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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin Counties at 1 year for 1.50 and 2.00 outside the counties for 1 year, with six months options. It states no subscription accepted for less than six months and identifies publication as a Thursday issue mailed from Whitewright Texas.
Glenn L Martin announced in New York that the United States developed a radioactive cloud more deadly than the Hiroshima bomb. He said tests remain secret but that such clouds could be created or natural clouds irradiated, usable if winds favor the enemy though wind shifts pose risks.
Washington report says Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson on Wednesday recommended higher rates for most postal classes. First class mail and air mail would stay unchanged, as would distribution of publications within issuing counties. Second class mail outside counties would rise.
The government budget surplus surpassed 6 billion dollars for the first time, driven by a flood of income tax payments. In just three days the surplus rose by about 1.1 billion dollars as receipts surged.
In February only 3673.33 dollars of highway work was completed in Fannin County on three contracts. Austin Road Company of Dallas worked on 7.8 miles of U.S. 69 from Trenton to Leonard, while Long Bros. of McKinney could not complete any work on 5.8 miles of FM 273 between Telephone and Monks Town, with plans to resume soon.
Fannin County launches rodent control drive led by B. J. Gross with Thelma Brimmage placing poison in Bailey then Gober Windom Ector Savoy Ravenna. Work will extend to larger towns after smaller communities are treated.
Newly bred wheat strains resisting blight and insects have increased the nation's harvest by at least 100 million bushels over the past four years.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon on first and third Sundays led by Minister Clifford Taylor.
Sunday services include Bible Class at 10 a m Communion at 11 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Prayer hour at 7 30 p m Choir practice Thursday Church events list Missionary Society meeting Monday 2 30 p m Choir practice Wednesday James I Logan pastor Self-contained note of church notices and weekly calendar with names and roles.
Sunday at 11 at First Baptist Church honors Grandmother Mangrum who turns 100 on March 31. A Whitewright resident for 54 years and longtime church member, she is featured as the example in a sermon titled The Fruits of a Well Spent Life delivered by Rev. W. Drake with the choir singing her favorite song.
The First Methodist Church invites the public to Maundy Thursday Communion at 7 p.m with a sermon titled The Communion Cross Good Friday service at 7 p.m with The Cross of Crucifixion Easter Sunday at 11 a.m featuring The Cross and the Crown and new members will be received The Church School meets at 10 a.m and Youth Fellowship at 6 15 p.m All are welcome at the Church of the Twin Towers
Austin homeowners face a $100 deductible on all Texas hail and windstorm policies. Insurance men say the first $100 of damage is paid by the policyholder, a rule widely known late after a year and a half of discussion. The article notes the impact on claimants across the state.
A minute hail storm Tuesday caused about 1 million dollars in damage mostly to roofs screens and windows. Homeowners vent frustration at the 100 deductible clause and insurers rush to process claims. Insurance men await calmer conditions to assess insured loss and repairs.
Mayo Clinic and Foundation researchers in Rochester report a three-pronged TB treatment using Promin with two anti TB chemicals Streptomycin and Pas while Promizole is also employed. Drs William H Feldman and Alfred G Karl- describe results expected to triple improvement over single drugs.
The Sun lists candidates subject to the Democratic Primary on July 24, 1948. Grayson County picks for County Commissioner Precinct 2 include E P Edgel Jackson seeking re election, F M Far Work, Louis G Quassa. Fannin County selects Choice Moore for County Judge.
The Mayo Clinic staff notes H. Corwin Hinshaw and others discuss Promin once tried for TB. Earlier pills damaged red blood cells, but injections allow large doses. Dr. G. H. Faget of the Public Health Service finds vein injections safe and effective for leprosy, bringing more recoveries at Carville National Leprosarium in Louisiana.
Rotary Club luncheon featured Wallace Beasley of Texas A and M as guest speaker. Beasley, an instructor in peace officer work, heads a six week police school at Sherman attended by several peace officers from the area.
A state speaker urged the public to back police in enforcing laws, asserting that crimes cost the nation over two billion dollars annually and that this loss would grow without police protection. He outlined policemen’s duties to the public.
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