Texas newspaper tips and local views from Whitewright Sun
The Whitewright Sun discusses fiscal obligations as 1936 ends, reflects on airplane crashes and highway safety, promotes a Texas drivers license law, and notes a proposed constitutional amendment by Representative Clarence E. Farmer to create tax free homesteads for farm tenants. It also compares Dallas law enforcement criticism to conditions in smaller towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Farmer
Tarrant County
Farmer
North Texas
Dallas
Government action on one year tenancy in Texas farms
The piece argues that one year tenancy harms soil and self sufficiency, leaving tenants passive and landlords vulnerable. It questions government plans, contrasts good versus shiftless tenants, and notes the ideal is owner tilled farms though ownership for all is unlikely. history shows farmers must acquire land gradually.
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Texas
Dallas Journal
Farms by Spending Less and Investing Surplus in Land
A historical note describes farmers living within their means by spending less than they earn and directing the leftover funds into land purchases to build wealth. The strategy emphasizes prudent budgeting and asset growth through real estate acquisition.
No Life Lost on Railways Versus Motor Traffic Toll
Oklahoma City newspaper notes that not a single railway passenger died in 1935 rail accidents, contrasting this with about 36,000 motor-traffic deaths. The editorial urges motorists to study railway safety practices as a profitable lesson for road travel.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoman
Million-Dollar Babies and the Van Sweringen Sale
The Dallas News reports on George A. Ball, Indiana jar maker, acquiring the Van Sweringen brothers vast properties for 427,682 dollars, sold to a Senate investigating committee. Ball is father-in-law to Mrs. Alvin M. Owsley of Dallas, now in Ireland where her husband is American Minister. Ball has a practice of gifting the Owsley family one million dollars for each grandchild. they now have three.
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George A. Ball
Indiana
van Sweringen
Senate Investigating Committee
Ball
Alvin M. Owsley
Dallas
Ireland
Religious Awakening Promised by Editorial Insight
Bonham News cites David Lawrence in United States News praising a post Christmas spiritual awakening across America. The piece argues only belief in a Supreme Being and spiritual forces can solve world problems. Newspapers increasingly host such religious discussion signaling a shift in public conscience.
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David Lawrence
United States News
Washington
Lawrence
United States
America
Bonham News
The Boy as Perennial Motion in Every Household
A humorous meditation on boys describing them as nature’s perpetual motion, useful yet troublesome. The piece celebrates their dirt, energy, and endurance while noting they grow into trustworthy men. It closes with a note on vacuum equipment for home canning to preserve produce.
Lynching Decline Shown During 1936
TUSKEGEE Ala Fewer persons nine have been lynched in 1936 in the United States than in any of the last four years Dr F D Patterson president of Tuskegee Institute said today All the 1936 victims a report from the institute's department of records and research said were negroes and all were killed in the South Officers saved 35 persons from mobs 30 in Southern and five in Northern States Armed force was used against five mobs and prisoners were removed or guards augmented to forestall mass action in other cases Lynch totals for recent years were announced as 20 in 1935 15 in 1934 and 28 in 1933 Offenses charged against lynch victims this year were Criminal assault 3 attempted criminal assault 3 murder 1 activity in sharecropper strike 1 charge not reported 1 Lynching by States Georgia 5 Arkansas 2 Florida 1 Mississippi 1.
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Tuskegee
Ala
United States
F. D. Patterson
Tuskegee Institute
Institute
Department of Records and Research
South
Georgia
Arkansas
Florida
Mississippi
Noose Failure Raises Knotty Legal Question
Shanghai report states British authorities sought guidance after Atma Singh, a British Indian ex police officer, dropped on the scaffold when the rope tore. He suffered a brain concussion but was expected to recover, and officials asked the British embassy whether he has been hanged or not.
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Shanghai
Atma Singh
Singh
Binion Murder Charge Dismissed in Dallas
Murder charges against Bennie Binion and H. E. Malone in the policy racket slaying of George W. Freiden were dismissed after a key witness disappeared. The indictment stemmed from the September 12 shooting in a Negro district where policy games flourished.
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Dallas
Bennie Binion
H. E
Buddy) Malone
George W. Freiden
R. L. Hart
Noland G. Williams
Campaign Against Kissing Babies in Newark
Intelligent Dr Craster health officer of Newark launches a campaign against kissing babies. He suggests bibs embroidered with I dont want to be sick do not kiss me. He warns a kiss can be more dangerous than a bomb as consumption begins in infancy.
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Craster
Newark
N. J
Grapes in Texas Native to Vast Variety
Nearly half of the known wild grape species, totaling 15, are native to Texas, underscoring the state's rich grape biodiversity and potential for conservation. The note highlights native Vitis species and regional ecological significance.
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Texas
Secret Wedding Revealed After Yearlong Silence
Society notes announce the marriage of Jack Lackey and Dorothy Tapscott. The ceremony occurred December 22, 1935, at Waxahachie in the home of Tirey Wilemon. Mrs. Wilemon, a former Whitewright High School faculty member, helped host. Mrs. Lackey is the daughter of Mrs. Tapscott of Whitewright. Mr. Lackey is a Whitewright native who attended SMU and works for Southwestern Drug in Dallas. Eight people kept the secret for a year, impressing the show of discretion.
