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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
4
Local notice details a big carnival in Whitewright drawing crowds and shoppers. It contrasts with other items noting advertising rates for notices and obituaries and referencing a Florida orange grove yield. The piece evokes a lively fair atmosphere in town.
The article notes Kentuckytown’s historic single vote against Senator Bailey for Governor was broken when Delaware cast a unanimous ballot last Saturday. It also touches on local concerns such as a growing appetite for ice plants in Whitewright, Texas, noting repeated shortages and residents willing to invest in a regional ice manufacturing venture.
A Granger News passage laments the emptiness of local news to fill columns. It praises seizing opportunity and urges readers to submit items or call in, noting the editor’s weary task of producing timely content without real news.
Grady Spindle and Miss Elouise Robinson were married last Saturday at the bride’s parents home in Madill Oklahoma. Rev W J Epting performed the ceremony. The couple left for Dallas for their honeymoon and will reside in Whitewright after August 1. Spindle is a son of Dr and Mrs J F Spindle and served in the war. Elouise comes from a prominent Madill family. Spindle plans to enter business in Whitewright with details to be announced.
Walter Tate a Black man found with 16 gallons of choc beer near Broken Arrow faced arraignment and bond in county court. He was among six white youths and two other Black individuals arrested in a barn raided by Joe Hamilton and James Foutz, who seized the liquor and later released the group.
Hon D S McMillin won the state senate seat for the district combining Grayson and Cooke counties. He led in Cooke with a majority and held a strong plurality in Grayson, defeating Reeves who conceded no run off in Grayson and Cooke. Final tallies: Grayson McMillin 3449 Reeves 2768 Neagle 2037. Cooke McMillin 1401 Reeves 503 Neagle 464. totals McMillin 4850 Reeves 3271 Neagle 2501.
Reed's Greater Shows and Carnival spent the week in Whitewright as one of the largest carnivals ever there. It required twenty six cars to haul equipment. Attractions included a merry-go-round a whip bronco riding and a wild west show with steer riding. A motordrome drew attention as did numerous doll racks. Rain kept crowds small early in the week but fair weather could boost attendance later. the baseball club brought the carnival to town and collects a percentage of gross receipts.
The official board has granted a one month vacation starting August 3. Preaching on Sunday August 1 at both services by the pastor. Morning sermon, The Wise and Foolish Virgins. Evening sermon, The Two Foundations. Sunday school at 10. All are invited to attend. Pastor C. C. Childress.
The precinct convention held Saturday at 2 pm was a calm gathering. Rev J L presented a strong resolution, signaling a focused meeting and a clear objective for party proceedings.
Truett backed President Wilson and endorsed Governor Cox and Franklin D Roosevelt for president and vice president. The San Francisco Democratic platform received approval. Delegates elected to the county convention included J W Wilson D S McMillin Miss Mae Badgett Mrs W F Sanders R C Montgomery and J L Cantrell with alternates Miss Monta Badgett Mrs S K E Jones Barlow Barry S S Doss R L Johnson and J E Mangrum. J L Cantrell chosen precinct chairman for two years succeeding Ben Savage. About fifty attendees at the convention.
A noted remedy named Liquid Borozone claims to speed healing of cuts wounds sores and burns with remarkable rapidity. Offered in three prices 30c 60c and 1.20. Sold by Dyer and Jones druggists.
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Everheart and the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Fitz Bryant fell from a second story window at the scene.
Two children fell from a window while leaning against a screen at the Beverheart residence last Sunday afternoon. Parents feared serious injuries, but both sustained only minor bruises and scratches after landing on the hard ground. a released window catch caused the fall.
A brief quotation from the Coopersville Observer voices social pressures. The piece contrasts reactions to emotions and appearances with admonitions about public perception and bravado.
A dialogue fragment portrays a woman claiming women are queer and asks what comes next. A second speaker recalls watching a wife open a folding bed and search beneath it for a burglar, highlighting domestic tension and suspicion.
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