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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1935

Page

8

Senate criticizes foreign sale of cotton gin machinery abroad

Senate Agricultural Committee Chairman Smith denounces U S firms exporting cotton gins abroad to boost world market supply. He disagrees with advocates for higher production and calls for tighter farming supports while other witnesses push varied price and marketing schemes.

Washington, D. C Smith South Carolina Senate Agricultural Committee J. J. O'Donnell Friarson & Co New York United States J. E. McDonald Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Bankhead Alabama McDonald

Fannin Citizens Pay 1000 More Poll Taxes

Bonham reports Frank Wright, county tax collector, says over 5 000 poll taxes are paid in Fannin County this year, about 1 000 more than last year. He notes a larger number have paid county taxes this year than in several past years.

Meat Prices Head Up While Veggies Stay Level in Consumers Guide

The AAA consumer guide says meat prices will rise for near term and possibly the year, after a late summer drop due to drought damage and earlier cattle and hogs market pressure. Dairy, eggs, and butter show upward trends as feed costs rise, while vegetable prices stay comparatively level and fruit supplies remain ample. A new compact reflecting camera folds into a handbag.

Washington Consumers’ Guide Consumers’ Counsel AAA New Zealand New York

Church Schedule Highlights Community Events

Dr. B Wrenn Webb preaches at 11, with Sunday school at 10. A joint observance marks the Boy Scout movement’s eighth anniversary at First Baptist Church. A temperance drama is set for 7:30 Wednesday January 13 at the Presbyterian Church, with choir practice Friday at 7:15.

B. Wrenn Webb Our Church Our Nation Young People’s Society First Baptist Church Presbyterian Church

Baptist Church to Host Scout Memorial Service and Drama

Co W Dennis invites all members and friends to Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m at the Baptist Church. An evening cooperative service honors the Boy Scouts. A 6 15 pm young people service precedes a trial drama next Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church described as thrilling.

Co. W. Dennis Baptist Church Presbyterian Church

Christian Endeavor Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The Christian Endeavor group of the Presbyterian Church meets Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Miss Dorothy Nell Pirtle leads the program and the ninth chapter of Today's Youth and Tomorrow's World will be discussed. Whitewright young people are invited to attend.

The Presbyterian Church Dorothy Nell Pirtle Whitewright

World Day of Prayer Observance Held at Baptist Church

The annual World Day of Prayer service takes place Friday March 8 at 2 30 p m in the Baptist Church. It is a union interdenominational service with offerings for Christian Literature for Women and Children in Mission Lands Christian Service Among Migrants Women’s Union Christian Colleges in Foreign Lands and Religious Work of Directors in United States Indian Schools. Public urged to attend.

Women’s Union Christian

Presbyterian School of Missions Holds Final Meeting

The Presbyterian School of Missions concluded its third meeting in the church basement on Wednesday. Dinner was by the Christian Endeavor. J T Bryant spoke on Oriental Missions in the United States and R W Grant on Stewardship of the Christian. The Baptist Woman's Missionary Union met Monday at 3 pm for business and mission study with East Circle led by Miss Effie Maynard. Mrs Ray Cates offered devotion and others included Mrs Forgy and Mrs Hughes. They voted to invite Whitewright women to the National Day of Prayer service at the Baptist Church.

Presbyterian School of Missions Christian Endeavor Young People’s Society of the Church J. T. Bryant United States R. W. Grant Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union East Circle Effie Maynard Ray Cates Forgy Hughes Whitewright Baptist Church

Missionary Society Holds Bible Study at Parsonage

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met at the parsonage Monday afternoon for Bible study led by Miss Sue Stephens with a devotional. Mrs. C. W. Dennis led a round table discussion and a brief business session followed. They plan to join other churches for the National Day of Prayer at the Baptist Church on March 8.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Sue Stephens C. W. Dennis Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid elect officers at meeting

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church met at the manse Monday in business session. Officers elected include Mrs. R. L. Sears as president, Mrs. A. M. Roberts as vice president, Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick as secretary and treasurer, and circle chairmen Mrs. Tom Lilley, Mrs. Emmet Penn, and Mrs. Fred Cook.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church R. L. Sears A. M. Roberts W. A. Kirkpatrick Tom Lilley Emmet Penn Fred Cook

Face masks aid dentists preserve facial expressions

Denver dentist Dr. Glenn Grover introduces facial masks made from patients before tooth extraction. The masks are stored and later used to construct plates that retain the original facial lines and expression, offsetting aging and tooth loss.

