Whitewright Sun year 1936 plans and local notes
The Whitewright Sun notes Christmas shopping days ten and local growth, urges building dwellings in Grayson County, and comments on taxes and government salaries. It highlights a fatality in automobile accidents, praises Whitewright High School football season and county title, announces new sweaters donated by merchants, and describes Christmas street lighting with a star on Grand Avenue and Bond Street.
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the Sun
Whitewright
Grayson County
Whitesboro High School
Grand Avenue
Bond Street
Nation wide New Deal poll shows 642711 votes counted
The Literary Digest poll asks if voters approve the Roosevelt New Deal. Of 642,711 ballots reported, 274,830 approved and 367,881 opposed, 42.76 percent yes and 57.24 percent no. Georgia leads yes at 67.25 while Massachusetts tops no at 78.17. Texas shows 60.29 percent for and 39.71 percent against. About ten million ballots mailed, under ten percent accounted so far.
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Literary Digest
Georgia
Massachusetts
Texas
Poll and People Debate the New Deal Wind
The Literary Digest polls on how voters view the New Deal amid 45 million dependent on federal support. Critics doubt the figure and warn such support could influence the election, while parties prepare for a candidate race and issue based campaigning.
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the Literary Digest
Uncle Sam
Whitewright Sun
Grayson County
Literary Digest
White House
Roosevelt
State Press
Dallas News
Van Alstyne Amateur Night Draws Entries
Van Alstyne plans an Amateur Hour Monday night December 16 at 7 30 in the basketball building. Sponsored by the Methodist Church Young People’s Department to raise funds for a Nashville delegate, it has drawn about 35 entrants from Van Alstyne and nearby areas including two stringed bands and a negro quartet.
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van Alstyne
Young People’s Department of the Methodist Church
Nashville
Local Talent Contest Opens With Cash Prize
A community event invites tap dancers instrumental specialists and nov elty performers with a first prize of $5.00. Entries accepted until contest time with early entrants given priority if crowding occurs. Plans to accommodate a large audience at popular prices and Whitewright entrants are urged to participate.
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Whitewright
The Preacher's Column Anniversary Plans and Local Notes
The Preacher's Column reviews church finances and activities from last year, notes 221 Sunday school attendees, 43 additions, 100 awards, and praise for W M S work. It announces next Sundays anniversary with Truett preaching and special music, plus a Sherman judge address.
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Brother Truett
Olive Myrick
Carl Gillespie
Guy Hamilton
Judge Steed of Sherman
B. W. Newman
O. L. Jones
Waco
W. H. Stedham
Grayson County
To the best of my ability I will do right campaign line
The writer argues about limits on what a future official can do and calls for consultation on powers. They praise religious duty and criticize excessive spending on football, urging readers to donate more to church and relief efforts than sports expenditures. They encourage church attendance and helping the needy.
Texas Age Pension Plan Outlines Non Discrimination
State Auditor Orville S. Carpenter announced that the Old Age Assistance Commission will operate without racial bias and that pensions will be handled through local agents. Applications ready February 14 with July 1 possible pension start if funds are available. He plans to seek Social Security Board approval and study New York’s system.
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Austin
Orville S. Carpenter
Old Age Assistance Commission
Carpenter
Washington
Social Security Board
New York
United States
Nations To Sell Christmas Seals Under Double Barred Cross
Forty one nations affiliated with the International Union Against Tuberculosis will cooperate as a unit under the double barred cross to sell Christmas Seals this year. Dr Z T Scott, managing director, outlined the plan.
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International Union Against Tuberculosis
Z. T. Scott
Christmas Seals Sold Worldwide To Fight Tuberculosis
The Texas Tuberculosis Association notes the annual Christmas Seals sale began on Thanksgiving, uniting nations in a global effort. Seals are sold in forty countries, raising funds to combat tuberculosis as international cooperation grows through the Internation Union Against Tuberculosis.
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Texas Tuberculosis Association
United States
Scott
Pension Eligibles Urged to Beware of Unofficial Help
State Auditor Orville S. Carpenter announced that no attorneys unofficial agents or firms are needed to help elderly people obtain pensions. Applications will be handled directly through official channels this week in Austin.
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Orville S. Carpenter
Austin
New Pension Law Limits Fees for Applicants
The article outlines a new pension law prohibiting advertising agents or attorneys from charging over $10 to aid applicants. It states no legal agents will be needed as a local state-appointed man will handle applications when the law starts February 14, with funds provided.
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Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter
Typewriter Supplies For Sale At Sun Office
Carbon paper and typewriter ribbons offered at Sun Office for customers needing writing supplies.
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Sun Office
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Sinclair
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XMAS
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Floor
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Snap and Style Society
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