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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1937
Page
4
Publication information for The Whitewright Sun includes editor J. H. Waggoner Glenn Doss and subscription price of $1.50 yearly. Notices of entertainments with admission fees, memorials, and resolutions are charged at advertising rates and errors will be corrected upon notification.
A Paris News feature critiques a youth who vows to pay his way through college by sharing life earnings, arguing such an investment is poor given many jobs need only basic reading and writing. The piece warns society coddles youth and softens them to shield from fortunes’ slings.
Increasing traffic and new complexities of control raise questions about maintaining a clear right of way. The article notes drivers on a main street face evolving rules and potential conflicts as arrangements change.
The Sherman Democrat argues that right-of-way is largely theoretical on main streets. Drivers and pedestrians alike ignore rules, making safe passage unlikely. Pedestrians at green lights should yield to caution, while turning vehicles must slow. Overall, right of way does not exist in practice.
A writer recalls quitting a heavy first job at 23 and watching the paper’s next edition. It came out sharper and livelier, teaching the lesson that the world moves on and a rookie can win the game. No job is irreplaceable. any role can be successfully filled.
A London magistrate ruled a clerk could spank his wife for nagging, while many countries and regions tolerate or praise spousal punishment under provocation. The piece traces a long history, noting lax laws in parts of the United States and public flogging in Delaware and Maryland, and cites medieval chivalry norms and a 15th century chronicler who praised a knightly husband for beating his wife.
Grayson County merchants report total retail business of 14 297 000 and a 2 percent sales tax would yield 285 940 for the county while each resident would pay 4 34 yearly. The figures come from an eight page pamphlet Texas Taxes a Suggested Solution by Rev J Ernest Stack editor of the Christian American. The pamphlet notes 45 percent of revenue would come from 10 counties with largest cities and that in Texas a 2 percent tax would raise 28 652 300 annually with 70 000 retail establishments and a total Texas business of about 1 482 615 000. Dr Stack also argues taxes hinder church finances.
A mountain man and his son visit a city by car. The old man steps onto the street and comments that towns are built there because the ground is hard to plow, expressing surprise at urban pavement. The scene portrays a humorous clash between rural mindset and urban development.
A World weather of higher prices spreads from the United States to France Japan the Netherlands Canada the United Kingdom and Germany. Guaranty Trust figures show a 9 percent US wholesale rise in late 1936 with varied gains abroad while currency devaluations and government spending for public works and armaments drive the trend.
The Kil-Kare Bridge Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. M. Johnson. Mrs. John Routh won high score with Mrs. R. M. Meredith second. Guests included Mrs. Meredith and Miss Maxine Roberts. The Whitewright Music Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Weldon Binion for an oratorio study. Participants on the program were Mrs. Guy Hamilton, Mrs. J. C. McMillin, Mrs. Paul Ryan, Mrs. Floyd Bassett, and Mrs. Binion, with guests Mrs. J. E. Mangrum and Mrs. Gomer Graves of Clifton.
The Home Demonstration Club met April 8 with twenty members present Miss Mildred Holcomb was elected to represent the club at the short course. For the next month chances will be sold on the club quilt. Members split into two groups led by Mrs Elmo Wallace and Mrs Hill. The winning side will be entertained by the losers. The next meeting is April 22 at Mrs Clarence Pace home and the county home demonstration agent will attend.
Co. B Bryant Jr served as program chairman for the Rotary Club gathering Friday and introduced Dr. John H Burma of Sherman as guest speaker. Dr Burma discussed a changing world, urging acceptance of a new order and leaving behind the good old days. Other Sherman participants included Dr D C Enloe Floyd Wallace and Lee Simmons with W L Ashburn Jr of Denison and Eugene Parker of Farmersville.
The club heard a brief talk by Dr Enloe about his recent observations during a visit to Mexico. He shared insights from the trip and noted notable cultural and regional aspects observed during travel.
The Kentuckytown HD Club met with Mrs. Claud Phillips for a reorganization session. Officers elected include President Mrs. Carl Holland, vice president Mrs. C. M. Fulton, secretary and treasurer Mrs. Ollie McBroom, council delegate Mrs. P. H. Connelly, alternate Mrs. G. Clark, and reporter Mrs. Ben Nelson. Committees are to be named. The club will meet every second and fourth Friday at 2 p.m. inviting all local ladies to join.
Pastor Dr B Wrenn Webb leads Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with John Burma reviewing Dr Links book Return to Religion before a 7 30 p m sermon by Webb. Local readers invited to attend.
At the evening service next Sunday several students from Southern Methodist University will attend and speak. A visiting student will perform a special musical number. Service begins 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 10 a m and the morning preaching at 11. A church conference will follow the morning service to elect delegates to the district conference. Joe M Connally pastor. Mrs Romsh-Fragment ends.
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