Whitewright Yard Contest Awards Honor Beauty of Homes
The Friday Literary Club announced awards in the annual yard beautification contest. Judges praised well kept yards across divisions including a special note on the colored division with nine entries and first prizes only. Prizes went to Clover Craig, J H Waggoner, C B Bryant, Emmet Penn, L O Lackey, B G Gowdy, W J Doss, and others with emphasis on public places and parkways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Everheart
Henry Bone
Mamie Chapman
Sherman
Friday Literary Club
Club
Emmet Penn
T. E. Barbee
Whitewright
Clyde Craig
B. G Gowdy
H. Co. Willis
J. H. Waggoner
Clay Horton
Percy Darwin
C. B. Bryant
Grover B. Smith
John Hoard
H. Willis
Carl Gillespie
Jim Simmons
Jim Sturdivant
C. B. Bryant Jr
Lester Haile
Joe Thomas Meador
L. O. Lackey
Guy Hamilton
B. G. Gowdy
F. E. Douglas
W. J. Doss
Chas. McGinnis
R. May
City Pumping Station
Whitewright Lumber Co
Jim
Jack Meador
Rham Pennington
Suie Stephens
Mesdames Waggover and
LaRoe
Gilmore Webster
Sue Stephens
W. H. King
J. L. Truett
Cannon Henderson
Chas Mitch
G. F. Bryant
C. W. Bryant
W. R. Hooper
Clyde Crag
H. T. Atterberry
L. LaRoe
Inez Ray
Olivia Whedbee
B. G
Lloyd Moore
L. G. Hagard
J. D. Lowe
H. C. Willis
Ray Manning
City Pump Station
J. L. Boone
Robert Sears
R. L. Sears
T. J. Smith
Susie Noe
Whitewright Fire Anniversary Recounts 1911 Conflagration
A 21st anniversary overview recalls the June 12 1911 Whitewright blaze that destroyed much of the business district. Mayor Echols preserves the story noting water shortages and a lack of pumps hindered firefighting, with Denison volunteers aiding the effort. Building owners listed, including the Masonic lodge and Planters National Bank, suffered extensive losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
the Sun
F. M. Echols
Sun
W. Z. Spearman
Denison
Steinline & Lively
Main Street
City Water Department
J. K. Magers
Clint McMillin
Jim Sears
J. R. Carter
D. S. McMillin
W. T. Sears
P. J. Pierce
L. Holland
Frank Batsell
Eli Smith
Dyer & Jones
Dr. R. May
Binkley & Payne
Butler & Lilley
T. B. Moore
Masonic Lodge
Peter Thompson
W. T. Truett
Planters National Bank
Mrs. C. Saigling
Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias
Lewis & Marshall
May
D. G. Pence & Son
City Hall
First National Bank
Revival Campaign Opens in Whitewright Churches
A community revival begins Sunday June 12 at 11:00 in the old Cole and Davis building led by Evangelist R L Flowers with J M Edwards Mrs Flowers and Mrs Edwards assisting The program includes multiple services daily and features Flowers Edwards and their team who have decades of evangelistic work and wide national reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian, Baptist, Central Christian and Methodist Churches
Whitewright
Cole & Davis Company
R. L. Flowers
J. M. Edwards
Flowers
Edwards
Court reduces Grayson County tax valuations by 10 percent
The Grayson County commissioners court voted to blanket reduce valuations by ten percent after reviewing tax relief plans. Judge A S Noble estimated the move will cut county taxpayers’ burden by about sixty thousand dollars, though some rates may rise to fund the jury, road bond, and other costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Grayson County
County Commissioners Court
A. S. Noble
Commissioners Court
Murray Withdraws Guards From Durant Denison Bridge
Oklahoma Governor Murray announced the National Guardsmen would be withdrawn from the Durant Denison free bridge over the Red River as a federal suit seeks to close the span or allow a parallel toll bridge to operate. Martial law remains in effect until threats to closing pass. Col. McDonald ordered guardsmen to Durant to stand down. Alfalfa Bill said the toll bridge case may not be resolved until autumn at Muskogee with expected loss for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
National
Durant-Denison Free Bridge
Red River
Murray
John McDonald
Durant
Alfalfa Bill
Kansas City
Kans
Muskogee
Holmes Colbert
Oklahoma
Texas
Rain Ends Dry Spell in Whitewright After Strong Storm
