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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1926
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces that all notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with an admission fee or monetary consideration will be charged at regular advertising rates Memorials and resolutions will also incur charges Any erroneous reflections on any person firm or corporation will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publishers
A newspaper note urges early Christmas shopping in Whitewright with a humorous jab at rushing, notes on a bright 1927 outlook, and advice on mailing gifts early to avoid last minute delays that spoil the Christmas sentiment.
A famous Theodore Roosevelt quote extols the value of the active participant over critics. It honors the person in the arena who faces dust and sweat, errs, and strives for a worthy cause, even in failure.
A collage of witty lines and quips from editors and columnists across papers. Dorothy Dix notes women cry less while other aphorisms mock alimony revolution and Uncle Sam’s portrayal. A Belgian cartoon labels Shylock, and light speed is joked as clocks keep time.
A collection of quotes from several newspapers notes public sentiment toward crime. The Ohio State Journal references a jailed innocent novelist, while the New York Evening Post mocks the guilty. The El Paso Times mocks Chicago criminals, and the Detroit News suggests cotton surplus ideas. The Life commentary laments medical misdirections.
Most farmers finished picking cotton last week and fair weather aided farm work though rain this week may halt it briefly. School teams won both games at Cannon Friday afternoon 27 to 3 for the boys and 48 to 5 for the girls. Ted Hulet returns from Northwest Texas and will stay with his parents Burr and Mrs. Hulet. Mrs. A B Barnes plans a visit to Waco. A K Sparks of Tom Bean visited Monday. Dr and Mrs R C Hoyle of Dallas hosted Tom Russell and family Sunday. Rev Cash of Leonard preached at the Christian Church. Ted Hulet Lee St John and Albert Butte visited Dallas Saturday and Sunday. A L Scott aided by identifying stolen goods linked to a Thanksgiving theft. thieves were jailed after a nearby theft near Van Alstyne. Rev J H Hawkins of Whitewright ordained Howard McSpedden at the Baptist Church service with I E Teague and Stewart assisting. The Sunday School voted to fund flowers by members contributing their weekly age in dollars to the Sunday School treasury, plus a closed box protects any secret.
A box supper at the school auditorium on Friday evening December 10 will raise money to provide books for the library. Principal W A Smart and teachers donate time to build shelves and save costs, urging school district support to ensure the event’s success.
Local grocers Gordon Brothers promote No 1 flyers at twenty cents per pound this week with direct clearance pricing.
The Epworth League presents a Sunday evening program at the Methodist Church at six. Leader Ena Lee Hampton. It includes a song, scripture reading, prayer, readings “The Cathedral of Bethlehem” by Mary Pumphrey and “The Call of Little White Russia” by Una Lee Hampton, a piece “A Scout Christmas” by Kermit Hollingsworth, more songs, business, and benediction.
When in need of cut flowers or hand painted cards for any occasion visit Miss Sally Moore at Park s dry goods store for fresh blooms and greeting cards.
The note thanks many friends for their faithful support during a long period. It expresses gratitude and appreciation for kindness and assistance received from the community.
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as a one day cure for colds. It claims to stop the runny nose and headache and notes E W GROVE's signature on each box. Price listed as 30 cents.
The message expresses heartfelt gratitude for weeks of illness and decisive medical efforts by Dr. Carter to save a wife and mother. Sincere thanks are extended for kindness, flowers, and support to R. F. Broyles Eula Layman Boace Nelson Robbie Broyles and grandchildren.
A box supper will be held at Canaan on Friday night December 10 to raise funds for the church. Everyone is invited to attend and bring well filled boxes. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pierce and their children visited the Pierce family, then left for Greenville where Mr. Pierce will run the coffee shop at the Washington Hotel. He recently sold his Sherman cafe for a profit after several months of operation.
What better gift could you find for father mother or your wife than silverware or an electric heating pad or an electric reflector. We have everything in electrical goods.
W. F. Brown returned Saturday from Sulphur Springs where he had been at the bedside of his wife who underwent an operation about three weeks ago. Mrs. Brown left the hospital Monday and is recovering at her sister’s home in Sulphur Springs.
J. W. McMurry Jr a Trinity University student at Waco was elected secretary reflecting campus leadership gains at the institution and the student body’s selection of new officers.
The publicity department announces that Mr Mc Murry has been elected president of the freshman class with the treasurer position noted in the college note.
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