School apportionment could drop to six dollars per pupil
A Texarkana educators letter warns a possible six dollar per pupil state apportionment for next year. It outlines drastic cuts, with local support falling to about ten dollars per pupil and potential losses for Whitewright schools, urging taxpayers and lawmakers to act quickly before two years’ funding is fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Stilwell
Texarkana
State Teachers Association
F. W. Smith
Texas
Department of Government
Whitewright
Blind people as liars due to facial expressions
A claim states blind individuals are poor liars because they cannot see their own facial cues. The assertion relies on stereotypes about perception and deception without evidence.
Fishery Bureau Produced Over 100 Million Game Fish in 1932
The 1932 output from the Bureau of Fisheries surpassed 100 million game fish with Loch Haven trout topping the list at 23 million. The year’s production covered numerous species and locations, reflecting a robust hatchery program nationwide.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Loch Haven
Ayres Opens Dry Goods Store In Whitewright
T. W. Ayres and son Chas. E. Ayres of Trenton lease the Bryant building and will open a dry goods store in Whitewright about April 15. The stock will be new and complete with ready to wear. Chas. E. Ayres will head the Whitewright operation and move there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Ayres and Son
Chas. E. Ayres
Trenton
Bryant
Lilley Dry Goods Co
Mr. Ayres
Whitewright
Roosevelt
Ayres
Hoover
Texas
Rotary Club Exchange Delights Garland and Whitewright
The Rotary Clubs of Garland and Whitewright meet in Garland with most Whitewright members attending. Speeches include F W Echols as toastmaster and talk by F W Smith on ten years in Rotary. A joint meeting may be held soon in Whitewright.
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Rotary Clubs
Garland
Whitewright
Garland Club
Whitewright Club
West Texas
White
Alexander
W. R. Hooper
F. M. Echols
John Silman
Martha Jo Sears
Lucille LaRoe
F. W. Smith
Smith
Rotary
Agriculture says red clover boosts soils and seed crops
The Department of Agriculture notes red clover is valuable as a seed crop and helps rebuild old soils. It fits well in short rotations, improving soil health and production prospects.
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Department of Agriculture
Ozonized Air Backed for Wound Treatment by Rome Doctor
Dr. Maurizio of Rome advocates ozonized air as a germ killing treatment for wounds without harming tissues. He notes ozone is oxygen with three atoms per molecule in this form.
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Maurizio
Rome
Italy
Death Claims One of Whitewright's Best Loved Men
Funeral services for Sam H. Montgomery aged 67 were held at the Presbyterian Church with Dr. J. F. Fender and Rev. Joe M. Russell officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Montgomery died Friday after a prolonged illness from heart disease. He was born Sept 14 1865 near Whitewright and held roles as farmer, insurance agent, city secretary, elder of the Presbyterian Church and charter Rotarian. Surviving are his wife six daughters four sons and twelve grandchildren. Out-of-town relatives listed attending the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Montgomery
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Fender
Joe M. Russell
Terrell
Dr. Fender
Mr. Montgomery
Mr. Russell
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. D. Hoard
F. M. Echols
R. L. Johnson
W. L. Mangr
Grayson County
Honey Grove
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tenn
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Lebanon
Sam Jones
Canaan
Whitewright
Montgomery
Kate King
Savoy
Whitewright Lodge No. 167
E. H. Pendleton
Farmersville
Blanche Montgomery
Grafton Montgomery
Houston
Jim P
Sam H. Jr
Dick Montgomery
King Montgomery
Bob Montgomery
Mae Blaine
Florida
Sam Montgomery
Marion King
J. B. King
Kate King Hastings
Clifton Moody
B. Sprayberry
Dallas
Jim Wallace
Dorchester
J. B. Honaker
M. D. Honaker
Etta Cox
Lida Pendleton
Elizabeth Pendleton
H. H. Sandle
Vivian Woodard
Pat Honaker
Jasmine Sheppard
L. M. LaRoe
Leonard
J. F. LaRoe
Rose LaRoe
Langmuir Reveals Atom Detection Breakthrough
A New York scientist Dr. Irving Langmuir demonstrates a method to detect individual atoms. The remark suggests a tiny lost collar button under a desk would hold no significance to his precision capabilities.
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Irving Langmuir
New York
Polargraph by Jaroslav Heyrovsky Analyzes Liquor Content
Prague inventor Jaroslav Heyrovsky develops the polargraph to automatically analyze chemical contents of liquor and other liquids, promising quick tests and automated readings.
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Jaroslav Heyrovsky
Prague
City to Haul Rubbish in Coming Days
The city will run a rubbish wagon to collect cans and trash over the next few days. Residents are urged to place unburnable waste in accessible spots before the wagon arrives rather than after it passes.
