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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun notes subscription price, publication schedule, and a delay caused by power outages on high voltage lines. It mentions local habits like a luncheon club vowing to refrain from harmful remarks and criticizes recent news production delays while promising timely delivery.
A patriotic feature extols the American public school system as the foremost institution shaping minds and morals, praising its role in improving citizens and communities across the nation.
The editorial urges residents to value modern education and support the Whitewright public schools as a measure of the town’s progress. It stresses education as foundational to civilization, calls for active citizen interest, visits to schools, and understanding the challenges schools face.
The Panama Canal carried more tonnage than ever, earned $27,172,000 in revenue, and posted a net profit of $18,000,000 for the year, countering critics who warned it would drain government funds.
The piece notes a shift from a lone innovator making two blades of grass grow to a modern economy dominated by mergers and industrial combinations, implying changes in what constitutes public benefit and economic progress.
Path finder argues that the world is crowded with people, goods, and institutions. He questions whether mergers and consolidations can solve the widespread overproduction problem seen in business, government, and society.
Goodyear Zeppelin plant in Akron reports readiness to build giant passenger airships for ocean routes from California to Hawaii and Europe. Financiers hesitate over cost, but Graf Zeppelin’s round-the-world flight may prove crucial in enabling regular commercial ocean flying.
The Nanking government declares divorced wives must pay alimony under same conditions as husbands. The liable party is whoever is at fault in the divorce. Women’s organizations have protested the ruling citing gender equality concerns.
Farmers Bulletin 1530 F offers guidance on pattern fitting fabric selection and seam alterations for dresses and blouses. It covers measurement taking, dart placement, sleeve ease, and hemming tips with practical step by step instructions.
Miss Sue McConnell hosted a morning kitchen shower for Maurine May bride elect of Bruce Pember of Austin. Three bridge tables were set, and ice cream molded as slippers and angel food cake were served.
Miss Maurine May celebrates a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. H T Arterberry and Mrs Gomer May at the Arterberry home. Orchid and yellow decor, games of forty two and bridge, and a rain umbrella mishap provided fun. High scores awarded to Miss May and Mrs Grover Gillett. Refreshments served to about 85 guests including visiting ex Whitewrighters.
On Monday afternoon from five to seven Mrs. J L Boone and Mrs. T F Barbee entertained at the home of Mrs. Barbee with a twilight tea.
Friends gathered Saturday to honor Miss Edna Rathbun at her home for a 70th birthday. About five o clock they lured her to the back of the house where a large cake with seventy candles was set on a hall table. Upon her return she blew out the candles as guests wished her health and happiness and she cut the cake amid gifts and fruit punch.
Trotzky avoids confirming admission as England stiffens stance while Trotzky remains noncommittal about the issue, leaving observers uncertain of the outcome.
A collage of quips from Kay Features Inc and several newspapers contrasts ambition with laziness. It notes endurance records by aviators and women’s backbone while mocking statistics and social norms with wit.
A brief squib notes an Eastern lad’s six year hatless stance drawing attention as a curious non top record. It contrasts with light humorous takes from newspapers like the Arkansas Gazette and Manchester Union, and includes a Punch joke about washable paintings.
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