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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
1
Sherman reports Grayson County farm payments from the 1939 federal farm program will total about 800000 dollars, the largest yearly sum since 1933. The release lists 1933 through 1939 items by year including cotton contracts, parity, price adjustments and conservation payments, totaling over four million dollars with 1938 and 1939 figures incomplete.
This week February 11 to 18 national Negro History Week marks the 77th anniversary of Negro freedom. A guest speaker each day highlights progress in business athletics religion music and education at the local Negro school. The public and adult schools join Thursday night for a joint program. A popularity contest ended in a draw between Lucille Bogar and Helen Spratt, whose votes funded a clock for the school. The honor roll lists students from first through eighth grades with several Bogar and Spratt members noted.
Senator Bankhead of Alabama said three farm appropriation items rejected by the House parity payments the farm tenant program and disposal of surplus commodities will be reinstated in the Senate. He claimed to know the sentiments of every senator and said votes are present.
In Austin two signals point to Governor O Daniel seeking another term. A front page Austin Tribune editorial urged re election and defended the failure to deliver the old age assistance plan of 30 a month for all over 65. In a Sunday radio broadcast he quoted a letter sentencing him to two more years at the state capitol.
In Austin a majority of the State Liquor Control Board exonerated Administrator Bert Ford of charges raised by Dallas chairman W. D. Bradfield. Board members urged Gov. O Dannel to initiate an investigation while expressing full confidence in Ford and the board’s integrity. Bradfield sought affidavits and urged a possible impeachment inquiry.
Republican speakers across the nation assailed F D R and the New Deal in a billowing Lincoln Day campaign. They charged the administration would drag the U S into war centralize power and alienate classes, urging against Roosevelt’s renomination. Taft's wife and Chicago leader Payne led the NYC rally with party officials.
Army medical researchers report ultra microscopic cells in red blood cells and plasma of flu patients. The tiny bodies appear during disease onset and peak around day four, with persistence possible up to 12 days. Public Health Service notes a four year decline in flu deaths but warns 1939-40 season may rise.
In Minneapolis John Jovanovick aged 68 spoke with hotel clerk Joe Zack about a friend’s death and then fell to the floor while tying his shoes, likely a heart attack. The article also notes celery's introduction to England by French marshal Tallard after Blenheim in 1704.
J E Hutch Leatherwood announces candidacy for District Clerk of Fannin County He born on a farm in Edhube moved to Bonham in 1924 and has worked as clerk bookkeeper and in a filling station He pledges energetic impartial service and canvassing voters urging support from local residents.
The Rev. Barney Maclean of Central Presbyterian Sherman will preach at 7:30 p m Sunday at the local Presbyterian Church with his organist and quartet performing multiple numbers. Choir members include Mrs George Dirmeyer director Miss Crutchfield McLean Stinnett Jr John OHanlin organist is Mrs Chas Daniel. Public invited.
The Whitewright Rotary Club hosted Whitewright High School football and basketball squads as guests. Coach S T Montgomery praised the teams for their season, note basketball reached county finals and football fought hard. New member Thomas Sears joined, with Sherman Rotary guests H L McLgan J O Dodson and Hot Alexander visiting.
Texas oil operator and former Texas Highway Commission head Harry Hines will address state affairs on a Texas wide radio network Tuesday February 20 at 8 p m The broadcast will be carried by WFAA Dallas WBAP Fort Worth KPRC Houston WOAI San Antonio KFYO Lubbock and KGNC Amarillo Observers say the talk may influence the race for governor with Hines rumored as a potential challenger to Governor W Lee O Daniel.
Denison rests in jubilation after the Supreme Court dismissed an Oklahoma injunction on the Denison Dam project. Army engineers proceed on schedule with outlet works to finish by mid April, and C. E. Lytle Company begins $5,000,000 outlet construction. Main dam plans approved with bids to be advertised around March 15 and work to start in June handling 15 million cubic yards of earth.
Walter Lewis purchases the Savoy lumber yard property from Bryant Penn. He moves the office to the north end of the lot to create a tenant residence and plans to rebuild the sheds and relocate the yard. The piece ends with a note on ancient art and labels.
The AAA Saturday disclosed parity payments for 1940 crop producers including 1.55¢ per lb for cotton and 10¢ per bushel for wheat if planted within 1940 allotments. Corn 5¢ per bushel and rice 1.7¢ per hundred pounds. Payments come from a $225 million fund and use normal yields plus revised allotments.
Austin welfare chief Adam Johnson denounces federal officials for hounding state programs while announcing February old age pension payments. One million dollars in 120 851 checks averaging 9.13 were mailed, delayed by matching money held up in Washington and awaiting approval of a proposed merit system. Johnson says focus should be on expediting pension investigations, not pursuing a merit plan.
The McHenry Plaindealer recalls 1910 views calling the automobile a dangerous plaything named The Devil Wagon. It notes 270 deaths in the prior year and contrasts past fear with today’s car dependent society while acknowledging ongoing dangers.
Southmayd defeats Whitewright 31 to 26 to capture the county championship as Whitewright struggles without injured guard David Taylor. Wells leads Southmayd with 12 points while Thornton has 10 for Whitewright. Whitewright girls beat Southmayd 32 to 17.
Dorothy LaRoe of Whitewright was crowned a duchess in the Texas State College for Women Mardi Gras celebration electing upperclassmen court members. The event featured masked unmasking, diverse costumes, queens, duchesses, floor shows, music and dancing at successive dances.
The FCC granted KRRV Sherman Denison authority to operate unlimited time with power rising from 250 to 1000 watts. The frequency shifts from 1310 to 880 kilocycles, enabling day and night operation. A broader shift may move KRRV to about 910 kilocycles in a summer realignment.
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