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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
5
A long list of residents and visitors from Dallas Sherman Denison Plano and other towns visited family friends or dined at Silmans Market in Whitewright over the weekend and weekdays. Meals sales and barbecues at Silmans mark notable local commerce while several residents travel to Dallas Oklahoma City and California for visits or trips.
Testimonial from Theo A C La Fleur of Providence Rhode Island claims a weight drop from 192 to 168 pounds between November and February using Kruschen. He attributes fat loss to the remedy and urges others to try a half teaspoon in hot water each morning while reducing fatty foods. Kruschen is sold by druggists worldwide and a four week supply is affordable.
Horace Thompson returned from Ardmore Oklahoma after visiting his son Clyde Thompson. Dallas visitors include Joe Pritchett Mr and Mrs Walter Pritchett and family. Local travel and family visits recur with many relatives seen in Bells Denison Sherman and Bonham. A Masonic lodge meeting and a political note from Judge Bond mark weekend events.
Hon W Gregory Hatcher of Dallas addressed voters in Whitewright on Thursday in his bid for Railroad Commissioner. He spoke on the street before a fair sized audience. Mr and Mrs B P Morrow moved to Wolfe City where he took a drug store job after over a year with Kirkpatrick Pharmacy.
Senator Pink Parrish of Lubbock spoke at the American Legion picnic last Friday and was hosted in the home of T. H. Sears during the visit.
Mr and Mrs D G Coley and children visited relatives in Fort Worth on Sunday. They were joined by Mrs Coley’s father E H Allen of El Paso who will visit there before returning home.
A political advertisement urging Hunt County readers to support Associate Justice William Pierson for re election to the Texas Supreme Court. The copy touts his conscientiousness, ability, and worthiness for continued service on the state's highest court.
Reverend W. H. Ackley of the Baptist Church will assist Rev. L. H. Garner at a revival in Tom Bean Sunday. Ackley will preach, Garner will lead the singing. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Hickman of Mexia and Mrs. D. Leon Harp of San Antonio return home after visiting Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick in Gainesville and Dallas. Mr. Hickman, long ill, is near recovery.
H E Darst of the Desert community presented a 26 inch long cucumber with 13 inch girth at The Sun office. He operates a 10 acre bottom land truck farm supplying Whitewright Trenton Leonard and other markets.
J R Pennington, severely ill for days, is reported to be improving though remained nearly blind. Mrs G W Pope, visiting in Sherman at the Gordon home, fell on stairs breaking her left arm above the wrist and sustained several bruises. she is 83 and recovering well.
Economist Robert Warren, speaking at the Virginia Institute of Public Affairs, estimates Americans hoard about two billion dollars in cash. He says withdrawals since Capone era involve mostly hundred, thousand, and ten thousand dollar bills amid underworld activity.
A vintage health notice promotes Cardus a vegetable tonic claimed to strengthen the body ease tired nerves and improve monthly periods. It asserts Cardus has over 50 years of use and is safe for women of all ages.
W. S. Kirby of Dallas compares 1920 to 1931 farm expenses and prices. He notes cultivators cost rising from 20 to 65 dollars, turning plows 10 to 32.50, grain binders 135 to 275, oats revenue 1.25 to 0.13 per bushel, and taxes shifting from five to forty five bales of cotton.
A Greenville delegation of about 150 supporters attended Hon. Sam Rayburn’s opening campaign speech at an American Legion picnic in Whitewright, where he spoke before roughly 1,500 attendees. Whitewright Mayor F. M. Echols expressed gratitude on behalf of citizens and ex soldiers for the visit and orderly conduct.
Miss Eva Mae Harp returns to San Antonio after a long visit with her grandparents Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick.
A snappy remark from the Cincinnati Times-Star questions voter zeal for a third party, suggesting two parties suffice for American politics.
Miss Gladene Gates and Roy Blanton were married at Kingston Oklahoma on June 26 at 4 30 officiated by Rev J H Miller Methodist minister The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Gates of Whitewright is a 1932 Whitewright High School graduate The groom son of Mr and Mrs C B Blanton is a rural mail carrier They will reside in Whitewright.
A candidate declares entry into the Criminal District Attorney race to restore public confidence. He notes never having held office, cites 12 years of law practice in Grayson County, and contrasts himself with opponents seeking a third term or tied to the present administration. He appeals for votes to fight graft and ensure lawful, economical county and state management.
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