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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
4
Publisher notes second class mail status for Whitewright Texas publication. Notices of entertainments and benefits with admission fees will be billed at regular rates. Corrections will be made promptly if any misstatements appear about a person, firm, or corporation.
Washington dispatch explains farmers who planted cotton in 1937 will vote on a 1938 marketing quota of 10 750 000 bales needing a two thirds majority. Penalties apply if quota is exceeded and voting urges careful consideration. The Sun also praises High School basketball team and coach for county and district run.
The piece notes higher fire insurance costs for Whitewright residents due to past excessive losses, explaining a 1938 premium rise by 30 percent and a $14.29 increase on a $50 policy. It also critiques Dallas wholesale riders seeking egg and poultry monopoly safeguards and reports on Texas journalism figure Hugh Moyer’s death and Moyer family links.
The Tom Bean football team played eight games in 1937, losing seven and tying one without scoring a single point. A newsreel highlighted the Tomcats as the nation’s only scoreless team, marking a remarkable if unhappy, season for a Grayson County squad.
The State Press praises the Tom Bean Tomcats for declining to squabble and choosing to play, noting they would have won games by arguing but instead remember rank obligations. The column humorously contrasts the team with traditional tomcats and calls the stance honorable yet unexpected.
Dallas Journal hints at a broad political probe aimed at Texas bigwigs including Senator Holbrook and Governor Allred. The piece notes ongoing investigations, past alliances, and potential misconduct such as party connections and questionable bids, urging caution until more facts emerge.
A brief discussion notes that land is a stable investment since its value remains as markets fluctuate, contrasting it with stocks and bonds. The text emphasizes land’s permanence and enduring appeal to investors.
The Galveston News reports that Texas vacancy laws put squatting claims ahead of good faith landowners. Officials accuse vacancy hunting of becoming a racket, especially in coastal oil counties where re surveying uncovers errors. A proposed fix asks to restore prior deed rights and move venue to the land’s county.
A student asks a teacher for help with a problem and the teacher refuses, citing concern it would be inappropriate. The moment captures a classroom tension over guidance and balance between support and fairness.
The Sun offers typewriter paper and ribbons along with adding machine paper for sale. Aimed at offices and students, these supplies cover basic typing needs and come in standard sizes and cartridges.
Marion and Jack Ammons, jailed since 1932 for mutilation of John Hart, were pardoned by Gov. Clyde R. Hoey and released. Hart admitted self‑operation, but the brothers still lack citizenship and must pursue normal channels in Buncombe County for restoration. Jack received 30 to 40 years, Marion 20 to 30.
Refund claims against the state totaling between five and six million dollars were nullified in a test case ruled by District Judge Few Brewster in Austin. National Biscuit Company had sought ninety four thousand dollars paid under an invalid franchise tax law and failed to exhaust remedies. The attorney general estimated total claims over five million.
The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a 30 day jail term for Joe Bivens on a dirk carrying conviction. It held a Bowie knife was involved and that the charge must specify exact knife type since Bowie knives are forbidden along with dirks and other blades.
Officials from the social security board are investigating state systems for aged, blind, and dependent children aid. Oklahoma faces charges of maladministration, including improper targeting of the aged in need. Other states are under review as the board considers withholding federal aid until compliance with social security law. Oklahoma’s hearing will feature John Eddleman and H. J. Denton. 589 of 1000 seniors over 65 were on pensions in September, with Texas, Colorado, Kansas, and Tennessee cited for comparison.
Leftover chicken fish and meat blended with gravy or cream sauce form cakes that brown on both sides, creating a tasty luncheon or supper dish with simple, economical appeal.
Bulgaria holds over 12 000 acres devoted to rose cultivation, reflecting a sizable area dedicated to rose production and related industry. The figure indicates the scale of horticulture and export potential in the region.
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