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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1936
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun outlines subscription terms and ad rates for events, memorials, and retractions while quoting the Sherman Democrat on tobacco spitting. It endorses installing cuspidors in the new county building and notes editorial humor about tobacco use.
The Texas State Department of Health will sponsor Clean Up Week from March 29 to April 5 led by State Health Officer Dr John W Brown. Citizens are urged to repair paint and remove weeds replacing with flowers, improve sanitation, ensure pure milk and water, and join campaigns to prevent fires and improve health for Mexican and Black communities as Centennial visitors tour Texas.
Washington reports 281,758,032 in income tax receipts for the first 16 days of March, a 46.4 percent increase over the same period last year, signaling strong revenue gains.
Treasury reports receipts on Tuesday show first installments on 1935 incomes, lifting the year’s income tax collections to 361,428,990 dollars, a 45.6 percent increase over the previous year.
An editorial questions a Deport merchant's claim about using another firm's copy to lure advertising from a competitor. It asserts publishers uphold ethics, warn against snooping for dinner menus, and protect all advertisers, noting such tactics harm business integrity.
Governor Allred signals possible early summer special session amid pension funding concerns. He faces pressure from proponents for early pension payments and critics wary of added taxes and political risk. He weighs the need against the political embarrassment of action or inaction.
The public recalls the leader freeing the country from despair and restoring faith across life. A large majority believes he sincerely works to improve the nation, facing greedy special interests with courage and intelligence, though he has made enemies. This marks his third year in the White House.
Sherman reports Grayson County launches a field probe of 1500 elderly applicants for $30 monthly old age assistance. Chief R B Aston leads with Carl Rice and W J Hogan, urging claimants to bring birth certificates and Family Bible records to verify statements. Investigators will operate in the field. no local office will be established.
New York Brooklyn collector Almon G Rasquin opened a letter revealing a gift tax payment of 1 253 773 40 from a Nassau County woman. The payment indicates she had given away 3 000 000 in gifts.
Irayson voters total over 13 000 with expectations of 82 to 83 percent levy collection after June 30. Delinquent taxes of 25 828 35 were collected from Oct 1 to Feb 29. 1935 tax roll stood at 614 639 46 with rates 1 47 and 25c to 1 for school. Grayson County paid voting strength 13 019. polls may reach 15 000. Sherman outpaced Denison in poll tax, 3334 vs 2763. rest tally 6922. Leip zig Fair piano shown converts to sideboard or desk.
Sherman notes 381,464.39 dollars, 62.4 percent of 614,639.46 county tax roll for 1935 collected before delinquent date. J. C. Allred, assessor-collector, revealed in annual report to the State comptroller. Low current levy collections blamed on split tax payment plan affecting large taxpayers.
A Corpus Christi report notes that any intoxicated person who cannot drive may request an official chauffeur for safe return. The piece also mentions that over 81 Georgia towns end with the suffix ville, highlighting widespread naming patterns.
The Sun lists candidates authorized for Democratic primaries in July and August 1936. For Congress SAM RAYBURN. For Judge 15th District JESSE F HOLT. For Representative Place One J H WAGGONER. For District Attorney R C BOB SLAGLE JR. For District Clerk R B BOB CARAWAY. For Public Weigher HAROLD DOSS. For Constable Co A RED PACE.
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