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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
1
Whitewright residents urged to keep the canning center open with a 3 cent per can charge to maintain equipment and labor. The town also pressed for faster bond purchases toward the 7th War Loan quota of 107000, noting past success and urging action at First National Bank or the post office.
After the war bond show at Lake Texoma on Sunday June 3 a number of free boat rides will be given to buyers of 5000 or more war bonds and to sellers of 5000 worth of bonds Whitewright is allotted nine tickets J H Waggoner local chairman holds the tickets He intends to sign and deliver to purchasers of 5000 worth of bonds Tickets may also be earned by selling 5000 in bonds The show includes an amphibious landing a 27 foot rescue boat dropped from a B 17 and appearances by two Iwo Jima survivors Boats are en route from New Orleans for the event and nine Whitewright tickets remain unclaimed until June 3
Washington reports indefinite blanket deferment for men 30 and over in useful jobs. Draft Director Hershey says the policy, effective now, will cut the monthly call to about 90,000 from July as older men deferment broadens while more 18 to 29 registrants become active.
The Petroleum Administration for War and the Office of Price Administration announced increases in civilian gas rations. Coupon A-16 will rise from four to six gallons on June 22, with monthly B and C ceilings raised to 650 miles starting June 11. Some B ration holders will not gain extra gas, while those in need may request more up to the new limit.
A Union supporter challenges Lincoln on kindness to the South after the Civil War. Lincoln asks whether making enemies into friends is not a form of destroying them, highlighting his conciliatory stance.
Local soldiers and relatives share updates on returns deployments and honors. Pvt. Fred L. Starr Jr. receives a medical discharge and stays in Pilot Grove, while Cpl. George W. Hansard Jr. enjoys a two week furlough at home. Navy personnel visit family in Orangeville and Sherman areas, with many awaiting or reporting overseas assignments and recent promotions from the Pacific and Europe theaters.
General George S. Patton in Luxembourg urged citizens to buy at least an extra 100 war bonds as a simple method to fund the war effort. He recalled seeing an American die in battle to emphasize the cost of victory.
Sgt. Luther C. Cambron, raised near Whitewright, was killed in action in the Philippines around March 25. He served seven years in the army and saw combat in New Guinea, the Marianas, Saipan, and Leyte after Pearl Harbor. Survivors include his parents in Dallas and six sisters in Whitewright, Bells, Denison, and Dallas.
Earl Bissex announces summer revival at Central Christian Church from July 30 to August 12. Rev Ted McElroy of Paris Christian Church will conduct the services with inspirational singing and special numbers. All are invited.
Corporal Jack D. Peak of Leonard spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon detailing three years as a prisoner in a Japanese camp in the Philippines. He described Red Cross aid, release by Rangers, and his return to San Francisco and home, noting 2,700 prisoners died and recounting wartime experiences.
Whitewright high school holds baccalaureate at 8 30 p m Sunday with Rev E P Wootten delivering the sermon Invocation by Rev Duke R Barron and benediction by B W Newman Processional by Mrs Paul Ryan and choral numbers by the class Commencement will be Friday June 1 at 8 30 p m at the high school auditorium Address by Rev Cyrus Barcus of Denison Scholarships and diplomas to be awarded by Supt B R Caraway Names of the graduates include Curtis Alexander Edith Biggerstaff Lorene Beard Betty Brooks Polly Brown L V Conner N H Davis Nancy England Betty Lou England Dale Fields Fred Farner Gaines Hargett Billie Ruth Holcomb Nina Belle Hood Janis Horton Henrietta Jackson Douglas Judd Bill Kaiser Katie Kincaid Ruth Maddux Pat Murphy Odell Neal Jeanne Neal Pauline Owens Aurelia Penny Betty Jo Pierce Eugene Reeves Bessie Jo Russell Laura St John.
President Truman reshuffled his cabinet naming Tom C. Clark to replace Francis Biddle and Lewis B. Schwellenbach to replace Francis Perkins. Clinton Anderson of New Mexico will replace Wickard as Secretary of Agriculture.
Washington reports aimless Japanese balloon bombs have drifted over the Western United States for months. Balloons carry small blasts and are blamed for forest fires. no property damage recorded. Unexploded devices may remain. public should avoid handling them.
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