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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1937

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Save Your Sun Subscriptions At Fall Rate Ends Soon

The Sun urges subscribers to pay one dollar to lock in a fall bargain rate of one dollar, saving fifty cents. Payments can be made to Miss Lucile Giles or at the office or by mail. The list of subscribers paid this week includes Mrs. J L Smith J F Lilley Allen T Short Elizabeth Hedgpeth C P McGinnis and many others.

The Sun Lucile Giles J. L. Smith J. F. Lilley Allen T. Short Elizabeth Hedgpeth C. P. McGinnis J. R. Oliver J. L. German Smith’s Cash Grocery W. F. Fields G. D. Bennett J. M. Sturdivan W. R. Skaggs Helen Sullivan M. B. Bryant W. H. Phillips S. S. Phillips Jack Lackey Ben Sturdivant J. F. Spindle Velma Phillips C. S. Truett D. Watson A. M. Bryant Joe M. Connally J. H. Hollingsworth J. B. Hamilton L. O. Lackey Luther Gordon Lowell Watson Cc. B. Bryant Jr Drewie Caylor Iris Irvin A. J. Badgett W. F. Wright P. C. Delfel Princess Compton W. E. LaRoe B. S. Montgomery J. D. Golden E. R. Alexander

Denver medics warn bathtubs are dangerous weapon

Denver physicians urge public education on bath safety after compiling a chart of steps to prevent falls. They advise focusing on the tub, gripping secure supports, entering and exiting carefully, avoiding one foot balance, and retrieving dropped soap only with caution to avoid ambulance transport.

Denver Colo City Board of Health

The Toast of New York at The Palace features stars

At The Palace the feature tonight and Friday is The Toast of New York starring Edward Arnold Cary Grant and Frances Farmer Movietone news reel is shown every Thursday and Friday Saturday Gene Autry will be seen in The Singing Cowboy Preview and Monday Ross Alexander and Ruby Keeler in Ready Willing and Able Tuesday and Wednesday bargain nights Eleanor Whitney and Johnny Downs in Blonde Trouble Thursday and Friday next week Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell in Night Must Fall

Palace Theatre New York Edward Arnold Cary Grant Frances Farmer Movietone Gene Autry Ross Alexander Ruby Keeler Eleanor Whitney Johnny Downs Robert Montgomery Rosalind Russell

Corsicana Business Club Sues Dallas Exposition

The Corsicana Business and Professional Women's Club filed suit in 116th district court against the Greater Texas and Pan American exposition and agent Frank Youree seeking 654.40 damages over a contract to sell 1000 exposition coupon books. The petition alleges unsold books could be returned but were not, with 641 sold at 2.20 and remaining books sold at 0.15 netting 53.85.

Dallas Corsicana

Revival at Baptist Church Begins Friday Oct 22

Rev L O Evans announces revival at the Baptist Church starting Friday October 22 with daily services at 9 30 am and 7 15 pm. Dr J R Hickerson of Commerce First Baptist will preach and special music will feature all services.

The Baptist Church L. O. Evans J. R. Hickerson First Baptist Church Commerce

Governor Declines Appropriations Move and Sees No Extra Session

Governor James V. Allred rejected a House request to reduce appropriations as an alternative to new taxes and said he does not plan another special session. House committees blocked a Senate bill cutting about $5 million in departmental budgets, sending changes to a subcommittee. Allred urged aid for the needy and noted a need for roughly $14,000,000 for social security and general fund balancing.

W. E. Jones House Senate R. W. Calvert Allrea Allred

Delinquent Tax Bill Presented to Senate

Senator Albert Stone proposed a bill to create a delinquent tax board with two appointees to survey county records and tally $20,000,000 in delinquent state taxes. Local authorities could partner with state representatives to collect. Cost capped at 12 percent of taxes actually collected.

Austin Albert Stone

New Farm Program May Cost Billion

Washington associates of Secretary Wallace said the ever normal granary may cost more than any other crop control plan. They argued the cost would not exceed 1 billion annually and could be funded the first year with about 700 million. They note current farm adjustment payments average around 500 million yearly and say Congress will handle financing.

Washington Wallace Agricultural Adjustment Administration Congress Supreme Court General Treasury

Six Wolves Trapped Near Ivanhoe by Government Trapper

Everett Parker of Ivanhoe reports six wolves captured by a government trapper about 10 miles north of town. The wolves reportedly killed hundreds of chickens turkeys and several sheep and calves during the spring and summer. The note also mentions rhodium plating highway signs to reflect headlights at night.

Miller Seeks Balanced Budget After Arkansas Victory

Arkansas congressman elect John E. Miller, stepping into the late Joseph T. Robinson’s Senate seat, says his win is not a slap at President Roosevelt. Miller clarifies he is unpledged to the Roosevelt program and will join the Democratic side on Nov. 15 while calling for budget balance and executive reorganization with limits on presidential control. Election tallies show Miller leading Bailey by a wide margin.

Little Rock Ark John E. Miller Senate Joseph T. Robinson Carl E. Bailey Roosevelt Miller Bailey Senate Chamber Executive Department Associated Press

Train brakeman Joe Westbrook killed near Wilburton

Denison native Joe R. Westbrook Jr., 34, a Katy railroad brakeman, died instantly after his head struck an obstruction on a coal car between cars at Wilburton Oklahoma while on duty for the McAlester Wilburton local. He was married to Esther Clarke and left a widow and three children. Surviving relatives include his parents five brothers and a sister. His father served in the Texas House of Representatives.

