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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1928
Page
6
Fort Worth and Sulphur guests frequent the region as residents travel to Dallas Sherman and Greenville. Notables include Jimmie D. Wilson and Rev J H Hawkins visiting Dallas. Mrs. Cappie Beard and Beatrice Beasley in Sherman. weddings and family arrivals noted. Numerous residents of Denison, Pilot Point, and Wichita Falls are mentioned with relatives and social calls.
The flu has run through Whitewright for two weeks with several adults missing work but no serious cases. Many schoolchildren were hit, with ten to fifteen absent at once last week. This week the outbreak appears to be receding with only a few new cases reported.
Several Whitewright residences have been painted in recent weeks and the M K T passenger station is also being painted this week. The Grayson County Rural Letter Carriers Association will meet in Sherman Saturday evening at five in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium with Frank L. Douglas of Van Alstyne serving as president.
The Grayson County Odd Fellow Association holds its annual meeting at Whitesboro today with Ray Cates and Claud Dillon attending as lodge representatives. H. H. Smith, ill for a year in northwest Whitewright, left Tuesday for Big Spring where his sons J. H. and Alvin are employed. Mrs. Smith will follow with the household effects within a week.
Following four days of sun a new rain blanketed the area Thursday morning delaying farm work. Farmers had started plowing and planting on Wednesday, but the wet fields will force replanting of some cotton and push back field tasks.
A notice expresses concern over non payment by Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Grayson County after a loss. The writer credits the organization for helping farmers with affordable safety insurance and keeping funds local, urging fairness and urging the association to honor debts owed.
Statement by W. W. Sullenger that funds were paid promptly when needed and no complaint with association’s treatment. Affidavit sworn April 17, 1928 by E. O. Thomas, Notary Public, Grayson County, Texas.
The Sun invites readers to send in news about visitors from afar or family events like birthdays dinners parties or marriages for publication. Local neighborhood visits are excluded.
Mrs. Carl Holland hosted the Kentuckytown Self Help Club gathering on Friday with the business session led by club president Mrs. Holland. Following member reports, plans for upcoming activities were discussed.
Miss Inez Derryberry county home demonstration agent demonstrated cottage cheese dishes including combination salads and sandwiches. Nine members and one visitor attended the meeting. Mrs. Pennell will host the club on Friday April 27. Reporter.
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