1932 Brings Few Business Changes In Whitewright
The year 1932 brings only three changes in Whitewright. Planters National Bank merges with First National Bank. Martin-Keefe-Bray dry goods stock moves to Van Alstyne and joins the company store there. Pool Val-U-Plus store and cleaning plant closes. stock sold in Sherman. Whitewright had two banks with $100000 capital yet merges were deemed inevitable.
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Whitewright
Planters National Bank
First National Bank
Martin-Keefe-Bray Company
van Alstyne
Pool Val-A
Pool Val
Leap Year Rules for Girls in Kansas City
Judge Henry Meade of Wyandotte County probate court outlines ten commandments for women courting during leap year. He cautions against alluring suitors, urges careful judgment, warns against flashy wealth, stresses character over pay, and says love alone should guide proposals.
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Kansas City
Kan
Henry Meade
Wyandotte County Probate Court
Taxpayers Meeting Called For Saturday
Gray son County taxpayers are invited to a conference at 2 p m Saturday Jan 16 in the temporary courthouse. H A Ivy leads the local Texas Taxpayers Association committee. D M Jones and others will address the meeting on tax reform and governance.
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Sherman
Grayson County
H. A. Ivy
Texas Taxpayers Association
D. M. Jones
Bonham Cotton Mills Declare 6 Percent Dividend
The Bonham Cotton Mills under manager J. C. Saunders have declared a 6 percent dividend. Reopened about a year ago, the mill is in excellent condition with nearly 200 employees and locally originated capital. Workers have been overtime to catch up with orders.
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Bonham
Bonham Cotton Mills
J. C. Saunders
Church Going Dog Attends Services Alone
In Lufkin, Ted the dog walked to the Kellys Methodist Church after the Maas family left town for the holidays. The animal sat in the Maas pew and listened to a sermon about good to be accomplished in the New Year.
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Lufkin
H. A. Maas
Ted
Kellys
Here
Maas
Doctors Offer Two Cents a Day Medical Service
In Essex England doctors launch a personal family medical plan priced at two cents daily per person that covers the patient spouse and children. The program targets middle class earners of 1250 to 2000 pounds yearly and already has early adopters.
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Essex
England
Prince of Wales finishes handshake tour after rough week
Berlin hosts a museum of voices with a project to record all known languages, preserving them for study and reference.
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Berlin
Dale Jackson Dies in Airplane Crash Over Miami
Dale Red Jackson, co holder of the world endurance record, was killed when an Amphibian plane he piloted crashed at 2,000 feet above a Miami municipal airport. Spectators said wings were stripped and he couldn’t gain clearance. Jackson and Forrest O Brine set the 647 hour endurance mark in St Louis in August 1930.
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Miami
Fla
Dale
Red) Jackson
Jackson
Forrest O’brine
Greater St. Louis
St. Louis
Whitewright Baby First in Grayson County for 1932
Mr. and Mrs. Claud M. Dillon of Whitewright welcomed Billy Fae at 5:50 a.m. on January 1 1932 at the Pink Hill home. She was the county’s first born that day and qualifies for prizes from seventeen Sherman merchants. This marks the first Whitewright winner and a new single-contest year for the event.
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Claud M. Dillon
Whitewright
Grayson County
Billy Fae
Ms. Dillon
Pink Hill
Billy
Fae
Sherman
Palace to Show Two Nights Weekly
The Palace theatre announces it will show on Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee until further notice due to poor weather hurting attendance. Tonight and Friday feature Winnie Lightner in The Side Show with a comedy. Saturday offers Buck Jones in Shadow Ranch episode 5 of Finger Prints and a comedy.
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The
Palace Theatre
Palace
Winnie Lightner
Buck Jones
Slayers of Six Officers Die in Cottage Siege
The Young brothers Jennings and Harry, accused in the Springfield Missouri officers massacre, killed themselves in a gas-fueled cottage standoff after a failed capture attempt. Police Chief Percy Heard and Lt. Claude Beverly faced high risk as they waited to close the pursuit.
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Houston
Jennings
Harry
Missouri Peace
Justice of Peace
Springfield
J. F. Tomlinson
Youngs
A. P. Singleton
Percy Heard
Claude Beverly
Heard
Beverly
Paving Equipment Idle on Whitewright to Collin Line Route
Workmen and equipment of Interstate Contracting Co. have left most activity idle since November 20 after completing the Whitewright to Bells segment. The big concrete mixer has operated only on three days and paving stalls due to heavy rain and mud. Only shoulders near Whitewright to Bells show minor progress. If wet weather continues, paving likely will not resume for two weeks and may be delayed until spring.
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Interstate Contracting Company
Whitewright-Bells
Democrat Elected in New Hampshire Keeps Seat After Hale Death
In Manchester William Rogers won the First New Hampshire District seat as a Democrat defeating former Governor John F Bartlett, 27453 to 24505. Near Dusky Sound on South Island a 70 foot whale yielded ambergris worth over 50000 after three men extracted it.
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Manchester
N. H
William Rogers
Fletcher Hale
New Hampshire
Rogers
John F. Bartlett
Dusky Sound
South Island
Harris County officers chase sheltering brothers in home standoff
In Houston area a raid followed reports of two Young brothers sought since Sunday. Officers entered a front bedroom after a door was opened to the bath, exchanging fire. One brother died and the other was mortally wounded as police stabilized the scene.
