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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1937
Page
8
The Glow Worm notes 221 students begin a new term with expectant enrollments. It salutes character building, welcomes Miss Press and Mr. Humphrey to the faculty, and details new rooms, tables, and state tests issued to all grades.
The school introduces two new seventh grade courses this year. Details on course titles and scheduling were announced by district officials aiming to broaden core and exploratory options for students.
The Grammar School adds a home economics department this year with seventh grade girls learning clothing this semester. The clothing room on the second floor is outfitted attractively and modestly. curtains to be added soon. They seek another sewing machine and a dresser with a long mirror and ask to borrow any spare machine before Christmas.
In Austin, about 50,000 teachers are expected to contribute 5 percent of their salaries to the teachers' retirement system by October 1, regardless of the state's failure to provide its share. S. Mortimer Brown, executive secretary of the retirement board, voiced confidence in the turnout.
A state Legislature vote authorized a new teacher retirement plan with a $1 initial fee and a 5 percent earnings contribution. It did not provide state funds to cover the mandated 5 percent matching contribution from the state budget.
A South Carolina freshman registered with an absurd full name Leonislaus Josephus Franciszko Anthonio Krotozynski. He preferred being called Leo Kroto a 187 pound guard from Pennsylvania, hoping the nickname would help him fit in.
FOR SALE Used electric and battery Radio Sets. These are in good condition and priced right. Joe Johnson. LOST A white Spitz female dog Sunday on highway between Whitewright and Howe. Reward. Jack Harper. 1 PIANOS We have in the vicinity of Whitewright for immediate sale one baby grand piano one small upright and a good used piano Will sell for amount against them G H Jackson credit manager 1101 Elm street Dallas Texas 3T-S-23 AUTO FINANCE COMPANY F W Creager Mgr 117% S Travis St Sherman Automobile Loans if you need money refinance payments on your car no delay bring your license receipt and car for inspection will save you money
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced that cotton producers seeking payments from the $130,000,000 Congress set aside must file regional sales certificates with county AAA associations. Certificates must cover all cotton from the 1937 crop, show sale date, producer name and address, buyers, and weight details. If sold after September 15, filings are due within 15 days. receipts for seed cotton must show seed and lint pounds, not bale weight. Payments equal 65 percent of the 1937 base, funded if sold before July 1, 1938, with potential increases if funds remain, and a 12c per pound cap minus the 10-market average price.
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation naming Sunday September 26 as Gold Star Mothers Day. The annual observance honors mothers who suffered the loss of sons and daughters in World War I, calling on the people and government to observe the day.
Economist Roger W. Babson told the Boston Chamber of Commerce that the chances are 6 to 4 we head toward a 20 cent dollar. Inflation or repudiation may wipe out huge public debts, but for the next year or two at least favorable factors outweigh the unfavorable for better business. He predicted no boom, but promised business improvement and noted a continuing bond market decline.
Government officials urge flag display on a designated day and call for proper meetings. The note recalls Jenny Lind’s first Berlin appearance in 1845.
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