Whitewright News Bits From September 1933
Highlights include Riley Williams colt show results, births of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Skaggs and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, teaching move for Miss Montgomery, business moves by Max Herman, and civic notes on city marshal Bryant and rural mail carrier Roy Blanton. Other items cover local marriages, deaths, Yeomen appointments, school staffing, PTA officers, and the 1933-34 Whitewright schools opening with a listed staff and city budget of 37 376.98 for 1933-34.
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Riley Williams
John S. Skaggs
O. C. Anderson
Rachel Montgomery
Groesbeck
Max Herman
Bonham
Hayden
Main Street
Elizabeth May
Martha Bow
Cecil Bradley
Velma Mangrum
Durelle Mangrum
Roy Epting
Russell McGinnis
Tommy Bradley
Jessie Roberts
Lola Myrick
Lucile Myrick
G. F. Bryant
W. O. Brents
Post Office Department
Washington
Roy Blanton
Whitewright
J. H. Biggerstaff
S. C. Horton
Biggerstaff & Horton
Harold Manzer
Garland
Helen Low
Dave Roddy
Anna
Tom L. Hansard
Sallie Moore
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Emma Davidson
Denison
the Sun
Parent- Teacher Association
Ross R. May
Ray Manning
Grover Stateville
J. A. Yeager
B. W. Newman
H. P. Donigan
R. T. Pennington
Whitewright Public
F. W. Smith
H. W. Key
N. L. King
A. N. Gee
Sue Stephens
Gladys Ray
Margaret Boone
Dorothy Tapscott
Susie Noe
J. T. Bryant
Kate Fulton
Mae Hall
Sallye Hamilton
Mary Pumphrey
Gertrude Schooling
Two Chemists Produce First Synthetic Sugar
Dr. Raymond A. Lemieux and Dr. George Huber of the National Research Council of Canada report making a small amount of synthetic sugar, the first time humans have created sucrose, announced on the eve of the American Chemical Society meeting.
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Chicago
Raymond A. Lemieux
George Huber
National Research Council of Canada
American Chemical Society
Everest
Henry G. Hass
Sugar Research Foundation
The Spice of Life and Nightly Quips in a Village Tale
A Quaker farmer grows impatient with a slow ox and declares a proverb in verse. The tale shifts to a village where Rufus and Rastus joke about spouses and treasures. A resident known as the village idiot is teased as townsfolk swap coins and laughter follows his choice of a nickel over a dime.
Young Man Rushes For More Flowers After Kiss
A shy young man, after being kissed and hugged for bringing a bouquet, grabs his hat and heads for the door. He says he is not offended and plans to return with more flowers, prompting the woman to beg him to stay.
Nutty Bargain Rufus Sambo Phrase Noted
A fragment captures a line where Rufus mentions a bargain and Sambo in a casual, partial exchange. The wording suggests a humorous or colloquial moment without full context or confirmed outcome.
Will Power The ability to eat one salted pea nut
A brief note on self control and habit formation using a playful dialogue about nickels and dimes as a cognitive test. The exchange highlights the willingness to accept a small loss to preserve longer term discipline.
Occupation Hazard on a Plane Jokes About FBI Tie to Ike
A casual conversation on a flight from Washington turns toward danger and jokes. A friend asks about an FBI man in the next seat who laments being fired by Ike, sparking dark humor about loyalty and government work.
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Washington
FBI
Ike
Quote on marriage or divorce from a vest rip remark
A witty observation notes that a man with a ripped coat and three vest buttons should choose between marriage or divorce as a remedy. The anonymous line uses a sharp humor about life choices and attire to imply decisive personal outcomes.
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Anon
Cold Comfort Quote: Anon Warns of New Troubles Ahead
A brief aphorism states it is better to forget past troubles as more are on the way. The anonymous line suggests ongoing hardships.
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Anon
Why Didn't You Marry The Old Bachelor Responds
A young man asks why the old bachelor never wed and the bachelor explains the reason in brief dialogue. The exchange hints at social pressures and personal choice without explicit details.
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Bach
The Ideal Match Joke Reveals a Bid for Love
A bachelor recalls vowing not to marry until he found the ideal woman. After years he meets her, only to hear she was seeking the ideal man, a witty end to a lifelong quest for perfection.
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Elor
Desert Service Sign Makes Wry Stand
A roadside service station on the Arizona desert edge displays a blunt sign. It reads in plain humor that crew will not provide information because if they knew anything they would not be there. The wry message reflects a dry local mood and the remote setting.
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Arizona Desert
Polite Match in Hotel Lobby Sparks Momentary Exchange
A courteous young man asks a passing girl if she seeks a certain person in the hotel lobby. She answers with a playful retort, signaling mutual interest and leaving the moment tentative rather than definitive.
Boy Discovers Dictionary with Five Thousand New Words
Tommy inspects a bookstall and returns home elated by news of a dictionary featuring 5 000 extra words. Dad reacts with alarm urging him not to tell Mother.
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Tommy
Scott
Comical Exchange Over Unexpected Visit
A witty dialogue unfolds as she apologizes for her appearance and laments not knowing Bore was coming. He questions her remark prompting a humorous rebuttal about planning and surprise.
New Powerglide Transmission Boosts Roadability and Efficiency
The Powerglide automatic transmission promises heavier durability for better roadability and stronger performance while using less gas. It highlights smoother operation and superior value for the price compared with other automatics.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. C. Parsons
W. C. Cook
F. W. Alverson
Bells
Thomas D. Sears
Byron Sears
State Fire Insurance Commission
Margaret McMurry
J. W. McMurry
Martha Jo Sears
Denton
CG. I. A
Mary T. Ryan
Babe Nell Penn
Alwilda Ryan
Frances Gillespie
Elizabeth Waggoner
Janice McIver
Josephine May
Waco
Tut Thompson
Holdenville
Okla
Flora Mae Oliver
J. W. Oliver
Gest
Childress
Imeets
William Mathews
Uncle Sam
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Lizabeth
Rastus
Rufus
Lizzie
Sambo
C.H. Beseda
van Alstyne, Texas
317
Ing
Lester Haile Seed & Grain Co
Chevrolet
Iit
Hasty Chevrolet Company
Whitewright, Tex
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