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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
15
Public notices state that all entertainments box suppers and similar benefits with admission fees or monetary consideration will be billed at regular advertising rates Memorials and resolutions of respect will also be charged Any errors about any person firm or corporation will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers of The Whitewright Sun
The Dallas Times Herald notes fear that a cotton bumper crop next year could offset this year’s low yields unless prices rise above 13 cents. It argues farmers would plant every available acre to cotton if controls end, citing 1933 as a precedent and West Texas tenants seeking to rent land to maximize cotton acreage.
Dallas was chosen to host the Texas Centennial in 1936 after outbidding Houston and San Antonio. The Dallas bid totaled 7,971,000 dollars, with initial funds for a six months exhibition, and Houston and San Antonio joined with Dallas to ensure a grand celebration with support from all Texans.
Denison Chamber of Commerce sponsored an above average Good Will program in Whitewright last Thursday night praised by attendees. Visitors from Denison met old friends and made new ones, while both towns express a desire to foster closer ties and plan future visits. The note adds that September 14 marks the time of year and that cotton picking has begun earlier in the past contrasted with changes under the New Deal.
Huey Long era nickname Kingfish remains tied to Louisiana politics as his candidates win on Tuesday's election, signaling continued influence in state affairs.
Denison citizens toured Whitewright Thursday evening, delivering a spontaneous gesture of friendship. The visit capped a long-running series of neighborhood gatherings and received a spirited reception from Whitewright residents as part of the annual goodwill exchange.
The Whitewright Sun, published by J. H. Waggoner, is praised as one of the most beautifully printed country weeklies reaching Mc Kinney Examiner.
Two surviving founders of Whitewright, Dr. Reynolds May aged 83 and Dr. J N Powell aged 78, reflect on the town's early days. May, a long practicing physician, recalls nightly calls and a maternity case. Powell recalls 1877 settlement by his family, 1911 fire, and the 1919 tornado that impacted the area.
Regular preaching at 11 a.m. on A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ and 7:45 p.m. on The New Testament Church. All members urged to attend Bible study and both services. Public invited to hear the discussion. J. R. Waldrum, minister.
F M Sloan longtime Pilot Grove merchant moves stock to Trenton November 1 lease of Pearl and Hamilton site old furniture building remodeling to begin next week Carpenters will work on site Sloan a leading North Texas turkey buyer operates four trucks and collects country produce for sale
A reflective note on aging opens with If Winter Comes then shifts to a West End Bridge Club gathering hosted by Miss Lena Mae Gowdy. Pernie Badgett won high score, Ed La Roe won guests, and several members and visitors received table favors amid a decorated setting.
Mrs Sears superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday school primary department entertained the group in the church basement ahead of her move to Denton. Mrs Mangrum and Mrs Cook helped. After refreshments the children gave a handkerchief shower led by Margaret Lucille Hanna.
Pastor C W Dennis urges all members to attend Sunday school and worship next Sundays as the conference year ends. He notes many absent members and emphasizes the need for regular participation in church life. The piece also contrasts war costs and academic endowment figures from the era.
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