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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1937
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun states it will fully correct any erroneous reflection on the character standing or reputation of any person firm or corporation presented in its columns when brought to the publisher's attention.
Whitewright and Ely area residents celebrate a WPA project approval that will provide an all weather road between Whitewright and Ely. The effort united Grayson and Fannin Counties and followed years of bond measures and mud plagued seasons. The community praises the decision as highly worthwhile and anticipates quicker travel and better access.
The Texas delegation returns to Washington for a special session with farmers' needs in mind and rejects compulsory cotton acreage. Senator Bankhead of Alabama proposes fixed quotas per farm based on past production and sale of all cotton grown on the allotted land. He argues the plan favors his region with fertilizer use, while the Southwest faces harsher conditions and less appeal.
The piece argues against Bankhead's cotton acreage quotas and compulsory control, saying they would penalize Texas growers especially those with unsuitable land. It praises the Legislature for resisting new tax laws and questions treasury raids while referencing Allred's demand for 15 million dollars in new taxes.
Arkansas leads in adopting soil conservation policies with five districts covering 65 000 to 750 000 acres each. Climate and rainfall favor farming, but tenant living standards are low and soil erosion has worn fertility. With owner cooperation and federal guidance, a decade of practice could usher prosperity and outpace blocked efforts in other states. Dallas Times Herald commends landowners for cooperation.
An article argues about electricity pricing and public utility practices, citing independent sources to explain the cost of current. It notes public agitation over rates and defends the light and power industry with concise cost facts.
A Longview Journal note compares household energy use with everyday purchases. It highlights that a 40 watt bulb four hours or a radio two hours equals daily light costs, and that a movie outing can equal two weeks of electric current. It questions the claim that electricity is the cheapest purchase.
A trade magazine notes leaders use daily mental islands of refuge to refresh. Examples include Schwab playing cards Hoover Pershing Hughes reading detective stories Lincoln humorous books Mussolini violin Hearst window shopping Carnegie organ music Edison parchesi Ford antiques. Fishing golfing painting gardening farming also serve as escapes to maintain energy.
In a witty exchange, two young women discuss voice quality. One notes Miss Smith sings with less praise, while Miss Jones is praised for a richer voice. The other quips that Miss Smith's stronger advantage lies in her wealthy father.
Aunt Lucy asks what kind of girl Zeke marries and Cousin Netty retorts she is a regular doll who can’t even drive a tractor in a brief dialect scene.
A reading lists a year in New York City with numbers on births deaths and civic activity. It cites one hundred thousand births five thousand deaths twelve thousand traffic fatalities and much more including court appearances hospitals police and mail handling.
A teacher tests students knowledge by slapping a half-dollar on the desk and asking what it is. A student from the back row quickly answers tails, showing how the class responds to a simple coin question.
A new teacher asks students to define assume and a bright boy defines it as saying something is so when you know nothing about it. The exchange frames a lesson on meaning and critical thinking in class.
Walter Griswold of Fort Worth will preach at Central Christian Church this Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
At eleven oclock Sunday morning an installation service for the Board of Stewards will be held. The evening preaching service begins at 7 15 oclock. Sunday school begins at 10 a m and Epworth League at 6 15 p m. J M Connally pastor.
The Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. with a preaching service at 11 a.m. on the topic Everyday Religion. Evening services at 7:15 p.m. with the subject An Empty Waterpot and 6:15 p.m. B T U. Special music by a male quartet. Leslie O. Evans, pastor.
The item notes Dr. Wrenn Webb serving as pastor with a 10 a.m. Sunday school session indicated.
At 11 a.m. prayers and meditations precede the afternoon. An 11 a.m. intermediate and junior society meeting occurs in the basement. At 7 p.m. Rev. A. A. Hyde of Cross Roads church will preach on God and Man Cooperating with Jim Gordon directing the Cross Roads choir.
A reader suggests applying a thin coat of white shellac over thoroughly polished brass to keep it bright indefinitely. Handle gently to avoid rubbing off the coating. Additionally, a tea biscuit topping combines maple sugar with chopped nuts, spread on hot buttered biscuits. Small brushes, including discarded tooth brushes, aid polishing and cleaning brass and other metal ornaments by reaching grooves and corners.
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