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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
1
Emory Christian reports gradual decline in local relief rolls from 398 cases and 1 664 people on March 1 to 344 cases and 1 438 people by March 19. District covers Whitewright Bells and surrounding areas. city figures unavailable.
Scientists at the Hooper Foundation, UC Berkeley, warn the kissing bug triatoma has resurfaced. An intensive study aims to prevent an outbreak of American trypanosomiasis, which can be fatal, as tests show the disease exists only in the bug and in wood rats.
The Texas prison system's 1934 report shows 2 953 prisoners received for last year with 1 579 discharged. Murder and liquor law violations ranked high with 252 and 258 respectively, while burglary led with 908 sentences. On Dec 31 there were 5 214 inmates and average daily population was 5 359.
Telegrams to Gov. Allred and Adjutant General Nesbitt urge that rangers be sent to smaller towns to raid gambling and liquor resorts. So far raids have covered major cities and the Duval and Starr Counties area. No date announced. policy aims to cover all parts of the state. Nesbitt says no raids on drug stores selling whisky are planned at present.
President Roosevelt has not decided on extending the 12c government loan on the 1935-36 cotton crop though Congress members from cotton states and AAA officials favor continuing the 1934 loaning program. Exporters warn that pegging at 12c may hurt by keeping prices above world market while foreign producers undersell.
The Grayson County Commissioners Court selects the Chapman building on South Creek Street as temporary courthouse during construction of a new four story $300 000 fireproof facility. Rent set at 100 dollars monthly for up to twelve months. John Tulloch named to help prepare the building for occupancy. Federal loan and grant agreement signed. two weeks expected for final steps.
A new all talking Western drama fronts a U S Marshal pursuit of a renegade outlaw. The film stars Boris Karloff and Dorothy Sebastian with a romance subplot amid frontier thrills and authentic relic lobby displays. Showtimes today and tonight at the Palace Theatre.
Government calls Fourth Liberty Bond holders to exchange for new issue with lower rate or surrender for cash. First National Bank received Morgenthau telegram urging publicity. Offer ends March 25. bonds ending in 5 6 7 should come in at once. Interest stops accruing after that date.
The Grammar School boys defeated Collinsville 8 to 2 to clinch the county playground baseball championship in the county division of the Interscholastic League. Coached by N. W. Manning, the squad includes Charles Harrison Billy Pritchett Clifton Birchfield G. W. Ford J. B. Thornhill Quinton Nicholson Leroy Cowart Rudolph Taylor Hub Myrick William England Houston Darwin Jack Thornhill and J. W. Jones.
Four thousand tree slips were planted on a western Oklahoma farm to form the core of a national shelter belt project. The saplings 24 to 30 inches tall include Chinese elm bois d are Russian mulberry Austrian pine red cedar and black locust. State forester George R. Phillips called the effort entirely practical and predicted good growth despite only three inches of rainfall in the past year.
The Whitewright Methodist Church selected ten delegates to attend the Tenth District Conference at Bond on April 2 and 3. Named as delegates are F. M. Echols F. E. Douglas Dr. R. May Mrs. H. P. Donigan Mrs. H. C. Willis and Mrs. G. F. Bryant. Alternates are Mrs. R. A. Gillett Mrs. A. L. Jackson Mrs. C. W. Dennis Mrs. C. B. Bryant Jr. and H. P. Donigan.
Whitewright boys defeated Van Alstyne 3 to 0 in softball on Friday, and Whitesboro beat Whitewright 7 to 3 in the prior game. Collinsville played Wednesday. Junior girls lost to Van Alstyne Tioga 13 to 1 but kept spirits high. Star players included Faustine Spangler, Marjorie Nell Blanton, and Margaret England. Mr. Manning injured his finger in an accident at Van Alstyne. Miss Drulinger led a Monday home hygiene class for mothers, with exams schedule. Miss Sallye Hamilton attended Dr. W. E. McGlasson’s funeral in Commerce. Third grade studies birds with drawings and stories. new reading books added.
Congressman Blanton and Senators Connally and Sheppard receive resolutions claiming 90 percent support for the Townsend old age pension plan. The move follows a meeting where F. C. Jaye of De Leon and Oscar Calloway of Comanche explained provisions of the plan.
Rev J R Waldrum longtime pastor of Whitewright Church of Christ accepts new pastorate at Leonard Church of Christ. He will preach his last Whitewright sermon next Sunday and start in Leonard April first, delaying family move until school term ends. He currently serves Whitewright and Tom Bean churches and will devote full time to Leonard.
Federal emergency relief officials urge state legislatures to increase their share of relief costs, arguing it would cut federal outlays and raise benefits. They note total relief spending across federal, state, and local governments reached 2.27 billion dollars over two years, with states boosting monthly contributions from 30 to 50 million dollars. In 1933 federal spending was 480.6 million and 60.6 percent of total. by 1934 it rose to 1.069 billion and 72.3 percent.
Funeral services for 96 year old John N. Carter were conducted at his Whitewright home by Rev. J. R. Waldrum, with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include wife 97, sons Elder W. N. Carter and R. G. Carter, six daughters, and numerous grandchildren. Carter served four years in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Funeral services for seven year old Mac Mears were held at the Methodist Church at 2 30 this afternoon with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died suddenly around 2 a m Wednesday at Wilson N Jones Hospital Sherman after an appendectomy Tuesday. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs O J Mears and two sisters the family residing 30 miles northeast of town.
A seventh grade history class studied colonial life and faced an exam prompt asking to discuss city life. One student answered that there were not many cities and those that existed were out in the country.
Senate munitions committee reports from the White House that President Roosevelt backs a plan to curb war profits by drafting high salaried industrialists at army pay, with taxes and controls to clamp down on profits and prices. The plan, guided by John T. Flynn ideas, envisions 50 percent profits tax on the first six percent, 100 percent on excess, universal incomes taxes, quarterly collections, and an industrial management draft.
Washington plans mobilization of about 60 000 soldiers in a mass drill at Pine Camp Northern New York in August under Maj Gen Dennis E Nolan. First Army units and national guard forces across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland District of Columbia Virginia would be called up if Congress funds 3796300 for the drill.
Mayor F. M. Echols announced that $2,619.07 in delinquent taxes was collected during February and the first 15 days of March. The four year average collection is 88 percent. A state law suspended penalties and interest during the drive ending March 15 for school and city taxes. Delinquent taxes paid later will incur penalties and interest.
Washington dispatch reports the House debated immediate cash payment of the $2 billion soldiers bonus. Leaders predicted a vote next week for passage despite a veto threat from President Roosevelt. The Patman bill favors new currency to redeem certificates while Vinson pushes cash via the American Legion bill. A compromise option proposes negotiable bonds for veterans.
Belmont youth Lewis Dexter of Belmont Massachusetts finished college in 18 months at the University of Chicago under a new plan that speeds progress. He completed 10 courses in one quarter and was granted a bachelor’s degree this week.
Gov. James V. Alfred signed House bill 232 requiring divorce petitions to list each child under 16 with name age sex and residence. Courts may inquire into child circumstances and parents' financial ability to support them and may compel support payments.
President Roosevelt issued four executive orders to liberalize two year old veterans economy regulations. The changes raise allowances for widows and children, totaling about 1.8 million dollars annually, transmitted to Congress on the final day he could act. Action followed advice from Veterans Administrator Frank T. Haines and Budget Director Daniel Bell.
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