3.2 Beer Question Settled by Industry Publisher
Harvey Conover of Modern Brewery declared 3.2 per cent beer is near beer with more kick. He cited Schlitz Pale at 3.15 and Budweiser at 3.8 as stronger examples while others ranged from 2.55 to 2.97. He noted 3.2 per cent will be legal until the Eighteenth Amendment is repealed and will be popular and profitable for brewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Harvey Conover
Modern Brewery
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Conover
Schlitz
Pabst
Doppelbrau
Jung Brewing Company
Pilsner
Tosetti
Anheauser-Busch
Mr. Conover
Trades Day and Rodeo Draw Whitewright Crowds
Crowds flocked to Whitewright for the trades day and free rodeo on the third Monday. The event featured a Brahma steer debut, bucking mules, and a fast milch cow, attracting strong spectator interest despite chilly weather.
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Whitewright
Otto Russell
Hobart Thrasher
Hobart
Roosevelt Signs Beer Measure Signaled by White House Signing
President Roosevelt signed the beer and 3.2 percent alcohol content measure into law in the Cabinet room at the White House. Vice President Garner also signed, and sales may begin after midnight on April 6 in fourteen states. Prohibitionists plan court action to challenge the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Garner
Congress
Pacific Coast
Supreme Court
Wheels Stolen From Emmet Penn’s Garage
Emmet Penn found his car on four stacks of bricks in the garage Friday morning after thieves removed the wheels and casing overnight. He credits the brick supports as easing the eventual wheel replacement. No suspects or arrests reported as of Wednesday.
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Emmet Penn
Book Review Here Sunday Afternoon at Central Christian Church
The Friday Literary Club sponsors the third monthly review by Miss Gladys Ray at 3 p.m. Sunday at Central Christian Church. She reviews Merry Go Round by two Washington reporters, a political satire that led to their dismissal but earned them a fortune from sales. The public is invited.
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Friday Literary Club
Central Christian Church
Gladys Ray
Washington
Recovery of Stolen Auto Wheels Leads to Arrest
Two wheels and casings stolen from Bob Sears and Andrew Pierce were recovered at Greenville on Wednesday. A Greenville youth was arrested in connection with the thefts, and Constable Joe Riddle took the suspect to the Grayson County jail in Sherman. Riddle had pursued the case since the time of the thefts and was rewarded for his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sears
Andrew Pierce
Greenville
Joe Riddle
Grayson County
Sherman
Riddle
It Takes Congress to Reinstate Police Officer in Washington
The article reports that reinstating a dismissed Washington police officer requires an act of Congress illustrating the legislative hurdle in restoring law enforcement personnel.
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Congress
Washington
Interscholastic Debate Friday at Whitewright High
The Whitewright high school debate team led by Sonny Hancock and Robert Doss will face Whitesboro high school at 7 30 PM in the season opener. The topic is Re solved that at least fifty per cent of all state taxes should be raised from sources other than tangible assets. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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Whitewright High School
Sonny Hancock
Robert Doss
Whitesboro High School
Whitewright
Declamation Winners Named at Local Grammar School
Winners in the Declamation contest held at the grammar school were announced. Advancing to the county meet in Sherman on April 1 include Sara Kathryn Atterberry, Boyd Newman, Marjorie Nell Blanton, Joe Thomas May, Dorothy LaRoe, and Frances Hedgpeth.
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Grammar School
Sherman
Sara Kathryn Atterberry
Boyd Newman
Marjorie Nell Blanton
Joe Thomas May
Dorothy LaRoe
Frances Hedgpeth
Leonard and Whitewright Methodist ministers plan Sunday pulpit exchange
Dev. J. F. Blackburn of Leonard Methodist and Rev. L. G. Hagard of Whitewright Methodist will exchange pulpits Sunday morning. Whitewright Methodists are urged to attend with a large crowd. No evening service at the Methodist Church to allow all to greet Rev. G. C. Ivins, new Baptist pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dev. J. F. Blackburn
Leonard Methodist Church
L. G. Hagard
Whitewright Methodist Church
Whitewright
Pentecostal Revival Closes After Three Months in Reed Building
Rev. O. T. Killen of Trenton led a three month Pentecostal revival begun December 11 in the Reed building and moved to the telephone building. A new church organized with 27 members, baptisms planned at First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon.
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Reed Building
Telephone
O. T. Killen
Trenton
Killen
First Baptist Church
Farm Bill Passes House by Wide Margin
In Washington the House approves a farm bill 315 to 98 amid heated debate. The measure gives Secretary Wallace broad powers to control surpluses and acreages, using domestic allotments rental land retirements and Cotton Smith plan options on government owned cotton.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
White House
Farmer-Laborite
Wallace
Engraved Cards and Invitations Offerings
A note describes engraved or printed cards invitations and announcements obtainable from local printers. It highlights various styles and prices, suggesting options for weddings, births, and other events.
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William Phillips
Cordell Hull
Mr. Phillips
Rotary Club
Lillian Harvey
Hollywood
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