Presbytery to Honor Dr Fender in Paris Meeting
The Paris Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church U S A holds a one day session at the Paris church on Wednesday September 11 beginning at 10 a m Dr Wilbur Carter of Sherman presides and Dr T J Willbanks of Texarkana is stated clerk Dr James E Spivey of Denison permanent clerk Rev W Lloyd Stowers of Ladonia leads devotion welcome by Ben Montgomery Whitewright with Dr Carter to respond Sermon at 11 a m by Dr Frank L Wear Trinity University president followed by communion At 2 p m business resumes and at 4 p m a service honors Dr J F Fender of Whitewright who has served 38 years in the Presbytery and 25 years as local pastor Sermon by Dr Willbanks and hymn singing led by Rev Charles L Dickey Mrs T E Barbee plays organ and Mrs R E Hickman directs choir Public sessions hosted. large turnout expected for the 4 p m service.
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Frank L. Wear
Trinity University
Wear
Fender
J. F. Fender
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T. J. Willbanks
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Texarkana
Charles L. Dickey
Central Presbyterian Church of
Whitewright Defeats Moreland in 13–2 Victory
The Whitewright baseball club defeated the Moreland All-stars 13 to 2 at the American Legion park Sunday afternoon. J. B. Cates pitched for Whitewright while Moreland used three moundsmen.
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Moreland All-stars
American Legion Park
H. W. Key
S. T. Montomery Jr
J. B. Cates
Moreland
Greenville
Greenville Satin Oilers
Sherman
Sherman Independents
Kidd-Key
Adam Johnson Resigns From Welfare Board
Adam R. Johnson, seven years relief and welfare director, tendered resignation to the State Welfare Board and asked to be relieved as soon as possible, with Sept. 15 set for the effective date. He cited board resignations by two original members and said the department ran without political domination, though other reasons for retirement were possible.
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Austin
Adam R. Johnson
Relief and Welfare
State Welfare Board
Johnson
Beeman Strong
M. E. Sadler
Bonham Wreck Victim Taken To Fort Worth
Mrs. Jewell B. Suggs of Oklahoma City, badly injured in a head on collision near Bonham, was taken to a Fort Worth hospital. She was visiting relatives with four children. Louise and Paul were injured and Tommy and Ruie had minor injuries. The other driver, a Black man, was jailed then released on a $1000 bond.
Walker Named Postmaster General In Roosevelt Pick
President Roosevelt nominates Frank C. Walker of Pennsylvania as Postmaster General to succeed James A. Farley. Walker, a close ally and former Democratic treasurer, had been expected for the post. New York Mayor La Guardia has held 13 official residences since taking office.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Frank C. Walker
James A. Farley
Walker
Democratic Committee
National Emergency Council
New York
R. H. la Guardia
Whitewright Tigers Begin 1940 Grid Practice
27 boys at Whitewright High School report for 7 am workouts under Coach S. T. Montgomery and Assistant Coach L. B. Morris. They plan a Friday scrimmage with Ab Pruitt’s Nocona squad and focus on running game while awaiting school start and a key Sept 19 Bonham game.
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S. T. Montgomery
L. B. Morris
Ab Pruitt
Nocona
Tigers
Otto Russell
C. B. Burchfield
Tiger
Bonham
Royse City
Morris
Montgomery
Dallas
Howe
Montomery
Wallace warns cotton acreage near minimum as risk of starvation looms
Former Secretary of Agriculture and Democratic vice presidential nominee Henry A. Wallace told the American Negro Exposition audience in Chicago that the South has nearly reached the minimum cotton acreage. He warned that further cuts could trigger starvation while noting mechanization and contracting markets strain farmers. He urged practical solutions using available resources.
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Chicago
Henry A. Wallace
Rotary Club to Meet at Desert Schoolhouse Friday
The Whitewright Rotary Club will hold its weekly luncheon at the Desert schoolhouse ten miles south of town on Friday with Desert residents as guests. F M Echols A M Bryant and H W Key will lead the program. This is one of two rural meetings scheduled this year.
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Whitewright Rotary Club
Desert Schoolhouse
Desert
F. M. Echols
A. M. Bryant
H. W. Key
Glen Earnheart
Bobby Leeman
Bonham
Johnny Bean
J. A. Alexander
Jess McGee
Sherman
Mr. Bean
Juarez
Mexico
Rotary Club
Whitewright
Dallas
Whitewright program presented to Sherman Rotary Club
Ed LaRoe spoke on Whitewright history noting its 1880 founding as the Katy railroad southern terminus and its namesake James Whitewright. He praised the Whitewright club as a growing civic force with strong treasury and student acts by Patty Everheart and Janis Horton. Mrs Prentiss Compton accompanied piano.
