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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
4
A Quebec jewel thief is accused in a plane explosion that killed the wife of a jeweler and twenty one others. Police allege the jeweler plotted to kill his wife, insured for ten thousand dollars, with a second woman co conspirator who helped place the explosive statue. The woman later fell gravely ill after taking sleeping pills per the jeweler s instruction.
The nation observes Fire Prevention Week beginning October ninth with many communities promoting careful prevention practices as fires continue to cause damage nationwide.
The article notes two million dollars in property loss and about thirty lives lost every twenty four hours due to fires. It urges citizens to inspect premises to reduce hazards and cites Chicago’s 1871 fire anniversary on October 9. It also reports a six month 1949 fire loss nearly ten percent below 1948.
National Communist Party chair William C. Foster argues against violent revolution in the United States saying peaceful methods can achieve socialism. He envisions a legally elected coalition government moving toward socialism, then facing capitalist resistance, with a future people’s front government possible. He acknowledges doubt about his own claim but urges vigilance against propaganda.
The Bajau people a Malay boat dwelling tribe in the Sulu Sea live permanently on small vessels. When they disembark and walk on solid ground they feel dizzy and earthsick due to constant motion at sea.
A collection of aphorisms on favors, record keeping, crime, education, advertising, manners, and labor. It notes that efficiency matters, people should justify actions, and promotion follows success. it contrasts past and future, gender roles, and economic leadership with government pay trends.
A Texas chamber leader Houston Harte promotes In Our Image a new illustrated Old Testament collection chosen from the King James Version by Harte and illustrated by Guy Rowe. Published by Oxford University Press with Texas debut Sept 19 and nationwide Oct 6.
Funeral services for Mrs. Villa Akridge 70 who died Saturday at 3:30 a m were held Sunday at Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev Walter Lazenby Jr and Rev Claude Johnston officiating Pallbearers included Byron Caraway Paul Cook and Clifford Dinsmore Burial followed at Cross Roads Cemetery Mrs Akridge born in Alabama March 9 1879 was married to G A Akridge at Blue Ridge July 4 1900 She retired from Pool Manufacturing in 1945 Survivors include her husband one son J D Akridge of Sherman one daughter Mrs Bernice Caraway of Blue Ridge two sisters Mrs Dora Withrow of Memphis Tenn and Mrs Frankie Gilley of Ector three brothers Dr P F Evans Fort Worth Robert Evans Shafter Calif and Henry Evans Westminster three granddaughters and one great granddaughter
After doctors failed to cure 25 year old St. Louis clerk Robert Meier, a mysterious man used a wet noodle and two black candles from a bag. He suspended the noodle over Meier, lit the candles and made hand motions until the hiccups stopped.
A joking exchange imagines a husband promising to do all cooking in a week in return for life insurance and the wife’s freedom, highlighting a witty marital power swap.
Sunday school at 10 with morning worship at 11 and evangelistic service at 7 30 for the Assembly of God and Enterprise Baptist churches. James B Storey from Austin College Sherman will speak at 11. World Communion Sunday urged. Church of Christ also lists Bible classes at 10 and services throughout the day.
Ashley D Jameson gives morning worship at 11 in the church school hour at 10. Central Christian Church led by J R Wright Jr. First Baptist Church led by Weldon R Drake with Sunday school superintendent W T Simmons and other officers. Morning worship at 11, Training Union at 6 45, prayer service Wednesday 7 30.
Bonham resident Oak Lee Woods 42 of Texas Power and Light Company was shocked to death while pulling wire near Ector five miles west of Bonham. A 12,000 volt line caused instantaneous death. His wife and three children survive.
The piece notes Chinese fortune telling via foot lines and beliefs about the stomach as the seat of intellect. It lists five elements and five directions. It adds that Queensland natives prize kangaroo flesh, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.
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