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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
4
The Sun notes that notices of entertainments dinners and benefits with admission will be charged at regular rates. Obituaries resolutions memorials and similar items are also billed at regular rates. A dispatch mentions a coal strike causing a beer shortage in England.
Leonard's commercial club offers cash prizes to encourage residents to clean up the town. Hog prices may rise soon as hogs are used to detect moonshine stills. A hog shortage could follow if many hogs are diverted to hunting stills for detection.
Descamps, manager for Carpentier, asserts his fighter’s superior intelligence ahead of the July 2 rematch with Jack Dempsey. He notes Dempsey’s muscle-building in shipyards contrasted with Carpentier’s wartime service in Flanders, implying the Frenchman’s edge.
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce endorses the slogan Spend your vacation at home this summer. It urges residents to redirect funds from trips to local merchants, arguing that buying at home benefits everyone and strengthens the town.
Everett Harding, who claimed kin to President Harding and to be a presidential secretary, drew fifteen months in federal prison for impersonating a federal officer and passing worthless checks. He leased railroad cars and used other schemes to cover his debts, a note of political jab accompanies the report.
Editor J H Waggoner of The Sun left Monday night for Dallas to join a special train carrying Texas newspaper men to the Texas Press Association convention at McAllen. The gathering aims to exchange ideas, renew acquaintances, and enjoy the event. he plans to return around Tuesday next week.
The Texas Press Association opened a three day session in McAllen in the Rio Grande Valley. Editors traveled by Pullman from Dallas Tuesday, enjoyed dinners in Waco and San Antonio, toured King Ranch near Kingsville, and planned a Mexico trip across the Rio Grande amid entertainment by Kingsville hosts. R. E. Paschal reorganizes North Texas gin plant in Sherman with J. H. Biggerstaff joining. Mrs. Guy Hamilton hosts a forty two party for Mrs. Laura Kincaid with games, music, and a flowered setting. fire destroys W. N. Johnson residence at Spruce and Blanton.
Elder W N Carter returned Monday from McGregor after completing his 10th revival in the city, with 21 additions to the church. He left Thursday for Dalhart for his ninth meeting there, then plans to go to Texhoma for another revival as preparations are under way to burn fuel oil under the boilers. Jim Buck, Cecil Badgett, Walter Keeling noted as pressman and engineer among those mentioned.
The W. O. Brents stock of groceries sold at public auction last Friday by trustee J. H. Reeves. W. S. Howell of Howell & Hansley Greenville bought stock and fixtures for 1525 dollars despite weak bidding. Referee Batsell has not yet approved the sale at this price.
Chesley Rutledge Obie Rutledge Joe Clabhorn and Mr Patridge fished on Choctaw last Saturday night and brought home a 3312 pound dressed catfish along with other fish. Chesley showed the Sun the big head to prove the tale was factual. They used a net to haul the catch.
Mrs. A H Davis and daughter Mary returned from Fort Worth after attending the wedding of Percy Davis Friday evening. The Fort Worth Record announced Miss Earle May Langston and P M Davis wed at 7 30 p m at the bride’s parents home 500 Taylor street with Rev Chalmers McPherson officiating.
A rapid fire swept a dry frame house before the alarm reached the station. The Johnson family lost most household furnishings with no coverage, while the building had 650 dollars in insurance. Fire crews arrived quickly and saved the smokehouse, barns, and adjacent property.
Members of the American Legion are asked to gather at the Legion hall by 10:45 a.m. and march to the Baptist Church for an 11:00 a.m. address by John W. Inter, National Chaplain. Post Commander W. E. Laroe urges attendance.
Sunday evening program June 12 features opening song by choir, scripture reading and prayer, greetings by Juniors, several department songs, plays, readings, and an address. Tenor violin offertory, benediction, and cordial invitation to all.
The Epworth League outlines a program featuring leader Ernest Lilley with topic Out and Out for Christ. Special music by Mae Graves and Ernest Lilley, scripture lessons 1 Corinthians 2 1 5 and Philippians 1 21, talks by Fannie Laurie Phillips and Maud Mangrum, and other items including songs 306 and 331.
To the public the Bonham Natatorium is now open inviting all to enjoy merry swimming. Artesian water polite attendants and perfect order promise a pleasant visit. Bring the children and buy a book for the family while you swim and picnic in Simpson Park next to the Natatorium. Bonham Natatorium Co. N Main St Bonham Texas.
Rev J G Forrester informed Rev K R Isbell he can assist in the revival meeting to be held Tuesday morning, coordinating next steps for prayers and services. The message signals renewed support for the ongoing religious revival efforts.
The illustrated Lordsday sermon series continues with The Supreme Question in Life What will You Do With Christ The morning topic is The Christian's Unseen Guidance Children’s Day exercises are set for June 19 Pastor A E Major urges more effort to reach Every Member in the Bible School across the congregation.
Whitewright hosts a revival beginning June 26 led by Rev. Forrester a plain gospel preacher noted for real force and power as a revivalist. Contributed text emphasizes a rare treat for locals to hear his sermons.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a morning service at 11 a m. Senior Epworth League at 6 45 p m. A Sunday School Day program at 8 p m with the entire Sunday school, supervised by Mrs. Carl Caperton. Revival begins June 25. Pastor K R Isbell urges participation.
Annie McKinney, a 29 year old Black woman, was shot and killed at her Sherman home this morning. Her husband, Less McKinney, was arrested about an hour later on the Denison pike and jailed on a shooting charge. The notice lists several publications in the Sun clubs.
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