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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1932
Page
4
Notice explains that entertainment listings and memorials in The Whitewright Sun will be billed at regular rates and corrections will be made upon notification. The piece adds President Hoover will retire to private life after March 4, noting prior public knowledge.
The Hon. John N. Garner, native Texan, will become the United States vice president and be the first Texan in the role. Four years ago politicians claimed the Democratic party dead, yet the Republicans now claim a revived energy after their harsh political blow.
Chairman Sanders told a radio audience Wednesday night that voters would regret electing Roosevelt by the next general election. He argued the electorate would be far behind him in hindsight, expressing strong opposition to Roosevelt's policy path.
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson won a second term as Texas governor in a Democratic landslide, making Texas the first state to elect a woman governor twice. The piece notes Mr Bullington's defeat, likely aided by national sentiment and Ferguson's personal appeal, and recounts a San Angelo rally where Congressman Blanton spoke no words.
A defense argues youth is not worse than in past generations, only dress and expression have changed. Dr Henry W A Hanson notes youth ideals remain similar while fashions and openness differ, urging understanding of ongoing generational tensions.
The piece argues youth should be given color and adventure while warning against dismissing youth. It contrasts credulity skepticism and sane faith, noting today’s youths hold responsible roles from corporate heads to college presidents and radio executives, with average ages in the twenties and thirties.
Nell Penn, soon to marry Jack Hannah of Sherman on Nov 18, enjoys a pre nuptial bridge party hosted by Mrs. C. B. Bryant Jr and others at Bryant home. Orchids and gold pompon chrysanthemums decorate rooms while ten tables host bridge. High score honors go to Mrs. H. S. Montgomery with cut prizes to Mrs. Gomer Graves and Mrs. Willis Duff. Out of town guests include Mrs. Fred Hannah and Mrs. Willis Duff of Sherman, Miss Mary Elizabeth Bethel of Greenville, Miss Ruth Henderson of Van Alstyne, Mrs. Roy Slusher of Glen Rose and Mrs. Graton Montgomery of Houston. Salad course served.
New Ashford voters beat others to the punch with 6 28 am returns showing Hoover 24 Roosevelt 8 and one blank. Peru and Houston precincts trailed as the town opened at 5 45 am with 33 of 34 eligible casting ballots aided by free coffee and doughnuts, while one ballot was excluded due to a hospital patient.
Spontaneous talks on civic and local issues filled last Friday's Rotary Club meeting. The prepared program was postponed to next week and rescheduled to Thursday to avoid the Nov 11 holiday observed by many Whitewright residents.
The first Texan to become Vice President and among the rare Speakers of the House to attain the second highest federal office.
Roosevelt lost his home county and town yet carried his precinct by five votes. In Dutchess County Hoover led Roosevelt 8 849 to 7 614 while Hyde Park saw Hoover 1 017 Roosevelt 878. Garner voted for himself twice in Texas. Roosevelt won 98 of 100 Warm Springs votes. A Sloan ballot incident occurred in Salt Lake City. Dougherty voted from a Harrisburg stretcher. A marshal reported white cards redeemable for a dollar and a chicken handed to voters in upper Manhattan.
Mrs. Mollie Brown Curran, Hoover's former elementary teacher, voted for him at his birthplace in West Branch Iowa. The anecdote highlights a personal link to the 31st president and the town’s connection to his early life.
Mrs H P Donigan hosted the Friday Literary Club on Nov 4. The program featured Pulitzer Awards of 1931 presented by Mrs Fred W Smith, Life of Pearl S Buck by Mrs Grady Gillett, Pulitzer Prize Poem by Mrs Gomer Graves, and The Good Earth review by Miss Gladys Ray. Twenty four members attended and enjoyed refreshments.
The Methodist Missionary Society will hold its monthly business meeting Monday at 3 00 PM. The annual Week of Prayer begins Tuesday at 2 00 PM at Mrs. C. B. Bryant Jr.'s home. All ladies of the church are urged to attend. Reporter.
Tulsa lawyer Gray Carroll who died recently rose from $25,000 debt to a $50,000 repayment story. After twenty years of hard work he paid every creditor with 6 percent interest, including a $500 debt that grew to $1,500, and celebrated with a May 31, 1928 dinner for 125 friends.
A hunter recalls meeting a large bear in the woods and jokes with a friend about his response. The hunter quips he fired not just both barrels but the whole gun in the encounter.
The term squash derives from an American Indian language, reflecting the sport and a long cultural lineage.
Lawton reports A D Cosgrove, a farmer and minister, claims a new cotton strain named Marie Rose will produce up to 14 locks per boll, with stalks bearing 176 bolls and yields of four bales per acre on unirrigated land. He plans further grafting toward 24 locks per boll and one pound per boll as irrigation improves yields.
A reflection on personal power and responsibility. The text argues that self cause shapes downfall or ascent, stating calamity and despair stem from inner choices. It emphasizes bravery turns you from foe to ally and frames character as self built.
Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Judd of Sherman and Mrs. Mary Judd. Frisco visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Howard McSpedden and children. Mrs. T. W. Cato’s family from Farmersville spent the weekend with Mrs. Z. W. Binion. J. E. Turner of Chillicothe visited the McSpedden home. Hal Benson and children from near Whitewright called Sunday. Attendees at the funeral of Mrs. J. C. Andrew included Jess Norris family of Tishomingo Oklahoma Don Andrew and family of Fort Worth Orbin Blanton and family of San Antonio Ray Stevenson and children of Whitesboro George McDonald Ida King and others of Abilene F. G. Bradley and Frank McDonald were also listed.
A man explains money shifts his wife’s political support. When funds cover shopping, she backs his preferred candidate. without money she advocates the opposing candidate. A lost hat, shoes, and rising friction lead to a political divorce, showing money’s sway.
Germany asserts it originated the savings banks movement, detailing historical development and early financial practices attributed to its institutions and reformers.
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