Whitewright Faces 10 Percent Fire Penalty Rise
Whitewright fire insurance buyers incur a 15 percent penalty effective March 1, up 25 percent on current rates with a 10 percent credit now in place. The rise stems from 1935 losses over 10 thousand dollars and a 1936 Kimbell Milling fire loss exceeding 30 thousand dollars. The State Fire Insurance Commission bases credits and penalties on five years, with no reduction in sight while these losses count. Other towns show varied credits and penalties, including 15 percent penalties for Anna Celeste Pottsboro Tom Bean Whitewright Wolfe City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Kimbell Milling Company
State Fire Insurance Commission
Kimbell
Dodd City
Ector
Frisco
Gunter
Bells
Prosper
Trenton
Howe
McKinney
Sherman
Denison
Celina
Collinsville
Plano
Leonard
Pilot Point
Bonham
Honey Grove
Ladonia
van Alstyne
Anna
Celeste
Pottsboro
Tom Bean
Tom Bean, Whitewright
Wolfe City
Denton
Aubrey
Farmersville
Gainesville
Tioga
Whitesboro
Court Changes in Other Eras 1789 to 1869
A summary of U S Supreme Court size changes from 1789 to 1869. It notes six members at founding, drops to five under retiring Federalists in 1801, rises to seven in 1807, to nine in 1837, to ten in 1863, then eight in 1866 to limit Johnson appointments, and back to nine in 1869 with Grant accused of court packing in the legal tender cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Johnson
Grant
Slab Again Sought For Bells Highway
Sherman delegates led by County Judge Jake J. Loy and Mayor Clarence Scott with W J Smith of the Denison chamber go to Austin to press the paving of highway 160 between Denison and Bells with the state highway commission. The highway has been graded for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Jake J. Loy
Clarence Scott
Denison
W. J. Smith
Denison Chamber of Commerce
Austin
State Highway Commission
Bells
Child Labor Bill Dead For Session By Senate Vote
In Austin the proposed federal child labor amendment was defeated in the Legislature on Tuesday by the largest opposition vote yet recorded in the Senate, 10 to 19, with 11 for and 20 against overall. Ratification is dead for this session though a special session could revisit the issue. Sponsors Olan Van Zandt Claud Westerfeld Allan Shivers argued for it while Franklin Spears opposed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Senate
Olan van Zandt
Claud Westerfeld
Allan Shivers
Ginning Totals Rise in South Plains Counties
Nineteen south plains counties ginned 387,294 bales of cotton by Jan 16, up 13 percent from 1935. Lubbock County led with 52,142 bales, Lynn county followed with 49,190, and Dawson with 46,297. Seven counties posted reductions from 1935 totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
South Plains
Lubbock County
Lynn
Dawson
Germans urged to use towels sparingly amid import limits
Berlin reports that on Sunday the government warned Germans to conserve towels due to material shortages from imports. Authorities stressed careful use of towel supplies as a precautionary measure affecting households and retailers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
City Finances in Whitewright Debt and Funds Report
City finances show cash 13,658.26 and securities 4,500.00 across funds General 6,832.59 School 3,295.66 Waterworks bonds 4,526.35 Funding bonds 549.57 Sewer warrants 1,894.28 Paying warrants 1,059.81. Bonded debt totals 72,500.00 after payments and planned cancellations, with remaining sinking funds to reduce net debt to about 66,500.00. Receipts for year ending Feb 1 1937 total 30,264.39 and balance 41,787.40. disbursements 28,129.14 leaving balance 13,658.26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
General Fund
U S Committee Urges Lower Car Speeds Nationwide
A government committee urged reducing automobile engine power to curb reckless driving. The report cites high speeds and poor lighting as major causes of about 36 000 annual fatalities, with night driving over 50 mph deemed unsafe even in good light. It notes some cars reach 80 mph and questions the need for excess speed. The industry is seen as working toward a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Henry H. Heimann
New York
Anti Utility Firm Appliance Bill Defeated in House
The Texas House killed a bill to bar public utilities from selling appliances with a 67 to 48 vote. Sponsors aimed to place the bill on a minority committee report, a recurring effort seen in each Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
House of Representatives
