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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
1
A Dallas Times Herald tribute extols the everyday virtue of Mrs Housewife praising her selfless care, cheerful support, and steady devotion that brighten home life and alleviate husband suffering without seeking the limelight.
A chamber of commerce is a cooperative, not a political or selfish platform, reflecting its members while serving the community. It unites competitors to strengthen local business, fosters civic pride, and motivates citizens to improve the town for business and living it.
A Walters Chamber of Commerce member extols the chamber as the engine of progress fueled by ideas time money and effort. The message frames the chamber as the single track leading to a thriving town rather than a dead end, urging united support from business and civic groups.
In Columbia Missouri on August 1 jazz influences enter nuptial rites as Rev. G W Hatcher unveils a playful modern ceremony with satirical questions for groom and bride. The piece mocks traditional vows and references his 447 previous marriages as he presides. Master James Lackey visited relatives at Fairlie last Friday and Saturday.
News reached Seagoville of the death of Rev L F Mason once based there for several months. He had gone to Tennessee for health reasons after living in Seagoville about a year and serving as pastor of the Church of Christ prior to his illness.
The Preston Everheart Post of the American Legion sent about twenty five members to Savoy for a band concert and talks by Che Morris and R C Brown. The event aimed to attract new members and showcase Savoy interest. The post near one hundred members hopes to reach about one hundred fifty after the current recruitment drive. They later provided a firing squad and volunteers to assist in a Bonham soldier funeral.
Brooks Mays of Dallas praises Mack Stauffer as a top piano expert. He debuts a Double Extension mute promising clear treble and deep harmonious bass, with a $7.00 tuning service. Also notes of a community visit and the death of Mrs. John R. Davis, pioneer resident of Orangeville.
Mr and Mrs J Frank Roberts and their young son from Mineral Wells are spending a few days here. Mr Roberts reports business good in Mineral Wells and is one of the owners of the Post Office Garage there.
City of Whitewright adopts the 1920 National Electrical Code and regulations for all wiring and installations. An electrical inspector will enforce the code. violations carry fines up to ten dollars. Ordinance takes effect after passage, publication, and compliance.
The Christian meeting opened Saturday evening with a large turnout. Miss Dulsia Belle Garland visited Miss Fannie Robbins at Whitewright last weekend. Mrs. Ida Melson has visited relatives for two weeks. Mrs. Lois Henry is on the sick list for two weeks. S. F. Garland and John McKinsey left for Dallas on Monday on business. Hascal Ruby and Mayme Butts attended a family reunion at Ector Sunday. Mason and Arlie St John joined them. Misses Maggie Hulett and Mary Lou Andrews went to Sherman to resume school.
Mrs. Tom Hicks and baby of Fort Worth visited her sister in law Mrs. Pate Hicks. Mrs. Cora Parker and daughter Faye and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Butt of Eugene Oregon visited relatives here. Ernest Smith returned home from Groom Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ross near Ector spent Sunday with W. C. Brown. E Harrison wife and son visited her parents near Ravenna. Mrs. Ethie Melugin spent days in Denison visiting relatives. John Wharton and wife of Sherman were here Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Parker Nevill Blue Ridge are visiting their son Walter Nevill.
The Modern Woodmen of America will hold a special business meeting at the hall next Monday night. All members are urged to be present. John Savage, Commander. The summer school at the high school opens with about thirty students and teachers O C Skipper Robert Holland and Miss Wilma Harper. Superintendent H L Durham returns from Baylor University in Waco to lead the remainder of the term. The session lasts six weeks.
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