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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
1
In San Antonio on February 10 a young woman asks Sheriff Newton to void a marriage license issued without her consent. She says the license was taken out by the boy’s mother, not her, and neither she nor the boy wishes to marry now. She explains she may marry someday and fears clerks won’t issue another license if this one remains.
San Antonio weathered a fatal plane crash at Brooks Field Tuesday morning killing Maj. Lee Wright of Lyons Indiana and Lieut. Arthur L. Foster of Weir Texas. The aircraft spun from 500 feet and burned after crashing two miles from the field. Wright was an ordinance officer and a student. Foster was his instructor.
The Chambers Motor Company offers twenty prizes in a cross word puzzle contest. It costs nothing and no purchase is needed. Six hundred puzzle books are available. Visit the office to register and receive a book. Prizes awarded for correct solutions with neat work judged.
J. R. Oliver attended the Swine Breeders Association gathering held in Arlington and Fort Worth last Thursday and Friday. Attendees toured Arlington first day and Fort Worth second, where Swift Packing Company hosted a banquet. Oliver reported optimism on hog prices with a forecast that hogs may hit fifteen cents by June 1 as addressed by Mr. Swift.
Mr and Mrs Basil Thomson attended Burr Wrights funeral in Bonham on Sunday at 10 30 o clock Interment followed at Randolph cemetery Wright was Mrs Thomsons uncle He lived in the Randolph community for years and served as county commissioner from that precinct Some years ago he made his home in Madill Oklahoma
Austin reports a $500000 check for the Department of Education delivered by the State Treasurer to apply on the available school fund. The payment comes from general revenue under legislative appropriation, marking one of the largest single warrants by the Treasurer and leaving about $100000 in general revenue. Within days the revenue is expected to rise into the several hundred thousand range, easing the deficit.
Richard Dix stars in Manhattan an adaptation of The Definite Object at the Odeon Theatre next Monday and Tuesday For the first time Dix takes a leading role opposite Jacqueline Logan with Gregory Kelly George Seigmann and Gunboat Smith in support R P Childress buys a one third share in Dyer Jones drug store delayed by year end papers The Sun notes his timely purchase of a longtime Whitewright business with eight stores
S H Montgomery attended the agents convention of the Aetna Affiliated Companies in Dallas at the Adolphus Hotel on Monday and Tuesday. The meeting hosted resident agents with all expenses paid. Montgomery represents Aetna which writes seventy two kinds of insurance.
Manning and Clark Hardware mails 500 invitations to farmers for a free demonstration at the store on Monday and Tuesday. A J I Case Plow Works representative will present Case planters and cultivators, showcasing equipment that makes a good farmer better.
D. S. McMillin went to Austin last Friday and spent several days mingling with lawmakers. He previously served two terms in the House and four years as senator for this district.
Austin Feb 10 The Joint Investigating Committee resumed inquiry into Texas Penitentiary conditions with Mrs J E King testifying on abuses. She described convicts begging for investigation, a Chilean inmate Alfred Chance killed after being forced to dig a six by six grave, and widespread overwork and unsanitary dormitories. She also alleged guards whipped inmates including John Bell and claimed manager Jim Ferguson confessed to whipping.
The Parent Teacher Association plans another forty two tournament at the American Legion hall on February 20 following a similar event held weeks earlier.
Masons announce work in the third degree for Monday night February 16. All members are urged to be present. W J Bryan, W M. Miss Pernie Badgett, teaching at Savoy school, visited over the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs J S Badgett.
Mr and Mrs Thurmond Bishop of Floydada announce the arrival of a nine pound boy in their home Mrs Bishop is a daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Badgett of this place Mrs W R Hooper and little son spent the week end in Greenville with relatives She was accompanied home by her aunt Mrs Annie Dev enport Miss Myrtle Badgett returned from Dallas where she spent days buying spring millinery for Badgett s Millinery Mr and Mrs J Q Adams and little son of Rouse City spent Sunday here with Mrs Adams parents Mr and Mrs W T Ross
G. W. Adams attended the funeral of his niece Mrs. H. M. Hicks who died at her Dallas home last Saturday of pneumonia.
Chester Pa February 10 four men and two women died and another woman was seriously injured when a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive hit a truck and auto at a Marcus Hook crossing. Fog prevented visibility as the engine struck the auto first then the truck, killing four aboard or nearby and injuring one passenger. Identified dead include Chester truck driver William Whitman Marcus Hook residents John Newlin Geo Winterbottom and Joseph Colonna. Mrs Gertrude Mowery injured in the car.
