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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1943
Page
5
Sherman visitors, Galveston guests, weekend trips and family visits fill Whitewright society notes. Births include a daughter to Sgt and Mrs Schwiening Jr. in Sherman. Local school elections name officers, and a new Whitewright Grill prepares to open.
Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church named new committee chairs led by Mrs Olive Myrick. Appointments include Benevolence Mrs B W Newman Bible study Miss Effie Maynard educational Mrs E P Wotten missions Mrs C I Witt and others. Yearbook committee consists of Mrs Glen Earnheart Miss Effie Maynard and Mrs O L Jones. Royal service program leader was Mrs C J Meador with assistants.
Mrs. Wilson Kaiser of Sherman and Miss Drunette Farley of Whitewright hosted a luncheon and silver shower for Miss Sara Belle Gillett at the Mural Room, Baker Hotel in Dallas. Gillett plans to marry Joe Thomas on October 16, with eight guests attending.
The Whitewright club met at Mrs. Oscar Huseman’s home with Miss Eunice King presenting a living room makeover talk on arranging furniture and harmonizing colors. Future events include beef slaughter on Oct 8 and meat canning demos on Oct 14 at the Grammar School, public invited.
Mortuary Alex Benham of Dallas, a retired salesman, died Friday in a Dallas hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at George A. Brewer Funeral Chapel in Dallas, conducted by Dr. Marshall T. Steel of Highland Park Methodist Church. Burial followed at Restland Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife Cordia Gillett of Whitewright, two sisters, and several relatives attended from Whitewright.
John Skelton 88 a lifelong Collin County resident died at his Wylie home Sunday after a heart attack the day before Funeral services were held Monday at the Christian Church in Wylie He is survived by his wife seven daughters seven grandsons seven granddaughters and seven sons in law Also listed as attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs Houston Mr and Mrs McGinnis and Mr and Mrs Roland Cox.
Churches announce Rev. E. P. Wootten as pastor with Sunday school at 10 a m led by W T Simmons. Morning worship at 11 a m and the evening service at 8 30 p m scheduled.
Sunday school will be held at 10 a.m. There will be no preaching services. Pastor Rev. W. W. Adcock is away in Washington, D. C.
The Sun notes Christmas card demand is higher than ever and supply is short. Some manufacturers refuse new orders while The Sun has already placed several orders and delivered many. Consumers are urged to order now to secure cards.
Sherman area residents receive mailed tax statements for 1943 property and poll taxes on a $40 53 million valuation. State, county, and school taxes total 477 101 40 with discounts 3 percent in October 2 percent in November and 1 percent in December. Split payments allowed through June 30 1944. First receipts issued to L C Jackson Sherman second to Mrs G W Jackson Sherman and third to Mr and Mrs L W Huckaby Van Alstyne.
Governor Coke Steven son reports over 100 telegrams and letters backing his opposition to a $47.5 million natural gas pipeline from the Texas Gulf Coast to the East. He favored a tax on the product after learning pipelines avoid the tax on intangible values. Some correspondents mixed the gas issue with gasoline rationing.
The Sun adds a long list of new honorees this week including Mrs. W. L. Hatfield A. G. Mullinix Lillian Neathery Harry Farrow J. L. Reeves Mrs. M. Z. Jones and many others confirming lively subscription growth and receipt writing. The names span civilians and service members such as Lieut. Walter H. Bogle and Pvt. Jerry C. Hasting reflecting community recognition and ongoing support.
B F Vance state AAA administrator asks county forces to work with agents and technicians to organize terracing in Texas hill counties. Farmers can earn 80 cents per 100 feet of standard terrace. 1942 produced 190.9 million feet and $824,407 in payments. The 1943 goal is 150 million feet as terraces prevent erosion and conserve moisture.
Mr Vance states that costs will be deducted from soil-building payments earned by participants. The remark highlights financial adjustments tied to program earnings.
F W Peveto World War veteran and member of Charles R Simmons Post American Legion is appointed to Grayson County selective service board two. He succeeds Judge C T Freeman who resigned.
Dr Geo W Cox Texas state health officer warns that rising disease rates threaten the nation during wartime. He urges immunization, sanitation, clean clothing and homes, and good nutrition to keep civilian and military health high and curb disease inflation.
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