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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun published weekly under editors and owners J H Waggoner and T Glenn Doss. It notes subscription terms with annual and semiannual rates and requires advance payment, plus a promise to correct any erroneous reflections upon request.
Thirteen Grayson County Agriculture Club members joined 14 East Texas counties in Marshall to urge next legislature to pass extra gasoline taxes for county road improvements. The group opposed further bond issuance and studied the county unit system, hearing from Harrison County Judge Paul Warren on centralized funding, maintenance, and unit-wide savings estimated at 30,000 annually.
A University of Texas engineer proposed flake ice as a low cost solution for soda fountain needs. The thin ice, about one sixteenth of an inch thick, could be manufactured readily to fill fountain requirements.
Engineer John R. Watt proposed a cost of five cents for every 100 pounds and described a machine he devised that can cheaply produce coarse crushed ice for general refrigeration. He exhibited the device recently at a Southwestern Ice Manufacturers Association meeting.
In Los Angeles District Attorney Fred Howser denounces radio crime programs as a menace to society. His office reviews all such programs to urge content changes, arguing they foster juvenile delinquency and glamorize crime while ridiculing law officers. He cites duplicates of crimes and habit forming influence.
Mr and Mrs Otto Russell announce the engagement of their daughter Clyde Marie Russell to Robert Wayne Martin son of Mr and Mrs W J Martin of Whitewright The date of the wedding has not been announced Miss Russell a Whitewright High School graduate recently discharged from the W A C after three years service Mr Martin also a Whitewright High School graduate recently discharged from the Army after four years service He is now employed at the Norris Service Station
Mrs. Monnie Biggerstaff announces the marriage of her daughter Edith Biggerstaff to James Lee Skinner of Westminster. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Skinner. Rev. L. O. Evans of Sherman performs the ceremony. They will reside near Westminster.
Plans were completed for the Stamps quartet presentation at the Grammar School building on Thursday March 21 at 8 p m. Mrs. W L Hatfield was elected as a local club nominee to vote on delegates for the 4th District Convention in Denton on April 17. Zelma Moore county agent gave a demonstration on preparing meats fruits and vegetables for the frozen food locker. The club will meet with Mrs. Fred Cook Sr. March 28 at 2 p m for further discussion of frozen foods and lockers.
Rotary Club of Sherman hosted guest speaker James D. Buster, a lawyer with 30 years in Sherman, who spoke on the heritage left by forefathers. President B. W. Newman was program chairman. The Friday luncheon marked the club’s third straight 100 percent meeting, with 27 members and visitor S. P. Tucker.
Mrs J H Hune of route four was honored with a surprise birthday party and handkerchief shower. A spelling match directed by Mrs Jack Biggerstaff highlighted the event with O G Bow demonstrating syllable spelling from the Blue Back speller. Refreshments were served to listed guests including Mrs J H Gosnell Sr Mrs J M Ashinhurst Jr and others.
Mrs L D Selman hosted a Tuesday night party for her daughter Louise in celebration of her thirteenth birthday. Guests included Dwayne Hays Conway Craig Gene Carroll Stubblefield Don Howard Cook Kelley Pierson Joe Glenn Parnell Bobby Haliburton Victor Burchfield William King Billy Jack Blackerby Perry Taylor Willie Frank Martin John Dale Reeves Laura Jean Wilson Betty Blackerby Jimmie Nell Walker Philla Ann Hinton Jane Meador Mary Frances Thornhill Joan Scott Billy Faye Dillon Doris Hunter and the honoree plus the hostess.
A large gathering salutes the honoree with numerous relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Burks, Scoggins, Miller, Cawthon, Autrey, Biggerstaff, Grider, Bow, and the Neathery and Robertson households among others, as well as Esther Neathery Nell Vandagriff Jewel Dean Murphy and Bobbie Kay Cawthon. Many friends unable to attend sent well wishes.
Thomas Elmer Sanderson and Wanda Louise Thompson were married in Dallas Tuesday evening. Sanderson, a World War II veteran and former prisoner of war, plans to run his radio shop in Whitewright while Wanda works in Sherman. The couple reside at 714 North Cleveland Street, Sherman, and invite goodwill gifts for future celebrations.
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club held its regular session Thursday with Mrs. E. M. Badgett presiding. Mrs. Lee Norris led the business meeting. Mrs. Carl May reported on dress form training in Sherman. Delegate Mrs. Fred Cook Sr. outlined Red River Fair plans for a better educational display in all club types.
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