22 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
1
The Commercial Club notes widespread complaints about Southwestern Telephone Company in this city. Residents and business users report bad connections and slow responses despite past improvements and recent rate increases. Operators are praised when courteous, but overworked staff struggle to handle extra workload, harming efficiency.
Local exemption boards received guidance from Major John C Townes Jr supervisor of selective service in Texas The plan aims to rapidly classify registrants ages 19 to 36 and forward appealed cases and those with special claims to district boards The program will then extend to those who turned 18 but not 19 by September 12 and create an accurate soldier pool and statistical record for reconstruction Registrants under Section 1 remain under exemption board jurisdiction and must report to calls They will receive questionnaires then be classified with those in class one scheduled for physical exams.
Claude Thompson writes from Camp Gillard Panama five miles from the canal. He notes constant rain, hot sun, tent living, self laundry, and daily meals served near the kitchen. He jokes about longing for a table and mentions inspection requiring clean bunks and folded clothes.
Whitewright Public School lists students with average 90 or above and minimal demerits for honor roll. Margaret Everheart led with 94 4 9, Francis Low second at 94 1 4, and the fifth grade posted the best general average. The eighth grade had the highest failure rate. no failures below high school. A separate list notes students with 90s in subjects and deportment but were absent or tardy. The Bethel district gains state aid. average awards and a lost gold bar pin notice conclude.
Commissioner Jack Mathis purchases a road grader to aid the Pilot Grove patrol, enabling the road supervisor to maintain highways in a better state of repair.
As a token of appreciation for long faithful service and amid wartime cost of living, the Presbyterian congregation supplemented the pastor's pay with an extra 370 dollars. The note highlights community gratitude and financial adjustment during wartime.
A soldier writes from camp about attending a picture show nightly while others go to a ball game. He stays on duty and expects ice cream from the returning company, explaining he is getting along fine.
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