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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

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Special Masons and wives invited to lecture on Tex as Masonry

Whitewright lodge invites all Masons and wives to view the picture One Hundred Years of Masonry in Texas at 8 p m on Monday May 13 in the A F and A M building. No admission charge and refreshments after the show and lecture by Claud Allston of Dallas, chairman of the state memorial committee.

Whitewright Lodge Texas L. E. Ricketts Whitewright A. F. & A. M Ricketts Claud Allston Dallas Masonic State Memorial Committee

Countywide mattress making drive opens to surplus cotton aid

In Grayson County 1016 low income farmers have been approved to receive 50 pounds of cotton and 10 yards of ticking to make mattresses. Program funded by the Federal surplus commodities corporation with AAA and home demonstration support. Applicants must be bona fide farm residents, complete a mattress in one of 15 centers, and avoid disposal of the mattress. Applications due by June 30 with all beds finished by Dec 31 1940. Centers listed include Ambrose and Whitesboro among others.

Sherman Grayson County Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Agricultural Adjustment Administration Home Agent Lubbock Ambrose Dripping Springs Dorchester Ethel Gordonville Gunter Oak Ridge Pottsboro Sadler, Southmayd Tioga Tom Bean van Alstyne Whitesboro Whitewright

U S Ambassador Gerard: Germany must not win war

James W. Gerard, former U S ambassador to Germany, warned reporters after a White House luncheon that the United States cannot let Germany win the war. He cited danger in Central and South America and alleged German activity in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.

Washington D. C Roosevelt James W. Gerard United States Germany White House Europe Gerard Central South America Russia Mexico Brazil Argentina Peru Hitler England France

Roosevelt vetoes extension of crop insurance to cotton

President Roose velt vetoed a bill to extend federal crop insurance from wheat to cotton citing lack of backlog of experience for a sound actuarial basis. He noted his February 18 1937 message advocating wheat insurance precedes expansion until sufficient data exists.

Roosevelt Washington Senate Congress

The Brides Order Bride Telephones For Dinner Provisions

A caller requests a quarter of French potatoes for frying a mock duck a tender young chili for sauce and half a pint of scalloped oysters in a curious wartime era kitchen note.

This Work Pays Your Community Week Opens May Twenty

WPA shows non construction projects in fourteen counties led by Gus Thomasson to display jobs for women and white collar workers. Whitewright hosts open houses in sewing room lunch room and library as part of the This Work Pays Your Community initiative.

WPA Cittizens Gus W. Thomasson Whitewright Thomasson Evelyn Nash McKinney Collin Cooke Dallas Delta Denton Fannin Grayson Hopkins Hunt Kaufman Lamar Rains Rockwall van Zandt

Orangeville Youth elected editor of East Texan

J. Garland Smith of Orangeville, son of Joe R. Smith, was elected editor of The East Texan at East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce by 134 votes. A freshman year at Wesley College preceded this, with active roles on campus publications and the East Texas Dramatic Club, and the term starts in June.

J. Garland Smith Joe R. Smith Orangeville East Texan East Texas State Teachers College Commerce Smith Wesley College Greenville Wesley Pilot East Texas Dramatic Club

Dewey says New Deal hasn't helped farmers

Thomas E. Dewey told a Marshalltown audience that crop control policies offset farmer gains from the New Deal. He argued Iowa farmers should not plant less corn while other states grow more, citing cotton reductions in the South creating new corn areas and harming foreign markets.

Marshalltown Iowa Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey Middle West

Stranded on Words: Boy Struggles with Language Classes

A teacher describes a student as actually stranded on languages, highlighting the challenge of language grounding in schooling. The remark underscores difficulties in acquiring linguistic skills.

Dr Carl Enloe Rotary Speaker At Sherman Luncheon

Dr Carl Enloe of Sherman spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on advances in medicine and science and new treatments yielding longer life. Two new directors were elected J E Morgan and Thomas Sears, with other directors named. A fish fry planning committee was named and the High School senior class served the luncheon. Members attended the district meeting in Greenville.

Carl Enloe of Sherman Rotary Club Ross R. May Enloe J. E. Morgan Thomas Sears Clay Horton C. B. Bryant Jr Dick Montgomery C. J. Meador Glen Earnheart A. M. Bryant W. E. la Roe

King Cotton Can’t Give Up Says UT Expert

Dr. A B Cox of the University of Texas warns Texas cotton faces hard times but must endure. He says cotton underpins Southern employment and any permanent crop reduction would disrupt the economy and society. Proposals include lowering production costs, boosting quality, economical farming, reforming allotments, directing subsidies to productivity, and finding cheaper uses for cotton.

Austin King Texas A. B. Cox University of Texas Authority On South

Grayson County backing Garner in party vote

Grayson County Democrats voted 106 to 47 on Tuesday to support John N Garner for the Democratic presidential nomination after hours of debate. The county pledged 27 votes to the state convention in Waco on May 28 to Garner, though Roosevelt supporters argued Garner is too old and opposed labor. A roll call flipped Garner ahead by a two to one margin as delegates based on precinct strength shifted sentiment. James Stephen Hogg noted as Texas Railroad Commission founder is cited as a historic Texas governor.

Sherman Grayson County John N. Garner Waco Garner Roosevelt Texas

Legion Meet With Strong Attendance in Fourth District

Preston Everheart Post hosts fourth district American Legion convention with 125 delegates and visitors. Major Lucius D. Clay of Denison delivers key address at memorial service. district officers elected. luncheon by the Parent-Teacher Association. event praised as a success.

