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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
8
The Mozart Midgets Music Club met in regular session at Miss Chenoweth's studio last Friday. Students presented a Valentine themed program with red ink scripts and instrument pictures. Names on the program included Kenneth German, James German, Mary Helen Maddux, Foucheaux Ves tal, Martha Louise Vestal, Dorotha Darwin, Martha Jo Darwin, Mary Alice Harrison, and the rhythm band.
A compilation notes Boy Scouts enrollment surpassing 5 million since founding, Canada’s Mounted Police 60 years on duty, 225000 of 250000 stolen cars in 1932 recovered, car-to-population ratios worldwide, and France’s 35 billion francs hoarded. It also cites Illinois alimony law, westward around the world gains a day, blind readers in seven states, Cuba aid cost exceeding 6000 lives.
Texas A and M Extension Service promotes permanent pastures on government rented land with February planting. Regional seed mixes vary, including Remuda grass with Italian ryegrass and clover blends, plus Rhodes grass for South Texas. For drier West Texas, drought resistant grasses plus biennial sweet clover are advised. Temporary pastures may use small grains or Italian ryegrass in February, with Sudan grass for summer grazing.
Maury Hughes announced his candidacy for Texas governor at a Dallas banquet. A 39 year old World War II veteran and former Dallas County district attorney, he has long been active in state and national politics, chairing the Texas Democratic Executive Committee and serving as a member of the State Recovery Board under President Roosevelt in 1933.
A preacher reads Scripture when an elderly parishioner challenges his Bible choice. She insists the King James Version was sufficient for St. Paul and remains good enough for her. The exchange highlights version preferences within a pew.
A vintage quip cites a political exchange where Adolph suggests reviving prosperity by restoring the horse. The joke frames the horse as a symbol of stability and national renewal in a concise, period voice.
President Roosevelt ordered hitch hikers hoboes and beggars off highways and railways at the start of the year. They are deported to work camps or jailed if they refuse. Housewives report beggars to police as camps expand. California tomato crop valued at 53 million dollars tops state vegetables.
Orangeville news reports a spell of cool but sunny weather and a recovery for John Ross after several days of illness. His son’s Klondike family visited, with many locals stopping in for calls and Sunday visits. Onlookers mention onion planting for a likely large crop.
Miss Jean Morrow of Ector and Lloyd Taylor of Ely were married January 30 at the First Methodist Church in Paris with Rev. C W Cole officiating. The couple will reside in the Ely community. the groom is son of C H Taylor and the bride daughter of Bill Morrow.
Shigeko Kiyohara an 18 year old chosen as governess to the infant Crown Prince in Japan. The appointment brings her lasting honor and high respect throughout her life.
An odd note from the Boston Transcript claims Standard Oil wells in Egypt arose from a Bible tip citing Exodus 11 3. A director saw pitch and inferred oil, prompting wells near Moses birthplace.
The article argues Americans are moving from cities back to villages and rural areas. It cites the 1930 census showing urban 56.2 percent vs rural 43.8 percent and notes a shift toward a near 50 50 balance. It highlights advantages of village life and mentions government support for subsistence farms. It quotes Dr Oliver E Baker on the rural return.
S R Smith operator of a Lubbock street service station pleaded guilty in Federal Court to violating the NRA oil code. He was fined $500, suspended if he complies with the code, after allegedly paying a worker $7 weekly for 73% hours when the minimum is $14 for 48 hours. The case marked the first federal action under NIRA in the area. Assistant U S Attorney Guinn said other operators are under investigation.
A young metropolis observer reflects that tadpoles in a mud puddle could become butterflies. A light comic exchange follows about a hair wash shrinking hair, then a question about a haircut.
Rev J D Fleming will preach at Orangeville Baptist Church at 11 o clock Sunday February 18 the third Sunday in the month. Beginning at 2 o clock in the afternoon the Southwest Fannin County Singing Convention will be held. You can buy adding machine paper at the Sun office.
Classified notices advertise eggs for ing R D Ford Hatchery Merchants supply McCaskey salesbooks through Sun local dealers for printing needs home printer and automobile loans Auto Finance Co F W Creager manager Sherman offering quick, money-saving financing and vehicle inspections with license and receipt.
In a western state a railway bridge destroyed by fire must be replaced. Two days after the blaze the division superintendent meets the old bridge builder. The boss caps the urgency, asking for the engineer’s plans, while the builder jokes the train runs over the improvised structure in use.
The Sun publishes Democratic primary authorized slate for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 P Janway J L Cantrell and Public Weigher Tom Brice.
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