Rotary Governor Visits Whitewright Club
Leland Long of Mineola district governor of Rotary International visited the Whitewright club for its first official visit. He spoke at lunch, met directors beforehand, described club year plans, praised attendance and work, and shared European trip experiences. Presenters and guests included Tom Sears and local leaders from Sherman Bonham Junction.
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Leland Long
Mineola
Rotary International
Whitewright Club
Gov. Long
Europe
Tom Sears
Edgar McLendon
Junction
Garland Franks
Sherman
Melvin Sisk
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Chancy Corse
J. B. Golden
Bonham
G. R. Newby
Bonham Herald
J. D. Butler
G. C. Hodge
Stevenson Wins Court Ruling In Johnson Senate Ballot Fight
In Fort Worth a U S District Court judge granted a temporary injunction blocking Lyndon B. Johnson's name from the Democratic Senate ballot. The ruling directs a master of masters to investigate votes in South Texas counties and possibly others, with further conference set.
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Fort Worth
Coke Stevenson
U. S. District Court
Lyndon B. Johnson
U. S
Davidson
Federal District Court
Dallas
Texas
Stevenson
Johnson
Farm Stored Cotton Loans Authorized
The Agriculture Department amended the 1948 cotton loan program to permit loans on farm stored cotton. The USDA cites large supply and low prices, with storage on farms to aid producers where warehouse space is scarce. Cotton must be ginned and baled to qualify.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Peddling hootch through college editorials at KU
Lawrence Kansas university students read in the Daily Kansan an editorial by James L. Robinson claiming peddling hootch has replaced selling magazines as the college’s favorite way to work through school. A notice followed stating student editorials express personal views only.
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Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansas
Kansas
Kansan
James L. Robinson
University
Man Falls for Fountain of Youth Scam Then Sleeps Through Dose
An elderly man believed a Fountain of Youth scheme and took six pills at once instead of one per day. He slept through the next morning until waking with the line I must get up but I won t go to school.
Tigers Will Meet Honey Grove Friday
The WHS Tigers travel to Honey Grove for a Friday 8 p m non conference game after a 33 to 0 win over Leonard at Bryant Field. The first conference match is Oct 1 at Bryant Field against Tioga, the Tigers’ and Tioga’s first meeting in the new conference.
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WHS Tigers
Honey Grove
Tigers
Leonard High School
Bryant Field
Tioga High School
Whitewright
van Alstyne
Tioga
Bells
Collinsville
Whitesboro
Gunter
Pilot Point
Howe
PT Association to Hold Called Meeting Tuesday
Mrs. H. H. Sears president of the Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association announces a called meeting for 3:00 p m Tuesday September 28 in the grade school auditorium Plans include health program discussions and classroom equipment needs She invites all parents especially first grade and new entrant parents to attend the meeting
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H. H. Sears
Whitewright
Parent-Teacher Association
Association
Sears
They Are Deferred by The Fort Worth Press
A letter argues college students should remain deferred from selective service and cites ROTC status and academic performance as key. The piece predicts potential 1948 49 law changes as Congress and the Army seek better trained manpower amid cold war tensions.
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Fort Worth
Congress
Army
All Indian Singing Convention Planned for Durant
J. Sam Wright announces an all Indian singing convention next Sunday at 1 p m in Durant city auditorium. Sol Roberts reports many Indian singers have been contacted and will attend. the public is invited.
Stamp Plan Raised a Scent
Manila report says Postmaster Andres Abella of Cebu faced a stamp shortage. With only two cent stamps available he cut stamps in half to supply one cent needs. The decision cost him his job.
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Manila
Andres Abella
Cebu
Abella
Man Defends Action After Bottle Blow Stirs Court
A defendant replies to an accusation of striking a companion with a bottle, insisting the weapon used was only a half pint. The exchange occurs during a hearing where the incident is under review.
Opening Date For Book Club Review Changed to Sept 29
Due to President Truman's visit to Bonham next Monday the Current Book Club opening is moved to September 29 at 8 PM. Mrs. V. Y. Rejebian of Dallas will speak on John Fisher's Why They Behave Like Russians at the Methodist Church recreational hall.
