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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1933

Page

2

Texas schools face drastic $6 apportionment threat

A letter from H W Stilwell of Texarkana warns Supt F W Smith that next year's scholastic apportionment could drop to $6.00, with a possible 65 to 74 percent cut in current school funding and dire impact on Whitewright and Texas schools. The piece notes existing deficits, missed tuition from the state, and the looming crisis for instruction and overhead.

H. W. Stilwell Texarkana State Teachers Association F. W. Smith Texas Department of Government Whitewright

Fishery Bureau output tops 100 million game fish in 1932

The Bureau of Fisheries produced over 100 million game fish in 1932, led by Loch Haven trout with a 23 million output. The record highlights state of hatchery work and species totals for the year.

Bureau of Fisheries Loch Haven

Ayres to Open Dry Goods Store in Whitewright

T. W. Ayres and son Chas of Trenton have leased the Bryant building in Whitewright to open a new dry goods store around April 15. The Whitewright operation will be run by Chas Ayres, with the elder Ayres continuing his Trenton shop. The store will offer a full stock of dry goods and ready to wear at prices expected to rise before fall.

T. W. Ayres and Son Chas, FE. Ayres Trenton Bryant Lilley Dry Goods Co Mr. Ayres Whitewright Ayres Ayses Roosevelt Hoover Texas Chas. E. Ayres

Rotary Club Intercity Meeting Connects Garland and Whitewright

The Rotary Clubs of Garland and Whitewright held a joint meeting in Garland on Tuesday evening with most Whitewright members attending. President White of Garland chaired the luncheon and greetings were extended by Hot Alexander formerly of Whitewright.

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

Red Clover Boosts Seed Crop And Soil Health

The Department of Agriculture notes red clover is valuable as a seed crop and aids soil restoration, fitting well into short crop rotations.

Department of Agriculture

Ozonized Air Advocated by Rome Doctor for Wound Treatment

Dr Maurizio of Rome promotes ozonized air as a germ killing wound treatment. Ozone is oxygen with three atoms per molecule.

Maurizio Rome Italy

Death claims one of Whitewrights 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 in Oak Hill Cemetery. Montgomery, a lifelong Whitewright resident, died after a long illness. Surviving are his wife six daughters four sons and many relatives. He was a Whitewright city secretary and an elder of the Presbyterian Church with deep community regard.

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 Joe Williams Greenville W. Smitham Wichita Falls M. W. King Gertrude King W. B. Hestand Slaton T. C. Butts E. O. Thomas Tom Bean Fern Inger and Son Detroit Wilbur Carter Sherman

Langmuir detects single atoms despite tiny sample size

Dr. Irving Langmuir of New York claims a method to detect even one atom in a specimen the size of a pea. He notes that losing a collar button under a bureau would be negligible in comparison to such precision.

Irving Langmuir New York

Polargraph analyzes chemical contents of liquors

Jaroslav Heyrovsky of Prague develops a polargraph that automatically analyzes chemical contents of liquor and other liquids, enabling rapid testing and quality assessment.

Jaroslav Heyrovsky Prague

City to Haul Rubbish Over Next Few Days

The city will haul cans and rubbish in upcoming days. Residents are urged to place unburnable trash in convenient spots before the wagon arrives to keep the town cleaner.

Question of 3.2 beer real or near settled by publisher

Harvey Conover of Modern Brewery answered Dallas Chamber of Commerce by letter. He listed old brands with alcohol by weight: Schlitz Pale 3.15, Pabst Blue Ribbon 2.97, Red White and Blue 2.75, Doppelbrau 2.97, Bavarian 2.97, Jung Pilsner 2.86, Tosetti Bohemian 2.55, and Anheuser Busch Budweiser 3.8. He said 3.2 will be popular and profitable until repeal.

Dallas Harvey Conover Modern Brewery Dallas Chamber of Commerce Conover Schlitz Pabst Doppelbrau Jung Brewing Company Pilsner Tosetti Anheauser-Busch

Trades Day and Rodeo Draw Big Whitewright Crowd

The Whitewright community hosted a large trades day and rodeo on the third Monday. A Brahma steer debut spurred excitement as Otto Russell plans future rodeos.