Preston Everheart Post American Legion Community Public Service Company First Presbyterian Church Lucius D. Clay Denison W. E. LaRoe LeRoy Anderson The Central Christian Church Glee Club Bettye Nell Yeager Foucheaux Vestal James Stateville Jewell Kennemer B. Wrenn Webb Parent Whitewright High School Janis Jayne Horton Margaret Ann Burnham Titorium Amond Gray Greenville George Hagans Joe Crowley Leonard Luther Hamm Tom Cunningham Parent- Teacher Association Clay Sun

Farmers Answer AAA Questionnaire in Texas Meetings

Farmers across Texas and the nation respond to questionnaires as the AAA drafts 1941 program rules. County committees will submit recommendations to the state committee, which will forward a report to the national conference in Washington July 10 to 12.

College Station AAA Texas United States National Conference of State Washington George Slaughter State Committee Slaughter

Thompson Assails Sales Tax in Texas Radio Speech

Railroad Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson attacked the sales tax in a Friday night radio address and backed a 5 cent a barrel oil tax to fund social security obligations. He tied his gubernatorial bid to public reaction to the tax plan and notedwide filing deadlines through June.

Ernest O. Thompson Texas

May Age Pension Check To Be Higher Than Last Month

The Texas State Public Welfare Department announces the May average old age pension will be 10.01, up 32 cents from April, with 119,216 recipients, down 133. Mailing starts soon and all checks should reach pensioners by May 20. Director Adam Johnson cites reinvestigations and changing applicant status as reasons. A uniform budget system for determining need is being implemented, while deaths reduce recipient numbers.

Austin Texas State Public Welfare Department Adam Johnson Department Johnson Federal Social Security Board

Rainfall totals in Whitewright reported by official keeper

Rainfall up to 8 a.m. Thursday reached 1.78 inches in Whitewright, per official recorder C. C. Cates. Weather breakdown shows .13 inch by Wednesday 8 a.m., .95 inch from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, and .70 inch after 4 p.m. Total for 1940 to date is 16.67 inches, with 12.39 inches in April and May.

Whitewright C. C. Cates

Baby Bonds Sold Since 1935 Reach Nearly 4 Billion

Secretary of the Treasury Morgen thau announced that Savings Bonds sold through March 31, 1940, total $3,860,475,000 in maturity value with about 1,987,374 investors. The calendar year 1939 purchases reached $1,104,060,000. New York leads post office sales with $61,116,881 in cash purchases and maturity value of $81,489,175.

Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau United States Savings New York Glen Ridge New Jersey Chaska Minnesota Plemons Texas

Following Suit in the Restaurant Banter

A waiter touts the restaurant as the best in town and promises the freshest egg and hottest soup. The customer agrees after a boastful exchange and sticks with a small steak order.

National Music Week Observed by Whitewright Club Denton Luncheon and Program

Members of the Whitewright Music Club attended a luncheon at Mrs. G. F. Bryant's home in Denton and planned a musical program in observance of National Music Week. Earlier in the week the club hosted a luncheon at Mrs. Ben Bell's home with remarks by Mrs. Bard W. Paul of Dallas. Frances Williams and Sarah Kilgree provided musical numbers. Sunday services at the Methodist Church united churches in observance. Rev Leroy Anderson preached the sermon with music supplied by the club.

Whitewright Music Club Denton G. F. Bryant Ben Bell Bard W. Paul Dallas Second District Federation Frances Williams Sarah Kilgree Methodist Church Leroy Anderson Central Christian Church

Final Grammar School PTA Meeting Set for May 14

The Grammar School Parent-Teacher Association plans its last meeting on Tuesday May 14 at 3 30 p m in the auditorium. Officials for the next year will be installed led by Mrs Cara Ferguson district vice president. Mrs G E Carpenter juvenile protection chair will speak. Mrs C J Meador president outlines coming year plans. Public invited.

Grammar School Parent-Teacher Association Cara Ferguson G. E. Carpenter C. J. Meador

Democrats Endorse Roosevelt Garner at Whitewright Precinct

At the Whitewright precinct convention, Roosevelt and Garner were endorsed for the Democratic ticket. An uninstructed delegation went to the county convention, which backed the current administration and Garner for president if Roosevelt does not run again.

Franklin Roosevelt John Garner Whitewright John N. Garner Roosevelt O. L. Jones Edwin Badgett F. M. Echols W. H. Horton J. W. McMurry H. P. Donigan N. T. Auten J. H. Adams W. E. LaRoe Otto Russell N. E. Skaggs R. R. Summers H. T. Atterberry Lester Haile Ross R. May J. F. Fender Bennie Ball Glenn Doss J. H. Waggoner J. B. Hamilton J. W. Hollingsworth B. L. Sanderson Sherman

Girls Working for Uncle Sam Can't Even Be Queens for Day

Tacoma two candidates Nancy Ann Nicholson of the Internal Revenue Department and Mary Kenney of the Census Bureau were advised to decline a bid to be queen at the Washington state Democratic convention in Centralia May 16 to 18. An IRS official warned that serving as convention queen could be seen as political activity under the Hatch Act.

Tacoma Wash Centralia Nancy Ann Nicholson Internal Revenue Department Mary Kenney Census Bureau Thor W. Henricksen Internal Revenue Collector

Candidate Says People Eat by God Not Government

Caldwell barber J. D. Parker declared his gubernatorial platform centers on teaching children that they eat and live by God rather than by federal or state government. He pledged to convene churches and business leaders after his nomination to share a concise, workable plan. Parker will use his barber shop as a temporary campaign HQ.

Austin J. D. Parker Caldwell Barber Parked

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U. S the Bride's Order Orangeville Youth Carl Enloe James Stephen Hogg Texas Railroad Commission Legion Meet Thompson Uncle Sam
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