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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
1
A mid morning blaze at the Pascal Farley grain storage and corn shelling plant caused more than 4000 dollars in damage, with 2250 dollars insurance. Firefighters used three hose lines to subdue the flames as workers evacuated animals and salvage work continued. Farley planned to replace the plant in its entirety.
President Roosevelt stated on Tuesday that his predictions of Democratic senatorial primaries in Maryland and Georgia matched what the papers reported. In Maryland Millard E. Tydings and in Georgia Walter F. George were renominated despite opposition to the President. He joked about being off 1,000 and declined to explain the figure, then laughed and said he never involved himself in elections between parties.
First 24 hour gauge reported Wednesday supports initial predictions for Mildred Oil Company and Kerr Lyon No 1 Neatherly as the Collinsville area in Grayson County shows a second producer. The Well yielded 288 barrels of oil, flowing and pumping, with some mud and drilling water. Commission test results due Thursday. Located about a mile southwest of the discovery, production through perforations in casing in a sandy lime section at 3862 to 3872 feet.
A two year old horse on a farm near Dora New Mexico protected a 16 month old Dolphus Wayman Pate from a charging mule. The infant suffered a scalp wound requiring nine stitches, while the child’s parents rushed out to see the horse guarding the baby. The horse’s quick action likely saved the child from serious injury or death.
William J. Caldwell, retired Oklahoma City wholesale grocer, announces formation of the National Democratic Educational Club Inc to back Vice President Garner for the 1940 presidency. The group seeks $1 contributions for publicity, claiming Garner's tacit approval and noting it is the only such club in the country.
Sherman officials announce full set up of the government cotton loan program with forms on hand. Cotton may be delivered to the Sherman compress for sampling and lint grading by approved classers P K Wallace of the Texas Cotton Growers Association and R M Noblett. Loans range from 5.40 cents to 10.75 cents per pound based on grade and staple length.
J B Burden, a farmer from the Orangeville area southeast of Whitewright, was robbed of $52 by two hijackers last Thursday afternoon. They followed him in a gray Chrysler with Oklahoma plates, stopped him at gunpoint on a hill, then fled toward Whitewright after refueling at Lee Norris station. Local and sheriff officers traced the car north of Bells and toward Denison. Sheriff Chaney of Fannin County is pursuing the case.
Palace Theatre presents a busy week with top features including I'll Give a Million tonight and Friday starring Warner Baxter Marjorie Weaver Peter Lorre and Jean Hersholt. Saturday brings Moonlight on the Prairie with Dick Foran. You and Me with Sylvia Sidney and George Raft appears Monday. Prison Farm stars Shirley Ross Lloyd Nolan and John Howard on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tom Sawyer in Technicolor headlines Thursday and Friday next week with Tom Kelly Jackie Moran and May Robson.
A Southern Pacific crash near Iiland California killed 12 and injured over 100 as the Argonaut narrowly missed a collision with the Californian. Brakeman Eric Leonard Jacobson was blamed for the wreck for violating a rule about siding switches. Engineer Mason survived. fireman Martin died. Destruction included smashed locomotives and overturned coaches while lines were severed.
A $200000 damage suit was filed in Lawton Okla against Al G Barnes and Sells Floto Combined Circus by L V Welsh Tulsa alleging his son Lawrence a minor was whipped with a wire rope by a circus employee when he approached a Tulsa tent seeking work. Lawyers Underwood and Simpson of Tulsa say the youth suffered permanent injuries to his spine and nervous system.
Rep. John O'Connor loses the Democratic nomination for his House seat to James H. Fay, while O'Connor wins the Republican nod by about 1,000 votes over Allen W. Dulles. Fay also secures the American Labor party nomination.
Grayson County commissioners cut the 1938 tax levy to 80 cents a year, five cents below 1937, the lowest in six years. The move preserves WPA road funding and county services. Details show specific fund allocations, sinking fund notes, and a plan to retire warrants with the saved interest.
With a few days left in the September for the Lord drive, First Baptist Church reports record Sunday school 243 B T U 121 and prayer meeting 84 as a final Sunday visitation push aims to surpass attendance. Campaign ends September 30 followed by a month of evangelistic study and a revival led by Rev. W Avery Rogers of Brownfield.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace will address farmers in Texas and surrounding states at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum Fort Worth at 11:30 a m Friday Sept 30 The invitation came from C T Day president of the Texas Agricultural Association J R McCrary Calvert president Texas Cooperative Council W C Marshall Temple president Texas Soil and Water Conservation Association The event is a cooperative effort of extension and conservation groups and farm organizations across the state.
Bonham announces the thirteenth Fannin County Fair opening parade September 27. School Children’s Day offers free admission for youngsters, with extensive livestock and dairy showcases and 4-H Club events. Pioneer Day on September 28 grants free entry to residents over 70. Home Demonstration and Future Farmer days follow with varied exhibits, prizes, and a large carnival set for every afternoon and evening.
Dorothye Blocker a 14 year old Dallas girl traveling to Texas was killed in the Southern Pacific wreck. A note in her suitcase directed tellers to notify her mother Mrs. W. E. Davis 2801 Gould Dallas or her father C. E. Blocker 3800 Wayside South Fort Worth Texas or notify grandmother Fannie Blocker 3515 Livingstone Fort Worth. She traveled from Santa Ana California to visit relatives in Texas.
A large recreational park and well equipped playground for children will occupy a substantial area on Treasure Island next year. The Golden Gate International Exposition opens on February 18, drawing visitors and families to the new facilities.
Up to Thursday morning there had been 2 654 bales of cotton ginned in Whitewright by three gins. This does not include bales shipped from Whitewright this season. Cotton is brought from Pilot Grove and Ida and shipped to more ket. The total ginnings will likely be 1 500 bales less than last year due to smaller acreage and lower yield. Prices shown: 8.30 for middling cotton and 22 for cotton seed, versus 8.85 and 19 a year ago.
Constable E B Simmons seized two slot machines here on Wednesday and filed charges against their operators. The machines were moved to Sherman and handed to District Attorney Slagle. Complaints were filed in the county court.
Oklahoma City report quotes Senator Logan of Kentucky saying the world cannot let Hitler "run wild" and that the war could be near. He predicts Hitler will not stop at Czechoslovakia but would invade Hungary and Romania to unite a large, resource rich bloc capable of challenging the world, and vows the U.S. would fight if needed.
Reports the U. S. Office of Education receiving letters with varied suggestions for schools. Proposals include wiring classrooms for listening to teachers alleged to preach un American doctrines, banning homework by presidential decree, giving parents relief, and designating small rural schools as national monuments. Officials say the issue should be decided locally.
Vinita Oklahoma records a 32 year low as the thermometer hits 32 degrees with frost inland. Tulsa reports 39 degrees with light frost while Oklahoma City records 47 degrees the coolest since May 8.
The Enterprise school will open next Monday for an eight month term. Enrollment is expected at about 22 pupils. Mrs Katherine Summers of Trenton will teach. Repairs are under way including wiring the building for electricity.
The North Texas County Judges and Commissioners Associations hold meetings in Sherman Thursday through Saturday starting with a barbecue. A banquet and floor show follow Friday meetings at the municipal auditorium with principal speaker Mark McGee of Fort Worth and Congressman Sam Rayburn scheduled to speak on Saturday.
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