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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
1
The Sun announces Feb 15 as the final date to claim a free photo enlargement with a one year subscription. Subscriptions must be current to receive enlargements, and no orders can be sent after the contract ends with Metro Art Studios. Repeat enlargements are available by buying two years of Sun subscriptions.
Germany’s defense ministry issued a formal denial of Paris charges that Berlin is secretly building a war machine stronger than 1914. Deputy Bouilloux La Font claimed Germany spends seven times more on the army now than in 1913. The statement blanketly rejects all charges.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will stop public forecasts on farm price trends due to divergent expert views and past inaccuracies. The Bureau of Agriculture Economists announced the policy shift amid a conference where opinions ranged from cheerful to pessimistic. A historical note recalls a past cotton price forecast led to a market decline and legislative muzzle on forecasts.
In Lubeck Prof George Deycke received two years in prison after being found negligent for administering an anti tuberculosis serum that caused the deaths of 76 infants last summer. Co defendant Dr Alstaedt got 15 months. A physician and a hospital nurse were acquitted.
Negro Baptist Church hosts a song festival Friday night February 12 with a reserved section for white friends. Admission is 10 and 25 cents.
Chicago reports Professor Norman Bradish of Northwestern University warning that openwork stockings worn by female students enable cribbing. Before tests the girls write answers on small papers placed under stockings, then lift skirts to copy during exams. He questions what a professor can do.
The Red River Bridge Company withdraws its appeal after a verdict against it in the Texas Highway Department damage suit. Judge W F Robertson noted the action in Travis County. The case concerns contracts to reimburse and purchase the toll bridge during a free bridge project across Red River linking Denison and Durant.
Texas reports over 1 000 000 acres terraced or contoured in 1931 raising total to 5 647 464 acres. M R Bentley notes 19 500 000 acres need protection from erosion and about 7 000 000 need terraces to save rainfall. West Texas and East Texas show notable gains with top counties listed.
Uruguay established a national administration to control fuels alcohol and cement production and distribution, aiming to centralize oversight across the sector as the system develops.
Rev A E Major of Whitewright states his daughter Laura Tynne Major, a missionary in China, is not in danger as she is not on the Yangtze river. A letter from the United Christian Missionary Society says missionaries remain at stations and will be moved if needed. Major notes many friends back home worry about her safety.
Mrs. Alvah Lee Cooper of Kerr community east of town died at Allen Memorial Hospital Bonham at 12:20 p m after an infection followed surgery. Born Whitewright Oct 27 1890 she was daughter of Mrs. C J Pace and a Presbyterian. Funeral at Marvin church with Rev Fender and Rev Cates and Oak Hill Cemetery burial. Survived by husband a daughter 12 five brothers and one sister and her mother.
A 100 member AFL delegation led by William Green urged passage of the La Follette Costigan bill to set aside 375 million dollars for unemployment relief. They presented the demand to President Hoover, Vice President Curtis, and Speaker Garner, with Curtis saying he would bring it to the Senate. Garner called the plea a humane appeal to every heart.
Indiana Medical Association warns that sleeping with windows wide open in zero weather risks colds and worsens influenza and respiratory illnesses. Direct drafts during sleep may be harmful, the bulletin states.
In a survey of 20 000 homes investigators found that more than 39 percent of husbands help with the dishes, a finding that may surprise some and challenge old notions of domestic duty.
Helsinki Finland final version of the alcohol law ends prohibition on April 5 after president's signature. The diet approved January 30 setting liquor legalization with rural first class restaurant sales, bans in railroad stations, and 35 percent of profits for temperance causes. Public tables booked for April 5 as the ban lifts after 13 years. A December referendum voted to abolish absolute prohibition from 1919.
The Interstate Contracting Company restarted road work on State Highway 160 Tuesday after a long rain delay. Trucks were scarce at first but more were added by Thursday and workers expect firm, good progress if fair weather lasts. Farmers also report drier fields and oats planting beginning as two weeks of good weather could speed spring tasks.
