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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1934

Page

8

Sherman Man Confesses in Assault on Married Woman

Tommy Stone, 24, a Black man, confessed Friday night to a Friday assault on a Sherman woman, blaming drink. He was tracked to a Northeast Sherman location by Deputy Evridge and Jack Pike, then jailed in Dallas per report. A reward had been offered but not paid, and records show prior indictments for burglary and gambling offenses.

Sherman Tommy Stone Northeast John Everidge Jack Pike Justice of the Peace Court of W. Ss. Buster Dallas Grayson County Benton Davis Evridge March Grand Jury Office of Justice of the Peace C. W. Batsell

Milton Young Invited to Attend Brentwood Apricot Festival

The Oakland Tribune reports that Milton K Young, Democratic gubernatorial nominee hopeful, said he had been invited to attend the Brentwood Apricot Festival. The note reflects early campaign events and local festival engagement for the candidate.

Milton K. Young Young Brentwood Oakland Calif Tribune

Ingenious Surmise Chief Cause of Drought

The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin reports weather as the chief factor behind drought conditions. The article analyzes climatic patterns and public concerns, noting unprecedented heat and dry soil impacting agriculture and water supply.

Watson Philadelphia Evening Bulletin

Six Weeks of Hell Darkens Steubenville Class Work

A Steubenville Ohio paper reports a six week term of harsh class work described as hell daily at the high school. The same issue notes a silver tea fundraiser at the Christian Church hosted by the church women planned for next Thursday in Deming New York.

Steubenville Ohio the Christian Church Church Deming N. Y

Local Industry Plea Appears in Texas Ad

A San Antonio ad urged readers not to travel to New York for business and warned against being cheated. the note appeared amid fragmented local notices. Maurice R. suffered a critical condition at a Fredericksburg hospital last week, with details obscured by text errors.

New York San Antonio Maurice R Fredericksburg Comfort Texas

State Highway 5 Becomes Federal Highway No 82

Texarkana to Lubbock becomes federal highway No 82, following state route 5 from Texarkana to Wichita Falls then via Seymour and to Lubbock on route 24. Eastern end now at the Mississippi River opposite Greenville, Arkansas. Designation approved by United States Highway Officials Associations committee with Gilchrist as member.

Texarkana Texas Lubbock Wichita Falls Seymour Gibb Gilchrist R. M. Hubbard New Boston United States Highway Officials Associations Gilchrist Mississippi River Arkansas Greenville Miss Texas Highway Department Amarillo Texline

Visiting Relatives and Church Etiquette

Claude Callan notes it is best to visit relatives who share your church. He recalls a visit to Cousin Bob where the wife showed bitterness on Sunday morning about attending her church, fearing a cold reception and a large Sunday dinner没人.

Bob

Ad Requests Yield Quick Results

A Want Ad will get results for you. Local readers are urged to place classified ads to reach buyers and sellers quickly, with a steady stream of inquiries expected from the community.

Auto Finance Company F. W. Creager MGR. OF Sherman

Loy Seeks Second Term as County Judge Highlighting Accomplishments

Grayson County voters are urged to support Jake J. Loy for another term as county judge. He touts authoring the Free Bridge and Sulphur Tax laws, halving auto license fees, and a homestead exemption, plus centralized purchasing saving funds, courthouse and farm improvements, two state highways, and a county park employing 125 youths.

Grayson County County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

County Judge Seeks Re-Election in Grayson County

The incumbent appeals to voters for a second Democratic term, defending his record as honest, efficient and economical. He notes limited personal time to campaign and urges support in the July 28 election. He challenges critics to prove unworthiness with records.

Grayson County

Thankful wrap for 13th American Legion picnic in Whitewright

The 13th annual American Legion picnic closed Saturday night July 14 with thanks to business firms for ads and ice donations. Attendance totaled about 21 000 over three days, 2 267 paid Saturday night. Two arrests for intoxication and one man asked to leave. no car accidents reported. Proclamation creating Poland as a republic dated November 3 1928 is noted.

American Legion Post Whitewright Southern Ice Co Mr. Vineyard Farley & Sadler Texas Louisiana Power & Light Co Sidney Watson Collin County Fannin County

Political Announcements for Democratic Primary in July

The Sun announces candidates for the Democratic primary in July as authorized, subject to the primary’s outcome and remaining approvals.

The Sun

Campaign ticket listings for local races noted

For Congress 4th District SAM RAYBURN. State Senator OLAN R. VAN ZANDT. Representative Place 1 J H WAGGONER. District Attorney GEORGE D. HAGANS. County Judge second term. Sheriff FRANK REECE. VIRGIL EVANS. J B DAVIS. Assessor-Collector R B CARAWAY. J C ALLRED.

Flower notices from Mrs Waggoner and Miss Badgett

In my absence call Mrs J H Waggoner at phone 119 for flowers. Mrs L LaRoe, agent for E D Barlow, Greenville, requests flower inquiries. Miss Myrtle Badgett represents the Home of Flowers at Sherman and asks for orders by phone 101.

J. H. Waggoner Flowers L. LaRoe E. D. Barlow Greenville Sherman Myrtle Badgett

Whitewright Library Announces Summer Hours

Mrs. A. L. Jackson announces Whitewright public library hours from 4 to 7 p m daily in July and August except Sundays and Mondays. Forty new books were just received at the library.

A. L. Jackson Whitewright Public

Negro Baptist Church Sing Song Friday Night

A sing song is planned at the Negro Baptist Church on Friday night July 20. A Celeste quartet will perform several numbers and a reserved section will be set aside for white friends. The Committee announces the event.

Negro Baptist Church Celeste

Census shows 6,289,000 farmers in the United States

The 1930 census reports 6,289,000 individuals employed as farmers across the United States. This indicates the scale of agricultural labor during the era and reflects rural economic activity nationwide.

United States

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T.w.ayres Claude Callan Jake J. Loy Barbee-Bassett Insurance Agency Poland Sam Rayburn Olan R. van Zandt J. H Jim) Waggoner George D. Hagans Frank Reece Virgil Evans J. B Benton) Davis R. B Bob) Caraway J. C Carl) Allred P. Janway J. L. Cantrell S. B Ben) Vaughan J. W John) Washburn Tom Brice Harold Doss Mark Montgomery Geneca Commerce E. T. Doss D. M. Mooneyham South Austin Avenue Denison A. D E. J. Womack Vincent Alberto James H. Carmack Nicholson Waldo Funeral Home
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