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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
4
The Sun states notices of entertainments dinners and benefits with admission or other charges will be billed at regular advertising rates. Obituaries memorials and resolutions are also charged at regular rates. Corrections will be made if any erroneous reflections are brought to the publisher’s attention.
America mourns the death of President Warren G Harding with tributes to his leadership and memory. Lubbock is chosen as the site for the new Texas Technological College by the locating board, praised as a premier Western town. Whitewright, Sherman, McKinney, and Van Alstyne report early cotton bales with varied prices, including Whitewright at 25 cents and Sherman at 24 cents per pound.
A Wednesday afternoon shower brought relief from recent heat. Residents request a slow two-inch rain from around six this evening to noon Friday to fill black sand cracks and provide lasting relief.
J E Worden sent a water sample to the State Board of Health in Austin and was informed the water shows no organisms of the B coli group and is safe to drink. A recent rain scent from decay has no bearing on purity and proper chemicals will remove the odor. patrons may drink freely. The piece ends with a call to visit Whitewright, noting residents drink artesian water for years and warning about surface water odors.
The Arkansas Gazette argues Ford suits a centrist party while other editorials liken public issues to a Ford car. The Vancouver World notes June husbands forget driving with one hand. The New York Tribune laments German reparations as procrastination. The Columbus Dispatch predicts prohibition will be a 1924 issue. Dr. Barrett warns living past 75 may become criminal.
A collage of quotes from various papers questions freedom and governance. The remarks touch on church, smaller banks, drunkenness, and political calling, offering satirical views on public life and human progress.
Reverend Moody A Nicholson officiated at the home ceremony of Julia Nicholson and Hugh Biles in Ada ok. The couple plans a two week honeymoon in Eureka Springs Arkansas and will reside at 218 East 13th Street. Out of town guests included Reverend Nicholson Mrs Manning Marguerite Montgomery and Booth Strange of nearby towns.
A farmer advertises 174 percent cents per dozen for eggs on Friday and Saturday to buyers who consent to candling. Miss Nell Montgomery travels to Brownwood for a friend’s wedding. Ode Crowell buys Joe Riddle’s share in Crowell and Riddle drag line, becoming sole owner. Johnson Crawford and W. L. Gordon of Dallas visit Gordon family over the weekend.
Miss Mary Lou Ross returned Friday from a two week visit with relatives and friends in Greenville and Leonard.
Miss Mary Ruth Sneed Imogene Berry and Lucille Wilson returned to their homes at McKinney and Allen Saturday after a visit with Miss Margreta Fender.
The shop advertises specialty in retreading and tube vulcanizing with a satisfaction guarantee. R. S. Morehead signs the guarantee, underscoring confidence in workmanship.
Misses Marguerite and Dorothy Parsons arrive back at their Dallas home on Friday following a visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Parsons.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Dyer visited Dallas on Friday with their daughter Mrs. George Thompson to help celebrate their grandson birthday.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold a meeting next Monday at 4 PM at the home of Mrs. H C Willis.
R S Morehead promotes a gas station feature that lets customers verify they receive all they pay for. The special pump displays the amount dispensed and total price, reinforcing transparency for drivers.
Rev. E. A. Maness and his daughter Miss Cornelia along with Miss Lucile Jordan have returned to Crockett after visiting relatives. They were accompanied home by Miss Opal Graves.
Rev. K. R. Isbell will fill his pulpit at the Methodist Church Sunday morning. There will be no evening service due to the revival at the Church of Christ.
Customers are urged to visit Morehead's for superior shoe repair work using top quality materials and skilled craftsmanship.
Benton McMillin and his nephew Tom Gallaher of Remlig visited his brother Senator D. S. McMillin and other relatives in town at the start of the week.
Mr and Mrs John Livingston and their son from Sherman visited Mrs Livingston s parents Mr and Mrs R B Gordon over Sunday. They returned with Mrs Gordon for a short stay. Also notes about cleaning and pressing services with guaranteed satisfaction and silk dress care using French dry cleaner methods.
Mrs. Claude Armstrong of Wolfe City and Mrs. J. B. Haden and Mrs. J. A. Williams of Ladonia were guests of Mrs. J. C. Gillespie Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Lois Lively of Bonham announce the arrival of a ten and one half pound boy in their home Monday formerly of this place.
Mrs Mayfair Macauley and her children returned to their Dallas home Monday following a month long visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J L Boone in Dallas.
Miss Mabel Mangrum of Valley View travels to Quinlan to visit grandmother Mrs. M A Mangrum and other relatives, leaving Friday.
For the best workmanship and materials, Bob Beasley is celebrated as a pioneering shoe repair man known for quality and reliability in his craft.
Mrs. Truman Lindsey returns to her Fort Smith Arkansas home after visiting her grandfather S H Badgett and other relatives this past Thursday.
Miss Eunice Cook spent last week in Sherman with her sister Mrs. F A Benton and attended the North Texas Baptist Encampment at Woodlake.
Lester Haile and daughter returned Monday from a visit in Lubbock and Fleydada. Mrs Haile and son stopped in Mineral Wells for a stay with her daughter Mrs Jim Watson. Mr and Mrs Joe Hamilton and Miss Minnie Willis came back Tuesday from a week at Medicine Park Oklahoma. They spent Sunday at Fort Sill visiting Whitewright cadets in the citizens military training camp.
J R North of Ardmore Oklahoma visits at the home of Mr and Mrs C C Fogle. Mrs North is a daughter of the Fogles and has been staying with her parents along with her children for a period of time.
J C Gillespie arrived back Monday from New York after ten days buying the fall and winter stock for Hudson, Davis & Co. He reports a large shipment and notes coats were comfortable when he left. He observed many people wearing overcoats at night, but locals doubt the August Weather.
Judge Jim H. Reeves of Houston visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reeves and other relatives. He serves as judge of Houston’s corporation court and has built an enviable reputation. He is also a member of a leading Houston law firm. J. Rudnitzky of Dallas is also here.
Wednesday considered locating a dry goods store in Whitewright. He took an option on a building, praised Whitewright, and said he would return next week to lease the property.
Miss Ollie McMillin visited friends in Denison over the past weekend. Local social notes mention her trip and return.
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