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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
4
Published every Thursday notice states that all admissions and bene fit events with fees will be billed at regular advertising rates. It adds memorials and resolutions will be charged and commits to correcting erroneous reflections upon any person, firm, or corporation upon notification.
The Rockville Journal recounts a fatal Minterburn Hill crash where a tele gram found on the dead man carried the ten word message We miss you daddy When are you coming home The note reflects on a father's loss for his children and urges careful driving to protect families from similar grief.
The Dallas Journal argues Sam Rayburn, a Texan, is the best choice for Speaker despite regional objections. It warns that a Texas gavel in both houses would anger non Texas delegations and suggests Burns of Tennessee as next in line while noting Byrns and Garner as Southern Democrats.
The veteran Illinois politician Rainey dies leaving a void in integrity and kindness within the Democratic process, with critics noting the personal impact outweighs procedural losses.
A collage of brief quotes from papers including Albany Evening News Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Los Angeles Times Florida Times Union Winston-Salem Journal Springfield Union Boston Herald and Cincinnati Enquirer. Items touch on labor bosses yes men aging freshmen models and social roles with humorous edge.
A remark noting that a person who can remove another's troubles for compensation is viewed as a genius. The comment reflects a skeptical or satirical stance on the value of professional problem solving.
A rustic verse dialog features Bro Simmons and brothers predicting no rain while noting signs of coming weather. The piece includes verses about animals, omens, and a refrain that denies rain today. Alex Rogers, born 1876 in Nashville, Tennessee, is credited as the source.
Claude Callan notes arranging simultaneous divorces can attract attention and solidify sisterhood. He suggests mothers may join daughters, while alimony may be lower from older husbands. The piece mentions funds for a celebratory trip and a stray diamond ring found in a dah lia bulb by Mrs. W. P. Sherman of Port Huron Michigan.
Jeff L. Reynolds, 67, retired salesman, died Sunday at a local hotel in Sherman. A Grayson County settler since 1878, he worked 45 years in sales retiring in 1920, served in the Spanish American War, and aided WWI welfare work with the Thirty sixth Division. His mother and brother survive in Arkansas. Funeral services were held Monday at 6 p.m. with burial in West Hill Cemetery.
An FERA school taught by Miss Annette Jenkins has closed at Bel ls. The class served pupils who had not attended public schools and three who sought review. Subjects included reading spelling citizenship and arithmetic with emphasis on arithmetic. Enrolled were John Guffey Trena May Elton Rose A J Rose Mrs H Rose Ray Ryan Mrs Jennings Nim Guffey and Pan Seals.
The Dallas Journal notes roughly 7,538,836 people employed by government and related work plus families, with a conservative 10 to 20 million in total. If 20 million are supported, one in six Americans would depend on the rest. The piece argues permanent solution remains ahead despite progress.
West Texas residents urge extending the federal tree belt from the Canadian border toward the Texas Panhandle to conserve soil and moisture. Local citizens advocate the plan as the drought resilience program nears realization.
The Treasury funds sustain over seven million people daily. More than 3.5 million live on emergency relief and food aid, about a million are pensioners, and another million draw pay from various programs.
Applications for farm loans in Grayson County last week topped $1,250,000 according to George E. Copley secretary.
Copley reported 372 loan applications filed totaling 1,325,320 dollars. Of these, 185 loans worth 490,350 dollars were approved, and 44 applications amounting to 248,600 dollars are pending.
The Ladies' Auxiliary gathered Wednesday at Mrs. A. T. Short's home with 13 members. Officers for the new year were elected with Mrs. Short re elected president and others named. The group will meet September 12 at 5 o'clock at Mrs. Short's residence. Peculiar note about a young man and a remark about cigarette totals in England last year.
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