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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
2
Trenton residents contributed 520 to support surfacing State Highway No 42 from Whitewright through Orangeville to Trenton. Whitewright business interests pledged the same amount. Engineers survey gravel deposits and hauls indicate ready material within reach for seven miles of road linking Whitewright and Greenville.
The Senate approved Senator Mayfield's resolution calling on Secretary Jardine for a report on the effects of his February suspension of the grain exchanges reporting rule. It seeks reasons for the suspension, its impact on wheat growers, and detailed data on futures purchases and heavy traders.
A Texas lawmaker urged the State Highway Commission to cover 50 percent of tolls on two bridges linking Texas and Oklahoma. A dollar toll exists on each span between Denison and Colbert and another between Preston and Woodville. If tolls end, state funds could be used to improve highways up to the bridges.
Ford and Glenn of Chicago radio artists will perform at the Bonham high school auditorium on February 28 under the auspices of the Fannin Club. The club includes about 100 local business and professional men and has fielded inquiries from many towns in Fannin County about the date.
Two car loads of gravel were used to repair Oak Hill Cemetery road during the past week. County Commissioner J. R. Westbrook furnished the gravel and the city unloaded and placed the material at several needy points.
A Grayson County delegation told the State Highway Commission in Austin that the free bridge proposition will not delay the county road program. The commission pledged two thirds state and federal aid, and officials said the bridge issue will be worked out without delaying the overall road plan.
Jeff W. Steel, 58, formerly of Van Alstyne and later of Sherman, died suddenly Sunday afternoon in Amherst Texas. He survived by his wife, four daughters, one son, two sisters, and was raised by Louisa Milam after becoming an orphan. Funeral held at 802 North Lee Avenue, with burial in Van Alstyne.
Dr W R Hoard 58 prominent physician and surgeon died suddenly at his Sherman home Wednesday afternoon. Born January 4 1870 near Pilot Grove he practiced in Whitewright before moving to Sherman in 1899. Survived by wife Lillian Chiles Hoard three children Julia Bryant Joe B Hoard and Mac Hoard two brothers J D Hoard and Horace Hoard. Funeral at family Sherman residence this afternoon at 3. Whitewright relatives will attend. More life details to appear in next Sun.
Ground has been broken for Marshall's new $125,000 milk plant. The concrete steel and brick building will measure 120 by 60 feet with an 80 000 pound daily capacity and should be in operation by April.
The Correct Speakers Club met in the grammar school auditorium. Members discussed George Washington John D Rockefeller General John J Pershing and Ty Cobb. Clyde John performed Stars and Stripes on piano before songs. The seventh grade class of 28 debated rings or class pins and chose rings.
Former Dallas Senator Joseph W. Bailey was the subject of strong speculation as a possible candidate to replace Earle B. Mayfield in the U S Senate. Bailey declined to commit, saying he had no statement to make either way. Other declared candidates include Alvin M. Owsley Tom Blanton Tom Connally Minnie Fisher Cunningham O B Colquitt and W A Rowe. Mayfield seeks reelection with term ending March 4 1929.
Senator Reed of Missouri denounces the Republican protective tariff as harming farmers while urging Democratic unity in Tulsa Oklahoma. He faults eastern manufacturers for driving up costs and accuses the party of corruption, campaign money and bribery tied to policy. He warns Democrats to rally against a driven Republican machine.
State Highway engineers began tentative surveys for a new road from Bells to Whitewright and toward the Collin County line. Survey activity started at Canaan with paths to Bells and to the flag pole on Main Street. Officials expect two to three months before letting contracts for grading the right of way.
J L Boone, a 33 year traveling salesman for Waples Platter Grocer, retires from the road to work in the Denison house credit department. He will remain based in Whitewright, with plans to move after the first of next year as needed. Friends across Northeast Texas recall his long service and friendly salesmanship.
Sherman officials announced the Meadolake Milk Products Company plant will have its formal opening on February 29 and March 1. The detailed program is not yet finalized and will be announced this week.
The Sun circulated 38 000 four page circulars Tuesday announcing a clearance sale at Lilley Dry Goods starting Friday morning February 24. Circulars say price reductions in all departments. The store is closed today as staff prepare for the sale.
Senator Reed attacks high tariffs, arguing farmers lose as tariffs raise costs on clothing and goods while protecting domestic manufacturers. He contrasts foreign sale and domestic purchase, claiming the farmer pays both sides of the tax, effectively subsidizing protected industry. Reynolds quotes appeal to cross party unity.
More than 750000 ex servicemen may apply for a bonus if the Green bill passes in the Senate. The House approved extending the filing window by two years and validates about 30000 late or corrected applications. President Coolidge was expected to approve the extension after previously vetoing the original bonus measure.
Fire started in the rear of W. T. Nicholson's store in the business district around four o'clock Monday morning. Night watchman Chas. Cates spotted the blaze, and city firefighters promptly controlled it. Damage is put at a few hundred dollars, partly covered by insurance.
In Laporte Indiana Felix Swenkoski a factory foreman coughed up a baby tooth he had carried in his lung for almost 30 years. Doctors say the extraction may end his lifelong cough and pulmonary trouble and improve his health.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil hints that an itching palm could foreshadow a mailed first. The remark appears in a local gossip or urban superstition note within the paper.
Mrs. H. S. Montgomery hosted a Washington themed party on East Grand avenue. The highlight was the engagement of Nell Montgomery to Robert L. Giles of Houston with a wedding set for March 15. guests included Mrs. John Perry Purcell Oklahoma and others from Oklahoma cities.
In Fort Smith Arkansas Johnson Moore 45 an assistant cashier of the Crawford County Bank at Van Buren and Bernice Medlin 21 of Fort Smith were burned to death when their automobile overturned and caught fire. Bernice’s young brother Elmer Miley was severely burned in the same incident.
Dallas Morning News reports Whitewright and another Texas town placed on a bad fire records list by the State Fire Insurance Department. Whitewright receives a 12 percent penalty, 27 percent higher than when a 15 percent credit existed, with warnings to reduce fire losses to regain credits.
Dillard S. Carr a Whitewright area pioneer died suddenly at his home Saturday at 6 am of a heart attack. Born July 20, 1857 in Cookville Tennessee, he moved to Texas in 1878 and lived near Whitewright for fifty years. He worked as a carpenter for over thirty years and was married to Cecy Lee Hailey in 1888. Survived by wife and four children, the funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 pm, with burial at City Cemetery under I. C. O. F. guidance.
The Church of Christ announces 11 o clock morning worship and 7 15 evening service led by minister J R Waldrum Bible study for classes at 10 o clock and a 615 pm young people study All members and visitors are welcome at all services
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