Red Cross Roll Call Contributions Listed at City Office
A local roll call for the American Red Cross shows numerous contributions as readied at the City Office. Donations range from 50 cents to several dollars with a note that some workers may miss some gifts in time for the final tallies.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Sun
Whitwright
R. L. Holland
Elbert Coursey
Jack Nossaman Catenes
T. H. Cunningham
R. T. Pennington
Albert Melugin
B. Wrenn Webb
John L. Reeves
Paul Cookeos
Paul Cook
Celeitacbaid Rae
G. C
J. E. Morganass
C. B. Bryant Jr
C. B. Bryant III
Ilineipatape
First National Bank
Paul Stephens
Mae Badgett
Winnie Hamilton
Sallye Hamilton
Giinciecee Ae
Luther Gordon
Joe Johnson
Pernie
Lalide Sapendalaitach
J. A. Bixler
Edie
L. O. Lackey
B. F. Blanton
Anetepie Seein
D. A. Yowell
Nadine
C. J. Meador
J. M. Wright
Walter Tignor
Boca
L. A. Watkins Als
J. R. Cates Inna
Mary McGaughey
B. S. Montgomery
Mildred Holcomb
J. R. Pennington
Aiden
C. P. Johnson Giicedites
Lester Haile
J. F. Lilley
Mattie Hastings Aera
B. L
Tom Stephens
J.C. Gillespie
OIA
Glen Earnheart
Roger Holcomb
Chas, Ayres
Seaetnoekne EO Gomer May
G. W. Kingly
Etentaeon
Lucy Craig
Frank Smith
Rey Ab Ernee
T. J. Lilley
Elizabeth Waggonersen
Face Achet Pends Acinteewnene
H. G. Rountree
Royce Jones
George Brown
Weiß Bros Ae Ciescen
Cierienee
J.M. Simmons
Guy Hamilton
Pascal Farley
Pee
W.H. Stedham
Saat
Ben Patterson
CC. Boren
Lucige Sanders
E. F. Everheart
J. H. Waggoner
Glenn Doss
A. M. Bryant Strachan
H. C. Willis
Olivia Whedbee
Gladys Ray
Inez Ray
Lee Lee Johnson
F. D. Layman
Siam
Lee Norris
Houston
D. B. Tate
Seecante
Thanksgiving Week Sun Publication Notice
The Sun announces publication on Wednesday next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. All local business houses will be closed Thursday. News items and advertisements should be submitted a day early for the upcoming issue.
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the Sun
Tobacco Growers Vote For Marketing Quotas Next Year
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration scored a second referendum victory as tobacco growers favored strict marketing quotas for the 1940 barley crop by 87 148 to 16 269 a vast 84 percent majority. Two thirds approval needed. cotton quotas vote due December 9 could seal farm policy support ahead of the Democratic convention.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Texans Asked To Buy Cotton Gifts
Burris Jackson of Hillsboro, chairman of the state wide cotton committee, urges Texans to buy cotton gifts this Christmas. He plans a Dec 6 Dallas meeting with a 300 member committee to promote cotton Christmas nationwide, arguing gifts reduce surplus and educate consumers on cotton goods.
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Dallas
Burris Jackson
Hillsboro
Jackson
Texas
To Survey Texas Football Injuries
Austin report: UT Inter scholastic league to study causes and extent of schoolboy injuries and the feasibility of athletic injuries insurance for Texas high schools. The survey heads the annual league meeting in San Antonio, with league athletics director R. J. Kill announcing the program.
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Austin
Nemisis
Texas
University of Texas Interscholastic League
San Antonio
R. J. Kill
Dine Backward On Thanksgiving It s Good For You
Portland health officer Dr Adolph Weinzirl urges Americans to eat Thanksgiving dinner backward Begin with dessert and save salad for last to curb overeating and keep the mouth clean He cites reasons such as reducing overindulgence and promoting sanitary conditions after meals
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Portland
Dre
Adolph Weinzirl
Farm Meeting Here Wednesday A Cotton Program Explained
A meeting will be held here next Wednesday night at the High School to explain the 1940 farm program. Tom Cunningham, vocational agriculture teacher, will lead with speakers ready to answer questions. All farmers land owners and business men are urged to attend. A similar meeting will be held at Pilot Grove on Tuesday Dec 5. Rayburn to Speak A meeting at the High School auditorium in Sherman Friday at 7 p.m. will discuss the cotton situation with Congressman Sam Rayburn as a principal speaker.
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Tom Cunningham
Pilot Grove
Rayburn
High School
Sherman
Sam Rayburn
Classification of 1939 Loan Cotton
All compresses warehouses and storag places approved for the 1939 cotton loan have been instructed how to forward samples for classification and the location of the U S Board of Cotton Examiners to which samples must be forwarded. Facilities for classing the cotton have now been completed and approved warehouses may immediately begin sending in their samples direct in accordance with the instructions they have received.
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U. S. Board of Cotton Examiners
Roosevelt Not First to Change Thanksgiving Day
In Los Angeles attorney Rich ard Kittrelle argued that Franklin D Roosevelt was not the first to move Thanksgiving. He cited Ulysses Grant proclaiming dates in 1869 and 1876, Andrew Jackson setting a December day in 1865, Lincoln proclaiming several dates before settling November, and Madison calling for two days in 1815.
