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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
1
City column contrasts current costs with memories of lower taxes and bills. It notes tax rates over 25 years, school levies rising to 1.14, and water rates at 75 cents minimum since 1913. Valuations lag inflation, and sewer debt shows a deficit between principal, interest paid and rentals collected.
Robert Cantrell, son of Mr and Mrs J L Cantrell, sports editor of the Daily Texan, UT publication, has been elected to his editor post by the student body and is in his fourth year pursuing an AB degree. He contributed to the Associated Press and had pieces in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Times Herald, Galveston News, Waco News Tribune, Houston Post-Dispatch, and various conference school papers.
Carl Reeves advertised half price cleaning and pressing at his plant for Monday to showcase new equipment. By 9 am over fifty customers dropped off garments and by closing time hundreds were stacked for cleaning. The promotion yielded nearly 200 dollars in business despite bad weather. Reeves, a long-time Sun advertiser, plans future ads.
In Bastrop Julio Rayna 25 was shot and killed Monday while trying to rob the First National Bank. He was caught attempting to pick the safety vault lock by the night watchman. Sheriff Woody Townsend surrounded the bank and Rayna was killed as he tried to flee from the rear. He lived in Bastrop and wore clothes reported stolen from a local store days before.
Texas home rule cities may levy municipal advertising taxes per a ruling by Assistant Attorney General H G Chandler announced by Ray Leeman of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce. The chamber adopted a resolution seeking legislation and H L Reader filed a House bill, following the AG department ruling.
Jesse C. McAfee aged 70 of Trenton died in Sherman Sunday. The body was returned to Trenton for funeral services held Monday. Burial followed at Pilot Grove cemetery. Survived by three sons Cleveland Carl and Ward of Trenton and two daughters Mrs B S Todd of O Donnell and Mrs Tom Binion of Pilot Grove.
The Friday Rotary program focused on introducing two new members Rev. J. T. Purvis and Clyde Craig. Fred W. Smith gave the standard lecture to explain Rotary’s aims. Purvis was introduced by President Douglas and spoke on George Washington in Rotarian fashion.
The city finances depend on matured tax receipts and sewer charges funded outside the general fund. Incomes from occupation, street, poll and dog taxes and scavenger work remain small and shrinking as conditions and charges change.
The Texas marriage license bill signed by Governor Moody becomes law after a 90 day delay. It requires three days notice of intent to marry filed with the county clerk and adds a medical examination for men. Proponents say it aims to curb hasty marriages and reduce divorces.
Troop No. 1 met with sixteen Scouts led by Earl Blanton. Billie Margar donated a portable phonograph. A committee of Blanton Mayo and Coffman was appointed to organize a Scout baseball team. A mobilization meeting drew fourteen boys, with Burgett of County Field Executive explaining the merit badge library and requirements.
In Austin the Wirtz bill granting the State executive committee authority to determine voter and candidate participation sailed through the Senate by a final 17 to 8 vote after two days of debate. Senator Love defended his positions amid attacks, addressing political events and criticizing a San Antonio Court ruling from last summer involving his bid for Lieutenant Governor.
C R Badgett sells Bells Drug Store to Dr C B Carter formerly of Whitewright and Claud Whiting. Dr Carter moved here years ago, Whiting plans to move to Bells soon, and Charlie Carter will assist. Badgett, president of Bells First National Bank, has no announced plans.
Residents of eight Texas and Oklahoma towns woke to restored gas pressure at 9 45 a m Tuesday after service halted by a washout one mile east of Bonham at 9 o'clock Monday night. Paris Honey Grove Brookston Petty Windom Dodd City Roxton Texas and Hugo Oklahoma were affected as bakeries lacked heat overnight.
A new city directory for Denison lists an estimated population of 25 000, up from five years ago. The city has seen steady growth in population and business, with a notable residential building program underway.
Sherman will join the Lone Star Baseball League for the 1929 season after securing a franchise formerly held by Mexia. L. H. Young reports a $300 deposit and a further $1,000 due by March 24 to fund salaries for two weeks in case of disbandment, with season opening April 24 and a six-club circuit including Paris Texarkana Palestine Corsicana and Tyler.
Washington cabinet picks appear set with Henry Stimpson as Secretary of State Andrew Mellon to lead Treasury James Good named War William Mitchell Attorney General Walter Brown Postmaster General Charles Adams Interior Secretary Ray Wilbur listed. Agriculture Commerce Labor posts open with Doak potential Labor pick and final decisions expected within 36 to 48 hours.
A reunion at the W C Anderson home near Whitewright honors Mrs Lee Williams, mother of Mrs Anderson, on her 83rd birthday. Forty three guests celebrate with a noon dinner, games, singing, and a social in the evening. Floyd Williams of Sherman offers a blessing and well wishes for health wealth and happiness.
A deputy collector of the U S Internal Revenue will be in Sherman on March 24 1929 to aid income taxpayers in filing their 1928 returns. Taxpayers are urged to use this service.
Lansing Michigan Judge Vincent M Brennan of the Wayne County Circuit Court told the State Senate he would resign rather than impose a life sentence on a fourth liquor offense. He argued the law targets the weak and unwary and urged a distinction between moral turpitude and mere violation of the statute.
Sherman reports Bar ry Miller appointed deputy grand master of the Odd Fellows of Texas after Ben C. Richards Jr. resignation. Miller, with over thirty years in the order, will immediately assume duties and has been active in fraternal and charitable efforts.
The National Chairman of the Committee on Home Economics outlines study lines for states to reform home life and schooling. Emphasis on freeing parents to share home duties, involve children in care, and use books to improve understanding and character. Mentions study groups in Whitewright and books by Angelo Ath and E H Abbott. Mr and Mrs Albert Mangrum visited Fort Worth after visiting his mother.
At the Gosnell farm south of town, County Agent C C Morris will lead a poultry culling demonstration Saturday at 9 30 am. A poultry expert will show worm control and related health practices affecting local flocks. All poultry raisers are invited, with special emphasis for turkey growers to see worm eradication methods.
Two tornadoes sped through Grand Prairie and Cooper early Monday, killing Alfred Gibson and Willie Mae Gibson in Grand Prairie and Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Jones in Cooper. At least nine injured and property losses near $50,000 to $100,000 across the Northeast Texas towns.
The Treasury expects March 15 income tax returns to show at least 14,000 U.S. residents with net worth over one million dollars. Chief actuary Joseph S. McCoy says a 100000 income implies a 1 million wealth, with 11,607 returns at that level last year and higher numbers anticipated in 1928 due to favorable conditions.
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