Counterfeiting Texas Currency Declared Federal Violation
Dallas report notes Federal District Attorney Eastus ruled that counterfeiting obsolete Republic of Texas money breaches federal law. The item mentions advertisers planning a promotion using bogus notes alongside a New York hospital trial of hour glass shaped tanks delivering warm water cures with air bubbles for patient massage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Republic of Texas
Eastus
New York
Pensioners Favor Sit-Down Strike At Austin Capitol
A Texas meeting in Judge Henry King's Courtroom urged a sit-down strike at the state capitol if the legislature does not liberalize the old-age pension law to pay 15 dollars a month to all residents over 65. The Old-Age Pension Liberalization Organization formed with X Carson of Dallas as president and aims for 300,000 members, organizing by senatorial districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Austin
Henry King
J. W. McCulloch
McKinney
Texas
X. Carson
W. B. Price
Maud
A. R. Watson
Brownwood
T. C. Gray
Railways Seek 360 Million Dollar Wage Increase
Chicago report notes 1.1 million railroad workers unite to demand a 20 percent pay rise. Non operating and operating brotherhoods plan to notify railroads within thirty days, seeking full-time guarantees and two thirds for standby staff. Negotiators would face a potential $360,000,000 yearly impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Brotherhoods
George M. Harrison
Harrison
Trenton Farmer Bitten by Rabid Dog Near Trenton
Trenton area farmer Oscar McCollum was bitten by a dog suspected of rabies after the animal chased by several men. An Austin laboratory confirmed the dog carried rabies after examining its head, which was sent to Austin for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Austin
Oscar McCollum
County Employee Indicted Over Fund Allegations
Fred Holloway, former Grayson County automobile tax registrar, was indicted by the Fifteenth District Court grand jury on five charges of misapplying county funds totaling 971.48 dollars. Deputy Sheriff John Evridge went to Dallas to arrest Holloway, announced by Sheriff J. Benton Davis. Irregularities dated 1935 1936. first on Sept 9 1935 for 348.67 dollars. Discovered by County Auditor B. M. Whiteacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Whiteacre
Surgeon perfects safety belt for auto passengers
In Kansas City a young surgeon intern works on a car safety belt modeled after airplane restraints to lessen injuries in crashes. He describes his device as a cushioned, resilient strap that holds the wearer against cushions to prevent contact with the steering wheel dash or windshield, designed to fit with upholstery and soon patentable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Banjo On My Knee At Palace Theatre Tonight
The Palace theatre presents Banjo On My Knee tonight and Friday featuring Joel McRea and Barbara Stynwyck. Friday introduces Phantom Rider with Buck Jones, plus West bound Mail starring Charles Starrett on Saturday. Upcoming previews include One in A Million with Sonja Henie and Jean Hersholt. Bargain nights show Laughing at Trouble with Jane Darnell and Sara Haden. Next week Bing Crosby and Madge Evans star in Pennies From Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pix
Palace Theatre
Joel McRea
Barbara Stynwyck
Buck Jones
Westbound Mail
Charles Starrett
Sonja Henie
Adolph Menjou
Jean Hersholt
Utica Boy Frees Tongue From Icy Rail
In Utica New York an eight year old boy named Jerome Steates tried to lick a frosty railroad rail. His tongue stuck to the metal and firefighters arrived to heat the rail so he could free his tongue after several minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Jerome Steates
Jerome
Two Million Insect Types Plague U S Exterminators
In Philadelphia a conference of 200 scientists reveals there are 2,000,000 insect types in the United States and exterminators admit a losing battle. Only two species wiped out, while most insecticides fail against vast insect populations. Studies from Harvard and others seek disease-causing cultures to cripple pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Florida
Orient
Pacific
United States
Alfred Weeks
University of Wisconsin
Japan
Dalmatia
South America
All Pensions To Be Reinvestigated In Dallas Area