Katy Denison McAlester Okla McAlester-Wilburton Esther Clarke Durant

Rotary Ends Germany Rotary Clubs Disbanded Worldwide

The Rotary International secretariat announced the disbandment of 42 clubs in Germany and one in the Free City of Danzig. The action followed Nazi pressure as German Rotarians chose to sever ties to align with National Socialism. Walter Buch defended Rotary as non anti semitic and international in scope. About 1,400 German Rotarians remain.

Chicago Rotary International Rotary Germany Free City of Danzig Berlin Walter Buch Party Court America Chesley R. Perry

Judge Loy Named Officer at State Association Meet

Sherman County Judge Jake J. Loy was elected secretary treasurer of the State Association of County Judges and Commissioners at its Amarillo convention. He succeeds Hale County Judge H. M. La Font.

Judge Loy Sherman Jake J. Loy State Association of County Judges and Commissioners Amarillo H. M. LaFont Hale County

Rainfall totals rise in Whitewright week

Rainfall in Whitewright for the week reached 2.99 inches, lifting October’s total to 5.81 inches. Most rain fell Saturday night with 2.44 inches and heavy downpour caused several automobiles to drown near town as well as within limits.

Whitewright

Landon Urges GOP to Save the Nation in Radio Talk

Former Governor Alf M. Landon addressed a radio mass meeting in Topeka urging 17 million Republicans to defend the Republic. He attacked President Roosevelt’s constitutional actions, defended Chief Justice Hughes, and warned of power concentrating like Julius Caesar. He framed the talk as guidance for minority Republicans to unite and act now.

Topeka Kan Alf M. Landon Roosevelt Julius Caesar Republic Landon Supreme Court Congress Hugo L. Black Mr. Roosevelt Charles Evans Hughes New York State Washington Republican Party Herbert Hoover William E. Borah Idaho National Bank Radio Mass

McKinney Girl Slain in Accident Near Home

Miss Billy McCarley, 18, was accidentally shot and killed Saturday in the yard of her home while attempting to kill a chicken for a noonday meal. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCarley of Blue Ridge near McKinney, she studied at Texas College for Women in Denton and was spending the weekend at home.

Mckinney Billy MccCarley Bill McCarley Blue Ridge Texas College For Women Denton

Bedbugs Bite Her She Sues For Five Thousand

In Bakersfield Hazel K Seddon sues Frank Reina for 2500 claiming bedbug bites while renting his apartment. She cites medical care as necessary and seeks damages. The report also notes the Great Salt Lake salt content nearing saturation.

Bakersfield Calif Hazel K. Seddon Superior Court Frank Reina Great Salt Lake

Roosevelt Frowns At Corn Loan Budget Skimpy

President Roosevelt cautioned farm leaders against pushing corn loans to drain federal revenues. A 60c per bushel loan was urged by Edward A. O Neal and American Farm Bureau leaders to sustain prices amid a harvest of 2.56 billion bushels. Secretary Wallace said a loan on this year’s crop would be desirable, comparing 46c to a 9c cotton loan.

Washington Roosevelt Henry Wallace Edward A. O’neal American Farm Bureau Federation White House Wallace Earl Smith Federation Clifford H. Gregory Farm Journal Smith O'Neal O’neal

Warning issued on cigaret machines in Grayson County

Sheriff J. B. Davis and R. C. Slagle Jr. warn Grayson County stores about illegal punch board and cigaret machines that operate by chance. They urge storekeepers to remove the nuisance and avoid legal action if possible. Slagle calls the devices illegal gambling under state law, noting penny and nickel machines dispensing cigarets.

1938 Autos to Exhibit at Pan-Am Exposition in Dallas

Shiny 1938 automobiles worth over a quarter of a million dollars will be displayed in the Agricultural Building at Pan-American Exposition. Sponsored by the Dallas Automotive Trades Council and the Southwestern Automobile Show, the display opens Saturday at 1 p.m. and runs daily 1 to 10 p.m. until October 31 with no admission charge.

Dallas Dallas Automotive Trades Council J. H. Connell

189 Texans Die in Auto Crashes During September

Public safety department records show 189 Texas motorists died in September highway crashes and 1,392 were hospitalized. Total crashes rose 27 from the prior month, with deaths up by two and injuries by 446. Traffic experts blame speed and carelessness despite higher highway use for football games.

Austin Public Safety Department Texas

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Corsicana Business Women’s Club Treasury South Grayson County Boys Farm Club A. & M. College College Station Elliott Thomas Tom Bean Texas A. & M. College Grayson County S. A. Kerley Glenn Mooney Haskell Manley Vinton Gage R. L. Doss Denison American Legion Hall Thomas and Gage Bill Parker Doss Kerley George Morton A. J. Thomas Bruce McGee Fred Parrott Mooney R. B. Teissler J. E. Smart Doc Wilsford Manley Billy Bailey Cecil Hood Jack Calhoun Karl Kreager Marshall Jones Johnny Rice Collinsville J. Y. Gattis Pottsboro F. A. Loving Ben Griffith Keith Hubbard Bill Conatser Leo Radford George Gregg Stuart Cooper LeRoy Walker Rogers Hornsby J. J. Gallagher Richard Vanston Hermus Moore Aubrey Lane Morris Wilson R. L. Sweeney Hagerman J. D. Scoggin Ivanhoe Arkansas F. D.R Joe Westbrook Alf Landon Gop Nation Pan-Am Central Park Thames Embankment London
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