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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
1
City business leaders met at the city hall to plan a celebration for the opening of the new concrete road south of Whitewright. A committee will survey options and report back within days with tentative plans aiming for April 30 when the road is expected to open to traffic.
Improvements are under way at the Texas Pacific Service Station owned by J L Truett. The old high floor is torn out and a new lower concrete floor is being poured. Gasoline pumps moved to the side widen the driveway. The completed station will be one of the most convenient and attractive in the city.
Death came Monday night to S M N Marrs 70 veteran state superintendent of public instruction while judging contests at College Station He had led the office since 1923 and was reelected four times His passing follows the deaths of Dr Paul W Horn and Dr R B Cousins Sr two other prominent Texas educators and friends
Sherman judge A S Noble spoke at the Rotary Club lunch about Grayson County finances and taxation. He outlined tax funds used for sinking bonds corporate debt and road maintenance and noted state school aid exceeds local levy while distress calls rose with the need to aid worthy cases.
Senator Tom Connally urged Secretary Hyde to modify seed loan rules that require a first mortgage for this year's loan and a second mortgage for last year's unpaid balance. Hyde declined to change regulations, saying no adjustments are possible now.
A Poor Married Man, a three act comedy, will be presented at the Mahurin school house Saturday night April 23 by pupils of the Mahurin school. There is no admission charge and all are invited to attend.
After six weeks of dry weather farms faced poor crop prospects with a light shower in Whitewright and heavier rain northeast of town. Farmers report delayed cotton planting and replanting of corn where stands failed, though some areas benefited gardens and crops from localized moisture. Arthur Badgett near Kentucky town notes only a light shower while northeast reports show enough rain to aid some crops.
Two barns in the Whitewright area were burned in separate incidents over the past week. H. M. DeBerry’s southwest farm barn and contents were lost with no insurance. Ronald Vestal’s southeast farm barn burned at about three am Sunday with substantial feed loss and partial insurance coverage.
Three deacons were ordained at Kentuckytown Baptist Church in a Sunday service attended by officials and members of ten churches. Rev. J. L. Truett elected moderator and Rev. C. Chumbley named secretary. Rev. A. Reynolds examined the candidates Arthur Stanford Joe Stephens and Charley Anderson.
London. Chancellor Neville Chamberlain unveiled a hard times budget in Parliament setting national revenue and expenditure for the coming year at 766 million pounds with a small estimated surplus of 796 thousand pounds. No tax relief was granted from crisis burdens and pressures for continued restraint were urged to sustain public confidence.
The Keeling filling station northwest of town was burglarized Wednesday night. It is the third break in since January, with a side room entered and oil and car tools taken. Police are investigating. four weeks earlier three youths admitted burglary, were tried in Sherman, and received suspended sentences.
Real estate records show J. R. Oliver conveying 134.37 acres to Miss Pearl Oliver in the Grainger McDaniel survey on April 18, 1932 for $1 and other consideration.
The Friday Literary Club announces a 1932 yard beautification contest with fifteen divisions and prizes. Committee members include Mrs. Emmet Penn as chairman and Mrs. H. T. Atterberry, Mrs. C. B. Bryant Jr., and Mrs. T. E. Barbee. Entries encouraged early. contest begins the first week of June.
Proclamation by Mayor I F M Echols of Whitewright urges citizens to support the Yard and Garden Contest sponsored by The Friday Literary Club. The statement links beautification of home grounds to cleaner streets, better sanitation, healthier environments for children, higher real estate values and civic pride. Date noted is the twenty first of April.
South Texas Bermuda onions are yielding strong profits with shipments totaling 600 cars bringing over 750000 dollars since April 1 across ten counties including Laredo, Winter Garden, and Willacy. Prices stand at 2.35 to 2.50 per yellow BermudA. annual income may approach 4 million dollars.
Vittitoe Cemetery near Whitewright will be cleaned and beautified on Saturday April 23 in preparation for memorial services set for Sunday May 1. The committee asks all interested to participate or send assistance.
A 96 year old commemoration recalls the San Jacinto clash where Texans defeated Santa Anna, with 600 Mexican and 21 American casualties cited. The observance, near Houston, revisits the rallying cry Remember the Alamo remember Goliad and the beloved song sung mid fight.
A grammar school hosts a Friday night program to benefit Interscholastic track and field events, playground, basketball and tennis. A ten cent admission supports fees and expenses. Attendees tour rooms representing China Japan Holland Africa Alaska France and Mexico with suitable programs.
Washington report notes a Senate floor vote on a 4 percent beer measure after the Manufacturers Committee approved the bill despite opposition. AFL leaders warned of a looming "revolution" without revival of beer industry power, while Bishop Cannon and others pressed for Volstead Act reform and stricter penalties for home wine and liquor purchases.
Cliff Huggins announces in The Sun his candidacy for Criminal District Attorney of Grayson County subject to the Democratic primary on July 23. He has served as an assistant in the district attorney office for over three years and has lived in Grayson County more than forty years. His formal announcement will appear later in The Sun.
A Boston Transcript note muses that a correspondent’s baby wriggles out of everything, calling it an amusing sign of an incipient politician. The lighthearted dig treats a child’s antics as a political forecasting joke in a family paper.
Daisy and Violet Hilton, inseparable twins, faced a ticket issue at San Francisco airport when only one ticket was found for their United Airlines flight to Los Angeles. Officials allowed boarding, triggering a plan to charge for a second ticket, which the twins refused to pay because both share one body.
Investigations by Sheriff Frank Reece's office tied to December burglaries in Tom Bean area lead to new charges for Clifford Hood and Duff Hood of Sherman. Thirteen cases against Clifford Hood and eight against Duff Hood now on record for burglaries at Tom Bean Hagerman Sadler and the Tom Bean post office.
The Texas Railroad Commission approved Cotton Belt Railroad to discontinue motor cars 201 and 202 between Commerce Whitewright and Sherman and substitute mixed train service except Sundays. The railroad may run a passenger coach attached to freight six days a week and operate motor cars on Sundays. Wolfe City opposed the change.
The fifth district Texas Interscholastic League meet at Paris saw Whitewright students reach finals in girls debate and extemporaneous speaking but Sherman claimed wins. Whitewright star Rol Andrew Cox failed to reach state in broad jump and high jump margin. Essay from Whitewright was disqualified after exceeding 1000 words, with Whitesboro prompting the protest. state league upheld the protest though the essay was praised.
Four of Whitewright's five churches plan a union revival this year. A laymen and pastors group from Baptist Methodst Presbyterian and Central Christian Churches forms an advisory committee to hire an evangelist and singer. A second committee will pick a location, likely outside or in a vacant business district building, with a central outdoor site such as the grammar school campus. The revival starts June 12.
A proposed bill to cut salaries of all state officials and employees by at least ten percent is to be introduced in the Forty-third Legislature. Rep A M Howsley of Albany says a similar cut was considered last session and the bill could save about two million dollars. He notes about 10 000 state workers with 7 000 in the Highway Department.
Deputy Sheriff Burn Everheart confronted a roadside incident after a woman reported a gasless car. A man sitting on a damaged vehicle refused to answer, drew a pistol, and fled after three shots. Everheart borrowed a shotgun, fired warning shots, and identified suspect Earl Hill. The other car owner was arrested on charges in justice court.
The letter from G. W. Luck formerly of Whitewright now in Grandfield Oklahoma responds to a subscription notice. He writes that they cannot do without The Sunshine and sends a check for another year.
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