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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
8
Harold Doss announces his candidacy for re election to the office of Public Weigher of Precinct No. 3, subject to Democratic primaries. He says he has served in a business like manner, provided service when needed, and asks for voter support.
Deaf Democrats present Charles G. Nunn seeking the Fannin County judge post. A lawyer with farm experience pledges devoted, impartial service, prioritizing farmers, roads, contracts and county finances. He notes he is not a politician and asks for supporter help to win the office.
Arizona farmers produced 280000 bales from 281000 acres in 1937, the state’s largest cotton crop on irrigated land. The yield averaged 477 pounds per acre, far above several neighboring states’ outputs and well above the five year average.
In a candidacy announcement for Assessor-Collector of Taxes in Fannin County, the applicant born in Savoy, age 46, notes wartime service with the 90th Division, family, and a long record as bookkeeper and clerk across Savoy, Trenton, Leonard, and banks. He pledges qualification, diligent service, and voter outreach throughout the county before July elections.
Orangeville news lists visits and sick reports as residents spend weekends with relatives in Whitewright Marshall Dallas Sherman and Trenton. Families mentioned include Wilder Mayse Donihoe Segers Burden Reneau Harris Evans and Robinson with multiple gatherings and Sunday visits noted.
During a campaign stop in his opponent's home state a cabbage was hurled onto the stage. Taft paused and remarked that one of his adversaries had lost his head, signaling the uproar and his quick wit in the face of heckling.
President Roosevelt calls for cooperation among capital and labor to curb unfair practices while avoiding broad attacks on business. He urges a new moral climate, banking reform, and tax changes, stressing balanced budgets, restraint on federal agencies, and keeping government functions intact while promoting stronger purchasing power.
Governor James V. Allred refused to sign a patent sold by the Land Office for 48.27 acres in Rusk County at $1 an acre, claiming the land is worth about five times that. He retained Maj. John W. Hawkins as private counsel on land matters and accused the Land Office of altered records and undervaluation.
Farm loan advertisements offer low interest rates and free inspections by W. J. Barbee, agent. A crank for a 1934 Chevrolet and a cap for a crankshaft hole were lost near Canaan Church. finder should notify W. A. Bates in Desert. Multiple farms for sale in Grayson, Fannin, and Collin Counties via S. H. Montgomery Agency. Tom Barbee advertises real estate buying and selling services with daily offers.
Sherman notes 4 H Club girls and club farm women shaped thrift and industry to improve homes in 1937. Eighteen women's and sixteen girls clubs joined the home-betterment program with 128 new members. Kitchens, bedrooms, water systems, and food supply saw upgrades while 3,867 yeast breads were baked by 118 women. Outstanding members from Willow Springs Basin Springs Bells Hagerman Collinsville Layne Plainview and Pottsboro are highlighted for notable projects.
Alabama prisons listed 23 of 554 Christmas paroles as unreported today. Some missing inmates telephoned they were delayed but on their way back. Governor Graves began the Christmas release ten years ago to spare the worthy, with most expected to return after the new year.
State old age pension rolls fell by 1313 in January as 1163 needy residents receive checks totaling about 1.56 million dollars. Acting Director W A Little cited 1168 denials and 727 deaths since December plus 582 new grants. A quarterly Social Security grant to Texas of about 2.5 million dollars was received.
The Sun lists candidates for public office in Grayson and nearby Fannin counties. Harold Doss seeks re election as Public Weigher Precinct 3. Chas. G. Nunn runs for County Judge and Hamp Harper for Assessor-Collector.
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