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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
1
Rain in Whitewright totaled .31 inch midweek with heavier falls to the east and south. June rainfall reached 7.32 inches, the heaviest in years. six months to date 30.64 inches vs normal 20.28. Threshing starts amid muddy fields. yields fall short of prior estimates. No. 1 wheat market around 75 cents, oats 28 to 30 cents. onion prices collapse with growers planning to leave bulbs in fields.
Meridan Mississippi story reports Fred and Al Key landing the Ole Miss after a 27 day 5 hour 33 minute nonstop flight. They surpassed official and unofficial records, greeted by 18 000 strong crowd, guards, and police, then received baths and rest at the Lamar Hotel after landing at 6 05 p m.
Fielding Helm a Hale County farmer told Dallas audiences the plains district shows its best cotton stand in years with a near one half bale per acre in the Plainview to Post area and bumper maize and grain sorghum are also expected. He criticized heavy spring rains for damages seen as he neared Dallas and advocated his no limit allotment plan before the Texas Legislature cotton investigating committee.
Judge G. P. Webb, Gray County pioneer, spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on the Texas Centennial. He chairs the county advisory committee and outlined early Texas history. Mayor F. M. Echols and Mrs. R. T. Pennington sit on the county centennial committee. J. Newell Johnston was a guest and serves as secretary.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a constable or deputy arresting a misdemeanor suspect must allow an appearance bond. Refusing this exposes the officer to false imprisonment liability on the bond. In the King vs Roberts case, King won $500 plus $41.35 paid to the deputy. new trial will set further liability.
George Rivaux fire and police commissioner urged the Galveston city commission to invite Texas Rangers to suppress gambling and vice. He offered to take Mayor Adrian Levy and others to vice houses, a plan the commission refused. Rivaux warned he would ask Governor Allred to send Rangers or declare martial law without a cooperative police chief. The injunction preventing appointments tied to him was dissolved by the first court of civil appeals.
W H Stedham was installed as worshipful master of Whitewright Lodge No 167 A F and A M for a year. Other officers named include Mack Pierson senior warden Sidney Watson junior warden Earl Jenkins senior deacon John Reeves junior deacon Dr J N Powell tiler 5 Sy Hall chaplain Jesse Wallace senior steward and R C Vestal junior steward. Stedham also appointed C J Meador T J Lilley and W L Stowers to the board of trustees with O L Jones secretary and Co W Bryant treasurer retained.
Texas lawmakers hear Congressman Dies and Commissioner McDonald advocate a domestic allotment plan to replace the AAA. They outline funding options, a land based allocation, and aims to protect farmers while competing on world markets. They warn against Bankhead and export subsidy schemes.
Four Wichita Falls milling companies joined a wave of firms seeking to block the processing tax. Federal Judge Wilson issued temporary restraints, setting a Dallas hearing for Sept 19 before Judge Atwell. The plants posted 110000 in tax to be held in court, while the challenge argues the tax is unconstitutional.
Calvin Wysinger, 26, of Hudsonville died at Allen Memorial Hospital from gunshot wounds after a shooting Saturday in Hudsonville. David Kerr, 19, also of Hudsonville, was jailed on a murder charge. A .32 caliber pistol was found at the scene and Kerr had reportedly given a statement to officers. Louis Woosley, county attorney, said details were not yet known.
A graduated plan for benefit payments to signers of four year wheat production contracts was approved by farmers with AAA officials. Final payments would adjust annually based on the gap between average farm price and parity price, defined as pre war buying power. A deduction would cover local admin costs. Consideration was given to paying the entire benefit in one check.
Two vehicles from Whitewright area were involved in Friday accidents with no serious injuries. Roger Holcomb’s car stalled on tracks near Bells picnic grounds and was hit by a Katy train. all occupants escaped unharmed though the car was badly damaged. Nearby, a Community Public Service truck collided with a car carrying Walter Smith and companions near Tom Bean. Mrs Deering was cut on the head and Daisy Smith knee lacerated, others unharmed as the truck sustained damage.
The American Legion prepares a four day picnic in Whitewright at Hoard Park next Wednesday through Saturday. Hurst Amusement Company will provide eight rides seven shows and twenty six concessions. Denison band and Woodmen of the World drill teams are featured acts with a large fireworks display Saturday night. Public speakers will be on the program and locals are urged to invite relatives and former residents to attend.
New York report says James J Braddock aims to give Joe Louis the first chance at the world heavyweight title after Louis becomes champion. Braddock and manager Joe Gould expect a million dollar gate and outline a path via Schmeling and Baer victories before a natural title bout next summer. Gould boasts large profits regardless of fighting. Braddock promotes vaudeville acts and seeks endorsements and film work amid boxing plans.
Washington. Senator Barbour of New Jersey interrupted Senator Long of Louisiana in a debate over a bill granting ICC port rate control. Barbour, a former heavyweight champion, urged Long to desist after Long spoke for most of Monday and part of Tuesday, and Long yielded with mock meekness.
The Texas attorney general ruled House bill 6, offering discounts for prompt property tax payments, unconstitutional. The opinion, by Scott Gaines and Earl Street, answered questions from Comptroller George Sheppard at the request of the tax collectors association.
Rodney Brown of Palestine, a 6 year old with an adult voice and organs, died a few hours before a planned pineal gland tumor operation in Dallas. Doctors said the pineal tumor pressed the pituitary and other glands causing overactivity. He stood 4% feet tall and weighed about 80 pounds with muscular build and normal mental alertness. The illness began a week earlier after severe pains and convulsions.
June rainfall in Texas was far above normal with Paris reporting 11.82 inches the heaviest since 1891, Dallas at 7.17 inches, and San Antonio totaling a record 30.49 inches for the first half of the year. Amarillo remained notably dry with 0.28 inches.
Pioneer farmer C E Long sold 200 acres in Nolan County for 50 dollars an acre, netting his original purchase price in 1923 plus ten thousand dollars in cash. He used land rent to educate six children who eventually graduated from state colleges, after the land paid for itself in three years. A mention notes the shipyard in Scotland building a new liner with record power for a trans Atlantic crossing.
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