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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun prints a note urging residents to trim low hanging tree branches to clear sidewalks. It also discusses the Gallup for Dewey poll history and critiques on foreign aid versus arming foreign cotton mills with modern machinery. The piece reflects local concerns and national political debate of the era.
If the American Cotton Manufacturers Association is correct in its assumption that Lend-Lease plans to rebuild with the most modern American machinery after the war, then Lend-Lease ought to have its face.
A bystander notes mixed amusement and disgust as Sherman and Durant push to rename Lake Denison Texoma. Five years after Denison Dam naming, residents resist, arguing Congress and officials may adopt Texoma, but longtime locals will keep calling it Lake Denison.
Capt. Carman P. Felice of Greeley pilots the Army plane named Grandpappy the only masculine named aircraft in service It ferries USO camp show girls and supplies to earthquake victims in South America and can carry up to 50 passengers The Boeing built aircraft occasionally transports troops as well
In 1935 only one of three planes of this design entered service. One ship was never completed and another crashed during its trial flight, leaving only Grandpappy as the active unit.
Rev E L Eastman rector of St Luke Episcopal Woodsville N H writes to a church member urging duty and humanity in war. He cautions that killing may be necessary but never for enjoyment and warns against letting war’s harshness corrode gentility and Christian conduct.
A wartime speaker urges soldiers to uphold high ideals and decency after conflict ends. He emphasizes the need for morally solid men to rebuild societies scarred by war and crime, praying that listeners become such builders. God bless you.
Hansford County residents report excellent early wheat yields with a top of 66 bushels per acre on 80 acres of Tenmarq grown north of Gruver by Mearl Wallin. Other high producers include Jake Varnon, J R Collard, and Bill Etling reporting about 60 bushels per acre according to county agent Joe M Hatton.
A Houston Negro applicant at Brown Shipyards endures a long interview and is finally measured at five feet two inches. He jokes that he never knew he was tall and that people call him Shorty. The moment highlights prejudice in hiring amid a small humor note.
The judge asks the litigants why they did not settle the case privately. The reply notes that they were negotiating when police intervened. The exchange highlights tensions over court mediation and law enforcement involvement.
Churches E P Wootten pastor hold morning services Sunday school at 10 worship at 11. Evening service at 8. J Pat Salyer minister offers Bible study 10 preaching 11 communion 11 45 and evening worship 8 15. Cordial invitation to all.
The Assembly of God church invites newcomers to attend Tuesday and Thursday services at 8:45 p m and Sunday School at 9 45 a m with a Sunday evening healing service. The First Presbyterian Church offers Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with an invitation to all to join.
With cooler weather and the end of vacations, the church urges leaders and followers to resume work and make membership meaningful. Consider starting Sunday school and regular attendance next Sunday. Morning message titled Emergency Religion. Evening service at 8 15 with a sermon on True Neighborliness.
Funeral services for John L. Denton were conducted at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. J. E. Fender Rev. James Vermillion and Rev. E. P. Wootten officiating. Interment followed in Bethel Cemetery with Glen Earnheart directing. Denton a longtime Bethel deacon and Sunnyside nursery operator born 1870 in Kentucky settled in Texas in 1890. He survived by his wife Susie Jones Denton four sons Ezra Ben Earl and Mallie Joe, a daughter Mrs. George Jarvis, eight grandchildren, and other relatives including a second wife Alice Talbot McAlester and children Homer Gentry Aston Smith Harless McAlester.
During fiestas in Mexico the village market fills with products of all kinds including crafts produce and street foods attracting locals and visitors to enjoy vibrant commerce and celebration.
A recent report tallies meals at an American Red Cross Club in Italy with soldiers consuming 7,970 raisin buns 7,725 cakes 432 cans of milk 540 pounds of sugar 360 pounds of coffee and 84 gallons of ice cream. These amounts cover snacks only not restaurant service.
The Navy announced the loss in action of the submarine Robalo commanded by Lt Comdr Manning Marius Kimmel, son of Rear Admiral Husband E Kimmel, in an engagement with unidentified enemy forces.
Miss Lou Arterberry 83 a pioneer Savoy family member died Saturday in Savoy Funeral services were Sunday at Savoy Church of Christ burial in Savoy cemetery She was born near Savoy November 22 1860 daughter of B F Atterberry and Mrs Sarah Atterberry A former teacher she is survived by a sister Mrs Mamie McLemore of Savoy
John P. McAlester of Anna route one was found dead in his car along the road between his home and Westminster about 1 30 p m Saturday after an absence since 10 30 a m. Funeral services were held Monday at Westminster Methodist Church with Rev Harrison Baker and Rev Philip Royal officiating. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with pallbearers named. Born April 23 1875 in Giles County Tennessee.
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