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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun states that notices of entertainments box suppers and other benef its with admission or monetary consideration will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials and resolutions will also be charged. Corrections will be printed if an erroneous reflection is brought to the publishers.
The piece cites Texas Agriculture Commissioner George B. Terrell urging farmers to reduce cotton acreage by 33 1 3 percent and to produce household supplies on the farm. It notes a University of Illinois journalism contest certifying The Whitewright Sun and Clarendon Enterprise for merit, then ends with a hopeful regional mood about weather and finances.
The Dallas News urges optimism for 1927 with a pledge to seize the new year’s chances across Texas 265 896 square miles, noting governor changes and the farmer’s chance to improve cotton fortunes while reflecting on past lapses and hopeful restraint. Miss Monta Badgett returns from Lubbock after visiting Charles Badgett Truett, gravely ill post appendicitis operation.
Austin reports from the bureau of vital statistics show Texas with 5,000,000 people recording 45,102 deaths in 1925. Homicides totaled 322 with 237 by firearms and 72 by cutting. personal crisis deaths reached 336. Auto and train crashes caused 601 fatalities, and 2,266 infants died or were stillborn, with no infanticides reported.
About forty to forty one Whitewright boys and girls have returned to colleges and universities in Texas after spending the holidays with relatives in Whitewright.
Mr and Mrs John McGaughey of Moran visited his mother Mrs Mary McGaughey for Christmas. John as editor and publisher of Moran News helps keep Moran Sheriff town well served with a strong local paper.
Miss Helen Thomas, art teacher at Lubbock High School, returns to Lubbock after spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. E. O. Thomas.
Floyd Everheart of Sherman visited on Wednesday. He served Grayson County as sheriff for four years and retired last Saturday when his successor was sworn in. He left the office with many friends, regarded as one of the best sheriffs the county ever had.
Bonham Texas firm M C Spivy & Co announces a plan for the final reduction in prices to move nearly all merchandise through forced selling. The note predicts a fresh stock of goods arriving in about sixty days.
A vintage ad peddles SROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC as a remedy for worms and poor health in children. It claims regular two to three week use will enrich blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic. Preasant to take 60c per bottle.
Mrs. John Livingston and children of Sherman visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Gordon on Wednesday. Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Brown of Fort Worth stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mangrum during Christmas. Gomer May joined Kirkpatrick drug store. Lonnie Myrick and his father expand into real estate. Mrs. Lester Haile returned from a three week visit in Wilmore Kentucky. Tommy Bradley returns to Austin College after holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson and children went back to Dallas after visiting Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Truett.
W. L. Mangrum serves on the Federal grand jury in session at Sherman this week. W. C. Huffines and Grady Gillett are members of the Federal petit jury. Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr and their daughter of Sherman returned home Saturday after visiting Mrs. Kerr's father, O. H. Crowell.
W. F. McDowell who bought the John Yeager farm a few weeks ago has moved into his new home at the start of the week. He previously resided in the Desert community.
M C Spivy and Co announces a storewide clearance in Bonham Texas to move most current stock as customers snap up goods at unusually low prices, with spring purchases planned to replenish later.
Doctors recommend Calotabs for quick relief from cold grippe sore throat or tonsillitis. One or two Calotabs at bedtime purify the system with no salts or nausea and no impact on appetite or daily activities. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
J Neathery and family have moved to Sherman where they will establish their future home. Neathery serves as assistant jailer under Sheriff Vaughan.
Mrs J A Barnes and her daughter from Terrell spent the holidays here as guests of W O Brents the local postmaster.
Miss Genevieve Davidson has returned to Purcell Oklahoma after spending the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Davidson.
I. N. Travieno of Sherman spent Saturday and Sunday in Whitewright as a guest in the home of C. S. Blanton.
Mrs. Maggie Reeves and her children from Farmersville were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Compton this week, sharing hospitality and conversation.
Mr and Mrs H T Atterberry and Mr and Mrs J M McMillin along with Mr and Mrs J C McMillin were guests of Mr and Mrs D S McMillin during the Christmas holidays.
Miss Gertrude Montgomery a teacher at the Oklahoma State Normal in Ada spent the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs B S Montgomery in their local home.
Bonham Texas based M C Spivy and Company promotes a spring buying sale to move all current goods from their store. Prices advertised invite customers to snap up items as the stock is cleared.
Mrs. G. F. Bryant has accepted the position of piano teacher in the public schools vacated by Mrs. Annette Harp. Miss Tommie Chenoweth is the other piano teacher.
Mr and Mrs Henry Reeves of Amarillo spent part of the Christmas holidays here as guests of Mr and Mrs A J Reeves and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pender of Greenville and Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Jay of Fort Worth joined Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Pope of Sherman in visiting Mrs. G. W. Pope and relatives here during the holidays.
Mr H Hamilton of San Antonio teaches at the Texas Military Institute. Mr and Mrs Frank Montgomery and their children of Corona New Mexico visited over Christmas with relatives including Mr and Mrs R C Montgomery and other family members.
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUINE tablets to stop cough and headache and work off the cold. It notes E W Grove’s signature on each box and lists a 30 cent price.
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