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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun notes Cotton in Whitewright area under a thousand bales stored and priced at twelve cents. Farmers expect a fifteen cent price by Christmas, hoping a pruned workload to prepare land for next spring as harvests finish early.
The Alsup bill in the Texas House mirrors the Hornsby Senate measure to ease tax delinquency and boost prompt payments. County officials led by Dallas County endorse it, aiming to curb the Pope bill’s burden while offering a 6 percent current tax penalty and a possible penalty waiver if past delinquencies are settled by January 31, 1935.
The Dallas News notes that verbal encouragement to taxpayers means little because unpaid taxes accumulate on the books and must be increased proportionally.
A reflection on small towns fostering distinct character and leadership. It contrasts close community life with the anonymity of cities, urging locals to nurture talent, neighborliness, and constructive citizenship to strengthen their own communities. It cites Henry Grady and underscores local responsibility to build prosperous, attractive towns.
The Woodmen of the World Lodge will serve refreshments at the meeting in Woodmen hall, the old telephone building. All members are urged to attend a program announced by organizers. Richard Trevethick of Cornwall, England, built the first steam carriage on rails in 1804 and the first railway locomotive appeared in 1814.
Funeral services were held at Canaan church for Mrs Callie Henry Everheart wife of the late William Harvey Everheart who died Sunday morning at home of her daughter in Lamesa. She is survived by four sons and a daughter.
Dr B Wrenn Webb pastor to lead Sunday with 10 am Sunday school 11 am Holy Communion and opportunity to unite. Deacons to be elected and ordained. 6 pm young people's meeting and 7 pm talk titled The Laughter of God or When God Laughs at Us.
The Pilot Grove home demonstration club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Bill Dixon's home with Miss Jane Hightower presenting a pantry and ward robe storage demonstration. Eleven members and one visitor attended. next meeting is October 23 at Mrs. F. M. Sloan's home for a covered dish dinner.
Pastor C W Dennis urges Methodist members and friends to attend the final services of the conference year with sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m next Sunday Visitors welcomed and a 9 45 a m service at Orangeville expected to draw a large crowd
Dragoon Arizona reports a famous desert mirage near town has disappeared due to drought. Known as one of the largest in the world it stretched ten miles along a transcontinental highway drawing thousands of tourists since it appeared decades ago.
The Public Health Service states that a person of normal mentality will not persist as a drug addict because it is unnecessary to their mental well being.
Washington reports September liquor imports grew 10.1 percent from August while wine imports dropped to the lowest level since repeal. The Cuban rum duty cut under the reciprocity treaty, effective Sept 4, doubled imports from Cuba.
Judge J J Loy urged that Grayson be included in federal cattle purchases as unequal treatment sparks protest. Beefs specialists from A and M College will investigate after county officials claim Grayson received less rainfall and has 15 000 cattle listed for sale while aid favors adjoining counties.
Science notes reveal 6399 F heat surpassing the sun and a Roman theatre unearthed at Antioch after 20 centuries of tremors. Other items mention tides once daily, wallpaper colorfastness, whisky as anesthetic for a infant, a parathyroid hormone cure, a new radium detector, neon light crop yields, and a cold hardy potato variety. A playful line notes adding machine paper for sale.
Practical shortcuts cover making celery seasoning and stain removal tips. Steps include grinding celery seed, adding salt, and sealing in a bottle. Advice also covers lamp wick soaking, burner cleaning, dishcloth boiling with soda, and using crochet cotton for heavy sewing tasks and button repairs.
Emergency relief workers arrange employment for a man who was electrocuted four months earlier. A Western bartender accepts a check signed O. R. Easy. The NRA publication, The Blue, is referenced.
A mosaic of items covers press clashes with printing rules, political lists, church assemblies opposing mixed swimming, guarding German exile Ernst Hanfstaengl, a gunwoman’s epitaph, flags marked Made in Japan, NRA on powder puff upholstery, and drought blamed on providence with pleas for Whitewright shopping.
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