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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
4
Notice from the Whitewright Sun at Whitewright Texas stating 2nd class mail matter and promising full correction of any erroneous reflections about persons firms or corporations brought to their attention by readers.
A Saturday night barn fire near East Whitewright raged as wind spread flames to nearby structures. Fire crews benefited from a 500 gallon per minute pump at the water plant and a new electric pumping unit, improving domestic water supply and fire protection while old engines are repurposed for reserve use.
The text argues for allowing oil trucks to operate without size or weight limits and suggests that operators who want to run trucks or freight train proportions should build their own roadways, similar to railroads.
The city continues a general spring cleanup removing cans junk and refuse from residences and businesses. About seventy five loads have been hauled away in recent weeks. Streets and alleys will be reworked for a thorough cleanup. Citizens are urged to clear winter trash and may hire a day laborer through the city office to aid unemployed local workers.
The city spends about 80 dollars to lay rock and gravel on Cedar Street from Blanton to Chapman a 450 foot stretch. An engineer was previously provided at no charge to design grades for curb and gutter. Over 1500 feet of standard paving curb and gutter were funded by property owners, and the new center strip improves drainage and fulfills the city’s obligation to those owners.
The Pathfinder reports Hoover leading a national straw vote with 15 431 to 9 088 for Roosevelt and others. Texas towns Sherman and Whitesboro organize fire prevention boards to study fires and inquests. The Dallas News maps farm mortgage rates by county, showing about half of Texas farms mortgaged and held by banks and investment firms. The Literary Digest polls 20 million on liquor repeal with a three to one in favor.
The piece argues Prohibition rallies spread nationwide to curb growing wet sentiment. It notes a Literary Digest poll showing stronger repeal support than two years ago and stresses the digest’s broad, representative sampling from 20 million names. It says repeal unlikely soon but dry forces will fight hard to prevent it.
The Sun notes no city ordinance forces chicken owners to confine birds to their property. The aggrieved gardener is advised to remove or kill trespassing chickens to stop damage to her garden and flowers.
The Sun notes Congress will transfer 40 million bushels of Farm Board wheat to the Red Cross for milling and distribution to the needy and hungry livestock. The speaker argues this disposal saves storage costs and reduces Farm Board surplus, though some grain may be wasted.
State Press in Dallas News criticizes free grain aid arguing it stabilizes relief at the expense of growers and suggests similar free cotton aid would be politically feasible, railroads delivering fabric to weavers and cloth made at government cost, echoing calls for broad welfare programs.
Fifty Democrats plan to bolt leadership and ally with Republican independents to defeat the sales tax aimed at raising 600 million dollars to balance the federal budget. They argue for drastic staff cuts and a leaner government to improve efficiency.
Last week Rev. L. G. Hagard of the Methodist Church urged a 100 percent turnout for an official board meeting set for Wednesday night. Women of the Missionary Society offered an inducement to achieve full attendance.
The official board gathered for a well planned banquet with near perfect attendance and important church business addressed. A play performed by society members and assisting young women was read by Miss Lucille Sanders while participants performed silently. The menu featured baked chicken dressing green beans salad hot rolls coffee and strawberry short cake.
Neighbors near Whitewright joined at Rockey McMillin’s east of town to help rework farm chores after his home and belongings burned last week. Local church women hosted a shower for Mrs. McMillin, yielding many useful items. McMillin notes insurance figures reported previously were in error.
On Thursday March 17 the T. E. L. Class held a St Patrick's party at Mrs. R. S. Morehead home. Colorful decorations and refreshments fitting the occasion were used. The program included Reading by Ben Roberts Jones vocal duet by Miss Lucile Giles and Mrs. Hugh Trotter and a violin solo by Mrs.
F D Layman and Mrs Oran Sears played piano as Bettie Jones read. Mrs W H Ackley directed games and Bible drill by Mrs J R Fleming. Myrtle Badgett presided at business session. Refreshments included date loaf with cream and green cherry, coffee, and green shamrocks for 27 guests.
Farmers report three weeks of favorable weather with planting nearly done. Corn planted and land prepared for cotton while a gentle rain is hoped for. Late freezes affected grain but crops are recovering and look promising again.
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