M P s Sweep Three Of Four Sunday Games
In a Sunday school league sequence the M-Ps won three of four games to lead the season. They defeated the B-Cs 5 to 3 in a pitchers duel with George Fitzgerald Bryant and Pie Bailey tossing well. The MPs then won 2 to 1 behind Houston Blanton and Walter Reeves, extending their unbeaten streak to seven games. The B-Cs broke the run with a 3 to 1 win in a rain makeup, hampered by many errors, while a famed five inning clash ended 2 to 0 in favor of the MPs as brothers Houston and Lowell Blanton started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-Ps
George Fitzgerald Bryant
Pie” Bailey
Mps
Bcs
Pie
Fitz
Walter Johnson
Cull Reeves
Houston Blanton
B-Cs
M-Cs
Cecil Bradley
Jim Wallace
Wallace
Bailey
Fitz Bryant
Mark Montgomery
Ed LaRoe
Red” Gordon
Houston
Lowell Blanton
Whitewright
Lowell
Proposed Increase In Fire Insurance Rates Is Resisted
The Texas State Insurance Commission began hearings with over two hundred representatives from insurance companies cities and industries present. Insurers petitioned for a general rate rise citing alleged excess losses over years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State Insurance Commission
Revival Begins Near Town With Elder Carter
Elder W. N. Carter of Terrell will start a revival at Moreland south of town next Saturday night. An invitation is extended for all to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Carter
Terrell
Moreland
George Hansard Suffering Recurring Erysipelas Attack
George Hansard experiences a renewed bout of erysipelas after an earlier recovery. The illness intensified weeks after the initial episode, prompting concern for his health and ongoing treatment.
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George Hansard
Paul Jarvis Dies After Appendectomy
Paul Jarvis son of Mr and Mrs P M Jarvis south of town died at Sherman Hospital Saturday morning June 26 after an operation for appendicitis. He would have been eleven October 28. Funeral at Methodist Church Sunday at four conducted by Rev W A Stuckey and J H Hawkins with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. He is survived by parents and brothers and sisters including Willie Jarvis Mrs Otto Russell George Jarvis Mrs Davie Petty Mrs Maggis Lee Moreland Mrs Bessie Maddux Miss Grace Jarvis Clifford Jarvis and R D Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jarvis
P. M. Jarvis
Sherman Hospital
Paul
Methodist Church
W. A. Stuckey
J. H. Hawkins
The
Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Willie Jarvis
Otto Russell
George Jarvis
Davie Petty
Maggis Lee Moreland
Bessie Maddux
Grace Jarvis
Clifford Jarvis
R. D. Jarvis
Moody's Attack on Ferguson Cheered in Texas Rally
Moody's statement that he runs for Governor to correct fiscal waste drew cheers from a 3500 to 4000 crowd in Weatherford. He faulted Governor Ferguson and the current administration for misusing tax funds, while J. E. Carter lauded honest appointments and urged Texas voters to back Moody on July 24.
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Weatherford
Texas
Dan Moody
Ferguson
Moody
Dan
J. E. Carter
Parker House
Moody and Friends
Nolan Queen
Parker County
Moody Campaign
Carter
Austin
Highway Commission
Joe Burkett
Frank V. Lanham
Jim Gerguson
Golden butterfly party hosted by Mrs Sears and daughters
A summer gathering at Mrs. R. L. Sears home featured Mrs. Marvin Bryant and Mrs. Jack Mitchell as guests. Decor in shasta daisies. games included forty-two and bridge with high scores by Mrs. J. W. McCrary and Miss Ethel Gordon. Favors were miniature butterflies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Sears
Mesdames
Marvin Bryant
Madill
Okla
Jack Mitchell
Florida
J.W. McCrary
Mrs North Operated On at Sherman Hospital
Mrs J R North visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C C Fogle for two weeks underwent an operation at Sherman Hospital on Tuesday. Mr North traveled from Ardmore Oklahoma to be with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. North
C. C. Fogle
Sherman Hospital
Sherman
Mr. North
Ardmore
Okla
Cotton Belt and Katy to Merge Railroads
J F Lehane vice president of the Cotton Belt announces a financial merger with the Missouri Kansas Texas in San Antonio. No physical integration or impact on Texas bids is expected. Details withheld pending ICC submission. routes include a four day freight from St Louis to Texas via Corsicana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Cotton Belt Railroad
Missouri-Kansas-Texas
J. F. Lehane
Cotton Belt
Lehane
Katy
St. Louis
Southern Pacific
Corsicana
Binkley Hotel to Build New Sherman Building
Sherman Texas June 28 John Keiffer owner of the Binkley Hotel announces plans for a four story brick and steel hotel on the current site. The new structure will have ninety rooms with baths an auditorium for 900 and a second floor ballroom plus a roof garden. Foundations for an eight story building will be laid with the present hotel torn down at an estimated cost of 250000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
