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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun prints notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees at regular advertising rates. Memorials resolutions and all reflections on character will be corrected if brought to publishers’ attention.
The Dallas News criticizes Congress for passing a farm mortgage measure and pending presidential signature. It argues a six year moratorium on farm debt will deflate the economy, undermine contract law for farmers, and push mortgage financing toward federal control. The paper cites Huey Long’s role and warns current policy discourages private lending while expanding government loans.
The article is a church column by Pastor G C Ivins detailing revival services. It notes four services held, strong crowds, and a hopeful spirit as Whitewright seeks an old fashioned revival. It mentions teams and a playful line about improving play against the A's.
A collection of remarks on film industry influences and moral effects contrasts critics warnings of indecent content with banker poll results on Roosevelt policies. It cites a large $2 000 000 budget for film public relations and notes banker attitudes vary by state while Congress members award themselves pay raises.
Hollywood producers have raised a 2 million dollar fund to oppose censorship and defend the film industry. Supporters say decency on screen matters, while critics argue cinema can educate and that profit motives often ignore moral impact of smut and indecency in movies.
Sherman Denison and Whitesboro launch merchant campaigns with cash gifts and prizes through summer. Sherman merchants plan $3,000 in giveaways, Denison aims for automobiles, and Whitesboro holds a Saturday distribution event. Whitesboro list shows 59 firms signed to monthly contributions from $1 to $5, urging Whitewright to organize similarly. The Dallas Journal condemns a $1,000 assessment on Congressman Hatton Sumners for Democratic primaries.
A court session admired Floyd Badgett for his legal insight during a justice court trial. He won a compromise verdict, while the Baptist A and B teams staged a long 13 inning game with Willie Bryant in the B lineup delivering notable defense and offense as youngsters faced seasoned players.
Town residents received a call to attend a four day morning service next week with Christian outreach aimed at winning souls. Preachers and business people were urged to dedicate time away from leisure and occupations, while a list of attendees and visitors is noted by the reporter.
The Whitewright Rotary Club honored Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Smith at a Rock Lake picnic supper last Thursday night. Smith, a former superintendent and Rotary organizer, will pursue an M A at Southern Methodist University this summer. Pennington announced Ed LaRoe as entertainment chairman and Echols presented a traveling bag to Smith as a club gift.
Thirteen members of the Junior B Y P U and two visitors traveled to Orangeville on Tuesday morning for a sunrise breakfast. Bacon eggs and toast were served to all attendees.
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