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Houston
Texas
Everly
Beverly
Chief Heard
Peyton
Orf
Supreme Court Upholds Tax Penalty Remission Through January
The court upholds a law that remits penalties and interest on delinquent state and county taxes up to 1930. Tax collectors may accept payments with penalties and interest waived until January 31, 1932. City taxes are not affected. Refunds are available for those who paid interest and penalties since September 30, 1931.
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Supreme Court
Death of Mrs Mary Ella Dillon in East Whitewright
Mrs Mary Ella Dillon wife of the late A J Dillon died at the family residence in East Whitewright after a long illness. She leaves one daughter and three sons Kay Claud Dillon of Whitewright Marvin Dillon of Kansas City and Mrs D B Bane of Vernon. Funeral at the Methodist Church with Rev L G Hagard and ministers Rev Joe M Russell and Rev J L Truett officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Born Kentucky June 5 1858 she moved to Texas 32 years ago and to Whitewright 21 years ago.
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Mary Ella Dillon
A. J. Dillon
East Whitewright
D. B. Bane
Vernon
Kay
Claud Dillon
Whitewright
Marvin Dillon
Kansas City
L. G. Hagard
Joe M. Russell
The
Presbyterian Church
J. L. Truett
Oak Hill Cemetery
Dillon
Kentucky
Texas
Parent Teacher Association to Convene First Meeting of Year
The PTA meets in the grammar school auditorium next Tuesday evening. Program includes quiet music by Mrs. A L Jackson, songs, invocations by Rev. Joe M. Russell, business items, a talk by F W S on Home Life, violin and vocal numbers, a Fifth Grade playlet, and a rhythm band. The note adds that the Order of the Eastern Star originated in New York City in 1869.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Grammar School
A. L. Jackson
America
Joe M. Russell
Lucille
Minnetonka
F. D. Layman
Leper Village in China Declared 100 Percent Christian
A letter from Dr. James H. Herring reports a leper village near Yuengkong, Kwangtung, China, as the only 100 percent Christian Chinese community. It notes Christian progress, food shortages hindering care, and testimonies of gratitude from lepers.
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China
Waxahachie
Booneland
Kwangtung
James H. Herring
Trinity University
Forman Memorial
Yuengkong
Herring
Plano
Trinity
Forman Memorial Hospital
United States withholds Japan apology response
The U S Government withheld formal acceptance of Japan s apology for the Mukden attack on Culver B Chamberlain the American consul Secretary Stimson said he would respond after further reports. Japan dismissed the civilian interpreter and promised punishment for two soldiers while planning to reorganize forces to reach south toward Shankaikwan in China proper.
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United States
Japan
Mukden
Manchuria
Culver B. Chamberlain
Stimson
Zanese
Debuchi
Tokio Foreign Office
Shankaikwan
Chine Proper
U S Farm Income Near Seven Billion in 1931
Washington reports that gross farm income in 1931 totaled about 6.92 billion dollars, the lowest since 1911 and far below 1930 and 1929 levels. The report attributes the decline to wartime price shifts and the ongoing economic slump, noting declines in crop and livestock values and a two-year drop from 12 billion in 1929 to 6.92 billion in 1931.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of the Agriculture
Abduction Alarm As Fort Worth Woman Found Unconscious
Mrs. William A. Ferguson of Fort Worth was abducted after taking her husband to work. She was found unconscious on Tioga street in Grayson County after riding with two men who blindfolded her and drove all morning. One suspect was arrested. Fort Worth detectives to question for identification.
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Sherman
William A. Ferguson
Fort Worth
Tioga
Grayson County
Giles Variety Store Files Bankruptcy Petition in Sherman
The Giles Variety Store of Whitewright filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court at Sherman. Liabilities are listed at 1617.63 dollars with assets of 2278.73 dollars. Owner managers include Miss Lucile Giles and Charles Albert Giles, Ida Lucile Giles, and Frances Irene Rea.
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Giles Variety Store
Whitewright
Sherman
Lucile Giles
Charles Albert Giles
Ida Lucile Giles
Frances Irene Rea
Whitewright Consolidates Two Banks into One Strengthened Institution
Whitewright merges Planters National Bank and First National Bank creating a single bank with total resources of 939701.01 and deposits over 536082.09. The First National retains 100000 capital and 100000 surplus, pays a 6 percent dividend, and notes strong cash assets to assure depositor security.
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Whitewright
Planters National Bank
First National Bank
Texas
Greenville
Sherman Denison
McKinney
Bonham
Paris
Guy Hamilton
H. G. Webster
W. H. King
F. E. Douglas
R. A. Gillett
T. J. Lilley
C. B. Bryant Jr
W. T. Simmons
C. B. Bryant Sr
T. E. Sears
Kay Kimbell
Emmet Penn
J. B. King
R. T. Pennington
J. M. Wright
First National
D. May
Planters National Ank
Webster
The
Sun
Section
Christmas and New Year Parties in Whitewright
During the holiday season many luncheons dinners and parties were held in Whitewright. The Sun notes last issue printed before Christmas and no paper last week. Families enjoyed reunions and every church hosted Christmas events as New Year was welcomed with watch parties. Students from school visited home and then returned to resume studies.
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Whitewright
the Sun
Chistmas
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Cana
Prince of Wales
Dale Jackson
P.T. A. Program
Order of the Eastern Star
New York City
France
Yeungkong
U. S
Whitewright Banks
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