Whitewright Otto Russell Hobart Thrasher Hobart

Roosevelt Signs Beer Measure

President Roosevelt signed the beer bill at 2 p.m. in the White House Cabinet room to allow sale of 3.2 per cent alcohol beer after mid night on April 6. Vice President Garner added his signature earlier. Prohibitionists weighed injunctions or Supreme Court appeals to block the measure.

Washington Roosevelt White House Garner Congress Pacific Coast Supreme Court

Wheels Stolen From Emmet Penn’s Garage

Emmet Penn found his car resting on four stacks of bricks after thieves removed the wheels overnight. The robbers left the vehicle propped up, and no suspects had been found by Wednesday. Penn said the bricks will ease fitting new wheels and expressed thanks for the kindness.

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. She will discuss Merry Go Round by two Washington reporters, a political satire that cost them their jobs but earned them a fortune from sales. The public is invited.

Friday Literary Club Central Christian Church Gladys Ray Washington

Recovery of Stolen Auto Wheels Leads to Arrest

Two auto wheels and casings stolen from Bob Sears and Andrew Pierce were recovered in Greenville on Wednesday. A young Greenville man was arrested in connection with the theft. Constable Joe Riddle pursued the case solo, visited Sherman Grayson County jail to secure the suspect, and earned a reward for solving the crime.

Bob Sears Andrew Pierce Greenville Joe Riddle Grayson County Sherman Riddle

Congress Must Reinstate Dismissed Washington Officer

It takes an act of Congress to reinstate a policeman dismissed from the Washington police force. The statement underscores the federal role in police personnel decisions and the potential for legislative intervention.

Congress Washington

Interscholastic Debate Set at Whitewright High

Whitewright high school debate team led by Sonny Hancock and Robert Doss will clash with Whitesboro at the high school auditorium Friday night at 7 30 in the first Interscholastic League debate of the season. The topic asks whether at least fifty percent of all state taxes should come from sources other than tangible assets. The Whitewright team defends the affirmative. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Whitewright High School Sonny Hancock Robert Doss Whitesboro High School Whitewright

Declamation Winners Named for Local Contest

Winners announced from the grammar school event include Sara Kathryn Atterberry and Marjorie Nell Blanton in junior divisions, Joe Thomas May and Dorothy LaRoe in high school categories, plus Frances Hedgpeth and Boyd Newman. Winners advance to the county meet in Sherman on April 1.

Grammar School Sherman Sara Kathryn Atterberry Boyd Newman Marjorie Nell Blanton Joe Thomas May Dorothy LaRoe Frances Hedgpeth

Leonard Pastors to Exchange Pulpits Sunday

Leonard Methodist Church pastor Dev J. F. Blackburn will share pulpits with Rev. L. G. Hagard of Whitewright Methodist Church Sunday morning. Whitewright Methodists urged to attend with a large congregation. Evening service canceled to allow attendance at Baptist Church for greeting Rev. G. C. Ivins, the new pastor.

Dev. J. F. Blackburn Leonard Methodist Church L. G. Hagard Whitewright Methodist Church Whitewright

Three Month Pentecostal Revival Concludes

The revival started December 11 in the Reed building then moved to the telephone building and closed Sunday night. Rev. O T Killen of Trenton led with his wife and sister assisting and 27 new members formed a Pentecostal church at Thursday’s service. Fifteen converts will be baptized Sunday at 3 PM at the First Baptist Church.

Reed Building Telephone O. T. Killen Trenton Killen First Baptist Church

Farm Bill Passes House 315 to 98

Washington report notes the House approved a farm bill 315 to 98 with 39 Republicans and 4 Farmer-Laborites in support. The bill grants Secretary Wallace broad powers to manage surpluses and reduce acreages including domestic allotments, land rental retirements, and cotton planting reductions via government options.

Washington Roosevelt House Senate White House Farmer-Laborite Wallace

Engraved and Printed Cards and Announcements Available

Readable notices indicate engraved or printed cards, invitations, and announcements obtainable for various events. The text suggests options for orders, customization, and delivery, emphasizing quality and timing for special occasions.

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