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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun warns readers about persistent swindlers and fraudulent schemes as Texas faces diverse weather, with dust and hail and a spring rain in Whitewright. The piece urges vigilance against strangers offering bargains or agency deposits and notes the July primary looming in seventeen weeks.
A cautious note urges households to reject itinerant salesmen and canvassers. It underscores that housewives should close the door and offer no courtesies since such callers were not invited and do not deserve polite treatment. The text frames them as potential “suckers” to part with money.
A Dallas Times Herald editorial argues retrenchment is hard once federal programs exist. It notes Congress resists closing CCC camps and similar federal facilities due to district political pressure, making reforms costly and difficult to pursue.
The President urged farmers to refrain from over cropping and seek federal compensation under the new agricultural program. Despite pleas, many may ignore the plan as current prices entice planting. Commercial growers, capable of expanding output to cut costs, risk collective overproduction this season, the Dallas Times-Herald notes.
Gray son County Judge J J Loy has filed in the political announcement column of The Sun seeking reelection. He is known to Whitewright voters and area residents, will meet voters between now and July election day, and his formal announcement will appear in a later Sun issue.
A stick of dynamite with a crude note was mailed to Denison domino parlor owner V. Lyons at 315 West Main. Federal and county authorities investigated, tracing the fake Omaha return address, while a deputy sheriff received the explosive. The event followed a recent shooting at Lyons’ place and prompted concerns of intimidation by an underworld figure.
Representative J. W. Adamson of Denison announces his candidacy for re election. He cites his work for public education including increased per capita funding and cash basis school funds. He defends conservative spending and notes he helped author the Old Age Pension Bill.
Katy railroad reps faced a freight puzzle when a helium gas shipment made a loaded tank car weigh less than its empty weight. Loaded with 210,984 cubic feet of helium used in dirigible airships, the car weighed 116,000 pounds, while the empty car weighed 208,000. The shipment, handled for the U S Navy, moved from West Texas to an Eastern destination.
Henry Ford denounced crop curtailment as a violation of natural laws and warned farmers to keep land active to ensure economic security and prevent war. Speaking at Cherry Hill plantation in Georgia, he described a planned rural program with workshops and education, stressing that participants must be willing to work.
A method suggests sprinkling muriatic acid mixed with water on a concrete floor to etch and roughen it. It notes using a carborundum stone while applying the acid increases efficiency. The text also states Spain limits the word vinegar to describe acetic fermentation liquids from wine or derivatives.
A state compilation shows feeding 19 000 inmates in eleemosynary institutions cost over 1 000 000 in the last fiscal year. Expenditures included 607 346 for groceries and laundry supplies 506 934 for fresh meats and perishables and total current costs of 3 100 500 with 2 903 175 in appropriations. The Austin State Hospital led purchases at 491 620 followed by San Antonio State Hospital at 402 571.
Pastor G C MNS writes to thank the editor and readers for space to share church work and Sunday school results. Attendance totaled 404 with 392 enrolled and 347 present, 57 visitors. W T Simmons praised as superintendent for 15 years with 100 awards this year. The column urges fellowship, support, and financial prudence as the church enters its fourth year.
The pastor emphasizes planning together for the church and warns against cliques. He urges involvement from all members, praises the choir's music, and announces Monday choir practice and an Easter program. Some singers will go to Bethel Friday night. Beginning next week, daily happenings will mix with political propaganda.
The Sun announces candidates for July August Democratic primaries. Congress SAM RAYBURN. 15th District Judge JESSE F HOLT. Place 1 Rep J H WAGGONER second term. Place 2 Rep J W ADAMSON. District Attorney R C BOB SLAGLE JR. County Judge J J LOY. Sheriff J B BENTON DAVIS. District Clerk R B BOB CARAWAY. Public Weigher HAROLD DOSS. Constable Co A RED PACE.
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