Whitewright Observes Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Whitewright business houses close all day Thursday for Thanksgiving. Gas stations mostly open until 11 am to serve travelers headed to the Tiger Panther game in Van Alystne. A unified Thanksgiving service at First Baptist Church at 7 pm features Rev. Lee H. Smith and a multi church choir. The Sun publishes a day early. office closed Thursday, reopening Friday morning.
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Whitewright
Tiger- Panther
van Alstyne
Union Service
First Baptist Church
Lee H. Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Seven Allied Divisions Poised for Assault in Korea
United Press reports seven Allied divisions ready for a final push against a 100,000 strong Chinese North Korean army in Northwest Korea. MacArthur staff abandon hope of pressuring China into withdrawal, as Eighth Army expects a major offensive near the border and Yalu River defenses. Meanwhile South Korean forces push east toward Chongjin, reaching within fifteen miles of the port.
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Tokyo
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
United Press
Walton H. Walker
Eighth
United States
Eighth Army
27Th Commonwealth Brigade
Yalu
Chongjin
Manchuria
New Auto Models Arrive Soon From Major U.S. Makers
The auto industry enters the second phase of its 1951 model parade with Ford Pontiac Chevrolet Buick and Plymouth preparing new models for release in the next four weeks. Chrysler divisions Cadillac Oldsmobile also plan December production.
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Detroit
Ford
Pontiac
Chevrolet
Buick
Plymouth
Chrysler
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
PTA Presents Dr Edwin May Okie Nitwits December 14
The PTA will stage Dr Edwin O May's Okie Nitwits at the grade school auditorium on December 14. The show features amateur entertainers organized by May a Whitewright native now residing in Madill Oklahoma. Admission is 15 and 35 cents with PTA receiving proceeds minus expenses. Proceeds aim to fund glasses for underprivileged children and advance ticket sales start soon.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Edwin O. May
Dr. May
Whitewright
Ross May
Madill
Okla
Oklahoma
Edwin
Gene Hughes
the Sun
PTA
Grass Fires Rally Whitewright Fire Department
Grass fires in Whitewright over two weeks have taxed the local fire department. Residents are urged to avoid burning when wind is up and to have water ready, with hoses or a tub and burlap bag as improvised tools. Large pasture areas burned, including hundreds of acres southwest of town, in a major seasonal fire.
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Whitewright
Cub Scouts Meet At Grade School Monday Evening
The Cub Scouts plan a meeting at the grade school at 7 15 p m Monday to showcase progress since the pack formed. Dick Walker scoutmaster invites all parents and interested residents to attend. Den 4 meets Den 1 met Tuesday with all members present.
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Dick Walker
Den
Donald Wood
O. A. Bennett
Wilbert Lee
Give a Christmas subscription to this newspaper
Promote a year long gift of a newspaper subscription as a Christmas present. Each recipient gets a Christmas card announcing the gift and the subscription starts with the Christmas issue. Prompt action ensures timely delivery before Christmas.
REA Approves Loans For 3 Texas Power Projects
The Rural Electrification Administration approved loans for rural power expansion in Texas. Fannin County Electric Cooperative of Bonham receives $385,000 Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative of Van Alstyne $450,000 and Sam Houston Electric Cooperative of Livingston $400,000.
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Washington
Rural Electrification Administration
Texas
Fannin County Electric Co-operative
Bonham
Grayson-Collin Electric Co-operative
van Alstyne
Sam Houston Electric Co-operative
Livingston
Marine Reserve Officer Students Train at Quantico
Marine Second Lieutenant Lucian LaRoe Vestal of Whitewright is among 372 Marine Reserve Officer students at Quantico Marine Corps Schools. The twelve week course emphasizes duties of a Marine officer and infantry platoon commander with practical demonstrations on the Quantico combat range. Upon completion, Vestal will receive a duty station or be sent to a school for specialized training.
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Quantico
Virginia
Lucian LaRoe Vestal
R. C., Vestal of
Whitewright
Marine Reserve
Marine Corps Schools
Vestal
Subscriptions Renewed for The Sun This Week
The Sun lists subscribers and renewals including H. E. Hall C. I. Witt Mrs. J. A. Titus L. A. Watkins Mrs. J. F. Spindle R. B. Matthews and others inviting readers to phone or send news items.