Calvin Curtis Robbins died at his son Wade Robbins home after a short illness. Born May 20 1844 in Tennessee he settled southeast of town forty seven years ago. He married Elizabeth Bland in 1866 and had six children four survive. A Civil War veteran he lived an upright life and was respected. Funeral held at Wade Robbins home with Rev. W A Stuckey and Rev. W A Kirkpatrick officiating. Interment Oak Hill cemetery. Surviving children are William Clyde Mrs J R Payne Joe and Wade Robbins.
Mrs Frank Smith aged 34 formerly of this place died last Saturday at her mother Mrs W W Jones home in Gainesville after two years of ill health. She is survived by her husband Frank Smith and their 8 year old son. Funeral and burial were held in Gainesville Sunday afternoon.
Miss Louise LaRoe hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with Mrs. J L Kirkpatrick taking high score and Mrs. Stanley Fogle winning the general cut. A salad course followed. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Ross R May from Sherman Mrs. John Livingston from Dallas Mrs J C Boone from Dallas and Mrs Holmes Connelly from Trenton.
Cc C Morris county agent will hold a one day terracing school on February 17 at L J Tilman s farm midway between Howe and Tom Bean one mile west of Whitemound R M Bently terracing specialist of A and M College will assist Demonstrations aim to show terracing prevents erosion increases moisture absorption and relieves excess water It is inexpensive and a permanent asset Public is urged to attend.
Grasshoppers are hatching on southern hills and sheltered spots in the Wichita Falls region. Farmers of Wichita County organize to fight a recurring grasshopper plague. M. H. Mullens and daughter return from Ballinger after news of Mrs. Lee Haliburton's death at 34. funeral held January 31.
The Department of Agriculture reports 11,896,000 fewer hogs and 2,112,000 fewer cattle on farms January 1 compared with last year. Hog supply at 54,234,000 is the smallest since 1909, while cattle at 39,609,000 marks the least since 1915. Milk cows rise by 533,000, up about 5 percent in three years amid westward dairying growth.
A few evenings ago our friends gave us an old time pounding expressing deep thanks for the kind remembrance. We appreciate the support and kindness of all who had a part in the pounding. Rev and Mrs Fender.
The children thank neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the illness of their father A. R. Legg and for sympathy after his death. Grateful for funeral assistance and offers of aid from many who helped.
Rev J F Fender, confined to his room for two weeks with lagrippe, is improving. This news brings relief to his many friends and suggests a quicker recovery than expected.
In Austin on February 10 the Texas Senate passed the Woodward amnesty bill by a 21 to 6 vote, granting amnesty to any impeached and convicted person, effectively freeing James E. Ferguson. Governor Miriam A. Ferguson and their daughter Ouida Nalle observed from the rear as the measure moved through readings and final passage. The list of aye voters included Berkeley Davis Fairchild Floyd Hardin of Erath Hardin of Kaufman Holbrook Miller Moore of Cooke Murphy Parnell Parr Pollard Real Rusek Smith Strong Ward Wirtz Witt and Wood. no votes from Bledsoe Moore of Hunt Price Reid Stuart and Wood, with Bowers absent and Lewis paired against him.
The local PTA plans a 7 30 p m program at the grammar school next Tuesday evening in celebration of the twenty seventh anniversary of the Texas Congress of Mothers. The public is invited to attend.
The Fannin County I C C F and Rebekah Association will meet at Leonard Friday February 27. A nice program has been arranged. The meeting opens 9:30 AM and adjourns for lunch at 12. The afternoon program begins at 1:30 PM. Supper at 7:30 PM followed by degree work and contests.
C. M. Ross, staying with his parents Mr and Mrs W T Ross for several weeks to recuperate, spent the weekend in Denison visiting his sister Mrs Sam McMillin.
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