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Truman
Bonham
Methodist Church
V. Y. Rejebian
Dallas
John Fisher
Cotton Receipts Rise. 686 Bales Ginned This Week
White Wright gins reported 686 bales ginned by Thursday morning, up from 481 last week and 748 a year ago. Cotton brought 31.25 per pound and seed at 70 per ton, versus 31.50 and 95 last year.
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Whitewright Gins
Corn Prices Drop as Buyers Pay 1.15 and 1.40 in Whitewright
Whitewright buyers offered 1.15 per bushel for yellow corn and 1.40 for white corn on Thursday morning, down from a week ago at 1.60 and 1.35. Mechanized corn pickers speed market delivery, though some fields remain unharvested as the rush subsides.
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Whitewright
3 345 In County Sign For Draft
Grayson County Selective Service Board registered 3 345 men ages 18 to 26 during peace time registration. Henry R. Bone said questionnaires go out and classifications begin. State board estimates Texas may provide 1 000 to 1 200 of the 10 000 men requested in the first call.
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Sherman
Grayson County Selective Service Board
Henry R. Bone
Grayson
State Selective Service Board
Bone
National Guard
Texas
Porter Seeks Senate Seat with Civil Rights and Decentralization Platform
Republican nominee H J Porter campaigns in Texas opposing federal civil rights policy and Taft Hartley changes. He calls for decentralization, eviction of left wingers from Washington, opposes socialized medicine and federal control of industry, and supports workers rights with limits on nationwide strikes.
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Austin
H. J
Jack) Porter
U.S
Texas
Truman
Porter
Washington
Harry Truman
Lyndon Johnson
Houston
Fare quotes at city terminal echo across windows
A little old lady asks how much to Shepton and learns $2.65. The ticket agent confirms the fare and the woman tells her companion they should buy here since every window quotes the same price.
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Shepton
Whitewight Girl To Be Honored at State Fair Luncheon
Betty Blackerby daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Blackerby route two will be one of fourteen 4 H Club girls to receive Honor Award medals from the State Fair of Texas at a luncheon on Saturday Oct 16 James W Aston chairman Rural Youth Committee announces they were chosen from hundreds of Texas applicants The luncheon is part of Rural Youth Day at the State Fair with 38 other FFA FF A and 4 H award recipients and 60000 farm youth expected to attend
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Betty Blackerby
Alva Blackerby
Texas
James W. Aston
Rural Youth Committee
Aston
Atha Belle Stewart
Gray Co
Jeanneane Riker
Garza Co
Ida Louise Knoll
Collingsworth Co
Grayson Co
Gwyndle Jean Freeman
Bowie Co
Billie Jean Walker
Howard Co
Joan Jarvis
Nolan Co
Anna Vera Hegar
McLennan Co
Elizabeth Mora
Nacogdoches Co
Evelyn Sander
Washington Co
Alice Faye Davis
Atascosa Co
Dorothy Mae Kastner
Bastrop Co
Beverly Runnels
Brazoria Co
Elaine May
Kleberg Co
Future Farmers of America
Dallas
Stolen 1936 Ford V-8 Traced Through Whitewright Incident
A 1936 Ford V-8 was stolen from Rollie Vestal Sunday around 2 a.m. near his garage. The thief, described as Army and in uniform, fled in a Chevrolet pick up into Whitewright, damaged a car on Highway 160, and ditched at a schoolyard porch. The vehicle may have been seen in Denison around 5 a.m. The McKinney registered truck, with tools for utility work, is believed stolen. officers have a clue but search continues.
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Rollie Vestal
Main Street
North Bend Street
First National Bank
Whitewright
McKinney
Sun Honor Roll Adds Dozens of Subscriptions
The Sun announces new subscribers and renewals for the past week. Names listed include Mrs. T. E. Sears Sr, Clyde Lucas, Miss Frances Bennett, A. C. Darst, and others, with payment dates shown as margin figures indicating coverage through November 1948. If credits are incorrect, readers are urged to notify The Sun for correction.
