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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
1
A collection of brief items notes Jim Hollingsworth taking life easy after three months running a filling station. Weldon Binion and Jack Harper rearrange Mangrum grocery fixtures under Mr Mangrum’s watchful eye.
The Supreme Court agreed to review the constitutionality of the national industrial recovery act. A decisive New York poultry case, chosen by the government as ideal, is expected before term end in May or June. Arguments are set for May 2 as the court nears final NRA consideration amid an ongoing Senate finance inquiry and framing of a longer recovery law.
Judge R. M. Carter appoints Mayor J. P. Ball of Collinsville as receiver after a petition filed in Fifteenth District Court. The town shows $34,000 in indebtedness mainly bonds and annual interest of $2,040. Tax assessments offer only $1,500 income. Ball bonded at $3,000, with threats of further suits.
Indiana will require automobile makers to install shatterproof glass in windshields and windows for any cars sold in the state. The law, enacted by the recently concluded biennial session, takes effect January 1, 1936.
An exchange hints at Josh being a genius and involved in perpetual motion topics. Hawbuck challenges the claim, indicating interest lies elsewhere and dismissing the rest of the remark.
A Taylor ice cream manufacturing setup began operation at Craig's Cafe on Wednesday. It includes an 18 gallons per hour freezer, a 60 gallon hardening cabinet, and an 8-hole 40 gallon dispensing cabinet by Frigidaire. Hardening temperature is 10 degrees below zero. The plant will also produce frozen malted milk.
Officers for the Parent-Teacher Association were elected at a special meeting held at the Grammar School Tuesday afternoon. Name list includes Mrs. H. T. Atterberry president and eight others in officer roles.
The AAA framed its defense as a fight against opposition to the New Deal with Chester Davis accusing public utilities and other business groups of backing processors and cotton tax critics. Georgia Governor Talmadge supported millmen while Farm Bureau leaders vowed protests to counter “insidious” anti AAA campaigns.
A Texas Masons committee awarded the contract for the first unit of a 15 000 marble monument at San Jacinto to memorialize pioneer Masons who helped establish Masonry in Texas Dedication is set for April 22 with a 42 foot shaft to be completed by April 1936 The shaft will stand on the battlefield where General Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna and secured Texas independence.
To prevent slipping and uneven hanging, place pictures against the wall then twist the wire to form a cross. This method stabilizes alignment and prevents skewing as the artwork settles.
Donald Hudgins of Whitewright Grammar School placed first in the state Health contest, earning $5.00 for his booklet entry. About 1,000 booklets and posters competed from larger schools, with first prize going to Austin for the poster. Hudgins is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hudgins.
Grayson County auto license collections for 1935 to date total $127,859.61 announced Monday by Fred Holloway deputy in charge of automobile registrations. The sum covers 9,080 passenger cars and 1,065 trucks with distribution to county and state funds and to road and bridge accounts across precincts one through four.
The Federal Land Bank through national farm loan associations will issue new loans at 4 percent, the lowest rate ever offered. Houston bank president A C Williams said the reduction applies for about two years, with amortization of 20 to 30 years, while the Land Bank Commissioner maintains a 5 percent rate on new loans.
Savoy officials authorized bids for sale of 16 000 dollars in bonds to fund a complete waterworks project. The PWA will buy the bonds with 16 000 dollars loan and 5 000 dollars grant. Planned features include a deep well a 100 foot steel tower a 65 000 barrel storage tank mains and a pump. Specifications will meet sanitary and fire department requirements.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration will conduct a May 25 vote by wheat growers on continuing the acreage control program. County Agent B F Gray received notice from John E Edmonds state wheat agent College Station outlining the plan which retains core features while urging land shifts to grass in dust storm areas.
Contract will be let soon for erection of the new Bells school building. Work will not begin until the end of the current term. Bonds for financing have been sold. The Dugan Chapel district enrollment has been transferred to Bells for this term and next, with bus transportation provided.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Harrison introduces a compromise plan to redeem adjusted service certificates with negotiable three percent bonds and a four percent reinvestment option. The bill aims to cost about 1.3 billion dollars, offsets present law by 500 million, and seeks cabinet backing after a White House meeting. It limits general pension legislation while urging veteran benefits remain broad.
Austin Texas relief officials seek waivers from farm landlords on tenants crop shares to secure first liens as loans to move ten relief farmers to self support. State Relief Director Adam R Johnson says landlords should not waive their quarter share but allow a first mortgage on three fourths. He cautions landlords not in need will continue supporting their tenants operations.
General merchandise sales in small towns and rural areas climbed 22 percent in March 1935 compared with March 1934 and were 105 percent above March 1933. Daily averages up 10 percent from February, with first quarter 1935 totals 15 percent higher than 1934.
Louisiana moves to seize control of all Federal relief money entering the state after the House bill backed by Senator Huey Long. Secretary Ickes warns withdrawal of relief if the plan proceeds, with Louisiana’s share about 170 million of the 4.8 billion fund. The measure empowers the Highway Advisory Board to oversee projects and imposes penalties on unauthorized contractors and officials.
In the last week of May Queen voting Janis Jane Horton leads the race with 863 votes while candidates remain one per grade except the second. The second mumps outbreak affects attendance. sixth grade forms a music club and English Club meets Friday. crafts on Easter theme fill classes and live bunny Patsy entertains first graders.
A seventh grade group performed a radio program Friday night on station CRAZY in Kentuckytown. Attendees included Mrs H T Arterberry Miss Tommie Chenoweth R R Waldo Miss Lula Lee Vestal Hugh Tim Arterberry Houston Darwin Billie Pritchett Charles Harrison Sara Kathryn Atterberry Helen Clathorn William Janway Mary Phillips and Ruth Waldrum. Volunteer numbers were given and Mr Waldo used the microphone. Another broadcast is planned for Friday night.
A California man designs an inflated rubber tube to aid rescue of bathers. Weighing ten ounces, it can support up to 200 pounds in water when wrapped around a swimmer for flotation and extraction.
Board of Education re elected the present faculty for 1935 36 with the Spanish department to be discontinued A N Gee is not re elected A salary aid decision for a Smith Hughes instructor will affect a home economics appointment Marg art Boone may be replaced if aid is granted list of re elected staff includes H W Key W S Cunningham Gladys Ray Dorothy Tapscott J H Burma J T Bryant Jewel Kennemer N W Manning Kathryn Roddy Clyde Montgomery Mary Pumphrey Sallye Hamilton Carter Fletcher Mrs W S Cunningham P A Short Claud Phillips Earl Jenkins Fred Cook
Rain across Texas in the first quarter of 1935 runs near normal overall, yet subsoil moisture is depleted and dust storms persist. March statewide rainfall averaged 1.85 inches, 0.28 inches below normal, with February at 2.29 inches and January at 1.48 inches. Localities like Whitewright report March 2.34 inches versus 2.96 normal, while April remains far below its 4.19 inch norm.
The Grayson County Baptist Training Union convention opens Thursday and Friday with hosts Rev. Hugh R. Bumpas and the East Sherman Baptist Church in Sherman. F. W. Peveto of Sherman is president.
Washington report states the AAA yesterday modified adjustment contracts, lifting limits. Farmers may plant any amount of rented acres to food and feed crops for home consumption.
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