Mrs H T Atterberry hosted a bridge and forty two shower Monday evening to honor the recent bride Mrs Allen T Short. Eight bridge tables and four for forty two were set with a Valentine theme. High bridge winner was Mrs Ross R May. forty two winner Miss Tommie Chenoweth. An out of town guest Mrs Grady Geer of Van Alstyne attended.
Texas reported 5,407 state convicts at month end January under Governor Sterling. Huntsville housed 959, others were on state farms 4,416. 32 inmates were in the insane asylum. Women numbered 106. 263 new prisoners and 185 discharged. Three escaped, four died, 46 general paroles and 24 furloughs granted.
Chicago report notes Jacob S. Coxey, former organizer of the 1894 unemployed march and Massillon, Ohio mayor, traveling toward the North Dakota presidential primary on the Republican ticket. He asserts he could win if he could speak to every person in America for an hour.
The Enterprise Baptist Church east of town has called Rev. Bowling of Celeste as pastor. He has accepted and will preach next Sunday morning and evening. A church conference is set for next Saturday at 1 30 pm. all members are urged to attend.
The Honey Grove Signal Citizen reports a heart wrenching incident at the First National Bank in Honey Grove. A woman and her family presented a 2000 check claimed as a magazine contest prize. The check was a facsimile and non negotiable, leaving her disappointed after believing she had won.
The House Judiciary Committee dropped impeachment charges against Andrew W Mellon as he prepared to resign from the Cabinet to serve as Ambassador to England. Twenty-three Representatives agreed that further proceedings were not justified, with Chairman Sumners noting impeachment would resemble an ouster suit.
The high school will host a five week chapel series starting this week with Rev C C Merritt of the Church of Christ leading daily. Pastors from local churches will take turns each week through five weeks with Rev Joe M Russell and Rev L G Hagard scheduled, followed by Rev W H Ackley and Rev J T Purvis. The program, begun years ago by Supt F W Smith and the Whitewright pastors conference, aims to blend Bible instruction with practical nonsectarian moral teaching in the school curriculum.
Two young men arrested in Hunt County and later released on habeas corpus bonds ran a liquor scam targeting bank presidents in North Texas towns. One man claimed officers would release him for 200 dollars, offering a fake $3 watch and a gilded 10 cent chain as security and promising whisky, then disappearing with the money. The tactic reportedly occurred about daily for two to three weeks across North Texas and Oklahoma towns.
Washington report says Democratic National Committee chair Jouett Shouse favors unpledged delegates. He denies colluding with former Governor Smith or John J. Raskob to block Roosevelt. Shouse says headquarters remain impartial and delegates should be instructed for no candidate to keep the convention free to choose. He also plans to retire after the convention and does not seek public office.
The text states that when humidity is high enough a temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is considered ideal for the human body.
Washington seeks full report from Consul General Edwin S. Cunningham in Shanghai on Japanese peace overtures. The U S and other powers favor halting Shanghai clashes and propose a neutral patrol zone 20 miles beyond Chapei as a temporary measure.
The American Motorists Association begins a campaign for full reciprocity on automobile licenses. A survey shows 16 states grant full reciprocity and 23 have some reciprocal licensing agreements. Noted variances include 25 day limits in Mississippi and Texas and 90 day limits in 13 states with other states ranging up to four to six months.
The Kentuckytown Self Help Club met Friday February fifth at Mrs. Lee D. Cassetty's home. A meat canning demonstration was held. two new members Mrs Hightower and Mrs R L Clark joined. Next meeting with Mrs Carl Holland will feature a yard demonstration led by Miss Wilroy, home demonstration agent. Visitors welcome.
Washington report notes 26 000 hours spent training pilots in the U S Naval Reserve in 1931 with no fatalities recorded. Training took place at 10 bases nationwide during the year.
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