28 Sep 1933
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
1
The Whitewright Sun announces a limited time sale offering subscriptions at $1.00 a year, $0.50 off the regular $1.50 rate, including back dues with one year in advance. A $1.50 club includes the Sun and the Semi-Weekly Farm News for one year in Texas.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation has about $2 billion available four months before its 1934 end date and could extend operations if Congress acts. The agency’s capital and bonds totals, repayments, and large nonrecovered advances shape its remaining liquidity and liquidation timeline. Balloon ascents loom as British Austrian and Russian scientists plan flights exceeding the Swiss 10 mile record.
A conversation quotes a man estimating someone’s value near a million dollars, while a flapper expresses approval. The exchange suggests social status and the appeal of a favored neighborhood in the era.
A study of Whitewright schools shows rural students form the majority in the high school with 90 rural and 54 Whitewright residents out of 144 total on Monday. Grammar school enrollment includes few rural pupils as tuition is state funded.
George (Machine Gun) Kelly was captured in Memphis with wife and two companions after a Tuesday raid. Authorities confirm identity with Police Chief Will D. Lee and U S District Attorney Herbert K. Hyde. Kelly threatened to escape and claimed the jail would not hold him long as officers held him in the crowded cell.
Rufus Porterfield of near Reager Springs injured when his foot was mashed in a baler while baling hay. He was taken to Waxahachie for treatment. During his absence, thieves stole most of the seed cotton from a wagon in his field, leaving about 100 pounds.
Rev. Paul C. Stephenson of Dallas, conference Sunday school executive secretary, will preach at the Methodist Church next Sunday at 11 o'clock. He is a fluent speaker and will deliver a message of interest. The public is invited to attend. There will be no services Sunday night.
A severe Formosa outbreak by head hunters in 1931 cost hundreds of lives and shaped regional conflict. Officials report large-scale casualties and heightened tensions among local communities and colonial authorities.
The Sun mailed 2,500 double page circulars to Whitewright area as the first such large print run by this plant for a hardware furniture and implement store. The circular shows current prices with illustrated merchandise and includes a free gift offer aimed at women.
Local golfers from Whitewright ready for a Cooper clash at Cooper on Sunday. Members practice iron and wood shots and even simulate greens on concrete floors to mimic Cooper conditions. In golf news, the Gold Tournament quarter finals feature Roy Blanton, Gladys Ray, B W Newman, Leon Devenport, Leon Spindle, Dick Barbee, W R Hooper, and Emory Christian with semi finals set.
Bridgeport Connecticut Postmaster General James A. Farley told the Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women that the Roosevelt era would continue until real prosperity based on equal opportunity is achieved. He cited the Economy Act, NIRA, the bank holiday, relief and reforestation programs, and agricultural relief, while predicting repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment as a Democratic victory.
Harlingen reports a rise of 24 079 bales in the lower Rio Grande Valley cotton crop. Total ginned 52 933 bales with Cameron 18 271, Hidalgo 16 559, Willacy 13 905, Starr 4 208. Last season's valley total was 28 854 bales despite 27 773 acres plowed up by 1 700 growers.
A historical note states that Abraham Lincoln prepared five handwritten copies of the Gettysburg Address, highlighting his personal effort to preserve the pivotal speech.
Up to Wednesday night Whitewright gins reported 2418 bales of cotton, 343 more than the same point last week. Gins were crowded Thu Fri Sat. weekly receipts fell due to showers. Last week totaled 560 bales. Local ginners estimate at least 4000 bales will be received this season amid steady markets and price changes. Cotton prices rose last weekend but were mostly steady this week with strict middling at 10 cents and seed at $13 per ton.
Frank W. Chudej testified before the Texas Senate that James E. Ferguson delivered $22,100 in currency to him between January and August. He deposited $17,905 for Bosque Creamery and $3,795 for the Ferguson Forum, noting the money was not for Forum advertising or creamery sales.
If you dislike thick mayonnaise add whipped cream in equal parts to thin and fluff it. For French dressing rub a piece of garlic around the salad bowl before mixing to impart a seasoned flavor without overpowering.
The article argues that 10 million acres of cotton land are to be plowed up under the Agriculture Department to reduce a surplus, while 20 million acres may be reclaimed under the Interior Department. It questions the harmony of public works plans including Tennessee Valley Authority projects and compares government costs in telegraph versus mail delivery amid a large deficit.
Texas has been admitted to the federal Death Registration Area ensuring comparability of death causes with other states. The state reported 61,260 deaths last year with heart disease as the leading killer. births are under review for registration, with 111,000+ births filed last year. Citizens are urged to verify their baby’s birth is recorded with the local registrar.
After patrons vote, Hebron school merges into Bells public school effective next Monday. A bus route will transport 39 pupils to Bells, an extra room is added in a business building, and Hebron equipment moves to Bells. Henry Stroud of Bells joins the Bells faculty to teach in the grades.
A baby show is among daily features at the Pure Food Show in Whitewright on October 12 13 and 14. Prizes go to prettiest boy and girl babies in three age groups with a better baby contest on day three. Evening programs include Bonham Court House Entertainers Thursday, Whitewright talent Friday, and George Dugan of Bells with an orchestra Saturday night at 7 30.
R R Waldo chaired a Rotary Club meeting and questioned members like a professor, sparking a lively exchange. F E Douglas excelled, answering most questions and earning a head mark as others noted committee chairs outlined a year’s program. The district governor will visit soon. Whitewright Rotary boasted a perfect August attendance in the 48th district.
Ira Fleming rents the Bryant building former Silman grocery and installs shelving for a cash and carry store. He aims to open this weekend but likely will open the first of next week. Fleming is a known local grocer who previously operated here and sold to C. H. Stateville two years ago.
Texas relief families will receive 3 810 000 pounds of cured pork through the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. Nationally about 100 million pounds are allotted, funded by purchasing surplus pigs and slaughtering at 50 million dollars to the government. In Texas 158 842 relief families will benefit, with pork valued at 114 360 dollars distributed at 3 cents per pound.
In a humorous exchange Meekton explains he must wear the tie his wife gave him as a symbol of her authority until next Father's Day when she plans to replace it with another similar one.
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