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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun informs readers notices of entertainments dinners and other paid events will be charged at regular advertising rates. Obituaries and memorials follow the same pricing. The paper will correct any erroneous reflections upon persons firms or corporations if brought to the publisher's attention.
The Savoy Star returns to publication after an illness stoppage during publisher Tom Arterberry’s death. Mrs. Arterberry will continue the paper with community support expected. Glenn Doss buys an interest in the Whitewright Sun from J. H. Waggoner as Jim and Glenn prepare to lead the publication forward.
Governor Ferguson urged January as Laugh Month amid criticism of highway contracts and 1240 pardons. The Pittsburg Gazette notes public humor over state actions. Gordon Bros. purchased 4763 pounds of hens this week as prices rise postwar, with farmers selling surplus stock.
The Sun cites figures from two local banks showing resources of 884 025 on December 31 ten years ago with deposits 297 516, then 1 524 146 resources and 968 703 deposits last year, and 1 503 480 resources with 975 077 deposits on December 31, 1925.
In early January shoppers pause after December holiday rush as merchants expect a return to normal activity. Chesley Rutledge's candy store and other traders prepare for a full resumption of business as 1926 shines ahead.
The narrative notes previous year’s gains including three brick residences and other permanent improvements. It forecasts renewed activity with winter, enlargement of ginning facilities, and a new brick church building by a leading denomination. Additional modern homes and structures are expected within the coming year.
The Sun prints a lighthearted extract from Celina resident Robert A. Jones renewing his subscription. He praises Celina as the best Texas town and jokes about young men from Whitewright and Bells seeking home, aided by Rev H. G. May, as they claim to live in Celina.
A historic quotation stresses the progress of society relies on exposing abuses and advancing principles beyond public sentiment. It defends the right to free discussion as sacred yet endangered, condemning any who would rob others of it as enemies of freedom.
An analysis shows the community in satisfactory financial shape with farmers selling a profitable crop and paying debts. Merchants report sound conditions and optimism for the future. The Forney Journal has ceased publication after less than a year. The Grayson County Press Association held a notable Denison meeting last Friday, praised as one of their best since organization.
Henry E. Ellis and J. L. Greer of the Denison Herald hosted visiting newspaper men at the Hotel Simpson. A detailed menu was served in faultless style, with guests impressed by the fine dining setup. Miss Mae Badgett is visiting in Denison.
Obituary notes the death of Professor Henry Clay Kirkpatrick former Negro principal of the local school in Sherman last week. He was a 1907 Bishop College graduate from Marshall and taught in Texarkana and Grayson County areas. The item also mentions visits by Mrs. R. L. Sears and Mrs. J. W. McCrary to Dallas and a local furniture firm advertising a new Ford Johnson wallpaper line.
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