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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
1
State agricultural commissioner outlines graded standards for Bermuda onions grown in Texas. Defines Texas U S No 1 No 2 and No 3 grades with quality, size, and pink classifications, plus tolerances and terms for mature well shaped onions and related defects.
Miss Faye Moore of Bells is visiting her sister Mrs. Joe Johnson.
The Sun reports two recent baseball games between the B-Cs and M-Ps. On Friday the MPs won 5 to 3, with Cecil Bradley homering. Monday the B-Cs won 1 to 0 in a pitchers’ duel, Ross contributing two hits. Next game Friday at 6 PM.
W P Vaughn has purchased the Whitewright Milling Company known as the Womack Flour Mill. He plans to overhaul the plant, install electric motors for the elevator and mills, and operate as the Vaughn Grain Company. The facility includes a flour mill, corn and feed mills, grain elevator, and warehouse.
W D Cowart longtime Bethel area farmer died at his Tom Bean home last Friday after six months of declining health. Born January 5 1851 in Polk County North Carolina he moved to Texas 63 years ago and built a large family and sizable landholdings. He was twice married and survived by his wife Frankie and twelve children. Funeral was held Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in Pilot Grove Cemetery.
Preston Everheart Post announces the annual American Legion picnic will run July 8 to 10. The program is being arranged with expected appearances by several prominent state office candidates and addresses to be delivered. Legion members aim to make this year’s picnic the best ever and The Sun predicts success.
William Foster Holland a long time Whitewright business figure died Tuesday afternoon at 3 15. He was born July 13 1872 and left a legacy in farming banking and local church work. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church with a large cortege, interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife six children and siblings.
In Santa Barbara on June 2, residents report that spines appeared on the spineless cactus developed by Luther Burbank after his death. The city issued a notice to S. G. and J. L. Kelley to remove the thorny patch as weeds. Some locals speculate on supernatural effects linked to the wizard's passing.
Ben Sturdivant student minister will deliver a sermon at the Methodist Church Sunday morning at 11 oclock.
Fred Smith secretary of the Whitewright Rotary Club and school superintendent spoke to Sherman Rotarians on Small Town Rotary Clubs. He defined small town then praised Grayson County's notable leaders and urged Rotarians to value service and pursue a hobby. He was introduced by President elect Morduant Everheart.
Governor Ferguson says she will not call a special session of the Legislature to validate district road bonds until September or October. She cites upcoming summertime primaries and the lengthy process to pass the needed bills, noting court objections in the Archer County case and the uncertainty of proposed bills. She will continue review to avoid partisan clash and possible delays beyond the election.
Mrs Albert Lee Jackson and her son are visiting relatives in Dallas, staying at an unspecified location as they share time with kin during a family visit in Texas. The item notes their travel with no dates or further details.
A Tuesday night wind swept through Whitewright damaging grain crops. Voluntary oats were blown down and may not recover, while wheat and late spring oats escaped major harm. A trash fire in an alley sparked the fire alarm but was quickly extinguished as rain began. About half an inch of rain fell, prompting residents to seek shelter as the storm passed.
Henry E. Ellis editor of the Denison Herald spoke to the local Rotary Club on Rotary and Its Place in Community Life. He was accompanied by Rev. Herschel Timmons and the Denison Rotary Quartet of Leo Short Bob Gresham and Lloyd Moore who performed several selections. B B Adams chaired the program.
The Anti-Saloon League defends its practice of paying congressmen for prohibition speeches in response to Rep. Tinkham's plan to investigate funding. The group says payments cover expenses or honoraria only when a speech is arranged, noting past uses by Vice President Marshall and citing Rep. Crampton and Rep. Upshaw as examples.
The Denison Pythian degree staff conferred the rank of esquire on Whitewright candidates Tuesday night. A large Whitewright turnout attended and a luncheon followed. The third rank will be conferred at Sherman on June 21 with a banquet by the Sherman lodge. Whitewright members will attend the Denison lodge meeting Thursday night for the first rank conferment.
J R Pennington of Dallas was a visitor in the city over the past weekend, staying for a short visit and local engagements.
A Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce letter outlines the Allen Academy Bryan Chamber of Commerce Good Will Tour. The 1200 mile, eighty town journey features a forty five piece Allen Academy band concert at each stop. The June 4 stop in Whitewright runs 9 40 to 10 20 A M with invitations extended to Lions and Rotary clubs.
Mrs J W Davidson entertained a party from 2 to 4 at her home honoring her daughter in law Mrs Leon Davidson, a recent bride. Seventy five guests attended with pink and green decorations, a dining service of ice cream and mints, and a program in the living room by Mrs G F Bryant and Misses Christine Stuckey Frances Bryant and Alwilda Ryan.
In Wichita Falls residents sue Floral Heights Baptist Church Tabernacle over boisterous preaching and traffic. They claim Bernard Martin’s home valued at 60,000 is depressed by 30,000 due to revival noise and that 1,500,000 in property will be damaged by ongoing services. Mrs Martin, seriously ill, suffers from the noise.
Mrs D J Yowell aged 76 died Friday at 6 am at her daughter Emma Davis's home in Tom Bean after months of illness. Survived by sons Henry Yowell Whitesboro Roy Yowell Whitewright Jim Yowell Leonard and daughters Mrs Art Lyda Farmersville Mrs Jim Burks Denison Mrs J F Bull and Mrs Emma Davis Tom Bean Mrs Grady Geer Van Alstyne and Nettie Atterberry teacher Gainesville public schools visited last weekend at McMillin home.
Ben Sturdivant a student of S M U Dallas spends the week with his parents Mr and Mrs J M Sturdivant. He will return to Dallas Monday and resume studies in the summer school.
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