Dallas and District 4 will begin a second phase of old age assistance on March 1 with a full reexamination of all clients. Director George Spears said original investigations will be cleared by Monday, likely reducing beneficiary numbers and increasing monthly pensions for remaining recipients. About 5,300 in Dallas County and 16,000 district wide receive just over $15 monthly, with new applications surpassing removals by death as more 65 year olds apply and many older applicants drop out over time. The process aims to verify need using existing records on age residence and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
George Spears
Spears
Dallas County
Texas Old-Age Assistance Commission
Early cancer diagnosis urged by state health official
Dr. Geo. W. Cox warns of rising cancer deaths despite longer lifespans and urges public vigilance. He notes cancer is not hopeless or contagious, stresses treatment in early stages, lists warning signs, and advocates annual exams while cautioning against overpromising cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Last Rites for Buchanan Set for Friday in Brenham
Funeral services for Representative James Paul Buchanan will be held Friday at 4 p m in Brenham with Rev H C Willis officiating. Burial at Prairie Lee Cemetery under Masonic auspices. Buchanan, 73, died Monday night in Washington. Senators Sheppard and Connally and ten House members plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
James Paul Buchanan
Texas
H. C. Willis
Giddings Memorial Methodist Church
Prairie Lee
Buchanan
Washington
Sheppard
Tom Connally
House
Lawyers Guild backs Roosevelt court plan
The National Lawyers Guild endorsed President Roosevelt's Supreme Court reorgan ization plan at its first annual convention. About 600 delegates attended. The resolution said a majority of the Court has fallen behind the times, blocked progress, and failed to meet urgent social and economic demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Lawyers Guild
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Crop Loans Arranged for Grayson County Farmers
Emergency crop and feed loans for 1937 are now open to Grayson County farmers through Miss Andy Thompson in Sherman. Loans up to 400 dollars require inability to obtain other credit and must cover immediate cash needs for 1937 crops or livestock feed. Security is a first lien on crops or livestock, with landlords waiving claims to the governor of the Farm Credit Administration until repayment. payments are issued by the Dallas regional office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Grayson County
Andy Thompson
T. L. Berry
Dallas
Farm Credit Administration
Berry
Resettlement Administration
Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office
Last Blue Eagle Worker Will Get Her Final Salary
Miss Diana Rogovin, the last NRAA blue eagle on the payroll, to cash her final check as the NRA staffing dwindles after the Supreme Court invalidated the program. She sighs at finishing the extensive report and has no plans to seek new work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Eagle
Washington
NRAA
Diana Rogovin
National Recovery Administration
NRA
Supreme Court
Miss Rogovin
Woman Flustered As She Gets 200 For Pension Test
GREENFIELD Mass The town pension spending test ended today with Mrs Carrie A Saben 61 winning a 200 cash grant for a month of spending Four hundred people contributed 50 cents each to test velocity money She planned to spend first on household paper Her husband Walter will help allocate the funds
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Greenfield
Mass
Townsend
Carrie A. Saben
Walter
Hog Cholera Found In Slop Fed Sherman Swine
Dr. F. D. Porter of the bureau of animal industry at Fort Worth detected hog cholera in three pens of garbage fed swine on the north city limits of Sherman Tuesday. County agent B. F. Gray urges all nearby hog owners to vaccinate immediately and to vaccinate garbage fed hogs regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
F. D. Porter
Bureau of Animal Industry At
Fort Worth
B. F. Gray
Mr. Gray
Woman wraps cat in laundry in Arkansas City
Mrs. Boyd Mohler bundled the family laundry in a sheet and handed it to the laundryman. A half hour later the laundryman returned with the family cat, asking if the animal was to be dry cleaned or washed. The cat had been wrapped while asleep in the laundry pile. The story ends with an odd recipe tip about cabbage salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kan
Boyd Mohler
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Bells Highway
South Plains Ginnings
City Finances
U. S
State Capitol
Trenton Farmer
Palace
Harvard University
U.S. Lawyers Guild
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