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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun notes solid business in Whitewright with the cotton season ahead and predicts extraordinary activity for four months. A Sherman merchant is quoted about selling many beer bottles and fruit jars, prompting questions about a Hoover Democrat connection.
The Whitewright Sun notes that saws and hammers fill the air in Whitewright amid summer building. It wonders if Jim Waggoner’s lawn mower ever joins the chorus, though not often on hot days observed by Sherman Democrat.
The Sherman Democrat notes a brewing canning contest between Whitewright women with neighborly fruit and vegetables provided through the year. The plan shifts to Chicago for the event, and there is anticipation of sampling the entries once held.
The contest offers $1250 in gold to the best jar of canned food entered, and Whitewright women are eager to win. The national event is open to all, but locals believe Whitewright entrants have the edge in fruits vegetables and meats.
A collection of editorial quotes surveys colonialism and governance themes. The snippets include calls about Filipino self-government, U S war costs, youth leaving home, and a fourteen month old baby deportation case involving a pledge to bear arms.
A Portland Oregonian note argues that improper arm signals account for about 20 percent of California highway accidents. It clarifies the arm shown on the outside is referenced.
Mr and Mrs Will Smith and their children Frank and Gaynell return east of town after visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Allison in Olney.
Jack Silman returns from Sherman after a week in hospital. He suffered blood poisoning caused by a wire puncture in his hand. He is reported improving and expected to resume normal duties soon.
Mr and Mrs W T Henderson and their children of Walters Oklahoma are visiting his brother Rev J R Henderson and Mrs Hendersons parents Mr and Mrs J R Murphy
Dr. L D LeGear argues homemade poultry equipment can rival factory gear in efficiency and cost. He describes practical DIY troughs waterers and feeders built from simple materials, stressing sanitation, elevated platforms, and reusable designs to lower investment while maintaining hygiene and ease of cleaning.
Seven young men attend Garrett Park free movie wearing pajamas with ties canes and watches for a Tuesday night showing. Park police report no public morals concerns as the crowd enjoys the informal attire while guests of Mrs W C Fain of Dallas visit.
The W M S outlines six prayer meetings across the city starting next Sunday at 7 45 pm with lay leaders named. The church schedules large choir participation and two pianos for night services. Dr Hudson of First Baptist McKinney to preach Monday and a district B Y P U meeting set for Tom Bean.
A reporter notes a drive offering a prize to the child who secures the most subscriptions and a social if every home subscribes, asking recipients to provide their subscription and fifty cents when approached.
R. R. Waldo was called to Howe Wednesday morning to prepare the body of Mrs. J. W. Hicks for burial. She died at her Howe home Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs Dick Ray and their son have returned to their Albion Oklahoma home after visiting Mr and Mrs W T Kirby southwest of town.
Mr and Mrs R L Giles and their young son returned to their home in Houston Wednesday after visiting Mrs Giles parents Mr and Mrs S H Montgomery and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs George Hansard and their son came home Tuesday after visiting relatives in Lubbock. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Clyde Hansard of Lubbock for the trip back.
Misses Fay and Gertie Rogers of Milburn Oklahoma and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Miller of Alvarado were guests in the home of Mrs. T. J. Giles on Friday.
Mrs Ben E Dyer and son Joe Smith travel with Mrs J L Smith and James Lee Smith of Whitewright to visit relatives in Nashville and Lebanon Tennessee. They plan to return home via New Orleans Gar land News reports.
Mrs Garland Owens and her daughter from Somerset and Misses Claudia and Thelma Hodges of Bonham were her guests at the home of Mrs T J Chenoweth in the first week of the month.
Miss Lena Mae Gowdy entertained the West End Bridge Club at her home Tuesday evening. Mrs. R. B Anderson won high score honors for club members and Mrs. Gomer May for guests. Refreshments were served by the hostess who was visited by her mother and niece Miss Elane Connelly of Trenton. Guests included Mrs. Gomer May Mrs. A. A. Adams Mrs. Ray Manning Mrs. B. B. Adams Mrs. Rham Pennington Miss Martha Bow Miss Margreta Fender Mrs. R. L. Giles of Houston Mrs. Holmes Connelly Mrs. Alfred Hughes Mrs. R. Coolidge Trenton Miss Margaret McMurry Miss Duer of Dallas Miss Katherine Montgomery and Miss Louise Sears.
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