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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
14
The Whitewright Sun announces refreshed distribution with 1000 extra copies to reach nearby towns while detailing road construction aiding Whitewright access. It lauds local leadership shaping state highways across Grayson Fannin and Collins counties and urges continued civic effort to boost trade and growth.
The road completion allows easy access to Whitewright this Saturday with a free talking picture show from morning to night. Local merchants offer many Saturday bargains to celebrate, inviting residents and visitors to meet friends and enjoy the event.
The text praises Roland Fincher II for directing Whitewright headquarters and paving work from Bells to the Collin County line under adverse conditions. It notes his leadership while W. D. Dockery, the resident engineer, handled other counties and commends Fincher and his inspectors for professional poise, engineering skill, and respected service.
State highway commissions plan and designate routes across states coordinating with neighboring states. Counties provide right of way and fund escrow as directed, while boards appoint engineers and administer funds including bonds. Officials are urged to understand the limited county role to spare local grief over highway locations.
The piece argues that good engineering often faces initial board resistance but ultimately earns community appreciation for the finished infrastructure. It emphasizes trained engineers guiding projects and the value of expert service over administrative interference.
Lonnie R. Gaston 44 of Winters died at his home Sunday April 17 after weeks of illness. Born in Durant Oklahoma he moved to Whitewright Texas as a youth. He married Olive Stewart in 1912 and spent years in Whitewright before moving to Winters in 1918. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church with interment in Fairview Cemetery. survivors include his wife and four children.
At a recent meeting the Oak Hill Cemetery Association outlined plans for the year. Members include Mrs. J. W. Davids on, Mrs. W. P. Vaughn, Mrs. J. B. Dickson, Mrs. Mel Roberts, Mrs. W. F. Sanders, Mrs. Earl Myrick, Mrs. BE 6 Atterberry, Mrs. Allen T. Short, Miss Dora Scales, Miss Mae Hall, and Mrs. L. LaRoe. They are collecting funds to keep the cemetery beautified and ask residents to be ready to contribute when called.
Mrs S A Conner and Mrs Mac Andrew were in Trenton Monday evening. Luke Sloan and Gracie Sloan were in Greenville Sunday. A K Sparks of Tom Bean visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs Hughes of Sherman visits Mr and Mrs Oran Judd. Robert Cole of Tom Bean and Clara and Lola Scott of Whitewright spent Sunday here. Sam Stewart of Commerce spent Monday with F M Sloan. R Scott Lois Williams and Valda Smith were visitors from Van Alstyne Monday night. Joe Smith of Orangeville and Curtis Ashley of Medlin town visited S F Garland Sunday. Ralph Judd was in Sherman Saturday. Otis Williams of Whitewright and Eddie Vandagriff of Van Alstyne spent Sunday with Eula Williams. Valda Smith spent weekend in Sherman with her parents. J W Andrew was in Van Alstyne Sunday night. Estelle Sloan and Manus Sloan of Sherman visited Mr. and
Sunday visits and weekend travels include Mrs C J Kaiser, Mr and Mrs D M Taylor and family, and Miss Onita Davis with Forest Doggett in Van Alstyne. Local events note a Pilot Grove Baptist decoration service, a tenth birthday party for Leslie Andrew Jr, and a First Baptist Church missionary program at Den ton with $12 collected for missions.
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