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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1937
Page
4
The notice from The Whitewright Sun outlines that all notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees or monetary consideration will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials resolutions of respect and similar items will also incur charges. The publisher commits to correcting any erroneous reflections brought to attention.
A reflection on the sacred value of a good name passed through generations. It traces how a name is given by parents, sung to a child, and carried before God, and asks how one’s name appears in daily dealings with merchants, bankers, and a church roll. It cites the Bible saying a good name is to be chosen over riches.
Claude Callan reports his wife scolds him after Jimpson, an older man, leaves his wife for a younger woman. The wife argues that this young wife was still a child to him and warns against praising young girls as children. She notes his indifference to helping with their own children.
A Dallas newspaper piece recalls the wreck aftermath with victims in hospitals and morgues. It profiles T R Byars who survived extensive injuries and a Brownwood woman near death, plus other cases at Parkland Baylor and Methodist hospitals, urging cautious driving after a Christmas season surge in crashes.
The quoted remark urges inappropriate adult behavior toward young girls and sexualizes minors. It promotes a troubling view that a girl’s affection validates exploitation, mixing immaturity with adult entitlement and lacking any ethical boundaries.
A Dallas Times Herald excerpt quotes John T. Smith of the Texas Tax Journal arguing that a general sales tax yields abundant revenue. It notes the tax’s reach and the costly machinery needed to collect it, urging legislative courage to revise levies and collect delinquent taxes.
Spivy's Bonham promotes dependable shoes. The piece notes improved steel machine parts life over 50 years thanks to impurity elimination and corrosion resistant alloys.
In Chicago a four story egg factory houses 8500 leghorn hens laying 4200 eggs daily. H. H. Bond says indoor hens fed with a regulated mix and exposed to organ music produce lighter yolks and healthier eggs, with a new 3000 hen addition planned to meet orders.
A Denison woman allegedly intoxicated caused a highway incident on Highway 75 between Sherman and Denison. Deputies battled the large suspect, she resisted and kicked, injuring Deputy Barnhill and Sheriff Davis during the courthouse struggle. Barnhill later required medical care for torn trousers and injuries. Sheriff Davis walked with a cast days later.
Sam Wilson of Bonham awoke to a car that sideswiped a bus and crashed into his Fate Street home Saturday night. The vehicle tore through the wall and front room, stopping in a distant room. The car escaped damage while the house was wrecked, forcing Wilson to move out before repairing with lumber.
A Gainesville jury in Sixteenth District Court awarded $9 775 to Warren Grove against Clark Hamilton for damages from a December auto accident near Gainesville that killed Mrs. Grove.
J. E. McDonald, Arkansas State Commissioner of Agriculture, criticized the federal cotton loan program saying red tape keeps farmers from borrowing despite prices below production costs. He argued the 1937 CCC terms and subsidies fail to hold prices at 12 cents per pound and many farmers sell below loan levels, incurring losses.
Houston attorney general McCraw urged a public subscription of five million dollars to advertise Texas at a Houston Advertising Club meeting. He warned against tapping the public purse and urged local advertisers to lead the push while criticizing government spending. He noted the need to curb red tape and cronyism before any funding.
In Tipperary Ireland John O Meara was acquitted after claiming he never heard of a shotgun license The court cited ignorance of the law while referencing the abdication of King Edward VIII and other historic events The defendant said he minded his own business and did not read newspapers
Local merchant Spivy's in Bonham advertises a large stock of boys' clothing. The ad emphasizes a wide selection as customers shop for school and everyday wear.
Amarillo News defends dust area prospects across Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Colorado and Kansas in response to a Collier's Weekly feature claiming severe drought harms. The paper published Collier's article with its own counter data showing improving crops, livestock, business and population while disputing land sale and reclamation claims.
Bonham congressman Sam G. Rayburn says a special session of Congress is unnecessary unless farm prices collapse or the international situation worsens. He notes the President can handle the cotton issue, winter wheat actions can wait until February, and that lawmakers should visit their districts to assess conditions for the next regular session in January.
Advocates call for rent receipts to show tax burden. They estimate 22 cents of every rent dollar goes to taxes. Under their plan a $30 monthly rent would yield $23.40 for living quarters and $6.60 for taxes.
The attorney general argues that civil service is needed in the state government to curb spoils system abuses. He asserts officials must be accountable and merit should guide appointments, urging enduring reforms despite political resistance.
A Dallas Times Herald editorial argues against spoils systems in state and county government and urges merit based hiring. It notes politicians favor relatives and allies for payroll positions while praising federal civil service reform as a model. It also mentions three flying boats under construction for non stop New York to London service, weighing 85 000 pounds with 5000 mile range at 150 mph.
Exports of chemicals from the United States increased by about 20 percent in the first half of the year, reaching a level only 15 percent below the peak period of 1929, signaling a strong export rebound.
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