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the Sun
H. E. Hall
C. I. Witt
J. A. Titus
L. A. Watkins
J. F. Spindle
R. B. Matthews C. N. Massey
Tom Barbee
S. T. Stubblefield Vaden Bush
E. R. Johnson
L. D. Selman
Roy Harvey
O. A. Huseman
Ernest Mayo Clyde Gibson
C. A. Wilson Holmes Connelly
Lillian Neathery
Three Hunters Bring Home Three Deer and One Turkey
Three Whitewright hunters George Hight Philip Earnheart and Rev A D Jameson returned from South Texas with three deer and one wild turkey. Jameson shot two deer Barnheart the other Hight the turkey. They proudly displayed their trophies to friends.
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George Hight
Philip Earnheart
Rev
A. D. Jameson
Texas
Mr. Jameson
Mr. Barnheart
Mr. Hight
Reins of GOP still in hands of old guard
Old guard Republicans maintained control of Texas party machinery Monday. They promoted Henry Zweifel from state chairman to national committeeman and elected Orville Bullington as his successor. Zweifel had Creager’s nod and Bullington carried Creager’s blessing, continuing the late leader’s influence on Texas GOP ranks.
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Austin
Henry Zweifel
Zweifel
Fort Worth
Orville Bullington
Wichita Falls
R. B. Creager
Brownsville
Colonel Creager
Bullington
Texas
Galveston
Creager
District 15 B Championship At Stake In Thursday Game
C K Smith will marshal an automobile caravan of several hundred cars to Van Alstyne for the Thursday football game. Cars gather downtown at 12 30 p m with decorations by Whitewright High School students. Contact Smith by 10 a m Thursday to join the effort. Game at 2 p m. Remember 49.
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C. K. Smith
van Alstyne
Smith
Whitewright
Senate Faults Four Agencies in Surplus Sale Handling
Senate preparedness subcommittee led by Lyndon B. Johnson denounces four federal agencies for costly blunders in disposing surplus property and warns of inadequate rubber reserves. Report criticizes Munitions Board, General Services Administration, Commerce Department, and the Air Force as the nation rearmaments. Johnson signals more hearings on steel, stockpiling, and Alaska defenses.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Lyndon B. Johnson
Dem
Texas
Senate War Investigating Committee
Truman
Johnson
Alaska
Munitions Board
General Services Administration
Commerce Department
Air Force
U S Facing Big Change Pace Warns
Army Secretary Frank Pace Jr warned that partial mobilization may demand sacrifices that alter daily life. He spoke to the Economic Club of Chicago about possible higher taxes, price controls, and static or lowered living standards as the nation faces semi mobilization to avoid total war.
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Chicago
Army
Frank Pace Jr
America
Economic Club of
Let's Go Slower Symington Urges
W Stuart Symington urged a cautious approach to the National Production Authority as it weighs a broad materials control plan for all industries set to begin next July 1. He said heavy controls early on could harm the economy before military production reaches full stride.
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Washington
W. Stuart Symington
National Production Authority
Defense
Tigers Set for Thanksgiving Clash With Van Alstyne
Whitewright’s Sam Montgomery groomed Tigers aim for their tenth straight win as they meet Van Alstyne Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in a Bi- District semifinal, with the victor to face Farmersville for the crown. The Tigers boast a strong line and backfield while Van Alstyne shows steady improvement and high scoring.
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Whitewright
Sam Montgomery
Tigers
van Alstyne
Panthers
Farmersville
Ives Predicts Wage Price Controls by Spring
Senator Ives predicted wage price controls will be needed by spring. He warned prices would rise if not implemented and said intelligent administration of the act could curb inflation despite new production controls.
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Washington
Ives
Congress
Truman
Avoid Pinup Types Advises Girls in Bristol
In Bristol England Percy Hugh Bever ly Lyon former Rugby School headmaster warns girls to avoid marrying male film pinup types. He says they will face drudgery with pots and pans and mops and urges choosing the right husband for a sweeter life.
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Bristol
England
Percy Hugh Beverly Lyon
Rugby School
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