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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1943
Page
5
Local items list visitors and departures from area families including Alyne Felker, Ralph Kaiser and family, and J. W. Thompson. Birth announced for Steven Wesley Jr. of Wesley Brown. Several residents travel for work, school, or medical care. one accident near McKinney damages a car. rainfall notes report light showers and cooler nights.
The Kentuckytown and Bethel Home Demonstration Clubs hold a joint meeting at 10 30 a m Tuesday September 14 at Mrs Floyd Harris home. Miss Eunice King county agent will demonstrate canning chicken. Public invited.
The Rotary Club held its first meeting in the Grammar School lunchroom on Friday. Mrs. Russell Summers and Mrs. Clay Horton organized and served the luncheon with help from several young women. John Reeves led a patriotic program by Mrs. Sarah Kilgroe, and the club praised the volunteers. Secretary Roy Blanton noted the club ranked in the district attendance and the group now has 22 members.
Announcement of the marriage of Norma Jo Mangrum of Dallas daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Mangrum of Whitewright to Pfe Thomas W Tumlinson of Keesler Field Mississippi son of T W Tumlinson of Llano. They wed August 11 in Biloxi Mississippi and will reside there.
The report notes German prisoners in shorts with shirts removed at fieldwork on two Honey Grove farms, under two armed guards per group of ten. They are housed at Bonham fair grounds, transported to sites, and paid 1.50 dollars daily for eight hours, 0.80 dollars kept for upkeep. Ages 20 to 27, physiques strong, most cannot speak English well.
A concise reflection on happiness finding ground within one’s dwelling. The line suggests contentment is achieved regardless of rank when inner peace resides at home.
The Sun asks subscribers to renew promptly to save work and postage for expiration notices. Subscriptions remain $1.50 yearly, with no planned price increase, despite higher paper costs. The latest honor roll includes Cpl Jack Braden Pfc Alfred D Hill R G Gordon Mrs T E Sears Lt Thomas E Sears Lt Jack Spindle Mrs W Z Spearman Ralph B Kaiser Yep 3 c Hazel Lambert Pvt Wallace Reeves and others.
The Future Homemakers of Whitewright High School invite the public to an open house in the homemaking department on Thursday, September 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. An exhibit of student projects will be on display.
Notices warn taxpayers to file a Declaration of Estimated Income and Victory Tax by September 15 unless a farmer. Farmers have until December 15, with option to file September 15. Eligibility thresholds apply for singles and married taxpayers not living with spouses based on 1942-43 income figures.
The notice outlines who must consider estimated tax payments in 1943 and details due dates. Half of the estimated tax is due by September 15 and the rest by December 15, with quarterly payments possible starting 1944.
Blisters form where skin is rubbed by shoes or tools. Blood blisters come from pinching. Protect blisters from breaking. If a blister may break, gently cleanse with soap and water and once dry, apply mild iodine.
The guidance emphasizes patient care and infection prevention for babies. It covers dressing wounds, delaying weight bearing until the child is ready, using soap water and fresh air to kill germs, supporting a weak patient on their back with a pillow, and avoiding sharing personal hygiene items by wiping with a used handkerchief.
The Office of Price Administration announced a rule requiring bologna to disclose ingredients so shoppers know what they buy. The measure clarifies what constitutes bologna for consumer transparency.
The report notes a 19 percent increase in food production in the war’s fourth year, compared with only a 1 percent rise in the fourth year of World War I, reflecting improved efficiency and wartime measures.
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