Denver Colo Glenn Grover

Relief Funds Detailed for Grayson County January

Grayson County used 85 000 in Federal and State relief funds in January to aid jobless residents with food shelter and work. The largest weekly payroll reached about 11 000. February funds are running lower and will trim relief accordingly. Cases opened and related totals are listed with 3 758 open January 31 and an average of four people per case.

Unusual Golden Anniversary for 90 and 65-Year-Married Couple

In Dallas W F Pickett age 90 and his bride 65 reflect on a life together after marrying four times each and outliving prior spouses. He, a Georgia native and former Confederate veteran, preached 70 years and fathered 17 children with 10 living and 125 grandchildren. She, from Tennessee, has lived in Dallas 40 years and has four living children and 14 grandchildren. Their whirlwind September courtship culminated in a recent ceremony.

Dallas Pickett Georgia Tennessee

Relief Commission Nets Massive Potatoes and Provisions Deal

The Texas Relief Commission ordered 7,000,000 pounds of Irish potatoes from the Federal Surplus Relief Corp, totaling 185 carloads, for Texas clients at 30 pounds per family monthly. An additional 29 carloads of sorghum syrup, 104,400 gallons, will be shared in February and March, and about 5,500 leather jackets will be distributed in Potter Lubbock Wichita and Howard counties to aid those in need.

Austin Texas Relief Commission Federal Surplus Relief Corporation C. Z. Crain Commodities Distribution Department Commission Maine Texas Potter Lubbock Wichita Howard

Oklahoma to Add 3 Cent Cigarette Tax

Oklahoma City reports Governor Marland will sign a House bill creating a three cent per package cigarette tax within about 30 days. The levy aligns with Texas rates and aims to raise emergency state revenues.

Oklahoma City

Bonham Cheese Plant Boosts Local Dairy Farmers

Bonham cheese factory pays 175 farmers for milk with butterfat at 38 cents. Whole milk valued at 16.5 to 17.5 cents per gallon as prices rise from earlier levels. Farmers received 1 500 in checks for 4 000 pounds of milk in a recent period, with 1 000 for 3 500 pounds in early January. Frank Kraft offers help to farmers buying cows.

Bonham Frank Kraft

Pays Back Twice Value Of Cap He Says He Stole

In Bonham a merchant refused a stranger’s offer of $4 as restitution for a $2 cap he allegedly took earlier. The man insisted the merchant accept twice the cap’s value. The exchange ended with the merchant declining the money. Lincoln quotes caution about memory and deceit.

For Sale Classified Items and Real Estate Ads

A collection of small ads lists items for sale including a Harris typewriter and paper supplies, real estate brokerage by Tom Barbee, baby chick bookings for Mrs. H. A. James, onion plants and seed by M Belew, and used agricultural implements from Manning Clark & Mead Farmall headquarters.

Manning, Clark & Meador Farmall

Automobile Loans Offer From Local Finance Company

Automobile loans available for any purpose or refinance with smaller payments. No delay. Bring license receipt and car for inspection. Will save you money. Auto Finance Company F. W. Creager, Manager, 117% S. Travis St., Sherman.

Auto Finance Company F. W. Creager MGR S. Travis Sr Sherman

Milks Emulsion Improves Digestive Health

A Chicago reader reports gaining 20 pounds in two months after using Milks Emulsion. Once in distress, the user now eats normally and backs the product as palatable and effective for weak bowels. The ad promotes six bottles with a money back guarantee and nationwide druggist availability.

E. H. Knobloch Lincoln Ave Chicago The Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fannin T. W. Ayres & Son Hall of Sherman Florence Oil Stores Rollie R. Waldo First Presbyterian Church World Day OF Prayer Mission School Methodist Presbyterian Aid R. L. Kendrecks W. 22Nd St Tulsa West Okla Jerce Grayson Relief Commission Hales Leader Pork & Bea Mangrum Grocery Bonham Cheese Plant Lincoln Harris Typewriter Sun Tom Barbee Sun Office Whitewright Hatchery R. D. Ford H. A. James Palace Theatre Charley Ayres Blanche Montgomery Charley Howard Arthur Badgett Howard Hedgpeth Dyer & Childress Drug Co Nicholson Life Insurance Stephens
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