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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
6
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription price and post office registration, notes Thursday publication, and outlines advertising rates for entertainments and benefits with fees for memorials and resolutions. It pledges corrections of errors and expresses holiday gratitude to readers in Whitewright, Texas.
The article notes Christmas shopping days are reduced to three. It contrasts the feeling for children awaiting Santa with the shorter countdown for adults preparing for the holiday, highlighting the contrasting perspectives of age groups.
The Sun will be issued on Tuesday next week replacing Thursday to give staff a short break during Christmas. All news items and advertisements for this issue should be in The Sun office by Monday at noon or earlier if possible.
The recent Red Cross drive closed with enough donations to maintain the Grayson County health nurse’s services for another year. Most work has been in schools, aiding children. Sherman citizens contributed $1,146, with Whitewright giving about $80 of the $421 raised outside Sherman.
The note questions parental spending on gasoline for essentials, arguing that if parents burn money on fuel for food and clothing, then the boys face similar scrutiny. It implies hypocrisy in who bears financial blame for shortages.
Texas teams face three major bowls on New Year Day with SMU meeting Stanford in Pasadena LSU vs TCU in New Orleans and Hardin-Simmons meeting New Mexico in El Paso The three contests spotlight Texas football as part of 1936 Centennial events drawing large crowds and national attention.
Grayson County wildcat Olson et al No 1 Southwestern Life Insurance Co. test three miles north of Pottsboro shows increasing oil and gas in sand and shale at depths below 4 500 feet in the Pennsylvanian formation. Drilling continues in the Jamison survey abstract 865 as major oil firms show interest and lease activity increases across Grayson County.
Washington reports the national debt reached 30.56 billion dollars, surpassing 30 billion for the first time. Mid-December financing added about 962.64 million to the total, nearing the Roosevelt forecast of about 30.72 billion by June 30 next year.
Governor Frank Merriam of California and Mrs. Merriam will welcome Governor and Mrs. James V. Allred of Texas to a December 31 reception the eve of the Rose Bowl game between SMU Mustangs and Stanford Indians in Palo Alto.
A Helena Independent quote argues for bringing up a boy with a dog. The piece contrasts Mussolini and Wilhelm II as figures who pers sit through long campaigns. The Sun office offers adding machine paper in rolls for ten cents.
We had a good day last Sunday in our church. Brother Truett delivered a splendid message Sunday morning. Mrs Johnson of Dallas rendered the special music. There were 237 in Sunday school. Sunday night the male chorus under Mrs Guy Hamilton directed a splendid musical program. Judge Steed of Sherman brought a timely message. All services were enjoyed by appreciative audiences. Last Thursday night we had our
Members enjoyed a tamale supper and fellowship with forty attendees. The Sunday school class urged social activity to grow membership, while the deacons planned a 1936 budget, stressing missionary work, church unity, and broader church engagement.
Responding warmly to an invitation, the note emphasizes gratitude and communal spirit. It mentions the pastor’s appreciation and the shared aim of helping one another.
Mrs Leon Bennett hosted a Sewing Club gathering Tuesday for sixteen members. A buffet luncheon followed by contests games and Christmas gift exchanges entertained the group. The next meeting is set with Mrs Lindsey Coffey on January 7.
The T E L Sunday school class held a business and social session at Mrs. Ed Martins home. They planned a card shower for Miss Clyde Montgomery under treatment at a Sanatorium Texas. Gifts were exchanged from a decorated Christmas tree and for Mrs Guy Hamilton and former teacher Mrs Montgomery. Seventeen members six associates and three visitors attended with hostess refreshments.
John Bean headed the program at the Friday Rotary Club with J H Burma as guest speaker. Burma, one of Grayson County Tigers coaches, spoke on football benefits for high school boys and the teamwork and effort required by all players for success.
The program featured a baby shower for H. W. Key, Whitewright schools superintendent, with gifts piled high for his newborn son. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Van De Mark of Sherman and Roy T. Sale, street project manager.
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