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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1923

Page

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Rangers to Receive sweaters and letters for football season

Local business people contribute to a sweater fund for the high school football team. Sweaters and a letter W will be awarded to players led by captain Jack Everheart and captain-elect J W McMurry. Numerous individuals and firms donate amounts ranging from 50 cents to five dollars.

Jack Everheart J. W. McMurry Olan Alexander Bonnie Nicholson Burl Davenport Willis Bailey J. B. Phillips Lowell Blanton Leon Spindle Joe Weldon Carr Overton Stateville Jack Lackey Garnet Nichols Tommy Bradley Russell McGinnis J. F. Lilley W. T. Nicholson Chesley Rutledge Hudson, Davis & Co Gordon Bros J. H. Davenport First National Bank Planters National Bank P. J. Pierce & Sons John McMurry Dyer & Jones Jim Simmons Bow-Wright Drug Co L. LaRoe & Co Whitewright Lumber Co J. R. Carlisle Manning & Clark Mangrum Bros Bob Sears J. H. Waggoner Byron Sears Bob Morehead J. W. Davidson T. E. Sears W. L. White City Meat Market S. H. Montgomery Joe Riddle Hight & Moore

Colored Clan Receives Charter in Austin

The Colored Clan, headquartered in San Antonio, was granted a charter by the Texas Secretary of State. The group plans a nationwide organization and its stated aims include charitable work, promoting study and respect for the laws of Texas and the United States, and dissemination of knowledge about them.

Austin Texas Colored Clan San Antonio United States

Delinquent Tax Suits Rise in Sherman Court

One hundred twenty three suits for delinquent state and county taxes were filed in the Fifteenth District Court at Sherman Friday. The year 1922 total reaches 223, with 100 filed before last week.

Fifteenth District Court Sherman

Ed Doss Returns From Texas Deer Hunt

Ed Doss and his son Harold returned Friday from an extended hunting trip in Southern Texas. Doss shot a big buck, brought it home, and shared the venison with neighbors and friends including the Sun force.

Ed Doss Harold Texas Mr. Doss Sun Force

Mrs. W. C. Cook Dies Sudden at Home in Whitewright

Mrs. W C Cook aged 47 died suddenly at 8 o clock Monday morning at the family home in Whitewright after preparing breakfast for her sons who left for school and work. Funeral plans shifted from Farmersville to the home on Tuesday afternoon with burial in Farmersville's Odd Fellows Cemetery. She leaves four Cook children and two Yeager siblings and was active in Baptist faith. Rev W L Crane and Rev G M McNeilly conducted the services.

W. C. Cook Baptist Church Farmersville W. L. Crane Wolfe City Capeville G. M. McNeilly Odd Fellows

Senator Mayfield Named to Interstate Commerce Panel

Washington reports Senator Earle B. Mayfield of Texas was named to the Interstate Commerce Committee in the Senate. Senator Cummins of Iowa remains chairman of the committee. 666 prevents Colds.

Mayfield Senate Washington Earle B. Mayfield Texas Interstate Commerce Commission Sen. Cummins Iowa

Sherman youth dies after elevator shaft fall

David Arnold seventeen of West Lamar street died after falling through an elevator shaft at the Sherman Ice Company Saturday afternoon. He was employed by the Sherman Produce Company and fell from the third floor when he believed the elevator was up. The accident occurred at 2:30 PM and he died at Sherman Hospital Sunday night at 11:30 PM.

Sherman David Arnold West Lamar Street Sherman Ice Company Sherman Hospital Arnold Sherman Produce Company Ice Factory

Coolidge Nominates Walter L. Cohen aid for New Orleans customs

President Coolidge sent Walter L. Cohen, a New Orleans Negro Republican leader, to the Senate for appointment as collector of customs in the New Orleans district despite an earlier protest by Louisiana Democrats Ransdell and Broussard. His previous nomination was rejected by the Senate last February after Harding's recess appointment.

Washington Walter L. Cohen New Orleans Senate Coolidge Ransdell and Broussard Louisiana Cohen Harding

J. R. Oliver Elected Vice President Of Livestock Assn

Sherman reports Grayson County Livestock Association luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce. H. G. Thompson re elected president J. R. Oliver vice president J. H. Sheppard secretary treasurer. Directors W. C. LeBaron C. A. Shock G. F. Savage Dr. T. E. McKinney Lee Simmons C. C. Morris re elected. Scrub sire campaign urged and talks by farm leaders. Special tire and tube sale offered through Jan 1.

George Livingston Kansas City

Rainfall Totals and Sunshine Mark Week at City Plant

Rain gauge at the city pumping plant recorded 3.83 inches of rain since Sunday night. Thursday brought a brief sunny period after a northerly. Since Sept 1 rainfall totals reach 14 inches, with Oct 10.63, and Dec 4.24 in 12 days. Ray Cates maintains the pumping plant record.

