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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1947
Page
10
A reading from Bible questions and answers covers divine inspiration, scripture authorship, and guidance for Christian wives of unbelieving husbands. It cites Revelation 16 14 and 2 Peter 1 21 along with 1 Peter 3 1 6 to illustrate sacred text and conduct.
Governor Jester proclaims October 13 to 19 as Letter Writing Week in Texas urging citizens to renew old friendships through letters. The proclamation says letters exchange thoughts and news and help build understanding to address world problems.
Remove the wrapper from a bar of soap and let it dry and harden before use. Hard soap lasts longer than soft, moist soap. Spread an old sheet over the floor when small children are cutting pictures from magazines or making paper dolls. It will save their clothes, keep cuttings off the rug and can be rinsed out when soiled.
A home Q and A covers treating grease on rugs with cornmeal to limit damage, fertilizer needs for vegetables after heavy rains, room illusions through contrast and ceiling color, applying fire resistant roofing over old shingles, and nut meat yields per pound for peanuts pecans English walnuts and black walnuts.
Rear Adm. William S. Parsons, director of atomic research, told the Society of 1812 in Baltimore that it will take decades or generations before nuclear fission can be used for industrial purposes. He said about three years are needed to move from theory to the atomic bomb’s reality.
Jess Ashton, 55, a Burkburnett farmer, died after his trouser leg was caught in a mechanical corn picker. His hands were severed and his left leg amputated above the knee. he remained conscious briefly before losing consciousness and dying soon after. Also a domestic cooking tip advises not to overheat paraffin during canning.
Classified ad roundup shows auto parts stock offers and quick procurement, a farm help wanted notice from Bells, a Flower Shop agent offer in Sherman, an auto loan service by Auto Finance Company in Sherman, several thankful notices for deceased relatives, and a Bonham auction sale at Lem Tittsworth's Furniture Store every Saturday at 2 PM with large stock and trailer parking. Includes bids for household items and furniture at buy at your own price.
Senator Taft of Ohio urged a return to peacetime government spending and taxation in a Los Angeles Town Hall speech. He called the income tax a dangerous burden on the people during the discussion hosted by the City civic group.
The piece notes Georgia Negroes own 1,024,369 acres valued at $23,971,643 the largest farm holding by Negroes in state history. Between 1940 and 1945 Negro farms grew, operators rose from 58,132 to 70,411 and owners from 10,018 to 12,352, with extensive counties where Negroes run major shares of farms. It urges fair treatment and legal protection as key to opportunity.
The Atlanta Constitution quote notes that a person can develop skills in a job to help the South grow. It frames opportunity as a path to regional advancement and self-sufficiency. The speaker stresses practical effort and pride in southern development.
Philadelphia officials advise residents to open doors and windows and turn off the lights when bats invade homes. Do not use bats as a tool to drive them away. Bats usually pose little danger but may bite if handled.
To remove egg stains from metal spoons dampen the spoons and rub with table salt on a dam cloth for a simple stain removing method.
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