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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription at 1.50 per year payable in advance and notes post office filing as second class matter. It urges attendance at a free rodeo on Friday, mentions Trades Day timing changes for Christmas, reflects on 21 years of publication and Texas expense increases for 1933, with promises for future explanations by officials.
The Home Town Newspaper is described as a community institution serving all residents. It is praised as a welcome home visitor and a mirror of daily life, weaving together the community’s joys and trials. A Christmas greeting is extended to all people in the community.
A biblical scene from Luke II describes shepherds in the fields who are visited by an angel announcing the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. They seek the manger to behold Mary Joseph and the newborn Christ the Lord, with heavenly praise following.
The Sherman board adopts a sanitary ordinance regulating milk sales, requiring buildings utensils clothing and hand washing standards. Priest Joseph ODonohoe and local milk producers protest, saying enforcement will force the poor to charity and suffering.
The message of Merry Christmas spans individuals, friends, business associates, clubs, civic groups, churches and schools as the season approaches, highlighting a shared spirit across institutions.
A courier of clipped editorials notes humor in the era. References to Uncle Sam and Sam Insull appear with Near East relief context. The piece contrasts humor’s sadness with the value of dollars and advice from various newspapers.
Twenty two children from Church of Christ Sunday school attended a festive party at Mrs. J. P. Mayer's Penn Apartments home. They played games, viewed a decorated tree, and left with an orange and an apple as they departed, thanking their leader for a joyful afternoon.
The senior B Y P U group the Go-Getters of the Baptist Church held a Sunday night session led by Mack Pierson. The Future Life was discussed and next Sunday's topic is Jesus and the World Order led by Lois Trotter with six student speakers. All young people 17 to 25 are invited to attend at 5 30. Reporter
A compilation from papers mocks alcohol use by listing harms it causes. It cites stains on clothes and far broader social costs, including ruined reputation, broken business, lost friends, and deterioration of family life, ending with a stark image of ruin.
Texas swine expert explains how the new Government corn hog program cuts corn and hog production in 1934 35 to bolster the home market. Farmers signing contracts must reduce corn acreage 20 percent and curb litters sold by 25 percent. Payments total 80 cents per bushel foregone corn and 5 per head of hogs sold, with staged payouts starting after contract acceptance.
The Christmas program was presented at the grammar school auditorium at two this afternoon by pupils. The program included a song Christ Carol scripture Matthew 2 1 12 prayer piano solo Mary Dale King a play Christmas Pledge with Patsy Jean Young Boyd Newman Jo Willa Stateville James Erwin Hughes. The crowd consisted of sixth and seventh grade children. Additional songs included Merry Christmas by first and second grades Christmas Story by third grade and You Asked Day You Liked Best and Christmas Gifts featuring Sarah Belle Gillett Ruth Vestal Doris Nicholson Norma Frances Donigan and Aileen Pennington.
Harold Manzer of Garland entertained the Rotary Club with a magic act. He claimed to call on dark spirits from India, China and Sahara to aid his tricks as gold coins appeared and billiard balls vanished before the audience.
Mr. Manzer attended with his wife and young daughter Doris while Ed LaRoe opened a flask that released a serpent. Guests included Miss Dorothy LaRoe and W. L. Stowers with D. E. Low presiding.
A tired man asks for a divorce, while the solicitor quips about family relations. He responds that his relations are fine but his wife’s relations are terrible, foreshadowing marital strain.
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