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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
4
Whitewright Sun states 2nd class mail matter at Whitewright Texas post office. Notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials and resolutions require charges. Subscription price is $1.50 per year in advance. The publisher will correct erroneous reflections upon request.
A McKinney Gazette piece argues that opposing war in defense of liberty is criminal when invasion threatens a nation. It cites duty to defend and freedom under the Stars and Stripes, urging citizens to fight to preserve rights and independence. The Kerrville Mountain Sun offers notes on worry and practical advice for well being.
The piece notes people fret over war sickness rain and schooling while urging concentration on essential tasks. It cites a friend who quips about being born to worry and then brightens, highlighting a shift from personal anxiety to collective responsibility in crises.
A humorous compilation notes redheads reportedly calm in temperament yet reputedly cause more dental disturbance. It cites Dentists and psychologists with era quotes from Whitewright Sun and Dallas News reflecting stereotypes about redheaded men and women and hair loss.
A father writes to his son enlisting in the army urging honor, discipline, and striving for excellence. He urges soldiers to live upright, adapt to military life, and view service as essential growth for life ahead. The letter reflects pride, duty, and resilience in the face of war.
A father writes to his son Bill about joining the army, urging pride in the uniform and the duties of war for freedom. He contrasts the gun with the Bible, advising balance between military duty and faith, and expresses hope for his safe return. He recalls personal memories from Camp Gordon and emphasizes national and spiritual safeguards.
The Sun prints names of candidates approved to appear on the Democratic primary ballot in July 1942. Public Weigher Finis Alverson. County Clerk Grady Thompson. Sheriff Hank Mooty and Benton Davis and Prentice Gafford. County Judge Jake Loy and Vernie Henderson. Commissioner Prect. 2 Ben Vaughan and J S Taylor. Tax Assessor-Collector George Schumacher and Robert Dean. District Clerk S V Earnest and Paul Finch. County School Superintendent Sewell R McKinney seeking a second term.
A brief farewell note asks for God’s speed toward peace and a safe homecoming, ending with a personal sign off. The lines emphasize gratitude and hopeful return.
Sorahbyrd Whiting with a 97.4 average and Elizabeth Jayne Robbins with a scholastic average of 5.4 for four years of high school work are named valedictorian and salutatorian of Bells High School’s 1942 graduation. Whiting is daughter of Mrs. C. V. Whiting and Robbins is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Robbins.
Maxwell F. Perkins aged 48 publisher of the Farm ersville Times died after an attack in his office on Wednesday. Survived by his widow and parents Mayor and Mrs Tom Perkins of McKinney and three sons Maxwell Jr in the RAF Egypt Alfred in American aviation Puerto Rico and Jimmy of McKinney.
Early morning in Lohrville Iowa volunteers chased a glow they mistook for sunrise. In Flushing New York a doorbell spark ignited kitchen gas blowing up a house. Grand Rapids Michigan saw lightning strike a furniture plant triggering a fire and a late bolt hit a fire alarm box. Madisonville Texas saw townspeople clog streets as engines arrived. Chief Whitten redirected the first truck to break the clog allowing fire crews to reach the fire promptly.
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