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Los Angeles
Richard Kittrelle
Franklin D. Roosevelt
U. S. Grant
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
Odds Even U. S. Will Enter War Poll
Look magazine reports a poll of 50 Washington newspapermen showing an even bet the United States will enter the European war. The majority believe Roosevelt will not seek a third term but would be re-elected if nominated. Also a brief item on a Sunday School Teacher and a humorous exchange about conscience.
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Washington
Look Magazine
United States
Roosevelt
Franksgiving Observed by Whitewright Post Office Only
The country splits on Thanksgiving dates with 23 observ ing the No 1 date today and 23 observing next Thursday. In Whitewright the post office keeps to the No 1 date while mail carriers run on the No 2 date. Most Texas towns plan next week for Thanksgiving and many businesses will close. schools dismiss on Nov 29. The Presbyterian Church hosts the annual service Nov 29 at 7 30 p m with Rev Ben Bell delivering the sermon.
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Texas
Colorado
Whitewright
T. J. Lilley
Dallas
The
Presbyterian Church
Ben Bell
Methodist Church
Rountree Transferred to New Mexico as Local Manager
H G Rountree longtime local manager for Community Public Service Co properties is promoted and will relocate to Lordsburg New Mexico to assume local manager duties. He will be succeeded by J H Philley of Pilot Point. The change will occur soon.
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H. G. Rountree
Community Public Service Co
Lordsburg
N. M
J. H. Philley
Pilot Point
Mr. Rountree
Group Opposes Enlarging U S Social System
Washington reports members of the House Ways and Means Committee oppose extensive liberalization of the social security system. A tentative accord aims to block revision in the January session, deferring health insurance and annuity sales proposals to after the 1940 election. Representative Buck of California notes opposition among committee members. Benjamin West, who died in 1820, is cited as the first great American artist.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Frank Buck
California
Benjamin West
Whitewright Tigers vs Whitesboro game set for Saturday
Whitewright High School Tigers meet Whitesboro High School Saturday at 2 PM here after a Friday postponement. The longtime rivals usually produce a close, exciting game and Whitewright aims to extend its winning streak with strong local attendance and support.
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Whitewright High School Tigers
Whitesboro High School
Whitewright
Whitesboro
O'Daniel Inaccurate Charge Sparks House Clash
Representative Albert Derden accuses Gov. Lee O'Daniel of misrepresenting the tax bill facts after a Sunday speech. Derden cites 81 pledged co authors and letters supporting the measure, defends endorsement efforts, and argues the bill would fund the teachers retirement and pension systems while surpassing prior spending limits. He urges the governor to explain the shift from a $20 million to a $21 million permanent limit.
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House
Senate
Derden
Mourner Takes Beard to Grave in Mourning Vow
Newington Connecticut Joseph Davich, 69, was buried with the beard he wore in mourning for his homeland. Davich, whose funeral was held Tuesday, vowed last September after Germany and Russia partitioned Poland that he would not shave again, a vow he kept until his death.
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Newington
Conn
Joseph Davich
Davich
Germany
Russia
Poland
Union Thanksgiving Service at Presbyterian Church
The annual union fellowship Thanksgiving service will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday November 29 at 730 PM with members of several churches forming the choir. The program includes doxology invocation scripture reading prayers hymns offering a vocal solo sermon and benediction. A generous offering will aid underprivileged Grammar School children.
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Union Fellowship
Presbyterian Church
LeRoy Anderson
Central Christian Church
Leonard Mullens
Church of Christ
E. P. Wooten
The
Baptist Church
Horace Gordon
Ben Bell
Methodist Church
Grammar School
Boy Scout Meeting at Whitewright Reorganizes Troops
The Whitewright Boy Scouts met last Thursday at 7 pm with good attendance but several absentees. All absent Scouts must attend next Thursday to form patrols or be dropped from the roll. Parents are urged to cooperate as the troop aims to build a strong organization. A Scout is trustworthy.
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Boy Scouts
Whitewright
Christmas Fire Hazards Listed
Austin. State fire insurance commissioner Marvin Hall warns of holiday risks. He cites Santa beard catching fire, candles by curtains, wrapping waste, and unsafe decorations. He advises ammonium sulphate dip for fire resistant tree material and proper fuse checks before using toy trains and other electrical devices. Do not place lit candles on the tree.
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Austin
Marvin Hall
State Fire Insurance Commissioner
Santa Claus
Four Years' Tax on Liquor Revenue Totals
Texas liquor control after four years shows $25,955,215 in revenue, $3,223,889 in expenses, and $22,326,901 for recipient funds including $17,044,881 for old age pensions and $4,919,959 for the school fund. Inspectors logged about 17,000 violation complaints, 8,874 convictions, $808,752 in fines, with counties receiving the penalties. 1,895 illicit stills were destroyed and the board held 7,490 hearings leading to 3,637 cancellations and 1,545 suspensions.
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Austin
Bert Ford
Alabama Accent Sparks Brief Exchange
A brief dialogue shows humor as one person jokes about another’s two months in Alabama and a mock apology for a sudden accent. The exchange highlights regional caricature and light banter without further context or outcomes.
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Alabama
Squinter Claims Vast Film Knowledge From 1000 Movies
Repetition about Squinter noting he has seen more than a thousand motion pictures. He adds he should know the plot well by this time, underscoring confidence in his familiarity with cinema.
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Squinter
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