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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
7
The initial government bulletin outlines the United States cotton acreage for 1939. It details planted areas by region and notes expectations for yield, aiming to guide farmers and markets amid ongoing agricultural assessments.
The Texas State Game Commission asked for restoration of vetoed funds to claim an $81,000 allotment under the federal game survey act. Executive Secretary Will Tucker said about $27,000 tied to special funds was vetoed. The veto faced because the last Legislature itemized special funds in the department appropriation act, though permission could be granted with a showing of need by the Governor and other officials.
Governor O Daniel said he is pursuing several ideas for Texas industrialization with no definite plan yet. Reports linked a statewide development group led by William Lawson, his private secretary and ex Parks Board secretary, to aid industrial growth.
Governor O Daniel crusaded against gambling liquor laws urging Texans to curb debauchery and enforce laws. He warned against lottery by license and liquor by the drink while calling for strict law enforcement and fiscal restraint to fund social security without expanding vice.
Porter residents report Tom Williams and Mrs Maggie Jacobs of West Texas visiting relatives. Jim Hicks family guest of sister Mrs Roy Hurd in Porter Oklahoma. Etta Hicks stayed with G D Bennett. Jewel Gunter and Margaret McCord listed as sick. Dorotha Jean McCord stayed with Willa Jean and Doris June Hunter. J T Robinson visited by Bro Miller and families. Churchgoers attended Enterprise service. Genette and Genelle Hicks stayed with Jennie Hicks near Bethel. M L Williams visited relatives G D Bennett and Mrs W C Anderson. Elbert Bennett of Dallas visited. Encouragement to attend Sunday school next week.
Society girl Nancy Brooks Macy Brill sues Robert Gordon Jr in a $1,975 damage action claiming a hot permanent waving device at his beauty shop kept her under the heater for 3% hours, causing neck pain for months and a 13 pound loss. Superior Judge Georgia Bullock weighs the case.
In Austin polls show House members open to social security tax bills, but Senate fate remains dubious. Regular session tax bills stalled in state affairs committee, with pressure to push a constitutional amendment to cap pensions and impose a sales tax. Advocates would need 16 ready senators to back a tax bill, given Senate rules require more than a simple majority.
An Amarillo traveling man lauds truck drivers as the Gentlemen of the Highways praising etiquette that makes routes safer. He notes trucks help motorists, pull others from mud, and often yield space to pass while private cars sometimes hinder or threaten safety on Southwest highways.
A peppy exchange riffs on Mrs Gabber with cheeky chatter about her sunburned tongue after a vacation. The lighthearted quip captures a gossiping tone.
In Lancaster, Dallas County, the F. M. Hammond Company marks 50 years in business by stressing consistent newspaper advertising. The firm spends about 2 percent of sales on ads, supports local media, and believes dependable goods at steady prices sustain a town merchant against larger cities. The letter urges other local merchants to apply steady ad tactics and customer satisfaction as core principles.
A newspaper notice notes Americans have misplaced about 5,000,000,000 copper cent pieces since minting began. Officials say most losses occur as children play and drop coins in drains and gutters or spend them in vending machines. The piece also includes a joke about an amateur actor seeking a speaking part.
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