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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
2
Texas State Health Officer Dr. Geo W Cox declares public rest rooms in cafes taverns filling stations and shops must be sanitary or face penalties under the State Food and Drug Law. He urges patrons to withhold support from filthy establishments and reports to health authorities for action.
In 1937 214,639 Texas farm people carried demonstrations under county agricultural and home demonstration agents led by Mildred Horton and Jack Shelton. Home demonstration work reached 7,805 demonstrators and 60,330 co operators with many on home improvement and food supply efforts.
Texas farmers added 61 188 000 to their income in 1937 despite lower prices. State reports show crops valued at 460 983 000, up from 399 805 000, led by cotton and wheat gains of 47 559 000 and 22 763 000 respectively. Irish and sweet potatoes rose to 23 633 000, fruits and nuts at 15 239 000, with 174 125 000 potential extra if prices matched 1936.
Boston doctors at the New England Medical Center announce a new short wave machine that concentrates rays on infected areas to destroy infection. At the Boston Dispensary, six hundred patients were treated with no pain or discomfort, and officials say the device better concentrates and focuses rays than prior machines.
In Washington the Treasury disclosed that sixty one individuals paid taxes on net incomes of one million dollars or more last year. The group ranged from over four million to one to one and a half million dollars, with thirty three in the one to one and a half million bracket. Names were not released.
The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island moves toward full completion of its $20 million building program. The West's World’s Fair opens February 18, 1939 in San Francisco Bay.
County Superintendent E A Miller announces recommendations from deputy state superintendent Alex Dickie for salary aid to Grayson County schools contingent on state approval. The list covers numerous independent districts and graded schools with specific dollar amounts. four schools are noted as not yet evaluated.
Governor Allred opposes partition arguing sentiment over practicality, while Vice President Garner backs considering division. A movement in the Lower Rio Grande Valley proposes a state from Cameron Hidalgo Willacy and Starr counties. A later line mentions a new modeling material that forms embossed designs when wet.
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