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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

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Whitewright High to crown Rudalph Russell saluting Claire Doss

Rudalph Russell will be valedictorian and Claire Doss salutatorian of Whitewright High School with averages of 97 and 96. Runners up include Emma Joyce Hinton 95 Earleen Benson 94 and Merlyn Brown Imogene Head 93. Baccalaureate May 19 at 8 pm at the Methodist Church. commencement May 24 in the gymnasium with Rev J E Montgomery delivering the address.

Rudalph Russell Claire Doss Whitewright High School Supt H. W. Key Rudalph Claire Emma Joyce Hinton Earleen Benson Merlyn Brown Imogene Head Methodist Church Leonard Mullens Church of Christ Ben Bell N. L. Manning B. Wrenn Webb Leroy Anderson E. P. Wootten Jesus Mary Dale King Laverne Kilgree Leroy Martin Lewis Vestal Hyinn Alexander Doyle D

Whitewright Grammar School to Hold May 23 Graduation

The Whitewright Grammar School will hold graduation exercises on Thursday May 23 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Seven honor students are named Etha Louise Brown Margaret Lucyle Hanna Jo Anna Harrison Robert D Montgomery Edward Montgomery Billy Rhem Pennington Mary Frances Stephens. Triplets Charles Coolidge and John Davis Hall share the distinction as part of the seventh grade class of era.

Whitewright Grammar School Etha Louise Brown Margaret Lucyle Hanna Jo Anna Harrison Robert D. Montgomery Edward Montgomery Billy Rhom Pennington Mary Frances Stephens American Ernest Harrison Gomer May Room Pennington Brown Etha Louise G. C. Bush Charles Eudell Call Mary Frances Cambron Gladys Rae Carraway Ruby Coffman Montie Fae Cook Joe Howard English Gay Pierson Ulysses Carl Rice Willa Dean Riddle Ola Agnes Simmons Mary Jean Simpson Rouse Lester Stapleton Glenn Eugene Stephens Ivy Joe Taylor John R. Ward Jack. Watson C. J. Wootten Clarence Edward Whitewright Charles, Coolidge John Davis Hall R. D. Hall

Red Cross Seeks Ten Million Dollar European War Relief

In St Louis the Red Cross and 3,700 chapters push a ten million dollar European war relief drive. William M Baxter Jr says early returns look strong with initial 200000 sent to Belgium and the Netherlands for emergency aid. The campaign follows prior spending of 1.5 million since last September.

Baxter Low Countries American Red Cross Europe Red Cross National Red Cross Roosevelt

Eagle on the Dollar Symbolism Explained

A father explains to his son why U S dollars bear an eagle symbolizing swift flight and national power, noting the emblem’s historical and patriotic resonance.

Pershing Urges Immediate War Preparations Across Nation

Gen. John J. Pershing urged all energy in the United States be devoted to preparedness for possible war. Returning to Washington from a winter vacation, he warned against delay and said the Allies blocked the U.S. during the last war while today the nation must be ready for instant action. He emphasized internal readiness for security and immediate action. A separate note mentions Jamaica tree oysters growing on roots and English grouse hunting rights costing about ten million dollars in normal years.

Washington John J. Pershing Europe Pershing United States

Engineers Revise Denison Dam Figures In Latest Update

Army engineers release revised Denison dam data with height 165 feet and length 15 200 feet. Platter Dyke shortened to 5800 feet, dam top width 40 feet, base widened by five feet to 1150 feet. Spillway crest at 640 inundates 146 00 acres, up from 127 600, with 20 miles highway and 20 miles communications relocated. Five power units planned for 175 000 kilowatts, initial two units. total project cost 50 800 290 dollars with 45 percent for labor.

Denison Texas Oklahoma C. F. Lytle

Italy faces rising anti allied protests and flag burning

In Rome and other cities Italian demonstrations escalate with flag burning before embassies, while Mussolini smiles on as students shout for Hitler. The Conte Di Savoia sails from Naples to Genoa en route to New York amid a 2 billion lire budget boost for five ministries to handle the international crisis. Some observers see the voyage as a sign Italy may delay entry into war.

Rome Italy Conte di Savoia Bremen Hitler Mussolini Palazzo Venezia

Germans Plan To Make Britishers Uncomfortable

Berlin reports say a major war offensive against England will begin when Germany is fully ready and it is most uncomfortable for England. Dutch surrender gives Germany airports within reach with 125 miles from Hook of Holland to Harwich and 156 miles from Vlissingen to Harwich, observers note.

Berlin England Hamburger Fremdenblatt Hook of Holland Harwich Vlissingen Flushing

Ector Girl Bitten by Black Widow Spider

Nina Merle Redman daughter of Mrs Lonnie Redman was bitten by a black widow spider Tuesday morning. She was taken to a Bells doctor then Bonham hospital where she is receiving treatment. She is reported to be resting well.

