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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1939

Page

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The Sun Honor Roll List Of Subscribing Names

The Sun invites readers to pay one dollar within Texas or one dollar fifty outside the state to have their name printed on the honor roll. Payments may be mailed or made at the publication office, with additional club-rate ads offering daily newspaper bundles. The list includes numerous subscribers such as Myrtle Badgett, Maggie Horton, Smith Cash Grocery, A. A. Hudgins, and many others.

Sun Texas Lucile Giles Musser The Myrtle Badgett Maggie Horton Smith Cash Grocery A. A. Hudgins Claud Walcott Lynn Ward J. F. Roberts W. M. Ingram W. ©. Brown J. H. Hopper O. H. Hopper J. W. Jenkins T. J. Lilley J. A. Mauk S. H. Montgomery Marion Felker Glen Earnheart Pascal Farley J. R. Oliver J. H. Biggerstaff Emmett Penn Claud Thompson H. L. Sanders W. E. Pennell S. E. Wallace C. A. Medearis Clyde Medearis J. R. Pennington Ben Ball M. M. Warren J. D. Fleming W. E. LaRoe Lloyd Moore Euell Bradley George Jarvis A. L. Scott J. C. Waldrop J. B. Burris T. E. Barbee C. H. Stuteville D. E. Low R. T. Pennington J. H. Hayes Wilson Kaiser T. A. Gray Velma Phillips F. W. Alverson D. E. McCoy W. C. Pennington

Russia accuses F D R of meddling in Finland parley

Moscow reports Premier Molotov and Foreign Commissar outline Russia’s foreign policy shift toward Germany and Japan. They condemn U S arms embargo repeal as prolonging the European war, defend Finland pact terms, denounce Britain and France in the war, and signal possible new talks with Japan while noting Turkey’s pivot.

Moscow Molotoff Roosevelt Finland United States Russia Germany Japan Soviet Council Baltic Latvia Estonia Lithuania Great Britain France Poland Tokio Balkans Turkey Britain

Wife Divorces Sit Down Mate in New Jersey

In Camden New Jersey Mrs Florence Harriett Mt Holly testified before a divorce master that her husband, famed for his supposed virtue, refused to work after their 1928 wedding trip, and became abusive when money concerns arose, leading to her departure and a recommended divorce.

Camden N. J Florence Harriett Mt. Holly

Pension Slash Due to Continue All Winter

Austin state welfare director Adam R Johnson said a $6 flat cut in old age pensions will continue through the winter unless extra funds arrive. Pensioners total has grown though income rose, but not enough to restore full benefits, which fall from 14.24 to 8.24 dollars monthly on average. He expects November allotment and checks to go out on time, and says the Texas plan remains similar to prior versions with no questions or Washington briefing asked.

Austin Adam R. Johnson Federal Social Security Board Johnson Texas Washington

Home and Contents Destroyed by Fire

G. V. Ford lost his six room dwelling and chicken hatchery to a Sunday night blaze. Winds fanned the flames as neighbors fought to save adjacent buildings. Insurance stood at 400 on the dwelling, 300 on goods, 400 on the hatchery, with Ford planning a four room cottage after settlements.

G. V. Ford Ford

No Cotton Loan Is Predicted

Washington reports improving cotton prices and growing use may keep the planned government loan for this year’s cotton crop from being approved. Secretary Wallace has sent the loan proposal to President Roosevelt, while the Budget Bureau suggests withholding the program as long as favorable conditions persist.

Washington Wallace White House Roosevelt Budget Bureau

Neutrality Cost Estimated at 275 Million

President Roosevelt said it would cost 275 million dollars to safeguard and enforce American neutrality in the first ten months of the European war. He noted Congress would be asked for a deficiency appropriation in January to cover increases in the armed forces and the Atlantic Coast neutrality patrol and mass troop training ordered last September.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Neutrality Patrol War Department

Methodists Assign Pastors After North Texas Conference

At Dallas closing of the North Texas Methodist Conference, pastor assignments for the Sherman district were announced led by District superintendent C A Spragins and Ben Bell returning to Whitewright. The list details circuits and churches with appointed ministers including McKnight, Wilson, Combs, Holifield, Logan, May, Odell, Childress, Bounds, Hargrove Grounds, James, Randolph, Lovell, Greenhaw, Talbot, Wilkinson, Kirby, Cardwell, Craft, and Luton among others.

North Texas Methodist Conference Dallas Ben Bell Whitewright Whitesboro J. P. Luton

Room 13 Proves Unlucky at Howe

Room 13 of Howe grade and high school was damaged in an explosion Tuesday injuring three students. Principal Charles R. Thompson was teaching the science class on vibrations when the blast occurred.

American Legion District Meet at Farmersville Nov 5

The Estell Hendrix post of Farmersville will host the Fourth District Convention of the American Legion and Auxiliary on Sunday November 5 with registration at 9 am. A memorial service at 11 am at First Methodist Church precedes the program including a Minick address on Americanism and a humorous solo by Uncle Charley Jackson. Lunch follows at the church basement as officials plan a strong local representation.

American Legion Texas Farmersville Estell Hendrix American Legion and Auxiliary C. C. Hale Farmersville Post Lou J. Roberts State Department Billie Blount Raymond Gray E. R. Fenton Geo. D. Minick Mineola Bill Cole Fred Army Dallas Vernon Heath First Methodist Church God Fourth District Charley Jackson

Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets Nov 23 as Holiday Date

President Roosevelt proclaimed Thursday November 23 as a day of general thanksgiving and moved Thanksgiving to the next to last Thursday for business reasons. He cited hope for world peace, democratic progress, and gratitude for improvements in health and welfare. The notice also notes Texas experts warn tomatoes provide vitamin A and pellagra prevention amid Pellagra deaths in the state.