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Jack Lackey
Dorothy Tapscott
Waxahachie
Tirey Wilemon
Wilemon
Whitewright High School
Mr. Lackey
L. O. Lackey
Southern Methodist University
Southwestern Drug Corporation of Dallas
Dinner Dance Honoring Miss Nancy Fortner and Hershel Gordon
Hostess Miss Martha Bryant held a Tuesday evening dinner dance at her home with a candellight dinner and red white and gold place cards. Honorees were Miss Nancy Fortner and Hershel Gordon of Sweetwater, joined by guests Miss Aileen Pennington Miss Jo Willa Stateville Miss Ruth Ann Fisher of Dallas Boyd Newman Wilson Kaiser Jack Lewis Yeager and Jack Meador plus additional attendees for dancing after dinner.
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Martha Bryant
Nancy Fortner
Hershel Gordon
Sweetwater
Candellight
Santa Claus
Aileen Pennington
Jo Willa Stateville
Ruth Ann Fisher
Dallas
Boyd Newman
Wilson Kaiser
Jack Lewis Yeager
Jack Meador
Emmet Penn
Neil Brittan
Oklahoma City
Jack Hannah
Sherman
Margaret Boone
Penn
Dorothy Tapscott
Jack Lackey
T. E. Barbee
W. M. Tapscott
B. Wrenn Webb
H. C. Willis
J. B. Hamilton
R. P. Sears
R. T. Pennington
A. M. Bryant
R. P. Childress
C. B. Bryant Jr
Gomer May
Sarah Everheart
Madge Sears
Martha Jo Sears
Nadine Blanton
Charles W. Kelleher
Guy Hamilton
Register
C. P. Johnson
F. E. Everheart
T. E. Sears
Lee Wilborn
Austin
Grace Nell Crowell
Edgar A. Guest
Clyde Craig
Maxine Roberts
Mrs. Lackey
Hannah
Miss Boone
Hawks McGinnis Wedding Ties Rockwall Family
Russell McGinnis son of C. P. McGinnis of Whitewright wed Florence Hawks from a prominent Rockwall County family at the bride’s parents home near Rockwall on December 24. The bride, a Rockwall High School graduate, was raised in the Rockwall community. the groom grew up in Whitewright.
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Russell McGinnis
C. P. McGinnis
Whitewright
Florence Hawks
Rockwall County
Rockwall
Rockwall High School
McGinnis
White
Local Officials Name Rockwall WPA Official Bride Plans
Wright, a Slaton High School graduate and WPA highway project manager in Rockwall County, will reside at Rockwall with his bride. The couple plans a local ceremony and notes the project headquarters remain in Rockwall.
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Wright
Slaton High School
Rockwall County
Rockwall
Phillips Stephens marry December 23 at Presbyterian manse
Walter Stephens and Miss Frances Phillips wed at the Presbyterian manse with Dr. B Wrenn Webb officiating. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stephens and the bride, daughter of Mrs. W H Phillips, graduated from Whitewright High School and attended State Teachers College Commerce. They will reside on a farm near town.
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Phillps-Stephens
Walter Stephens
Frances Phillips
Presbyterian
B. Wrenn Webb
First Presbyterian Church
Wayne Stephens
W. H. Phillips
Whitewright High School
State Teachers College
Commerce
Stephens
Presbyterian Church Social Honors Stowers Family
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stowers and Mrs. J. R. Jackson were saluted at a church social in the Presbyterian Church hosted by the Sunday school and Ladies Aid. The program featured piano and vocal solos, readings and toasts, ending with a gift from the Ladies Aid and refreshments. The honorees depart for Waxahachie to reside.
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W. L. Stowers
Mrs. Stowers
Ladies’ Aid
Bride Helen Gist Weds Shelby Yowell in Whitewright
Miss Helen Gist of McKinney and Shelby Yowell of Henderson wed on Christmas Day at Dr J H Cozad’s home officiated by First Baptist pastor. Attendants included Sherman and McKinney guests. bride, daughter of Mrs Effie Gist, wore blue corded silk with pink rosebud corsage. Groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs D A Yowell of Whitewright. The couple’s future plans unfold in this community notice.
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Shelby Yowell
D. A. Yowell
Whitewright
Helen Gist
McKinney
Shelby, Yowgll
Henderson
Texas
J. H. Cozad
First Baptist Church
Howell Hight
Margaret Binkley
Levi Carruth
Lois Lankford
Alleyne Kinsey
Sherman
Leta Mae Nelson
Marvin Hope
Murdock Cooper
van Hooser
DeKalb
Effie Gist
Boyd High School
E. Y. Wolford
R. E. Beasley
White
Newlyweds Begin Life In Henderson After Transfer
Wright of McKinney, long associated with the J. C. Penney Company, has been transferred to Henderson as assistant manager. He and his bride will live there in an apartment he prepared, with many friends sending congratulations and best wishes.
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J. H. Waggoner
Postoffice
Whitewright Sun
Binion
Arthur Brisbane
Tapscott
Lackey
Hawks-Mcginnis
Pascal Farley
Mangrum
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