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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
4
Notice from J. H. Waggoner publisher announcing that entertainment events box suppers and similar benefits with admission fees will be billed at regular advertising rates. Memorials and resolutions of respect also charged.
Published weekly on Thursday with a subscription price of 1.50 per year payable in advance. The Whitewright Sun will promptly correct any erroneous reflections on the character standing or reputation of any person, firm or corporation brought to the publisher’s attention.
An East Texas Chamber of Commerce editorial calls Whitewright and other localities to revive civic spirit in 1940. It urges business leaders to invest time and money in their towns, support local chambers, uphold good government, and reject passivity as a path to progress.
The article cites 1935-36 college outputs totaling 143000 bachelors 18000 masters 2700 doctors and 1350 honorary degrees. Dr Frederick P Keppel argues degrees often replace evaluation of ability, urging focus on wisdom and true qualifications. Whitewright notes a good year but seeks a proactive local organization to promote the area's interests.
Grayson County records show 1939 saw the highest chattel mortgages in seven years with 5 022 filings. Total instruments include 5 334 deeds leases and transfers, 154 probate filings, 217 criminal complaints and 83 civil units, all slightly varying from 1938 and 1937 figures.
N J Pitman Edward Gandy a 41 year old postman killed himself with gas and wrote his last thoughts as the gas dulled him. Entries show times from 3 30 a m to 4 11 a m recalling fear and unfinished tasks. His wife said he had been acting strangely and hoped for hospital transfer. Earlier mention notes 1938 AAA crop program coverage in Texas.
Washington report cites signs of a fight over farm appropriations and the administration farm program. Roosevelt seeks budget restraint while Congress approved over 7 billion dollars in agricultural spending since 1938. Secretary Wallace pushes a certificate tax plan to fund farm benefits, clashing with Morgenthau and other fiscal authorities ahead of an election. More than 6 million farmers have long received payments under Wallace’s crop control efforts.
Texas farms could support 4,000,000 more chickens without harming the market, says H. H. Williamson director of the extension service. Over 75,000 farm families lack flocks and 50 laying hens are needed per household. He notes low quality eggs depress prices, though poultry remains a $44,000,000 annual business, akin to 1,000,000 bales of cotton.
A light humor piece features Sandy in love visiting a florist. The florist suggests a dozen roses, but Sandy replies with a witty line that he is a man of few words and two will do.
A patient complains the doctor urged silence to finish the prescription. The doctor confirms the tongue remark was only to keep the patient quiet.
Democrats hold a three to one edge in the Senate and a three to two edge in the House as the Seventy-Sixth Congress opens. The Senate has 69 Democrats, 23 Republicans, one independent, one progressive, and two Farmer-Laborites. the House 259 Democrats, 164 Republicans, two progressives, one Farmer-Laborite, and one American-Laborite. Eight Senate and House vacancies are noted from recent deaths and seats left by ten incumbents.
In San Marcos a small dog led Mrs. Floyd White to the body of her 15 year old son George who died in a hunting accident on the White ranch. George had gone hunting with the dog when he slipped from a ledge and his shotgun discharged striking him in the chest.
Sherman reports December as the peak month for 1939 marriage licenses with 72 issued by County Clerk C. H. Barrett. The year totals 609 licenses, below 1938's 810 and 1937's 619, while 245 divorces were granted in the district courts, up from 237 in 1938.
Senator Taft of Ohio will speak to the Chicago Bar Association on January 5 under the title Mr. President, here's how to balance the budget. He will analyze Roosevelt's budget submitted to Congress on January 4 and outline a plan to end large Federal deficits.
In London the Midland Salmon and Trout Club president Neville Chamberlain penned a New Year message to the organizer expressing concern that he will have little time for fishing under current conditions.
Orangeville society reports show Mr and Mrs John Savage and family hosting relatives from Trenton and Cal lis while Mr and Mrs Loy McGuire of Savoy visit John Savage’s household. Lawrence Burden’s group traveled to Oklahoma, and Joe Reneau hosted a Monday night party. Mrs O V Wilders and children from Shady Grove spent Sunday with Mrs Paul Brown. Mrs J B Richey returns to Ivanhoe to resume school work.
An anonymous letter threatening harm to Mrs. Malcolm Severance and her family unless she changes the name of her German shepherd Hitler was given to police in Lawrence Massachusetts. Severance said the dog responds only to Hitler, a name she received from a friend five years ago.
A patrolman stops a drunken man at 3 am and asks his destination. The inebriate replies he is headed to a lecture, prompting a terse exchange that captures a humorous street encounter.
Mrs. J. B. Trout formerly Lucille Tree, a recent bride, was honored with a shower at her parents home last Thursday. Co hostesses included Mildred Caraway Fay Bow Clower and Margie Dona. Christmas decorations and a lace tablecloth centerpiece highlighted the event with games and refreshments.
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