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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1937
Page
14
Publisher announces 2nd class mail status for Whitewright Texas post office. notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission or monetary charges will pay regular advertising rates. Memorials resolutions of respect will be charged. Corrections policy stated for any erroneous reflections.
Whitewright and Ely area residents celebrate a WPA grant to build an all weather road between Whitewright and Ely. The project, supported by Grayson and Fannin counties, follows years of bond issues to secure right of way, grading, bridges, and culverts, with community efforts finally yielding approval.
The Texas delegation returned to Washington opposing compulsory cotton acreage. Senator Bankhead proposes quotas based on past production with sale rights for surplus. Supporters in the Southeast favor the plan while Southwest growers fear fertilizer limits and weather risks. The debate reflects regional differences in farming needs.
The editorial argues Bankhead’s plan would force farmers to sell only allocated cotton and buy tags for excess production, penalizing Texas growers. It contends Texas farmers oppose compulsory controls, notes the recent legislative session did not pass new taxes, and asks if treasury raids should halt.
Arkansas shows strong adoption of soil conservation policies with five districts formed, landowner cooperation urged under state and federal guidance. Despite rich farming potential and adequate rainfall, tenant living standards remain low and erosion has degraded soils. Officials say continued co operation could spark a regional prosperity rebirth.
The piece questions rising electric rates, noting public utility executives may have troubled the industry’s image. It promises facts from an independent source about the cost of current, starting with the price of one cigarette.
The Longview Journal notes that a 40-watt bulb can burn four hours or a radio two hours, and that the daily light bill rivals common expenses. It argues electricity is billed as the cheapest purchase, nearly true, while critics call out deceptive rhetoric from some so called friends of the people.
A trade magazine cites daily mental vacations to recharge. Leaders like Schwab, Hoover, Pershing, Hughes, Lincoln, Mussolini, Hearst, Carnegie, Edison, Ford use mental islands of refuge such as card games, detective stories, humor, windows, organ music, parchesi, antiques, plus fishing, golfing, painting, gardening and farming to stay fit for work.
A witty exchange notes Miss Smith’s praised singing voice yet argues Miss Jones has the richer voice. The retort adds a punch by claiming Miss Smith’s father is wealthier, highlighting social ease and theatrical culture.
Aunt Lucy asks what kind of girl Zeke would marry. Netty dismisses the notion, calling her a doll and noting she cannot even drive a tractor.
A humorous enumeration tracks annual figures in New York City including births and deaths, marriages, accidents, court appearances, police, doctors, ministers, plumbers, hotels, water usage, mail, libraries, stenographers, and salesmen, concluding with a boast that it is a great town.
A teacher tests the class knowledge with a half dollar placed on the desk. A student from the back row answers instantly, saying tails. The moment shows a brisk, confident response in a simple classroom moment.
A new teacher asks students about the meaning of assume and a bright boy answers that to assume is to say something is so when you don’t know about it. The exchange highlights classroom humor as a definition lesson.
Walter Griswold of Fort Worth will preach at Central Christian Church Sunday at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday school opens at 10 a m.
At eleven o'clock Sunday morning an installation service for the Board of Stewards will be held. The evening preaching service begins at 7:15 o'clock. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and Epworth League at 6:15 p.m. J. M. Connally, pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m on Everyday Religion. B T U at 6 15. Evening service at 7 15 with topic An Empty Waterpot. Special music by male quartet. Leslie O Evans, pastor.
Dr. B. Wrenn Webb is noted as pastor with Sunday school scheduled at 10 a m. The brief item emphasizes the church leadership and time for worship activities.
At 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Meditations and a 11 a.m. Intermediate and Junior Society meeting in the basement. At 7 p.m. Rev. A. A. Hyde and his Cross Roads congregation will guest the church. Hyde delivers the sermon on God and Man Cooperating with Jim Gordon directing the Cross Roads choir.
A reader suggests thin white shellac over polished brass to keep brightness, noting careful handling to avoid rub-off. Advice also covers using small brushes from discarded toothbrushes for applying polish, cleaning shoes, and reaching grooves in metal ornaments. Maple sugar with chopped nuts tops tiny buttered biscuits served hot for tea.
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