Old Sol Ray Cates

World War Veteran L P Baker Found Dead Near Railroad

L P Baker a 35 year old World War veteran was found dead near the Cotton Belt Railroad track at Randolph Fannin County Sunday afternoon. Justice Boggess ruled death due to natural causes. Baker was unmarried.

New Bakery Opens in Whitewright by Local Partners

J. T. Roberts and C. V. Magers of McKinney lease the Whitewright bakery. A new oven and improvements will modernize the plant. Upon completion the bakery will operate soon and offer the best of bakery products to the community.

J. T. Roberts C. V. Magers McKinney Whitewright

Births Recorded in The Sun Names Four New Babies

Dr. Ross May lists newborns from the community including a boy born to Mr. and Mrs Ollie Neathery and a boy to Mr. and Mrs Roy Cowart. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs Garland Caylor. The notice continues with the birth to Mr. and Mrs Harold Thornhill.

Ross May the Sun Roy Cowart Garland Caylor Harold Thornhill

Former Bells Man Shot By Dallas Woman

Joe Neal born and raised in Bells died in a Dallas hospital from a bullet wound to the chest and arm after an altercation at 3402 Gaston avenue East Dallas. Mrs F A Pruitt and James Griffin were treated for bruises. Neal's wife was not at the scene. Church repairs and a raised pastor salary are noted amid local news. Billie Lyons reports good wheat conditions with 1,000 acres planted and yields up to 45 bushels per acre, but low prices last spring limited earnings.

Joe Neal Bells Dallas Z. G. Neal Dallas Morning News Joe P. Neal Internal Revenue Baylor Oak Cliff F. A. Pruitt Gaston Avenue East Dallas Billie Lyons Pampa Lyons

Program at Central Christian Church Promotes Jubilee Collection

A diverse group from Carr-Burdette College and the First Christian Church Sherman presented a Sunday night program to support the million dollar Golden Jubilee collection. A large audience attended the event.

Central Christian Church Carr-Burdette College First Christian Church of Sherman Ladies Society of the Church

Visiting family from Waco for health concerns

Mr and Mrs Lester May and their two children from Waco are visiting Dr and Mrs R May for headaches colds and related health issues.

Lester May Waco R. May

$150 Cash Giveaway Promised by Whitewright Chamber

The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce mails duplicate numbered cards for a free distribution of 150 in cash next Saturday December 15. Wear numbers visible to others and cash can be claimed at any town store for 2 or 1 dollars when duplicates meet. Cards for the 22nd will go to farmers and their families.

Chamber of Commerce Whitewright

Self Help Club Christmas Talk and Sealing Wax Demo

Mrs Lanius Everheart hosted a Friday meeting with strong representation. Mrs Burn Everheart led a discussion on Christmas gift meaning, stressing love over material value. Mrs F T Harris demonstrated sealing wax art. Plans for the Dec 21 Christmas social with Mrs Percy Darwin were discussed, with each member bringing a dish. Nut jello and cake closed the afternoon.

Lanius Everheart Burn Everheart F. T Harris Percy Darwin

Music Pupils Recital by Miss Chenoweth at Grammar School

Miss Tommie Chenoweth presents her music pupils in recital at the grammar school building Thursday evening December 27 at 7 oclock.

Tommie Chenoweth

Joe Weldon Carr Wins Cash Prize in Contest

Joe Weldon Carr, a local high school student known for strong English work, won a cash prize of 12.50 in a reporting contest. He tied with an Austin student for first place for his report on a program broadcast by the ex students association of the Sam Houston State Normal.

Joe Weldon Carr Ex-Stu Students Association Sam Houston State Normal Fort Worth Star- Telegram State Teachers Association Ex Students Association Joe Weldon Austin

Funeral Attendees From Far Regions Honor Mrs. W. C. Cook

Out of town relatives and friends gather for the funeral of Mrs. W. C. Cook. Attendees include S. A. Gambrell, W. P. Bumpass, Arthur Yeager of Farmersville, Henry Yeager of Ladonia, Harris family and daughters, B. E. Yeager, C. Evans of Nevada, Frederick residents Will Woolery and Prater, Elmo Seay and family of Capeville, F. A. Benton, W. A. Hall, W. L. Newsome of Sherman, Rev. W. L. Crane of Wolfe City, and Eunice Cook of Marietta Oklahoma.

W. C. Cook S. A. Gambrell W. P. Bumpass Arthur Yeager Farmersville Henry Yeager Ladonia Harris 8. E. Yeager C. Evans Nevada Collin County Will Woolery Prater Frederick Okla Elmo

Christmas Edition Soon Set for Whitewright Sun Advertisers

The Sun announces a Christmas edition next week with holiday ads from Whitewright merchants. Advertisers should submit copy early to fit extra pages and ensure quality. The Dec 27 issue will be missed for holiday observance. prepare ads now for a stronger Christmas number.

the Sun Whitewright

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