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Sherman Democrat
Whitewright
Sherman Rotary Club
Grayson
Ed LaRoe
Whitewright Club
Patty Everheart
Floyd Everheart
Janis Jayne Horton
Clay Horton
J. A. Alexander
LaRoe
Katy
James Whitewright
New York
Texas
Roosevelt trades 50 destroyers for overseas bases
President Roosevelt reveals a swap of 50 over-age U S destroyers to Britain in exchange for rights to build naval and air bases from Newfoundland to South America. The move draws swift praise from pro entramps and accusations of war from isolationists, while Attorney General Jackson says no legal obstacle exists.
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Roosevelt
Great Britain
United States
Newfoundland
South America
America
State Department
Germany
Jackson
Tennessee Towns All 24 Youths Enlist in Army
Morley Tennessee, a 350 person hamlet near Knoxville, reports all 24 eligible youths join the U S Army. Roy Branan, 22, is among the first to enlist amid recruiting posters and local aid from postmistress Mrs Witt.
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Tennessee
Morley
Tenn
Roy Branan
U. S
East Tennessee
Big Boy Branan
Serge B. LaPlante
Carrie Wpe
Board Post Office
Red Cross
Alvin York
Whitewright Public Schools prepare for start after cotton delays
The Whitewright Public Schools open Monday with an expected 180 in the High School and 225 in the Grammar School. Superintendent H W Key notes totals may drop due to late cotton picking. Faculty meet Friday for final assignments. new courses include bookkeeping and shorthand.
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Whitewright
H. W. Key
Vaccination for Smallpox Urged for All Children
Dr George W Cox Texas State Health Officer urged local boards of education to require vaccination against smallpox and immunization against diphtheria for all school children. He noted such rules protect against disease, reduce absences, save medical costs, and may prevent death. He urged pre school exams and state support for the campaign.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Boards of Education
Cox
Texas State Department of Health
Texas
State Health Department
Missing in action Dickie Lee RAF hero of many tales
London. The casualty list lists flying officer R H A DS O DFC Dickie Lee missing in action after flying against the Germans near Lille last fall. A blond, bright 22 year old who won the DSC and DFC, Lee was famed for his skill and escapes, with two Heinkel kills on a Channel patrol before vanishing.
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Hero
Dickie Lee
Raf
London
Lee
DS. O
Dickie
Lille
France
Britain
Royal Air Force
Frankie
Johnnie
Casey Jones
England
Mann Ends Tour Said to Be 1942 Governor Drive
Texas Attorney General Gerald C. Mann concluded his statewide speaking tour in Austin after 163 addresses and about 10,000 miles. The unopposed official continued his post‑primary, pre‑ gubernatorial campaign efforts ahead of the 1942 election, with speculation he may seek the governor’s office two years hence.
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Austin
Gerald C. Mann
Texas
Mann
Will O'Daniel
Cotton Gin Delivers 200 Bales This Season So Far
The cotton picking season started this week with 250 bales ginned by three local gins by 9 30 this morning. Last year at this date 2058 bales had been ginned here. Cotton priced at 9 25 cents and cottonseed at 23 dollars. This year last year comparison shows cotton at 8 50 cents. Local ginners report about half cotton going to government loan with growers earning similar to outright sale.
Churchill taunts Hitler as troops hear vow to prevail
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told New Zealand troops in England that Britain bears the weight of the enemy's malice but will not be overwhelmed. He urged resolve, saying four months ago a small foe could have wrought havoc, but now powerful armies will ensure Britain remains a champion and liberator of Europe.
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London
Winston Churchill
New Zealand
England
Hitler
Germany
Great Britain
Churchill
Europe
Patrolman Killed by Lightning on Motorcycle Ride
Highway Patrolman D A McGonagill age 33 was killed by lightning at 6 p m Wednesday as he rode his motorcycle three miles east of Lockney. He and Patrolman Tom Majors were returning to Plainview in a slow rain when the strike occurred. Majors saw the bike go into the ditch and found McGonagill dead.
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Plainview
D. A. McGonagill
Lockney
McGonagill
Tom Majors
Majors
Dog Bark as Artificial Sound of Civilized Life
This excerpt argues barking is a human developed trait after domestication. It contrasts domestic dogs with wolves and other canines that yelp growl and howl, noting bark emerged with civilization.
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