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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists a subscription price of $1.50 per year payable in advance and notes publication is 2nd class mail matter at Whitewright Texas. It states notices of entertainments and similar events with fees will be charged at regular advertising rates and promises corrections for errors upon notification to publishers.
The Literary Digest final New Deal poll tallies 1 772 163 votes with 1 083 752 approval and 688 411 disapproval. 47 states and 17 professions back Roosevelt while Vermont and bankers vote no.
Ripley cites a claim that all 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence maintained spotless reputations from public to private life. The writer hopes today’s politicians and statesmen read it and find inspiration for integrity.
The Dallas County grand jury urges mothers to monitor their children’s whereabouts and conduct daily. It notes fathers share responsibility but implies mothers face strong expectations in these "times" and calls for parental vigilance in the home.
The article reports a defense of American tax levels arguing that U S taxpayers face heavy burdens and compares U S, British, French and German taxes. It cites per capita taxes and the share of national income taxes in 1931-32, noting England's higher burden and the relative US stance.
A quotation urges readers to uphold god fearing law abiding and home loving values, framing citizen virtue as essential to community welfare.
Claude Callan observes that poor relatives enjoy more leisure than rich ones. The visiting poor relative stays as long as desired, while affluent kin hurry to depart after brief visits. The contrast highlights time abundance for the poor.
Pastor C W Dennis leads all regular services at the Methodist Church next Sunday with Mrs G F Bryant at the piano. She will play Prelude by Chopin and Confidence by Mendelssohn. The pastor preaches at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday school at 10 am and Young People's meeting at 7 pm. All services will be brief and on time.
Louise Vestal reports the Children's Church will meet Sunday July 15 at 4 30 p m noting a change in hour. Mrs G C Minor signs the notice.
Rev. G. C. Minor preached at Central Christian Church on Sunday urging a changed attitude of mind before society can improve. He warned against dwelling on material loss and called for followers to seek life in Christ Jesus to overcome economic and social disorder.
A statesmanlike essay notes many people have vast knowledge yet fail to apply it. A Journal of the National Educational Association piece cites a teacher who can solve quadratics but cannot balance a bank account and can name English kings but not explain election qualifications.
An enthusiastic Sunday gathering at the Christian Church formed a program for upcoming Bible Contest and lemonade sales on Trades Day in July to fund Bibles for the church. Officers elected include Deacons Davis Parrish and Joe Young, treasurer Imogene Head, secretary C. B. Bryant III, and other posts. July 15 preacher will be C. B. Bryant III with soloist Martha.
Thedford's Black-Draught is advertised as a purely vegetable remedy for constipation and biliousness. Mr. T. L. Austin of McAdenville North Carolina praises its quick relief and says a package sits on his mantel ready for use.
Rev. Minor urged that life should center on Christ rather than worldly wealth and material pursuits. He warned that modern times neglect spiritual perception and called for supreme effort to seek the divine objective, noting a large audience in attendance.
The Ladies' Auxiliary met Friday with Miss Pernie Badgett presiding in the president's absence. A gift box will go to the Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and members should bring gifts next meeting. Socks games cigarettes are requested. They will furnish 100 jelly containers for the unemployed. Meetings are second and fourth Wednesdays at 5 pm through summer.
Lamar Missouri resident Major James Frow died at home. He helped found the American Legion and served as Captain of an infantry company in 1917, later commanding Company D of the 129th Machine Battalion in pivotal World War I battles. Postwar, he became a Major in the 203rd Coast Artillery of the Missouri National Guard.
A note on tea cultivation indicates twenty pickings per season are typical in harvest cycles. The statement highlights standard cultivation rhythm and regional practices in tea production.
County Judge Jake J. Loy announces re election bid citing his one term in office and prior service in the State Legislature and Senate. He claims credit for the free bridge across Red River near Denison and expects a large majority win, asking voters to influence and vote before the July 28 primary.
Amos and Andy take separate two month trips abroad. Freeman Gosden and wife depart for Alaska in two weeks while Charles Correll and wife sail to England on July 17.
Sherman reporter M E Williams county supervisor of child welfare announces twenty two enumerators will canvass Grayson County during the week under relief administration auspices. Enumerators from the county relief rolls will begin house to house surveys by zones to assess child welfare needs.
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