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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1933
Page
1
Whitewright held its fourteenth consecutive trades day drawing a regional audience. The rodeo drew big crowds, the parachute jump occurred with a 4200 foot drop and a 489th jump by Gene Lee. Horse shows were canceled for lack of entries while many stock trades occurred and D. A. Ray auctioned items.
Funeral services for Claud Forgy were conducted at his late home in Whitewright with Rev. G C Ivins and Rev. J F Fender officiating. Pallbearers were from the Preston Everheart Post, American Legion. Born February 26 1894 in Oklahoma, he served about 18 months in France during WWI. He died Tuesday after illness and is survived by his mother Mrs Jennie Forgy.
A Bailey gymnasium gathering drew citizens from Bailey Leonard Bonham and nearby areas to discuss highway 78. After a turkey supper and readings by Hazel Ray McKenzie the meeting named Hugh Leslie Joe Weaver and Homer Caston to obtain the right of way.
A letter to The Whitewright Sun encloses one dollar to extend a subscription for one year from January 1 1934. Mrs W B Layman of 115 West Pecan Street Sherman expresses long time readership and praise for Whitewright and its people.
Sheriff J Benton Davis and a posse found two loaded shotguns in a creek bed near the Bachman home as John McCoy and Bill Buchanan confess to taking part in the murder of Miss Antonina Bachman at her Georgetown area residence.
Washington reports 2,000,000 relief recipients to be at work by week end as 1,000,000 move from relief to payrolls in ten days. Hopkins notes $400 million CWA funding lasts until mid February, with congressional action shaping post February work. 6,562 workers to seal 21,400 abandoned coal mines in the Ohio River basin to safeguard water supplies. Public works officials foresee possible need for more funds in coming months.
Whitewright will close the bank post office and most businesses for Thanksgiving. Grocery stores will open briefly Thanksgiving morning for late shoppers. The Sun goes out late Wednesday so police can join the holiday. Schools dismiss early for a two day break. Superintendent F W Smith will speak at the Texas State Teachers Association in Austin. His Friday morning talk will be before about three to four thousand attendees.
Grayson County reports 44 419 bales of cotton ginned before November 14 1933 with round bales counted as halves versus 39 663 bales ginned by the same date in 1932. Census special agent G O Peterson released the figures Monday.
On petition by Canon William Sheafe Chase and Rev George S Duncan Judge F D Letts of the District of Columbia Supreme Court ordered Acting Secretary Phillips to show cause why he should not be restrained from proclaiming repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. The hearing is set for Dec 4, the day before repeal was expected.
The Sun announces availability of engraved and printed wedding invitations and announcements for interested readers.
A note on dairy practices reports that horse milk is utilized in regions of Arabia and Persia, highlighting regional dairy traditions and possible cultural dietary roles.
Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson announced she will not seek reelection, noting the two term tradition. She cited leaving the state debt free with a surplus and her plan to cut appropriations by about 15 million, while praising loyal supporters and vowing private service.
Texas ratified Aug. 26 as favoring repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and Maury Hughes urged placing the issue on next summer’s primary ballot. He called for local option and a strict liquor control act with high taxes to fund schools, reduce taxes, and curb open saloon return.
The text explains how the pronoun we is used by speakers and writers to minimize egotism and lend authority, while the first person singular weakens it. Editorials differ as a statement by an editor implies publisher or staff backing.
A New York analysis outlines two core disputes in the inflation debate. One side argues inflation can be controlled. the other claims it cannot. Both sides agree the dollar should rest on gold, but disagree on whether gold per dollar should remain fixed or adjust to preserve purchasing power.
County agents report 42 million dollars in cotton plow-up funds improved finances since 1928 29 with old debts taxes and bank deposits paid down or liquidated. Merchants note stronger business and farmers credit standing up while use focused on debt relief and essential purchases.
William Collins national organizer of the Live Stock Handlers Union said Chicago local 517 rejected the mediation plan proposed by NRA officials and the strike would continue until the company signs the wage agreement. Rejection makes suspension of all trading in the stockyards at 3 pm Wednesday more likely.
The Texas Cotton Ginners Association endorsed a marketing pact in Dallas, setting a 28 cent price per 100 pounds of seed cotton, requiring federal permits for gin construction, and a government graded seed price not below 90 percent of market. Enforcement will be by a five member state committee. About 2,600 ginners in Texas are affected.
The Preston Everheart Post of the American Legion celebrated a Dutch lunch and program after surpassing a four week campaign goal of 30 new members. Over thirty names were added, with about fifteen visitors from Sherman Denison and Bells posts. Jerome McKinney urged relief work in Grayson County and registration of those in need of work. W E LaRoe was elected to the central committee representing East Grayson County.
Texas A M College swine expert outlines who owes the processing tax on hogs and corn under the corn hog program. Taxpayers include slaughters for sale, restaurants, and parties owning hogs at slaughter. rates rise from 50 cents to 2 dollars per hundred pounds over time. Corn processed into meal or flour becomes taxable, while household consumption is exempt.
B F Gray county agent reports 205 cutter cows will be purchased by the government for relief, sent to Dallas for slaughter and canning, at about 1.75 dollars per hundredweight, no premium, only first class cattle accepted, date to Dallas not set.
Joe B. Harris aged 25, son of Lewis Harris a farmer near Trenton, shot himself at his residence on Tuesday. Justice of the Peace Johnson at Leonard returned a coroner verdict of death by his own action. Harris had been in ill health for some time. Survivors include his father, two brothers and two sisters.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held an inspiring Monday service. Mrs. W. B. Carr of Bonham taught the last lesson from Christianity and Industry in America. Visitors from Windom Dodd City Bells Leonard and Bonham attended. Whitewright reported twenty members and two ministers present.
The Whitewright Music Club met at Mrs F M Echols home with Mrs Leon Devenport presiding. They studied modern opera, selecting Natoma by Victor Herbert for special study and substituting two numbers for later presentation. The program included piano pieces, readings, and two songs by the Choral Club.
Federal Judge Randolph Bryant could not sentence Harry A. Dunn of Sherman after Dunn pleaded guilty to embezzling 1500 dollars from the postal money order fund. Another federal judge will handle the sentence.
Classified want ad runs in local paper offering job and service listings to readers. Non-specific details guide readers to contact for more information.
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