe of Savoy and three sisters Mrs Mae
Morphy Sharpe Kilgree of Denison dies at age 27 in mid 1920s notables include Marr Sharpe of Gunter and Bertha Godbey of Denison with brothers Willie John and Otto Sharpe of Savoy. Born Aug 13 1902 Van Alstyne daughter of Morgan and Mrs Sharpe. Married to Kilgree in Sherman Sept 5 1922. Member of Baptist Church. Pallbearers listed: Joe Washburn L R Nelson D H Smith E L Smith M D Belew W G Godwin.
Central Christian Church and Church of Christ share a Sunday schedule with Bible study at 10 a m, preaching at 10 55 a m, and evening services at 7 30 p m. Easter special 11 o'clock sermon by pastor on The Resurrection closes the pre Easter revival started March 14.
The First Presbyterian Church invites members to Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Dick Montgomery, with Easter meditation at 10:50 a.m. The Junior Choir joins the regular choir. Members will join Central Christian Church for 5:30 a.m. Easter worship and there is no evening service. The church will also join First Methodist Church in evangelistic series.
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