Washington D. C Roosevelt

Navy Day Program Honors Local Boys In Navy and Marines

A large crowd attended the Navy Day program sponsored by Navy mothers Mrs. Mark Montgomery and Mrs. Grover B. Smith. Denison musicians led by Bebe Bodamer performed as local boys serving in the Navy and Marines were honored with a window display at Jim Ann's beauty shop showing their locations from Pearl Harbor to San Diego and aboard ships.

Mark Montgomery Grover B. Smith Navy Bebe Bodamer Denison Bodamer Billy Rhom Pennington Whitewright David Bates David Sims Bob Cherry Max McElroy Hoyt McElroy Billy Vaughn Bobby Pipkin San Diego Calif Jack Hubert Johnson Bells Louis Franklin Johnson U. S. S. Long Willie B. Ross Naval Air Station William Janway U. S. S. Mongahan Hugh Garland U. S. S. Enterprise Billy Earl Montgomery U.S. S. Hopkins David W. Smith R. C. Vestal Mayhew Johnson Charley Allen P. Janway H. W. Key Jesse Bow Denison Chamber of Commerce Tom Cunningham Jack Thruston Lester Haile Glen Bernheart G. L. Baugher Lottie Brown Mona Sullivan Donald Hudgins Mae Hall F. M. Echols Clovis Childress The Whitewright Sun H. G. Rountree Boyd Newman American Legion Mark Montgomery Jr A. T. Short J. L. Cantrell C. B. Bryant Sr Ben Montgomery E. A. Douglas Winnie Hamilton

Cooperative Gins Complete Wolfe City Oil Mill Deal

In Greenville the Wolfe City oil mill transfer from Texas Refining Co to Netex Cooperative Gins Inc was disclosed in a deed filed with the county clerk for 91 000. The agreement covers 19 land tracts and all mill buildings machinery and equipment. Executed by Texas Refining officials Middleton and Runnion and Netex officials Graham and Gross. The Wolfe City mill has not operated recently.

Greenville Wolfe City Texas Refining Company of Netex Cooperative Gins, Inc William P. Middleton W. G. Runnion The Texas Refining Company R. A. Graham B. J. Gross Netex Gins, Inc

Judge Refuses Pension Loan Injunction in Texas Case

Dist. Judge Ralph Yarborough refused to enjoin payment of 1.33 million dollars at 200000 dollars monthly from old age assistance funds. The order followed bankers funding in 1936 for old age aid. The first installment reduced pensions by six dollars in October.

Austin.—Dist Ralph Yarborough Texas

Bites Bill Dunn ers Dog Given Reprieve

Brownie the cocker spaniel facing execution for biting three bill collectors received a 30 day reprieve. Richard Meaney of the Ride a Wee Home for Animals urged a reinterpretation of the sanitary code used to sentence the dog, and the New York Department of Health postponed the execution pending review.

New York Brownie Department of Health Richard Meaney

Rockwall Meets Tigers Friday in 17 A Showdown

Whitewright Tigers travel to face Rockwall Yellow Jackets in Friday district 17 A action. Plano and Rockwall lead standings after last week as Whitewright, Leonard, Royse City, Farmersville, Van Alstyne, Whitesboro, and Lane mix in midseason休. The Friday game kicks off at 2 30 p m with admission 15 and 25 cents.

Whitewright Tigers Rockwall Yellow Jackets Whitewright S. T. Gomery Leonard Tigers Leonard Plano Rockwall Royse City Whitesboro Royse City Sect Farmersville A . van Alstyne Cence W. LT Plano Aa Aimee Aban Lane van Alstyne

Wooten Accepted as Whitewright Baptist Pastor

Rev. E. P. Wooten, longtime pastor at Nevada, accepted the call to lead the First Baptist Church of Whitewright. He will move with his wife and two children around November 15 and preach his first sermon November 19, following a unanimous vote. He is Baylor University educated and credited with church progress in Nevada.

E. P. Wooten Baptist Church Nevada First Baptist Church of Whitewright Wooten Rev. Wooten Baylor University The

Scout Meeting At Whitewright Troop Highlighted

Thursday night October 26 the Whitewright Troop of Boy Scouts met with three scouts plus the scoutmaster and assistant present. Attendees included Roby Wilson L A Watkins and R E Sears while many listed absentees were urged to attend next meeting at 7 o clock led by Emerson Sears.

Whitewright Troop Boy Scouts of America Roby Wilson L. A. Watkins R. E. Sears Philip Earnheart Brother Gillett Bobby D. Montgomery Edward Montgomery Bobby Morgan Kenneth Norris Carl Pierson Otto Russell Jr Junior Taylor Lewis Vestal Lucian Vestal J. Frank Wilson Billy J. Harper Glen Stapleton Davis Parrish Don Newman Billy Rhom Pennington Billy Christian Eugene Reeves Emerson Sears

Surplus Commodities Offered to Old Age Pensioners

All recipients of old age assistance are being certified to receive federal surplus commodities. Aged persons at the old age office on West Houston were given forms to present to county case worker Amy Hudnall. The surplus commodities corporation will accept new cases and refer those dropped from rolls due to a $6 cut for certification, per the Sherman Democrat.

West Houston Amy Hudnall Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Surplus Commodities Corporation Sherman Democrat

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