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Sun
T. E. Sears Sr
Clyde Lucas
J. Stanley Schultz
Frances Bennett
Lawrence Burden Co
P. Dawson
J. E. Risley
Ed Kent III
W. T. Nicholson Clyde R. Owen
R. V. Roberts
C. C. Hill
Sarah Binion
A. C. Darst
T. H. Sears
Leon C. Wolford
H. R. Williams
Truman to Speak at Bonham Stadium Monday
President Harry S. Truman will address supporters at Bonham High School Stadium on North Main Street after arriving by presidential train around 8 p.m. The Bonham High School Band will perform beforehand, with a platform for the party including Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret, Rep. Sam Rayburn, and state and local officials.
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Bonham
Harry S. Truman
North Main Street
Bonham High School
Truman
Margaret Truman
Sam Rayburn
Benford Jester
Texas
Roy Turner
Oklahoma
India Edwards
Women's National Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Rayburn
George Busby
State Highway Patrol of
Dallas
Bonham Police Department
Main Street
Road Petition for Air Line Road Repair Filed in Court
Mayor Henry Hynds reports a petition to repair and improve the Air Line road from Van Alstyne to Cannon to Pilot Grove and connect with State Highway 60 has been filed in Commissioners' Court. The 12 mile project, the first under the county farm-to-market program, is fully supported by landowners who will donate right of way.
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van Alstyne
Cannon
Pilot Grove
Commissioners’ Court
Henry Hynds
Old County
Hurricane stronger than atomic bomb, Chicago scientists say
University of Chicago meteorologists estimate a hurricane's impact as many times larger than an atomic bomb. They cite 2,000,000 tons per square mile as the power, with winds of 150 to 200 mph. The storm forms in the Atlantic doldrums and measures about 300 miles across.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Atlantic
Cape Verde Islands
West Indies
Texas schools saved $100000 by board
Governor Jester praised the State Board of Control as Texas school districts saved at least $100,000 in the past year by buying bus tires and tubes through the board. He noted more savings likely as districts buy buses in the same manner and urged continued use of the board for purchases.
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Austin
Jester
State Board of Control
Texas
Parade and Rodeo Opening in Whitewright Tonight
A two night event opens at 5 30 p m Thursday with a parade by Preston Everheart Post American Legion awarding 45 00 in prizes for best cowboy and horse best cowgirl and horse youngest and oldest riders. Rodeo starts 7 00 p m at American Legion park with bulldogging bronc busting and other acts. Admission 25 and 50 cents.
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Preston Everheart Post
American Legion
Sherman
Bonham
Tom Bean
Bells
American Legion Park
Legion Park
NBC Tightens Prize Programs With New Broadcast Code
NBC at its Sun Valley convention announces a new prize program code effective January 1. It aligns with NAB standards and adds strict provisions while allowing giveaways. Indirect controls limit sponsor time by naming products on prize lists and middle commercial breaks are banned. Crime and mystery shows remain barred in early evening hours.
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Sun Valley
Idaho
National Broadcasting Company
NBC
National Association of Broadcasters
Democratic Body Will Convene in Bonham Monday
The State Democratic Executive Committee meets in Bonham Monday, called by newly elected chairman John C. Calhoun. He stays for President Truman's visit, with Truman to speak at the stadium. Traffic restrictions will close Main Street from the depot to the stadium to normal traffic practice for the presidential visit.
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Bonham
Democratic Executive Committee
John C. Calhoun
Calhoun
Sam Rayburn
Truman
Texas & Pacific
Earth Expected To Enter New Ice Age Within Million Years
Washington reports at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting that the earth is due for a new ice age within the next million years though exact timing could not be predicted. Past glacial periods aligned with dark nebulae in the solar system, which have intermittently altered Earth's climate as the sun moved through the dust cloud.
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Washington
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Earth
Half Million Texans Sign Up for Draft
More than 540000 Texans sign up for peacetime draft registrations, Gen. K. L. Berry says. Harris County ranking highest with over 50000 signatures. exemptions apply to married men and World War II veterans.
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K. L. Berry
Selective Service
Berry
Harris County
Houston
J. S. Griffith
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Jim Wells
Zapata
Precinct 13
PT Association
Durant
Book Club Review
Senate
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