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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
4
A chunk from the Whitewright Sun outlines mailing status and publication rules, plus policy notes on corrections and ad rates. It mentions tax timing, midyear events, and the National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union opposing a prohibition referendum.
Grayson County records show 1931 saw auto loan filings slip to 8,127 from 9,468 in 1930, hinting at a poorer year for dealers. Texas reported zero lynchings in 1931, signaling stronger law enforcement or mob-violence prevention, a commendable relief to the state.
George German of Fannin County announces his bid for county commissioner in precinct three. He is respected for honesty and knows local needs, entering the race after voter urging. The notice also touches on Texas crime statistics, juror responsibility, and newspaper publication quirks for 1931 and 1932.
Local merchants lament a dearth of 1932 calendars as calendar collectors seek multiple copies. A calendar buyer complains stores lack stock while suggesting a pooled purchase approach to supply every home in the trade area with one calendar and redirect wasteful spending to more profitable ads.
Plainview, Texas, population 9000, advertises for a bank to restore credit and services after its previous bank closure. The city sits in Hale County's productive agricultural core with $30 million farm land value and six-county trade area valued at $122.5 million. Last year Plainview built over $1 million in new structures and has $8.676 million in taxable valuation with $600,000 bonded debt.
A guide from Imperial Type Magazine urging focus on tiny comforts to improve daily living. Examine shoes, bed, timepieces, lighting, seating, grooming, reading material, and supplies. Small, inexpensive updates in home and workspaces can raise comfort and even profits.
A humorous dialogue about marriage and divorce asks if there can be divorces in heaven and jokes that you cannot divorce without a lawyer, illustrating light medical office banter.
Tom Brice, public weigher of Precinct No 3, declares his candidacy for re election in The Sun 1982 politics column. He says he is qualified, has served faithfully since election, and will devote time to render satisfactory, pleasing service while seeking votes and support from all voters.
The Bureau of the Census in Washington released preliminary cotton ginning figures to December 13. North Texas counties show gains: Grayson 62,327 vs 39,609 in 1930. Fannin 87,088 vs 55,575. Cooke 17,466 vs 9,402. Collin 100,570 vs 66,414. Denton 32,651 vs 19,419.
The Whitewright Music Club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. R A Gillett’s home with Mrs. W R Hooper as co host. Members attended roll call and a program led by Mrs. F D Layman followed including Saxophone Gypsy Love Song Story of La Cid an Argonnaise from La Cid Ludwig Love’s Old Sweet Song and 5th Nocturne. A salad course was served. Reporter.
Rev J T Purvis spoke on trust linking invention to an Infinite plan while noting modern advances such as radio telephone and travel. The club accepted Supt F W Smith’s resignation as secretary and elected Lloyd Moore to complete the term. Clyde Johnson thanked the club for a holiday portfolio gift after six months as pianist.
Mrs. R. A. Gillett hosted the Friday Literary Club at her home last Friday afternoon. The program included New Year's resolutions for the club, the club's history, parliamentary drill, and a vocal solo, with holiday decor and refreshments provided by the hostess.
Six magazine vendors are to be tried in police court next Tuesday on charges of selling indecent publications. They are test cases in a city wide drive that led to 131 arrests for obscene material.
Gene Clark and Alberta Haliburton were married December 23 in Durant Oklahoma with Rev Shirley officiating. The couple will live on a farm northwest of town after a ceremony that included family members Frances Haliburton Ben Clark Mildred Dean and D Hopper. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A K Haliburton and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Clark.
Application for a restraining order to block enforcement of a law limiting Catholic clergy to one priest per 5 000 inhabitants was denied by the First District Court. A similar provisional denial occurred in the Second District Court and final arguments were set for January 8. Catholics likely to appeal to the Supreme Court to test constitutionality.
Miss Lena Sybil Pearson of Whitewright and Mr. William Henry Stone of Sherman married in Durant Oklahoma. The bride is the daughter of G. E. Pearson and the groom the son of John Stone. They are now at the bride’s parents’ home in Whitewright.
Claud Callan argues that in choosing a gift for mother a husband should favor luxuries over practical items. He suggests jewelry or furs brighten her days, while practical gifts like a map or board are less useful and may imply more labor, whereas a car could extend her lifespan and usefulness.
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