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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
8
In Fort Worth a letter from Letha Bell Kennedy to Pvt Thelman Louis Kennedy 23 overseas reveals she no longer loves him. The 96th District Court granted a divorce and settled property as Kennedy serves in the armed forces during World War II.
The Office of Price Administration cut the value of A B and C gasoline coupons in the Far West from four to three gallons effective 12:01 a m Tuesday. The move followed Harold L Ickes announcement of the first gasoline quotas for the area. Officials said the action was necessary due to greatly increased military demands.
A moonshine liquor still with a ten-gallon boiler and copper worm was discovered Wednesday in the bell tower of Christ Episcopal Church in Bradenton Florida. Rector Frank M Brunton said sexton Frank Middleton found the device during a tower inspection. The church tower had not been inspected for three or four years and the finder prompted an investigation. The reference to Bougie port in French North Africa notes distance from Marseilles.
Corsicana report that John Winters, newly appointed executive director of the State Welfare Department, announced a redistribution of old age assistance to reach those most in need. He said no sweeping cuts or drastic administration changes are planned and noted his attendance at the Area 13 and 14 field workers conference.
Allied Headquarters in North Africa reports that more than 6,000 Axis planes have been destroyed in the Mediterranean since the Allied landings on November 8, 1942. About 3,411 were lost in air battles, the rest on the ground or by anti aircraft fire. In September the Northwest African Air Force dropped 15,989 tons of bombs, a record monthly total in the theater.
Mrs Elliott Roosevelt daughter in law of the President faced a reduced gasoline allotment. She was asked to designate one of three cars for supple mental rations while no extra gas was allotted to the other two. She listed ranching and Red Cross nurse's aid as occupations.
A playful lament on a cashier's plight from St. Louis Star-Times. A former fast cashier now faces daily scolding from managers and customers over a new penny mistaken for a dime, described as a tragedy in patter-opera style.
A white dog named Peanuts stays at the aircraft warning post near Lancaster Pennsylvania. The War Department ordered all personnel dismissed but the canine remains at his post continuing to keep company with the spotters.
The Texas Forest Service reports timber cuts totaling over 2 billion board feet in 1941 and 1942, the largest since 1917. Fire losses were the lowest among 11 Southern states, and 1941 area burned was the smallest in 26 years as air raid warning, forest fire towers, and civilian defense fire crews expanded protection across 9 million acres in 31 East Texas counties. The service also assisted in guayule plant searches, developed redgum plywood for airplanes, and explored making plastics from pine sawdust.
An 83 year old woman, Eunice Otis, enters the freshmen class at Hopkins High School. She is the mother of Federal Judge Merrill E. Otis of Kansas City and is pursuing education after missing high school in her youth.
Pvt. Howard E. Arthur parachuted from a speeding Army plane and then fainted at the courthouse license counter while attempting to buy a marriage license in Cincinnati.
Omaha creamery official L P McCaun, returned from Boston, recalls hotel scarcity and a dealer offering a pound of butter to secure him a room. The anecdote highlights scarce lodging and precious dairy prices in the East.
In Novata Oklahoma Marjean and Maxine Gridland solved a pet's night loneliness by placing a ticking alarm clock in the puppy's basket. The clock stopped the whimpering, but when they removed it the dog woke and whined again.
The Tyler Courier Times filled a vacancy by telephone hiring a reporter en route from Southeast Texas. He stopped in Nacogdoches for coffee and was hired there before returning to Tyler, leaving the Tyler position still unfilled.
In a wartime scene a first draftee asks for bread and a second replies he can pass it after moving pianos all summer. The brief exchange captures humor amid military life and the draft atmosphere.
An old negro speaks of his wife and a parent’s vow amid global conflict. The poem contrasts a father’s dream of a strong son with hidden preparations for deadly weapons and distant war. A wartime exchange reflects resilience and haunting irony in a single reflective moment.
Auto Finance Company led by manager F. W. Creager promises no delay on auto loans for any purpose or refinancing. Bring title papers and vehicle for inspection to save money. Located at 121% So. Travis, Sherman.
War Manpower Commission figures cited by Prof. Leon Kranz of Northwestern claim over 40 percent of draft registrants are rejected due to youth indulgence in cars, movies, and radio. He warns against inactivity and stresses physical training as essential for developing muscular fitness.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Joe asks to change his name. The judge queries the current name and learns Joe wishes to become Charlie. The rooms respond with surprised, light commentary on the unconventional request.
A quip compares marriage to a cafeteria grab, noting one may select appealing options and defer consequences. The saying suggests caution about choosing based on looks without considering longer term costs or commitments.
A stalled car blocks a street as a woman questions a passerby about driving around. The man answers bluntly that he only has an A card, implying a license or permit constraint.
Butane gas becomes available to many food producers poultry raisers and defense workers with quick approval. Foster's Butane in Denison Texas advertises large stock of tanks stoves and hot water heaters ready for installation.
Chester Konka in Detroit sent a phonograph record of his commands to his dog Putch while he trained at Camp Robertson Arkansas. The dog, starved by separation, responded to the recording, returning home calm and obedient at mealtimes. A wartime morale tale from Our Dumb Animals praises invention as salvation.
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