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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
8
London report says Japan prepared plans for an economical yet powerful new warship to bypass existing limits if naval equality talks fail. The model resembles a pocket battleship and would be built if no new treaty replaces Washington terms after 1936. UK and US remain deadlocked.
Washington reports that this winter the FERA will allocate 1,414,940 monthly to aid needy college and university students. Participants must work in socially desirable projects on or off campus, earning up to 20 dollars monthly, with average around 15. Officials expect about 94,331 students will benefit, selected by college presidents, up from 66,000 last spring.
The Washington Monument has cracked and strained marble blocks due to wind and the structure’s sway. National Park Service plans to pry out and replace damaged slabs while keeping the monument safe. Lightning and the building’s weight contributed to the damage, with some blocks cracked through.
G A Atkinson of Sherman aged 77, longtime assistant doorkeeper, was honored by House members with a suit and apparel. John M Mathis of Houston delivered the presentation and Atkinson replied. Olan R Van Zandt of Tioga praised Atkinson for his state service. Atkinson previously served two Legislature terms and has since been assistant doorkeeper.
The Vice President’s rubicund countenance now gazes from the House wall in a portrait replacing the old canvas. Presented by friends of John N. Garner led by Roy Miller of Corpus Christi, it was painted in Washington by N. R. Brewer at Garner and Mrs. Garner’s request, using a photograph as reference. Garner once served in the Texas House over thirty years ago.
A Texas agricultural briefing warns of a severe feed deficit for the coming winter with 264 000 tons less feed grain and 462 000 tons less hay than needed for a subsistence ration. Nationwide stocks are also tight though the U S overall holds enough for a minimal ration in drought regions.
Miss Jane Hightower led a Grayson County home demonstration council gathering as they debated cotton exports and foreign staple trade, plus federal cuts. The group from Gainesville reported on a regional AAA meeting with several club members outlining discussions. A committee was named to plan the Christmas party for December 8 at the Sherman Chamber of Commerce.
Berlin reports Reichsbishop Ludwig Mueller issued a general order to all pastors directing prayers for Adolf Hitler during Sunday services starting next week. The move comes after pastors in the German Evangelical Church swore loyalty to Hitler as part of their duties.
Notices announce a general farm census starting Wednesday January 2 under the Bureau of the Census. About 25,000 workers will be hired nationwide for 25 days with several in Grayson County. The survey will record farm tenure, acreage, land value, crops, fruit trees, livestock, eggs, and farming population.
Texas cement plants produced 324000 barrels in September, up 21 percent from August and 19 percent above September last year. Shipments reached 250000 barrels, up 37 percent year over year but 14 percent below August this year. Stocks on hand September 30 were 678000 barrels, down 17 percent from a year earlier but 12 percent higher than August.
Sherman reports the accidental discharge of a shotgun Sunday night killed Marshall Allen Flowers, 30, who lived two miles north of Sherman. He was removing the gun from his car when the trigger sprung, striking him in the right side. Flowers had just returned home from a hunting trip on Red River.
Government workers were cautioned by the Civil Service Commission not to campaign for or against the bonus. The order, issued earlier, forbids employees from circulating petitions on the bonus issue. Whitewright merchants advertise better value.
Want ads announce two pair of four year old mules well broke and in first class shape with pricing. Also smooth mules from 45 dollars upward. Manning Clark and Meador hardware store.
Federal Judge C A Boynton in El Paso sustained the railroad's motion to dismiss Lee Moore's suit seeking an injunction to stop cotton bale taxes in interstate shipments. He ruled Section 154 bars injunctions against federal tax collection and Section 156 provides a legal remedy for wrongfully collected taxes.
The Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs Iowa cares for about 500 homeless youths annually. Founded fifty two years ago it is non sectarian and relies entirely on voluntary contributions. The institution asks for Thanksgiving and Christmas offerings to continue food and care for destitute children amid reduced receipts from the drought.
A compilation of statistical notes includes Harvard alumni count 66 248 living. alfalfa root depths from six feet to 20 feet. state government revenue from motorists about one quarter. public high school enrollment for Southern Negro youths under 10 percent in 15 states with over 1 000 000 youths affected. 157 birth control clinics in 29 states. country meals popular for home cooking due to urban fast dining. and a note on 1933 U S gold production totals.
The survey reports 2,552,459 ounces valued at 52764028 dollars. Mandan dry land station has 15 years of shelterbelt work with farmers. One dollar in four funds public works. Over 300 Army officers retired for disability. A government survey finds one in seven city families lacks fresh milk.
The St. Joseph News Press quotes an optimist who believes a future when Hollywood marks a golden wedding anniversary. The comment frames optimism about lasting unions amid entertainment industry life.
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