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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists its notice policy and publishing terms. Including admission events and memorial notices, with charges at regular advertising rates. Publisher J H Waggoner and editor Glenn Doss note weekly publication and a $1.50 yearly subscription.
The Texas Thanksgiving date varies by institution with Nov 21 favored for state schools and Nov 28 for Texas A. and M. and the University of Texas football classic in Austin. President Roosevelt’s provisional preference for Nov 21 looms, while a broader call for patriotic civic duty and unified celebration is urged by East Texan.
A public appeal urges citizens to rededicate themselves to duties of citizenship over self interest. Citing Petain and the fall of France, the piece warns against class blocs and urges unity in preparedness and progress amid wartime Britain. It calls for labor, capital, pensioners, and all groups to join a crusade of national service and devotion.
Three years ago Rock Port Missouri voters bonded themselves for 90000 to build a municipal electric plant after strong public ownership campaigns. The Rock Port board later admitted political missteps and the local utility argued rates were unchanged and could be reduced only by neglecting maintenance. Across the year twenty six municipalities voted on private versus public power with twenty four opposing public ownership, underscoring the adage that bad news travels fast.
In Porters community health is good and cotton picking paused Monday for a few days. Residents mention visits and stays with relatives in Whitewright and nearby towns including Elbert Bennett, J T Robinson, G D Bennett, and W C Person. An essay on hand signs links occupations to hands, noting surgeons, shoemakers, locomotive engineers, and tailors reveal character through hand traits.
A scientific study of hands is described, contrasting with palmistry. The article notes that palm examination can reveal occupation and past history, citing pianists as an example with fine delicate yet strong hands and distinctive finger shapes.
In Austin the Democratic campaign for Roosevelt intensifies with weeks of activity before the November 5 election. State headquarters urge every Democrat to contribute and provide active support, as announced by director Myron Bla lock and campaign staff.
Irvin Cobb the famous Kentucky colonel and humorist will fly from Hollywood to appear at the No Third Term rally at the Coliseum in Houston Friday night September 27. He will share time with Hon Samuel B Pettengill Hoosier author and former Democratic congressman from Indiana. Announcement is by Elwood Fouts senatorial chairman from the Sixteenth district.
The passage mentions an opportunity to give money alongside casting a vote for the nominees. It frames financial support as part of engaging in the electoral process, suggesting fundraising alongside prospective selections.
Central Christian Church directs Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m. Bible School also at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m Bible study Wednesday night at 7 30 led by Leonard Mullens minister.
Dr B Wrenn Webb, pastor, conducts Sunday school at 10 a m with R P Montgomery as superintendent. 10 50 a m sermon titled The Tale of Two Cities not Dickens. 7 30 p m address Blind Man Cured.
Ben Bell, pastor, leads Sunday school at 10 a m with R A Gillett as superintendent. Morning worship follows at 11 with sermons on Highlights Along Gods Highway. Evening services at 7 30 feature a sermon by the pastor on Getting in Touch With Heaven. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 cover Matthew chapter 20. Idaho is an Indian place name meaning gem of the mountains.
Campaign director Blalock names Claude C. Wild to coordinate statewide party work. Wild will expand the existing network to every precinct, set up finance committees, and mobilize county units toward meeting fundraising quotas as Democrats aim to keep Texas a stronghold against Willkie dollars.
A 22 foot four section tractor model on the market is so bulky it can pass through a farm gate TL feet wide. The two outer sections fold over the two center sections for transport. The Earth revolves in 365 days while Pluto completes its orbit in 90 470 days. Crumbs from leftovers make a crust for baked dishes.
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