ECTOR Nina Merle Redman Lonnie Redman Bells Bonham Hospital

President asks Congress for defense fund expansion

President Roosevelt urged Congress to immediately appropriate 896 million dollars and authorize more funds to speed up military defense. He spoke in person to a joint session, warning that the nation might face Germany if the European conflict worsens and calling for expanded war production capacity.

Roosevelt Congress Germany

Final PTA Meeting Closes School Year

The Parent-Teacher Association held its final meeting of the school year in the auditorium. Mrs. C. J. Meador presided and new officers were installed led by Mrs. Cara Ferguson of Leonard. The sixth grade won the room count and a tomato plant donation request was noted for the school garden.

Whitewright Grammar School G. E. Carpenter Leonard Cara Ferguson Bob Sears Floyd Everheart J. B. King

Colorado Republicans Push Skipping 1940 Election

ALAMOSA Colo. Two GOP leaders urged delaying the 1940 presidential vote to unite behind President Roosevelt for national defense. Mayor Everett Cole and Deputy State Treasurer Charles T Haines said politics should yield to saving America and that Roosevelt embodies Americanism. They sought wider GOP reactions on passing the election.

Alamost Colo Colorado Roosevelt America Everett Cole Alamosa Charles T. Haines Cole United States Haines

Whitewright WPA plans open house and week long program

The Whitewright WPA Recreation Project led by George W New and Miss Pauline Magers will host an open house at the High School playground next week from 1 to 6 pm as part of This Work Pays Your Community Week. The schedule includes games races and performances Monday through Friday with a Kick Off Party Monday night and a Welcome program at 7:30 pm in the gymnasium hosted with Trenton officials.

Whitewright WPA George W. New Pauline Magers New Magers Trenton Supt. H. W. Key Roy Clendinning Old Hills Lewis Vestal Wilma Jane Wilson Flora Davis Etha Louise Brown Jo Anna Harrison Margaret Hanna Jean Jones Flora Stafford Norma Lou Smith Johnnie Vankirk Laverne Kilgree Reading Henrietta Jackson Trenton Glee Lub Glenna Jo Wallace Zora Swanger Bettye Nell Yaeger Washington Col. F. C. Harrington Florence Kerr Franklin D. Roosevelt McKinney

Battle of Belgium to Be Won in Seven Days

Berlin authorities claim the Battle of Belgium will conclude in seven days with a German victory. They say success will open bases for bombing England, trigger Allied retreat, and push Italy to join the war. The thrust began May 14 near Namur as German forces breach the Maginot Line near Sedan.

Belgium Berlin Germany England France Paris Italy Brussels North Africa Namur Antwerp Sedan High Command Maginot Line Meuse River

Salt and Peanuts At Palace Friday

The radio team Salt and Peanuts will appear live at the Palace Theatre Friday night. The show promotes KRLD Dallas broadcasts. Admission Friday increases to 10 and 25 cents. The entertainment also includes Swanee River with Don Ameche Andrea Leeds and Al Jolson.

Palace Theatre KRLD Dallas Swanee River Don Ameche Andrea Leeds al Jolson

Prohibition Party Nominates Babson Moorman for President VP

The National Prohibition Party named Roger W. Babson of Massachusetts for president and Edgar V. Moorman of Quincy Illinois for vice president at its national convention. Both are first time political candidates and both are businessmen. The ticket adds a revitalized platform focusing on prohibition beyond the liquor issue.

Chicago National Prohibition Party Roger W. Babson Massachusetts Edgar V. Moorman Quincy

Dry Goods Men Denounce Transactions Tax Plan

The Texas Retail Dry Goods Association opened a two day meeting in Dallas with president D. Eliassof of Tyler denouncing Governor O Daniel and opposing the transactions tax. He called the tax a repeated sales levy in pyramided form and said the association is against it while noting the governor supports it.

Dallas O’daniel Texas Retail Dry Goods Association D. Eliassof Tyler

Dutch Army Loses One Fourth in Five Days

Netherlands Foreign Minister Eelco Van Kleffens announced that about 100000 Dutch troops were killed or missing, constituting one fourth of the 400000 strength, as the Netherlands capitulated in five days. He confirmed the fleet remained largely intact and that Dutch forces in Zeeland resisted while scattered units would join Allied forces. The Dutch empire would still support the Allies as volunteers worldwide.

Paris Netherlands Eelco N. van Kleffens van Kleffens Holland Zeeland Belgium London Dutch

Louisiana bill to repeal sales tax offered in House

Baton Rouge LA. A bill to repeal the sales tax was introduced in the Louisiana House of Representatives on Wednesday with Administration support, aligning with Governor Sam H. Jones' campaign pledge.

Louisiana Baton Rouge Sam H. Jones House of Representatives

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