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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1923

Page

2

Mayfield Seated or Unseated Vote Debate Surges

Washington reports a front page analysis of Senator Earle B. Mayfield Texas asking whether he will be unseated. The piece notes Senate split 5 27 63 five Republicans and 27 Democrats for Mayfield and 47 Republicans 15 Democrats against. It cites Ku Klux Klan charges and party fault lines as Culberson Bailey oppose him and younger Democrats push a partisan angle.

Washington Earle B. Mayfield Texas Washington Post Harding Senate Mayfield Post J. Thomas Heflin George E. B. Peddy Senator Culberson Joseph W. Bailey

Republicans Call Out Mayfield After Newberry Controversy

A Washington Post analysis asserts that over 15 Democrats plan to oust Newberry, with a tentative program allowing Senator Mayfield to seat then face ouster. The piece suggests the next campaign will see Republicans counter Democratic attacks by pointing to Mayfield.

Texas Mayfield Newberry

Interurban Line Proposed From Denison to Norman

Denison residents report a probable this year construction of an interurban electric line from Denison to Norman Oklahoma. The route would go Norman Sulphur Ardmore Madill cross Red River Willis enter Denison near the Katy terminal connecting with an Oklahoma City interurban to provide electric service between Denison and Oklahoma City and on to Texas points.

Denison Norman Sulphur Ardmore Madill Red River Willis Katy Oklahoma City Texas

To Reinstate Horse Racing at State Fair

Dallas April 10 The resumption of horse racing at the State Fair of Texas Oct 13 to 28 1923 and the raising of a purse of 30000 which will place the Dallas meet in the grand circuit and attract the greatest horses in the country was deter

Dallas Texas

Race meet proposed budget at Chamber of Commerce meeting

Mr Olmstead outlined a plan for a race meet costing about 46000 with 15000 allocated to purses and 15000 for new construction while 5000 would cover other expenses. He emphasized strict betting controls and a clean, high standard meet.

Chamberogommerce Mr. Olmstead Olmstead Jallas Heath

MASO plans new home on Houston street corner

A Trail A F and M lodge held a meeting April 7 to approve plans for a new two story modern home with a basement on the corner of Houston streets west of Reynolds cottage. The project estimated at about 40000 includes quarters for the Blue Lodge on the third floor and spaces for a kitchen banquet hall and club room on the second floor.

Shellin Trail A. F&a. M Houston Streets

Methodist Church Meeting Plans Community Support

Members invite Rev Graham of Greenville to lead a church meeting aimed at uniting the community. Organizers Sears King May Bryant Montgomery May urge hearty cooperation and citizen support as the gathering starts next Friday at the Methodist Church.

Graham Greenville SEARS W. A. King R. May D. W. Bryant Montgomery Rf. May

Tutors at State University Draw a 16 Monthly Sum

An article notes the University of Texas employs about 19 tutors and assistants with salaries totaling $78,586 annually. Tutors are paid $1 per hour for services, with senior assistants, junior assistants, and sophomore assistants receiving varying stipends. The system funds fellowships tied to graduate students and undergraduate aides assisting in graduate work or lab supervision.

University of Texas White

Relieving Professors of Elementary Work

The passage advocates simultaneously easing faculty tasks by transferring routine duties away from professors, allowing teachers to focus more on core academic duties and research responsibilities.

Publication summons in estate matter 1923

Citation requires publication for three weeks in Grayson County to summon all interested in Edith Markham minor estate. Guardian Charlie H Myers reports final account to be heard at the next Civil Court term in Sherman on the first Monday in May 1923. Clerk Co M Cole notes and deputy R O Loving sign. Also an ad for shoe repair by S Finch near Montgomery hardware store.

State of Texas Grayson County Grayson Edith Markham Charlie H. Myers Grayeon County Court House Sherman A. D

Social Gaffe Sparks Quick Exchange at Reception

Two women, strangers prior to the event, converse at a reception. After brief pleasantries the younger woman blurts out I cannot. The fragment hints at an awkward moment as guests mingle under formal lighting.

Mister tall blond man unsettled by gaze

Two speakers speculate about a tall blond man’s mood and a possible reason he won’t look at a woman. An advertisement urges readers to visit a filling station offering oil, gas, tires, batteries and accessories with free air and water.

R. S. Morehead

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Claims Mayfield S.H. Montgomery Mangrum Brothers Maso the Methodist Church State Uiversity Tecyé Fin Rieter C. M. Cole Cle ’ M County Court Gaiscrayson County Co. M. Cole R. 0. Loving S. Finch Wilson- Montgomery Hardware Store E. J. Antoni Paperhanger May Whitewright E. W. Grove Sun J. W. Davidson First National Bank C. B. Bryant R. A. Gillett Mebane Lester Haile
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