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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun subscription notice explains second class mail status and how to indicate paid time by writing name on the paper margin or wrapper. Subscriptions expire on the first of each month and readers should notify if they do not receive the paper regularly.
The notice outlines pricing: resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks charged 3 cents per line. Church and lodge notices and entertaining events with revenue charged 3 cents per line. Religious fraternal or public meetings for public benefit published free of charge.
Announcements under this head reflect the Democratic primary on July 25 1914. County Judge candidate Dayton B Steed Tax Collector candidate J A Jim Akers County Treasurer candidate W G Venable E A Turner Commissioner Precinct 3 candidate D H Washburn Public Weigher candidate J R Carter.
County Treasurer Ed A Turner reports jurors statewide earned 2984.50 for January services. Farmers Union in Fort Worth urges back-to-the-soil governance and cautions against prohibition meeting influence. Grayson crop prospects hinge on frost outcomes. Whitewright shows voting gains and solid tax collections. Prohibition Democrats meet in Sherman to pick delegates for the Fort Worth state convention and gubernatorial choice.
The Mothers' Club and Parent-Teacher Association becomes a fixed feather in Whitewrights headgear and will be a potent factor in the cities progress. The group of women work with spirit and earnestness to advance local moral social and commercial uplift.
Workers repair and reinforce the Bois d arc creek bridge northeast of town. The swinging suspension structure, designed by Capt. Bill Greer, was erected about twenty years ago and has given solid service. Greer recently earned a contract for more such bridges in Grayson county and has improved the cable suspended design to reduce the tango slide feeling.
A petition signed by 193 Whitewright residents prompts T B Moore to consent to run for mayor in the upcoming April city election. Moore previously served as city executive officer for about four years, resigning to run for sheriff and later replaced by C W Bryant.
Several postmasterships have been handed out in Congressman Rayburn's district with more expected soon. The administration initially relied on congressional recommendations, but Rayburn's picks appear largely ignored sparking questions about approval rates from the President and Postmaster General. Also noted is Senator Ransdell's divorce remarrying proposal, which aims to curb divorces by a five year waiting period after divorce.
The Sun announces D. H. Washburn of near Bells as a candidate for county commissioner Precinct No. 2 in Grayson County. Washburn previously served as commissioner for the precinct and would bring trained experience to the office. The paper urges careful consideration of his candidacy by readers.
Five months after a fire destroyed Whitewright public school the Board of Education selected plans by J O Galbraith Hillsboro for a two and a half story structure. The building will hold eleven classrooms plus specialized rooms and a 550 seat auditorium, with basement completion deferred. It will serve about 500 pupils now and 650 after basement work, with future labs and domestic sciences spaces. The project aims for architectural grace without unnecessary frills and includes modern heating, lighting and ventilation.
Former Grayson College students in Whitewright urge a homecoming to reunite with Carlisle Military Academy alumni. Col J M Carlisle, CMA president and former State Superintendent, proposes a joint June reunion at the academy site, prompting potential local association efforts to ensure success.
Cadets praise a substantial flag pole on the C. M. A. campus gifted by the Southwestern Telephone Co. They hope Whitewright young ladies may provide a matching flag to complete the installation.
McMillin received a photographic reproduction of Nacogdoches Lodge charter dated 1838 from the Nacogdoches Masons during a lodge session. The token honors his influence in Masonry aiding the Grand Lodge election of W. B. Pearson as Grand Secretary. McMillin accepted with gratitude, noting his long service to the order.
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