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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1938
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun commits to fully correct any erroneous reflections on the character standing or reputation of any person, firm or corporation that appear in its columns when brought to the publisher’s attention.
The Sun presents messages from local business leaders thanking readers for friendship and patronage as the Thanksgiving season arrives. The piece notes a growing applicant list for state jobs and Governor-elect O'Daniel's support for a civil service department to govern all state employment, aiming to end political or personal influence in hiring.
Harvest time in Northern Iowa sees 200 farmers move 12,000 bushels of corn to a Corwith storehouse for rain auction. Last week the price stood at 35 cents per bushel.
The proceeds go to churches in Corwith Cylinder Fenton and Algona as Iowans close the first season of the God’s Acres movement. Originated when Rev. W G Hiller noted seed corn could pay a church debt. Mullins donated seed and offered a free acre plan, with farmers erecting God’s Acres signs on 210 plots. The system, active since 1930 in Western North Carolina, supports eggs tobacco corn and other farm products for church needs and pastor salaries.
Three Sheboygan lifeguards attempted an 85 mile row across Lake Michigan. A storm forced them back 20 miles, a giant wave flipped their 13 foot boat, but all were rescued. The piece reflects on the Great Lakes’ treacherous, fluctuating conditions and historic Coast Guard rescues.
A Tennessee economist analyzed 100 working women and found looks dominate stocking choice while price and durability rank lower. Women typically buy 15 to 40 pairs yearly unless wealthy or shopping for a special occasion, paying about 65 cents per pair. Perishable assets include two-thread silk that lasts about 10 wearings.
British officials warn Tanganyika faces rising witchcraft worries where death is blamed on curses. Tales from Jugoslavia and Rochester, Indiana illustrate dangerous suspicions, as sleep illness and perceived witchcraft trigger drastic actions and social ostracism.
J E Spies Fannin County judge has been informed by John V Singleton Cen tennial division chief plans are nearing completion for unveiling the James B Bonham monument in Bonham during December The monument base sits on the court square with remaining sections to follow and tentative unveiling ceremonies are being arranged
The London News Chronicle cites an eyewitness account claiming 12 of 62 Jewish hostages were beaten to death at Sachsenhausen concentration camp after a guard-led gantlet lasting about 30 minutes. The report describes police involvement, the victims’ professions, and injuries including skull fractures and facial damage.
Georgia Tech coach Roy Mundorff urges dropping the try for point after touchdown and instead rewarding net yardage gained. He proposes a fifth official to tally yardage and, if a game ends tied, awards a point to the team with greater ground advancement.
Northwestern University physiologist A C Ivy lists curiosity social pressure escape as key motives for drinking. He cites liquor bill size and uses analysis and observation to support his five reason framework. The study notes curiosity leads to tasting, peer influence prompts participation, and the desire to escape or relax drives consumption.
An editorial argues that anyone may operate a car without tests in many states, while licenses for trains ships and planes require rigorous training. It calls for universal proof of capability and knowledge of traffic laws before licensing to reduce the growing highway accident toll.
Mortuary W M Edens aged 69 died at his home near Chattanooga Oklahoma last Friday. He was born August 12 1869 in Missouri and came to Texas as a young man. Surviving wife six children including Heard Edens Mrs W R Vineyard and Mrs Luther Alexander. He had visited his daughter in Whitewright recently. Funeral held in Chattanooga Saturday afternoon.
A couple seeks marriage and attends a preacher's service. He instructs them to come forward at the end for the ceremony. After his sermon, he announces that all who desire to be married should come forward. Thirteen women and one man proceed toward the altar.
The Sun office announces availability of adding machine paper for purchase.
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