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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1937
Page
3
Public notice states that all notices of entertainments, box suppers and other bene fits with an admission fee or monetary consideration will be charged for in regular advertising memorials and resolutions. The publication will correct any erroneous reflection upon character, standing or reputation brought to attention.
Denison Herald argues Mae West's on air persona and the planned use of her name on NBC scripts mislead audiences about virtue. It contends theMae West image, not the Eve role, corrupts American morals, urging broadcasters to keep her off the air to avoid harm to the public and stations.
A fragmented musing notes that old models and customs were not good, and new ones are not inherently better, recalling a line about boys fifty years ago and questioning present values. The text hints at skepticism toward tradition and change, pointing to a generational dialogue.
The Bonham News quotes essays on walking with sweethearts to the cemetery and street shows, contrasting 19th century courtship with modern car culture. It notes Homer Price of Marshall and Ashley Evans of Bonham as old fashioned partners, while cautioning that both cars and men can have temperamental flaws. The Dallas State Press adds that Evans and Price are “old models” not easily traded.
The Pedigo Shoe Company of St Louis shuts after a quarter century, laying off 500 workers. President James T Pedigo says operations suspended as the firm cannot sustain expansion or weather lean years. An inflammatory note in the McKinney Examiner urges government action to force reopening and full employment.
A Marshall News Messenger quote by Homer Price contrasts New York pension costs with Texas figures. It argues pension benefits should be charged against unearthed property to repay beneficiaries, asserting heirs should bear costs rather than taxpayers. Also a colloquial exchange about a past fracas appears.
A Dun and Bradstreet survey places Texas illiteracy at 8.6 percent, above many southern states but offset by high school funding. Texas allocates 38.2 percent of state taxes to education, with $22 per pupil for about 1.6 million students next year. Occupation taxes on oil are expected to raise over $12 million for schools.
Ontario miners recount how Buster a 120 pound dog climbed to a narrow ledge high on a cliff near his master's camp and survived six days. Food was dropped then retrieved and a rope rescue formed a living chain to haul him up in a canvas sling. The tale echoes dog devotion and courage.
President Roosevelt asks Congress to cut 123 million from the Civilian Conservation Corps 1939 appropriation, reducing enrollment from about 300000 to 250000 and camps from 1604 to 1200. The move follows budget pressure and House Appropriations resistance, with White House and Budget Bureau backing the plan despite protests.
Mrs Lottie B Taylor age 22 of Bonham died after two weeks illness while visiting her brother Claud Garner of Whitewright. Rev Robert Cates led services at Randolph Baptist Church with burial in Randolph Cemetery. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Garner.
Funeral services for J A Barry the well known farmer were held at the Methodist Church at 1 30 p m Monday with Rev Joe M Connally in charge Burial followed in Van Alstyne cemetery He died at his Whitewright area home Sunday December 26 born February 29 1872 in Overton County Tennessee moved to Texas in 1888 and lived in Grayson County 49 years Survived by two brothers W J Barry of Houston and S B Barry of Whitewright He was active in church life and served hymns to attendees.
The board orders Ford to cease and desist anti union activity and to reinstate 29 fired employees with back pay. It condemns hostility to unions and calls for ending interference and espionage against workers. Ford plans to appeal amid union praise and tense national stakes.
Detroit power Ford Motor Company hires Frederick Wood of New York, the attorney who won the Supreme Court victory overturning the NRA, to challenge a National Labor Relations Board ruling that Ford illegally discharged 29 workers for union membership. The board must seek an enforcement order from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ten days after its decision. Typewriter supplies advertised by Sun office.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 30 p m at First Baptist Church for Mrs Eliza Cameron who died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Fay Burney s home in Marietta Okla The service was led by Rev J L Truett with Rev Leslie O Evans Dr J F Fender and Rev J W Gray The body rested at Oak Hill Cemetery She was born December 12 1864 in Ridgeway Tennessee married W P Cameron June 22 1886 in Pilot Point They had two sons and a daughter Surviving are son Cecil Cameron Dallas daughter Mrs Fay Burney Marietta sister Mrs J H Giles Westminster Numerous relatives attended including families Giles Cameron Ayres and others from Texas and Oklahoma.
Mrs. David Haliburton aged 76 formerly of Whitewright died Tuesday at her daughter’s home in Eden. Body sent to Tom Bean for funeral at 2 PM Thursday with Rev. C Chumbley presiding. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include six sons and three daughters including A K Haliburton Tom Bean and others in Whitewright Ballinger Slaton Anson Port Arthur Brady and Eden.
The new CCC budget would reduce the corps to half its peak strength. The highest enrollment reached 505,782 in August 1935 and the maximum camps numbered 2,652 in September 1935. Officials estimate about 2,000,000 youths have been trained since 1933.
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