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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
4
Whitewright Texas publication notes subscription terms with rates for one year and six months, payable in advance, and states no subscriptions accepted for periods under six months. The notice is published for residents by the local newspaper.
The Christian Science Monitor argues against wasteful American habits amid high prices. It notes some housewives cut basic diet costs, while many remain generous with abundance. The piece urges smaller portions, option extras, and thoughtful sharing without rationing.
A compact collection of quips on knowledge courage happiness and work. The lines compare lamps to knowledge question coddling cures for giddiness and the impracticalities of idealized living. Each thought playfully weighs desires roads and folly with a wry tone.
New Orleans report says fake cure devices, including a 1000 watt lamp with color slides claimed to produce tonation, mislead patients. A diabetes patient using the gadget stopped insulin, ate freely, and died within two days, prompting FDA attention and warnings.
Chicago Judge Julius H Miner continued a 30 day case over a divided marriage, after three months the lower floor went to Mrs Kiepura and the upper to Mr Kiepura. She claimed he threw her out when she tried to sleep upstairs. He said she would not cook. The judge plans a pact governing eating and sleeping nights.
College Station reports skirt lengths may fall as Miss Mary Routh of the Texas A and M College Extension Service offers guidance to girls asking how to lower hems. The article frames the trend amid debate and provides practical clothing advice for modest hems.
A clothing specialist offers methods to lengthen a wool skirt without visible clues. For light weight wool, rip the hem and steam press on the wrong side. for thick wool, steam press on the right side with a dry wool cloth and a damp cotton cloth, lifting the iron rather than sliding. If shine persists, raise the nap with a clean brush or suede sponge and dampen the crease on the wrong side before pressing again.
Notice of a limited partnership formed September 12 1945 in Texas for a construction business based in Denison Grayson County with Clifton Teague and R S Goodman as general partners and Page Nelson H P Campbell as special partners. Initial capital 10000 dollars. Nelson 8000 Campbell 2000. term set to end August 31 1947 renewed for two more years. publication by The Whitewright Sun Grayson County.
Mrs Eliza Steele Cantrell widow of J L Cantrell died at her son R M Cantrell s home 253 Evans Avenue Bonham at 130 am Tuesday after six weeks illness Mr Cantrell died February 7 this year She was born November 19 1871 at Old Mantua Collin County and married J L Cantrell January 13 1892 They lived in Tom Bean Whitewright and Bonham where she resided with her son since August 1945 She was a member of the Daughters of the Texas Republic and the Daughters of the American Revolution and a lifelong Christian Church member Survivors include three sons two daughters a sister four grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services were held 10 am Wednesday at the Central Christian Church Whitewright with Rev Paul Campbell officiating Burial was Oak Hill Cemetery Active pallbearers were Russell Summers Rocky McMillin Paul Stephens Emory Christian Grover Stuteville and Gomer May }
Denton Texas State College for Women schedules Religious Emphasis Week October 6 to 9. Miss Katie Kincaid daughter of Mrs Henrietta Kincaid Rt 2 Whitewright is appointed chairman of hospitality and social committee. She is a junior social work major and member of the Adelphian Club and Council of Religious Activities. Reverend James Wesley McClain leads the week after leaving radio two years ago.
Father McClain, now in charge of the Eastland Stephens County Mission, is assisted by several ministers in worship services seminars give and take sessions and personal conferences. Since 1936 the college has set aside this special week to emphasize spiritual training on campus. Activities are sponsored by the Student Council of Religious Activities.
The National Safety Council reports a rise of 5.6 percent in fatal home accidents in the first half of the year, while other fatal accidents outside the home decreased. Gas and infant suffocation along with elderly falls drove most home fatalities, though fire deaths slightly declined.
Dallas report shows Texas has 61,984 federal employees as of June 30, ranking fifth among states. The figure marks a 41.8 percent drop from the same date in 1945, per regional civil service director Paul H. Figg.
Figures show 27 434 Army workers in Texas 6 391 Navy 18 987 postal 9 013 Veterans Administration 20 159 other departments. A writing tip suggests dipping a match into a bleach solution to erase ink mistakes and rub.
The State of Texas issues a citation to William Roberts to appear by 10 AM on Monday November 3 1947 in the Grayson County District Court at Sherman Texas. Davie Roberts sues for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Citation issued September 16 1947. File No 55951. Clerk S V Earnest. Deputy Nancy Drake.
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