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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
1
A Spanish note predominates in the design of the Texas Louisiana Power Companys new electric appliance store. The space features arches a model kitchen east side and glass-encased displays with colored lighting to attract customers. The store promises attractive fixtures and up-to-date devices for visitors and customers.
A patrol leaders' meeting was held Tuesday afternoon at the high school to discuss troop plans the advancement of Scouts and the regular meeting Thursday night at the hut. All Scouts urged to attend and bring their dues. Reporter.
The burial service for Birdie Yates, 39, who died at her home near Ladonia, was held at Oak Hill Cemetery Monday afternoon at 2:50. She was a granddaughter of Mrs. R. K. Smith of Whitewright and a daughter of Lem Yates, who left Whitewright about twenty five years ago.
Former Bonham lawyer and Texas legislator Mr. Barrett rose to lead multiple large corporations. He heads the Texas Louisiana Power Company, serving 138 towns across five states. Now based in Fort Worth, he recently donated 50000 dollars to the Methodist Hospital.
Readers are told Want Ads deliver results with a rate of 25 cents per word.
Several officials of the Texas-Louisiana Power Company will attend a Whitewright Rotary Club luncheon on Friday. Attendees include J. E. Bryan F. D. Mallory Ruth Phillips Steinhauser H. K. Lawrence M. D. Honaker Clyde Craig and C. J. Abbott. Fort Worth guests will bring the Worthians Orchestra to provide music. The group will then travel to Farmersville for a store opening and return to Whitewright for a power plant and store opening Saturday.
Rev J H Hawkins longtime First Baptist Church pastor 3 years greeted by large congregations at two Sunday services in farewell and departure to Greenville where he will lead the Washington Street Baptist Church. Six members joined the church Sunday, social gifts presented by T E L Class and Women's Missionary Society.
A man about 35 was found dead in a Weatherford area car near Millsap. Police say fumes from the motor caused death after a punctured tire left the vehicle stalled. I. J. Broussard name sewn in clothing. fuel tank empty. A farmer reported the man sought a tire patch around 2 a.m. The man is believed to have returned.
The Whitewright Sun notes the Texas-Louisiana Power Co. acquiring the former Texas- Louisiana Power field and opening a modern generating plant, business office, and store. The city lauds the investment as a major industrial asset and anticipates wide civic benefits from reliable electric service. The City Commission extends loyalty to the company's executives and staff.
A joint four Representatives and three Senators committee will probe the Highway Department and the Board of Control. The move adds to three earlier investigations into six government departments, plus the textbook inquiry. The House passed 105 to 24 and the Senate 16 to 9 after procedural moves by leaders.
A dark complexioned man weighing about 185 pounds left in a car, started the motor, and fell asleep, leaving the vehicle unattended as a potential lapse in security investigated by authorities.
In Miami Beach the 1928 Democratic nominee Al Smith met President-elect Hoover for twenty five minutes at the Belle Isle vacation home. Smith, wearing a brown derby, spoke with Hoover while Democrats leader John J. Raskob and William F. Kenny joined. Smith congratulated Hoover and wished him luck before both depart to rest ahead of Hoover taking office March 4 and Smith resuming banking duties.
An editorial in the Norfolk Virginian Pilot argues that war times create financial gains for profiteers while broader costs fall on the public. It criticizes exploitation and underscores the moral tradeoffs of conflict.
The State Highway Commission has allocated 34 000 for grading and graveling the Whitewright Orangeville and Trenton road, bringing total funds to about six thousand dollars per mile. Local citizens from Whitewright and Trenton plus Fannin County boost the project, transforming dirt segments into a first class gravel road and later possibly a hard surface.
J A Giles 55 longtime Grayson County superintendent of schools died at Wilson N Jones Hospital Sherman at 2 30 am Monday after pneumonia. Survived by widow Katie Anderson Giles two daughters Mattie Lou Naoma Giles Sherman two brothers A M Giles Abilene L D Giles San Angelo a sister Mrs T T Earthman Merkel. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 pm First Baptist Sherman with Travis Lodge in charge. Giles born December 12 1874 in St Clair County Alabama moved to Grayson County 1907 served as superintendent 1912 1918 later worked in Bells Golden Rule schools principal of Golden Rule Cotton Mill community died in Sherman.
Elaborate plans exist for the formal opening and dedication of the Texas Louisiana Power Company store at Whitewright and the new power plant. Visitors may tour both facilities on Saturday February 2 at 2 30 PM with music souvenirs prizes refreshments and guided demonstrations. No sales will occur during the event.
The Worthians Orchestra of Fort Worth will furnish music at the formal opening of the Texas Louisiana Power Company plant and store. The six piece group is well known in Texas and often heard on radio. The store and plant open 2 30 to 10 30 with souvenirs and refreshments for all.
A company letter from Allan J. Smith, General Manager, to Whitewright residents praising a new power plant and electric service. It urges citizens to use the service to boost comfort health happiness and local prosperity while promising continued investment if demand grows.
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