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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
6
The Whitewright Sun states any erroneous reflection on character, standing, or reputation that may appear in its columns will be gladly and fully corrected upon notification to the publisher.
The editorial argues subsidies only help if production is curbed. Without limits, a bumper crop would crash prices and deepen the surplus. It endorses Wilsonian limits via production control and Wallace’s plan to divert surplus to needy and to idle textile mills, with government distribution through the Surplus Commodities Corporation.
A cautious editorial denounces utopian pension schemes circulating nationwide. It argues the Townsend plan and California scrip would divert 40 percent or more of national income to idle seniors, forcing higher prices and inflation while burdening workers and consumers. It warns only hoarders would gain.
The excerpt argues wealth comes from natural resources and cannot be created by legislation alone. It cautions against liberalizing state laws to Townsendite lines, warning such changes risk economic disaster and that laws can address distribution inequities but not generate new wealth.
Austin observers expect a loosening of strict proration limits that have governed Texas oil production for years. A long proration hearing concluded last Saturday and the November order may be issued before publication. It is anticipated to remove Saturday and Sunday shutdowns and permit a daily output near the Bureau of Mines November estimate of 1,371,000 barrels.
Chairman Ernest Thompson pressed questions during a hearing on oil proration showing split among Texas operators. East Texas favors looser allowables while West and North Texas push for restraint, with Lon Smith and Jerry Sadler likely to push liberal limits. Testimony cited Texas losing markets as other states and Venezuela increase production, with confiscated oil from American and British properties entering at low prices in Houston.
Heavy Mexican oil shipments and hints of higher oil taxes by Governor Nominee W. Lee O'Daniel spurred a market slump, causing a 25 cent reduction across all fields. East Texas operators demand relief after rigid production failed to protect markets or prices, while North and West Texas marginal wells seek protection against economic spillovers.
President Harry R. Wilson praised Judge R L Daniel of Victoria as one of the ablest Texas Insurance Commissioners. Daniel, serving a second term, steered state companies through a difficult period with steady judgment. Wilson cited his hard work, clear speech, and leadership on key committees.
Friends of Daniel headed by leading insurance executives urge his reappointment by Governor Nominee W. Lee O'Daniel as Judge Daniel faces a term expiry next January. The record notes his supervision kept all companies intact during a low mood period, an unparalleled career achievement in the insurance business.
Four Texas residents Benjamin Clayton Mertilday Clayton Leah Thompson and Centie Cox living on a rural Cedar Creek route ask Governor Alfred to end their old age pensions claiming they can now support themselves. The request highlights self sufficiency and end of pension support.
Lieut Gov Woodul serving his 21st term as Governor will be an unpaid lobbyist at the January session sponsoring a constitutional amendment to allow state funds for an advertising campaign. He notes earlier Senate passage but House defeat and argues other states show prosperity from tourism and industry promotion.
Politicians watch the clash between Texas Agriculture Commissioner J E McDonald and backers of the Federal crop control program. Farmers show dissatisfaction with the program while McDonald, a longtime advocate of domestic allotment, preaches his view to large cotton grower crowds across Texas, with future political ambitions not being ruled out.
McLennan County Agricultural Association members voiced approval of the AAA program with several amendments. Proposals call for timely acreage allotment announcements to aid crop planning, quicker payment releases for compliance, parity on domestically consumed cotton, and soil building requirements on land left fallow for pay.
The Commerce Department notes 86 million pounds of chewing gum were consumed in 1937, about 100 sticks per person, with a retail value over 100 million dollars in a special report. A Scotchman awakens to his wife’s passing, then requests only one egg for breakfast.
Streetville Ontario reports 81 year old farmer H T Shaw was in hospital Monday with a broken back, discovered by a doctor after a Saturday visit for a sore back. Shaw said the pain began after a fall from an apple tree two weeks prior.
A doctor remarks on the husband’s appearance during an examination. The wife replies she dislikes his looks too but has decided to stay in the marriage and continue living with him.
The Needlecraft Club gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Howard Welch. Nine members attended and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Albert Reeves.
Mrs Glenn Doss hosted the Whitewright Bridge Club Tuesday with guests Mrs Bryant Penn Mrs Allen T Short and Mrs C T Atkinson. Frances Pope won high score honors with Mrs Short second. Ice cream and cake were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Weldon Binion.
The Whitewright Music Club held its first meeting of the season at Miss Charlie Ayres’s home on Friday after summer vacation. Ten members enjoyed a three course luncheon as Miss Tommie Chenoweth, the club president, greeted guests. Mrs. H. T. Atterberry presented an original poem with summer highlights. Mrs. Floyd Bassett and Miss Chenoweth sang, with Mrs. Paul Ryon accompanying. The next meeting is set for Friday October 28 at Mrs. Ryon’s home.
A miscellaneous shower was given Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas C. Hall east of Mahurin in honor of Mrs. James Burris. Co hosts included Mrs. A Burris Mrs. Olyn Bartley Mrs. Lamar Burris Miss Leona Bush Miss Bea Bush Miss Floy May Ford and Mrs. Vera Ford. Prizes went to Mrs. Bob Melugin and Mrs. Alton McDowell. Refreshments served to a large group including Mrs. Joe Burris Mrs. Bob Melugin of Savoy Mrs. Alton McDowell and son and several Hutchins and Bush family members from Whitewright Canaan and surrounding areas.
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club met in an all day session at Mrs. R. R. Waldo home in Sherman with a covered dish luncheon. Reports on participation in the R. R. V. fair were given by Mrs. Lester Haile and Miss Viva Phillips. Guests included Mrs. Bill Pace and Miss Eunice King. Members from Whitewright listed several attendees such as Mrs. John Oliver and Mrs. W. H. Hatfield among others.
Mrs King announces that Jane Alden, Chicago stylist, will attend a Sherman style show on Oct 18 inviting club members. Attendees include Mrs Haile, Mrs Hatfield, Mrs Badgett, Mrs Stephens, Mrs Yowell, and Miss Viva Phillips. Lottie Brown to host Oct 28 meeting with Miss King present. A foods display by the club’s food demonstrator will be shown. Time 2 p.m. Reporter.
On Tuesday afternoon at four at her parents home Rev J L Truett’s house Mrs J C Gillespie announced the engagement of her daughter Martha Frances to J C Duck Jr The event featured autumn decor a teapot from England in 1862 and a program with a surprise engagement announcement read by Mrs W C Johanson Dallas Guests were ushered to the music room and given scroll invitations to return on November 3 to congratulate the couple The program included Mary Dale King Jennie Crittenden O L Jones Tommie Chenoweth Bettye Nell Yeager and Mrs W C Johnson.
G A Skipworth of the Rose Hill community southwest of Whitewright celebrated his 73rd birthday anniversary Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.
Skipworths marked 52 years of marriage with a celebration attended by W. R. Skipworth and family of Bells, S. C. Skipworth and family of Sherman, Ed Skipworth and family of Van Alstyne, Weldon Skipworth and family of Mineola, Doyle Skipworth and family, W. R. Morrow and family of Sanger, Hoyt Skipworth, J. L. Skipworth and family of Rose Hill.
Mr and Mrs G W Ball who lost their southwest town home to fire two weeks ago received a large shower Tuesday night at Rose Hill Church. Many neighbors and friends attended or sent gifts, including Clella D Kelly and dozens of couples and families.
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