John Keiffer
Sherman Hotel Company
G. L. Miller & Co
Stores Close Monday After 9 A M In Whitewright
Merchants signed a petition Thursday morning agreeing to close all Whitewright business houses at 9 o clock Monday for the rest of the day in observance of the 4th of July which falls on Sunday. Stores will stay open until 9 a.m. to allow purchases and grocers will deliver orders placed by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Governor Trapp Ineligible for Governor Race in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City June 28 The state supreme court ruled M E Trapp who has served as governor since Walton's impeachment would be ineligible to hold the office if nominated and elected next fall The court said Trapp has acted as governor in fact since succeeding Walton and thus cannot succeed himself under the constitutional prohibition The decision enjoined the state election board and the state board of public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
M. E. Trapp
Oklahoma
J. C. Walton
Hld
Democratic Party
Trapp
Walton
State Election Board
State Board of Public Affairs
Town Airedale's Heat Fit Causes Excitement
An Airedale in town on Wednesday had a heat related fit after escaping a life confined to a yard. The incident drew attention as the dog ran through streets and cooled down, illustrating how overheating can trigger a seizure like reaction in both dogs and humans.
Dallas Morning News reports on Jack County agent Willis
Front page notes C. C. Willis, agricultural agent for Jack County, as a standout young state expert. He is son of H. C. and Mrs. Willis of this place and formerly led the local High School agricultural department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Morning News
Jack County
C. C. Willis
Willis
H. C. Willis
Head Leaves Whitewright for Sulphur Springs Athletics
J. B. Head, Whitewright high school football coach, visited Monday and accepted a post as director of athletics at Sulphur Springs high school.
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J. B. Head
Whitewright
Texas to Alter Road System Within Two Years
Texas must revise its constitution within two years to allow state funding for highways and to determine continued eligibility for Federal road funds. Congress extended federal cooperation with 75 million dollars for 1928 and 1929, while urging states to meet the unit requirement. The Texas Highway Department estimates 1926 spending at about 28 million dollars plus 16 million by locals, totaling 44 million, with 16,668 miles of improved roads of which 9,000 are surfaced.
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Texas
Congress
Act of Congress
Hudspeth
House
Bureau of Roads
Texas Highway Department
Bureau
Pledge Requirement Uphheld by Texas Court
Judge L J Brucks in Uvalde Thirty-Sixth District Court refused to enjoin the county Democratic executive committee from requiring a pledge of faith from voters for the July 24 primary. Dolph Briscoe had sought an injunction claiming it would bar him and others who voted for George C Butte in 1924. The judge said the matter is purely political.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvalde
Texas
L. J. Brucks
Uvalde County
Democratic Executive Committee
Dolph Briscoe
George C. Butte
Bruoks
Hanna Haile marriage announced in Sherman
Frank Raymond Hanna and Alyne Winfrey Haile disclosed their May 9 ceremony in Dallas. Rev C C Johnson officiated at his home in private with few friends. The couple resides at 809 North Maxey Street Sherman as relatives extend congratulations.
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Frank Raymond Hanna
Alyne Winfrey Haile
Dallas
C. C. Johnson
Hanna
North Maxey Street
Sherman
St. Mary’s College
Carr-Burdette College
Shiman
Austin College
Richard Hanna
Lester Haile
Frisco Railway
Frisco
Newspaper Ownership Shifts Prompt Public Interest Question
Denison Herald notes concerns as Houston's two major papers come under millionaire owners. The editor asks why financiers with no newspaper background seek to run publications and how this may affect coverage and safeguards for ordinary readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Denison Herald
Whitewright Masonic Chapter elects officers for year
At the regular meeting Tuesday night officers for the ensuing year were elected. F. M. Echols is High Priest, D. E. Low King, E. L. Stines Scribe, Guy Hamilton Treasurer, B. H. Thomson Secretary. Other officers include Beveridge Brents C of H Bryant Penn P S J B Hamilton R A C Charley Ruth 8rd V Jesse Wallace 2nd V L Andrews 1st V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Ferguson Speaks to Voters at Bonham
Bonham June 30 Ferguson spoke to a large crowd in Fair Park. Judge S F Leslie presided and Miss Lucy Goin introduced him. Dale praised Mrs Ferguson for free schools. Ferguson attacked Moody and discussed highway contracts. The heat shortened the talk to about ninety minutes with orderly response.
