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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces publication details and pricing. Notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with an admission fee will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials resolutions of respect and corrections policy are outlined.
The Sun sends Christmas greetings and notes it marks the end of 1935 for the home newspaper. It mentions next issue on Jan 2 and thanks old and new subscribers for fifty two visits this year.
The McKinney Examiner notes global hardship, contrasts joblessness at home with relief efforts, and urges generosity while America remains at peace under the President. It cites Europe’s looming war and Chinese famine conditions as sobering reminders to lend aid and count blessings.
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation shifts debt repayment to borrowers insisting repayments must be made. Debtors who hoped for leniency now repay about 17 million dollars monthly, while appeals to senators and congressmen fail as the government declines to intervene.
The Dallas TimesHerald notes that political interference may have influenced loan outcomes. If other government agencies manage borrowers well and act without politics, most treasury loans should be repaid and guaranteed loans funded by the federal government may not become costly to the public.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram argues the New Deal raised farm incomes since 1933 and counters GOP claims that gains are illusory. It notes 1935 prices to farmers rose to 108 while costs rose to 122, leaving farmers about 89 cents per dollar of 1909-14 values, and asserts Hoover’s return would mean starvation. It also includes local notices on eyewear prices and a marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Orangeville.
Lawton Oklahoma report says a woman claims a cold remedy involving rubbing quinine on the soles of the feet and covering with shoes. Clarence Scott, County School Superintendent, found the idea perplexing. The article notes the larger the feet, the more quinine used.
The column reflects on Christmas joy and gratitude, urging kindness and memory of blessings. It notes gatherings with friends and church members, describes recent entertaining meals, and mentions possible travel around Christmas with plans adjusted to Washington's birthday. The writer extends Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Methodist pastor C W Dennis and family received a generous community pounding with gifts and a turkey on Saturday evening. Grateful thanks are extended to Mrs Willis and Mrs Donigan for organizing it and to all who helped. The pastor invites members and friends to regular services next Sunday with sermons at 11 am and 7 pm.
The Whitewright Music Club met with Mrs. H. T. Atterberry for a Christmas program including piano duets, vocal selections, and carols. Hugh Tim Atterberry Jr. dressed as Santa and distributed gifts from a decorated tree before a Christmas motif salad course.
The Friday Literary Club held its Bible Day at Mrs. Roby Childress’s home on December 13. Mrs. J. C. Meador led a discussion on the political, social, and economic conditions at the time of Christ, with musical parts by Mrs. Guy Hamilton and Mrs. A. M. Bryant. A short play titled In the Shadow of Bethlehem featured several members, followed by a Christmas tree and refreshments. Visitors included Mrs. Neil Britton and Mrs. Lee Wilborn. next meeting slated for January 3 with Mrs. Olivia Whedbee.
The Sun highlights abundant Christmas greetings across the issue and notes Yuletide gatherings in Whitewright. Teachers entertained classes and clubs held parties with Christmas trees as schools closed. Mrs. W. F. Manning of Dallas, mother of Newton Manning, fractured her hip at home while preparing for a family Christmas homecoming.
The Home Demonstration Club met at the home of retiring president Mrs. Lester Haile on Thursday evening. After officer installation for the new year a Christmas party and refreshments followed. New officers include Mrs. Ches Pope president Mrs. Fred Cook vice president Mrs. Earl Hill secretary and treasurer and Mrs. Haile council delegate.
Claud Meador presides as a committee plans a post season program and entertainment for Whitewright High School Grayson County champions. A. M. Bryant leads the event with guests Judge Jake Loy Ben Vaughan and Sherman Rotary visitors. Judge Loy praises Whitewright citizenship.
Dr. Wharton presented an engaging talk on The Meaning of Christmas at a county gathering. Mr. Durning addressed the high number of auto accidents and urged everyone to influence safer driving, noting Texas leading the nation in fatal crashes per recently published records.
A letter from Janis Jayne Horton asks Santa for a dirty rubber doll a stove that does not cook pans and fruit. Mrs Sears visits Denton for the holiday with her children Thomas Martha Jo and Madge Sears staying nearby during the term.
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