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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
3
Editorial miscellany praises Whitewright and nearby towns with two strong banks, notes festive season goodwill, and predicts a cautious year ahead for merchants. Columns debate governorship race, railings about navies and missing flyers, and reflect on Christmas, local road and law changes, including night lighting for vehicles.
A Chicago minister gathered 175 boys aged 14 to 18 to write on What's wrong with home. Their replies reveal concerns about secrecy, trust, parental fairness, and double standards, suggesting many perceived faults lie with parents.
A Texas newspaper reports a man’s arrest with the bold headline 7 DAYS WITHOUT ACTION AFTER SALTZ IS TAKEN. The piece also references a joke about a Scotchman who found his wife’s false teeth in her pocket during meals.
CHURCH Methodist calls for Sunday school at 11 a m to start the year well with a New Year message and communion. Evening services are canceled as the congregation unites with the Presbyterian welcoming service for the new pastor. The pastor L G Hagard notes gratitude for last Sundays message from Bro Ben Sturdivant and Christmas greetings.
The Passion Play a moving picture of Jesus last days and crucifixion invites all with no admission charge. A free-will plate offering will be taken at the close. The Pastor urges readers to live as a child of God this year and do their best in all undertakings.
Last Sunday report praises a good meeting with the Gunter church. The writer plans to attend Pilot Grove next Sunday and hopes neighboring churches join the gathering beginning the 12th. A sermon warns Christians against gradual spiritual drift, urging prayer, Bible study, and regular assembly with the saints.
In Tickville, Yam Sims waited for pants to be pressed when a fast run of fire engines swept by. The parlor roof caught fire, delaying him but letting him witness the blaze. Other notes mention long winded tales at the post office and rumors of a secret marriage.
The text outlines new styling on the Model A with elevated front fenders, a single piece dust shield and running board, and a high crown rear fender. It stresses these are new bodies on the existing Model A chassis, not a new model, with emphasis on flowing lines and integration with the car’s form.
The promotion highlights the Model A vehicle as a durable choice with nearly 3,000,000 cars on the roads proving reliability. It notes the ongoing pursuit of improvements and references Ford’s policy on major changes to maintain quality.
Joe P. Neal of the Texas Highway Department was injured Friday night when his car was sideswiped by a Paris man. His arm and ribs were thought seriously hurt. He tried to drive to Dallas Saturday morning but stopped in Sherman for further treatment. He is the son of Z G Neal of Bonham.
In London, restaurant managers report many holes burned into table covers by women smokers. The issue highlights concerns over smoking etiquette and potential policy responses as venues contend with damage from smoking.
A. A. Adams of Adams Motor Co reports large crowds visiting the showroom to view the new Model A bodies and colors. He notes refinements include a new seventeen inch hard composition steering wheel with finger grips, a higher longer hood with straight moulding, improved louvres, and ultra modern fenders enhancing appearance.
The Bow in the Cloud Baptist Church invites all residents to Sunday's 11:00 a.m. service observing the Lord's Supper, with a 10:00 a.m. Sunday School featuring a new standard pennant. Evening plans include visiting Presbyterians to welcome their new pastor Rev. Joe Russell, and Friday at 7:15 p.m. all attend a Methodist Church event.
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