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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1936
Page
1
Whitewright defeats Howe Plano defeats Irving Gainesville defeats North Side Santa Clara defeats T C U Amarillo defeats Abilene results spark region wide interest with key upsets noted across multiple teams and schools.
The Sherman Democrat Morris Jewelry Company trophy final hinges on a 2:30 p.m. showdown at Howe as White Wright Tigers face Howe Bulldogs. Based on Billy Cloud reports, Howe has dominated Class C foes but may struggle to stop White Wright’s high scoring. The piece urges fans to attend and bring back the cup.
The Tiger squad publicly thanks Dr. S. A. White for keeping players in shape and treating injuries at no charge. He has done a good job this season.
The Sherman Democrat publishes its 15 B all conference football team headlined by Woodall Plano at end and Starr Whitewright at quarterback. Plano dominates with six selections. Whitewright follows with five. Rockwall Yellow Jackets have one. Voting cited from coaches Gaddis Crabtree and Doss, with ties at end and other key positions.
Whitewright Tigers dominated Honey Grove Warriors 25-0 led by an 80 yard touchdown run from Bussy Thornhill. The rout showcased strong Tigers offense and stout defense to seal the win.
Washington officials outlined the 1937 Federal farm program with direct production controls, offering up to 500 million in payments for shifting acreage to soil conserving crops and for practicing soil-building methods. Corn quotas and regional adjustments aim to curb overplanting while expanding soil and vegetable support.
The Palace Theatre shows Ladies in Love tonight and Friday starring Joan Bennett Loretta Young Janet Gaynor and Simone Simon. Buck Jones in One Man Law on Saturday. Rhythm on the Range with Bing Crosby Bob Burns and Frances Farmer previews Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday bargain nights present The Presidents Mystery Story with Henry Wilcoxon and Betty Furness. Next Thursday and Friday My Man Godfrey with William Powell and Carole Lombard.
The St Louis-Southwestern Railway known as Cotton Belt filed a reorganization plan with the Federal Court in St Louis and the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington. The plan seeks to reduce capitalization from 112,319,310 to 94,619,165 and may be ordered into operation if approved by two thirds of creditors in each claim class.
President Roosevelt will light the twelfth annual national community Christmas tree in Lafayette Park Washington and broadcast the ceremony on CBS from 4 to 4 30 p m on Christmas Eve The event mirrors similar observances nationwide with remarks by Commissioner Melvin C Hazen invocation by Rev Oscar F Blackwelder greetings from Washington residents by Girl and Boy Scouts and carols by the University of Maryland Glee Club and the Marine Band conducted by Capt Taylor Branson.
Washington reports the Crop Reporting Board raised the 1936 U S cotton crop estimate to 12 407 000 bales from 12 400 000 a month earlier. Indicated yield per acre is 197.6 pounds with 30 054 000 harvested acres, 10 percent more than 1935. Droughts in Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas, and Oklahoma shaped prospects. late frosts and boll weevil reduction also influenced outcomes. The Census Bureau records 11 494 170 running bases ginned before Dec 1, up from 9 356 921 in 1935.
New York reports Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad plans large capital expenditures in 1937 for maintenance expansion. Sloan, board chairman, cites continuing Southwest business improvement and expects 1937 gains. November traffic and revenues strongest since 1930. estimated operating income for the year at 31.3 million, about 3.87 million above 1935, with earnings enough to cover fixed charges.
Washington reports that three years after repeal liquor tax receipts have surged past preprohibition highs. Last year receipts reached 505,454,000, up 94,443,000 from the prior year and 22,000,000 above the 1918-19 peak. Since July 1 revenue totals about 225,000,000 and the 1936-37 period is expected to reach 589,200,000.
A Memphis taxi company announced spare drivers are available to motorists who have overindulged. The unsteady driver will be chauffeured home by a spare driver who will park the vehicle in the owner’s garage.
Washington reports congressional committees will begin hearings on executive budget estimates for the coming fiscal year. Spending may top $6 billion excluding emergency relief. Officials foresee a deficit, with Morgenthau indicating borrowing needs of about $500 million and a public debt around $34.6 billion by June 30.
Lloyd Stowers of Whitewright has been chosen as assistant to the pastor at Edgewater Presbyterian Church in Chicago. A student at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary, he is among new seminary placements in the Chicago area to gain church experience. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W L Stowers of Whitewright and a candidate for the bachelor of divinity degree.
Boston stockholder George P. Davis of the Boston and Maine Railroad loses an injunction bid to block unemployment insurance payments. Judge George C. Sweeney upholds the act as a valid general welfare tax. Davis plans an appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. First such ruling in the country, per U.S. Attorney Francis J. W. Ford.
SAN BENITO Jesus Hernandez receives a home and a Carnegie Hero Fund medal after saving 8 year old Charlotte Wieck from a car submerged in a lagoon. He dived multiple times, smashed a window, and led the girl to safety. He also earned a $1000 award and ongoing financial aid. he seeks coast guard work.
Gen Alonzo Steels age 95 honorary Confederate veteran died in a Goose Creek hospital after a weeklong illness. He claimed to be the oldest living Texan and said he had lived in Texas through all presidents and governors. He served in the Civil War and was captured. His father fought at San Jacinto with Sam Houston. He later ran a Limestone County ranch and became a cattle inspector. Funeral services were held under Dick Dowling Camp auspices.
Lloyds Underwriters in London have dropped all war risk policies in Britain. The decision, made at a conference two weeks earlier, reflects the unstable European situation. The firm will no longer insure buildings or other immovable property normally protected against war risks in the United Kingdom, with a possible global ban starting January 1.
The State treasurer reports the general revenue deficit increased by more than a million dollars between November 5 and December 5. As of December 5 the deficit stood at 14,415,830, up from 13,136,527 the month before, with the Confederate pension fund at 5,352,838.
Steubenville Ohio reports three Mingo Junction men charged with stealing a half mile of Pennsylvania Railroad from an unused line. They admitted the theft, valued at seventy pounds a foot.
A free clinic for crippled children will be held at Travis Street Methodist Church Sherman on December 18. Specialists from Dallas and other cities will provide free examinations and hospital treatment plans if needed. Sponsored by Grayson County Rotary Clubs under State Board of Education, with federal and state funding. transportation arrangements and lunch provided.
In Dallas the December old age pension checks await a funding decision. J R Mallory says approval by the social security board is needed to issue warrants to finance December payments. Once the plan is approved, the federal share will be sent to Austin and mailed to Dallas district recipients.
Miss Tommie Chenoweth presents pupils in a Christmas recital at the Grammar School on Thursday December 17 at 7 p m The program features Martha Vestal Foucheaux Vestal Betty Jo Pierce Katie Kincaid and other named pupils with assistance from Mrs R Mitchell Merediths pupils.
Washington report says holiday shopping surges as the Commerce Department notes industrial production in Q4 1936 at a seven year high. Employment and wages rise and construction activity increases, with expansion in retail sales described as a bright spot in the economy.
A five vehicle crash on Highway 75 south of Denison left multiple Sherman and Denison residents injured while a horse was killed. Spearman Webb Sherman attorney was treated for minor injuries, James Robinson a Denison area truck driver suffered a nose cut, and a youth named Crosser riding in a wagon sustained minor injuries. The pony pulling the wagon had its leg broken and was shot. Two more cars involved climbed over the wreck with minor injuries reported. no hospital treatments.
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