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Ferguson
Dan Moody
Davidson
Fair Park
Whitewright Business Men Tour Boosts Bargain Days
A business delegation from Whitewright conducted a Wednesday goodwill and trade trip. Over twenty decorated autos carried boosters and a 15 member band visiting the Whitewright trade area. They distributed circulars for bargain days on July 2 and 3 and for the American Legion Picnic next Thursday through Saturday. In Leonard they were hosted with punch at Manning Clark hardware and ice cream plus lemonade at Leonard Park. The trip ended about 6 pm, leaving merchants optimistic for strong crowds at the upcoming sales event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Whitewrght
American Legion
Moody to seek restore of assistant AG salary in Texas
Attorney General Dan Moody will ask the Legislature to restore the vetoed $4,000 annual salary for assistants in the Attorney General's Department. Ten assistants currently earn $4,000, and the first assistant signatory role is at issue. Keeling had urged $6,000 but the Legislature set $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Dan Moody
Attorney General
Moody
W. A. Keeling
Rotary Club hosts readings and scouts drive at Friday luncheon
Luther Gordon chaired the program with guest Miss Lucile Myrick delivering two readings. Rev J E Montgomery reported on organizing a Boy Scout troop with over thirty boys showing interest and a $100 club donation plus a $10 gift from Mrs Louise Rowley. Fred W Smith summarized Rotary International’s 17th annual Denver convention.
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Luther Gordon
Rotary
Lucile Myrick
J. E. Montgomery
Central Christian Church
Rotary Club
Louise Rowley
R and R
Fred W. Smith
Rotary International
Denver
Whitewright Rotary Club
Picnic Opens With Big Parade July 8
Whitewright plans a July 8 opening parade for the American Legion Picnic. Businesses signing up include Lilley Dry Goods, Adams Motor, Kerr Furniture, Planters National Bank, First National Bank, Whitewright Sun, and many others. The parade assembles at 9 30 a m at the Presbyterian Church, starts at 10 with a band, prize money for best entry and best clown, and the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps of McKinney will join. Red Kelly's Rodeo features ten broncos and judges' prizes, with performances each afternoon and night. Gray Bros. Shows and other attractions, including a balloon parachute jump, will be on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Presbyterian Church Corner
Whitewright
Lilley Dry Goods Company
W. J. Looney
J. H. Biggerstaff
Davidson & Barbee
Pierce’s Cafe
Famous Dry Goods
Wilson Hardware Company
W. T. Nicholson
L. LaRoe & Company
Jenkins Service Line
Huffines & May
J. H. Hollingsworth
Gillett Grain Company
R and R
L and
Long’s Bakery
S. H. Montgomery & Son
Whitewright Lumber Company
First National Bank
Planters National Bank
J. W. McMurry
J. M. Simmons
Lester Haile
J. R. Oliver
Vaughn Grain Company
Texas- Louisiana Power Company
Luther Smith & Son
Whitewright Sun
W. J. Barbee
Kimbell Milling Co
White & Donigan
Mark Montgomery
Whitewright Public Schools
American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps of
McKinney
Red Kelly
Red
Gray Bros
Two-Inch Rain Hits Whitewright Area Delaying Threshing
A two inch rain Saturday afternoon swept through much of the Whitewright section after a two and a half inch rain last Monday. Threshers were just starting when the first rain fell, delaying threshing as grain needed to dry. Some moved to the Canaann community on Monday, work resumes with two weeks of good weather expected to finish most grain. Cotton and corn crops look promising with potential rain in two weeks to reduce nubbins.
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Whitewright
Cannan
McSpedden Marries Miss Mathews in Pilot Grove Home
McSpedden J L Brownie wed Lillian Mathews daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Mathews at Rev J A Hendersons home Sunday afternoon. Groom works as a mechanic for Adams Motor Company in Whitewright and the couple will reside in Pilot Grove.
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J. L
Brownie) McSpedden
Lillian Mathews
L. A. Mathews
Pilot Grove
J. A. Henderson
McSpedden
Adams Motor Company
Whitewright
Miss Penn and Guests Visit Friends in Denton
Miss Mary Rena Penn with Hilda Bailey Lorra ine Smythe and John Phillip Barbie visited friends in Denton on Friday for a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rena Penn
Hilda Bailey
Lorraine Smythe
John Phillip Barbee
Denton
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Binkley Hotel
Hanna-Haile
Bonham
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