After a week of threatening skies Whitewright finally saw rain on Wednesday night around 9 with a half inch measured. A fifty mile northwest gale accompanied the shower, with lightning knocking out electric service and plunging the town into darkness for about twenty minutes. no damage was reported. Wheat and fall oats were mostly cut before the rain, though some spring oats remain to be harvested, and moisture will aid cotton corn and vegetation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Local Whitewright Residents Help Kick Off Grayson County Road Celebration
Nine Whitewright residents joined a Grayson County road celebration motorcade traveling through Sherman Whitesboro Van Alstyne Pilot Grove Tioga and Denison. The event featured a welcome by Denison Mayor Scott Judge G P Webb and prize drawings with coupons distributed for post parade awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Grayson County
F. M. Echols
Frank Thompson
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Bob Gresham
Denison Chamber of Commerce
Sherman
Sherman Municipal
Pilot Grove
van Alstyne
Howe
Southmayd
Friendship
Southmayor
Whitesboro
Tioga
Denison
Preston
Denison-Durant Red River
Scott
Ben Munson
Munson
Texas
Sherman Municipal Band
Hoover signs largest peacetime tax bill to date
President Hoover signed the $1.1185 billion revenue measure at 5 p m after Senate approval of the conference report. The bill passes 46 to 35 amid a heated debate over a 3 percent tax on electrical energy with one Farmer-Labor member voting against adoption. Eleven Republicans joined twenty-three Democrats in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Hoover
Senate
House
Independent Wing
Farmer-Labor
Yale Professor Links Crystal Tools to Stone Age Use
Professor George Grant MacCurdy of Yale University, who found seven rock crystal tools in a French cave, argues that ancient man used these tools instead of metal in the old Stone Age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grant MacCurdy
Yale University
France
Taxpayers League Organized Here in Whitewright
A Whitewright meeting at the city assembly hall formed a Taxpayers Better Government League. John Marshall H A Ivy Tom Wells spoke as twenty seven members pledged to cut taxes and promote efficient public service at minimal cost. J H Waggoner was elected president and R A Gillett secretary with no fees or salaried officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
City Assembly Hall
John Marshall
H. A. Ivy
Sherman
Tom Wells
J. H. Waggoner
R. A. Gillett
New Federal Tax Law Details Bank Check Tax and Rates
Washington reports the new 2 cent tax on bank checks and similar instruments takes effect June 21 and will be paid by banks monthly. Counter checks are exempt. Also outlines postal rate changes and various revenue provisions and taxable goods and services under the 1932 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury
The
Revenue Bureau
Bells Picnic Dates Set for June 23 24 25
The Bells annual picnic will run June 23 to 25 at Bells Park in the eastern part of the city. State and county candidates will address attendees each day, with free baseball games planned. The Hames carnival company brings more shows and rides, attracting Whitewright visitors who attend annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells Park
Hames Carnival Company
Whitewright
Two Candidates Enter Grayson County District Clerk Race
L. C. Wilson of Sherman and S. W. Ernest of Denison announce candidacies for Grayson County district clerk. Wilson previously owned Sherman Transfer Co and has worked in Sherman auto sales. Ernest is a Denison accountant who ran for tax collector two and six years ago. Other contenders include R. H. May, W. N. Butridge, and incumbent G. P. Gafford seeking a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C
Wilson
Sherman
S. W. Ernest
Denison
Grayson County
Sherman Transfer Co
Ernest
R. H. May
Whitewright
W. N. Butridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hulet Maxey
Mr. Flowers
Mr. Edwards
Central Christian Church
W. H. Ackley
Baptist Church
Pastors’ Association
Evangelist R. L. Flowers
Robert Doss
Taxpayers League
Sun Office
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