Inspector Reviews Whitewright Rural Mail Routes
A post office inspector visited Whitewright to examine four rural routes amid the vacancy on route two left by Lucian Andrews. The Post Office Department may consolidate routes to save funds, but local postmaster Brents expects no loss of a carrier this time and notes route length concerns. Andrews, who retired after 25 years, helped open Whitewright mail delivery. wages have risen from about $60 to $200 per month since his start in 1903.
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Post Office
Whitewright
Lucian Andrews
Post Office Department
Brents
Whitewright Post Office
State i nforces forty three bus rules in Texas
The State Railroad Commission approved forty three rules governing motor bus traffic under the fortieth Legislature. Rules limit advertising to reached cities, set minimum driver age at eighteen, ban intoxication and narcotic use, forbid liquor on buses, and prohibit swearing. Buses must stop at railroad tracks, lights out at night, grant other vehicles half the road, be cleaned daily, carry a spare tire, and require twelve month insurance. Drivers must curb at terminals and avoid nonessential talks or tobacco while on duty.
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Texas
State Railroad Commission
Candidate For Congress Speaks In Whitewright
Hon. Wallace Hughston of McKinney spoke to Whitewright voters Saturday afternoon from a truck in front of the Biggerstaff market. He discussed current political questions with emphasis on farm relief and was introduced by Senator D. S. McMillin.
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Wallace Hughston
McKinney
Congress
Whitewright
Popular Couple Married Saturday in Whitewright
Miss Winnie Willis and Mr. Roby Childress were married at the bride’s mother's home in Whitewright with Rev. C. C. Childress conducting the service. The bride, a Whitewright graduate and former teacher, and the groom, son of the pastor, plan a four week honeymoon to Colorado and Yellowstone National Park. Out-of-town guests included Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Childress and C. C. Willis of Snyder.
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Whitewright
Winnie Willis
Roby Childress
H. C. Willis
C. C. Childress
Grandfield
Okla
Texas Woman’s College At
Fort Worth
Dyer & Jones
Grandfield, Okla
C. C. Willis
Snyder
Grain Harvest Delayed by Rain Across County
Farmers face delays in grain harvesting due to rain with no serious damage so far. Wheat cut largely while oats remain. Southern areas report more rain. corn and cotton progress steady with potential good yields if ten days of sun arrive.
Wall Street Hits Record 5,193,600 Shares in Selloff
New York Tuesday saw the New York Stock Exchange record 5,193,600 shares traded in a weeklong selloff that pushed active issues down about two dollars, erasing billions in market value. General Motors shed over 550 million, while averages for industrials and rails fell sharply, wiping out deterring profits for many small speculators. Bear pressure and margin liquidations accelerated the decline.
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New York
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
General Motors
Dog Causes Car Crash Near Whitesboro Injuring Two
Ray Elmore aged 30 and George Leath aged 25, both of Denton, were seriously injured when their car rolled over just west of Whitesboro on the Gaines ville road. A dog darted into the road prompting Leath to steer off the pavement. Elmore sustained more severe injuries.
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Whitesboro
Ray Elmore
George Leath
Denton
Gainesville
Elmore
Leath
Jurney Sees Smith Nominated for President with Texas Backing
Chesley W. Jurney private secretary to Senator Royal S. Copeland argues Al Smith should pick a Southern running mate to protect Democratic Southern support. He names Joe Robinson as VP choice and predicts no dry or wet plank at Houston. Jurney notes Texas resistance to Smith’s bid and plans to travel to Waco and Fort Worth to counter intraparty moves.
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Dallas
al Smith
Chesley W. Jurney
Royal S. Copeland
New York
Jurney
Texas
Houston
Joe Robinson
Arkansas
Smith
Love
Waco
Fort Worth
Senator Copeland
Dallas Wins Democratic Convention Site for State Meet
Dallas won the state Democratic convention site by a 13 to 12 vote over Austin at the Hotel Raleigh meeting of the State Democratic Executive Committee. The body certified candidates for July primaries and set the September 11 convention in Dallas. A move to bar nonwhite voters from July and August primaries was approved.
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Waco
Dallas
Austin
Raleigh
Democratic Executive Committee
Tom B. Love
al Smith
New York
State Committee
Resolutions Body Swamped by Farmers
Kansas City scene as the resolutions committee of the Republican National Convention faced a flood of farmer delegates bearing yellow badges. Labor Secretary James J. Davis warned crowds could collapse the Eagles Hall floor. Governor McMullen of Nebraska and American Farm Bureau Federation president S. H. Thompson urged legislative relief to protect agriculture in the world market.
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Kansas City
Resolutions Committee
James J. Davis
Labor
Eagles Hall
Assembly
Thomas B. Cheney
New Hampshire
Republican State Committee
Houston
Cheney
Senator Smoot
Utah
McMullen
Nebraska
Smoot
H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Woman Seeks Damages Over Hair Loss After Beauty Treatment
Mrs. Florence M. Pike sues Mrs. Lillian L. Farmer and Fred A. Farmer in Judge Royall R. Watkins' court for 5 205 dollars claiming a permanent wave at the Farmer beauty parlor destroyed her hair roots. Pike asserts humiliation disgrace and health impairment with 205 for treatment 2500 for hair loss and 3000 exemplary damages.
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Dallas
Florence M. Pike
James W. Pike
Royall R. Watkins
Lillian L. Farmer
Fred A. Farmer
Singing Convention Planned by Northwest Group at Bells
R F Williams president of the Northwest Fannin County Singing Convention announces a singing event at Bells next Sunday afternoon. The program will start at 2 30 o clock. All who enjoy good singing are invited to attend.
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R. F. Williams
Northwest Fannin County Singing Convention
Bells
Vacation Bible School Closing Exercises at First Baptist Church
The Daily Vacation Bible School closes Friday evening at 8 for a one hour ten minute program at First Baptist Church. Children perform a processional, worship, department demonstrations, and a handwork exhibit for parents. Attendance stayed strong with 116 average, 138 enrolled, 19 not finishing, 26 teachers and helpers, and plans for a recurring yearly session in Wright.
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Bible School
First Baptist Church
Whitewright
J. H. Hankins
Sun requests notices of entertainments and visitors
The Sun invites readers to telephone 76 with news of entertainments or visitors in Whitewright homes and other general items. News items may also be mailed if signed. the name will not be published.
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Whitewright
Shaver Praises Convention Hall in Houston Visit
Clem Shaver, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, praised Houston’s convention hall as one of the most complete facilities. He arrived Monday night to finalize plans for the Democratic National Convention starting June 26.
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Houston
Clem Shaver
Democratic National Committee
Shaver
Whitewright church attendance report shows weather dampens turnout
Central Christian and Baptist churches report morning and evening attendance under averages due to rain and threatening weather. Sunday services were canceled at Church of Christ because the pastor was out of the city.
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Whitewright
S. S
Central Christian
Presbyterian A. Oe
Methodist
Baptist
Church of Christ
Methodist Church Revival Set to Start June 24
The Methodist Church announces a revival meeting from June 24 through July 5 led by Rev. W. L. Tittle of Oak Cliff First M. E. Church South Dallas. The church invites all to attend, with Sunday school hoped to reach 100 attendees and a call to bring a friend.
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Methodist Church
W. L. Tittle
Oak Cliff
M. E. Church
South
Dallas
Brother Tittle
H. M. Cowling
Whitewright school board selects faculty for 1928 29 term
At a recent meeting the Whitewright school board elected most of the faculty for the 1928 29 term. Two high school positions and one grade school post remain to be filled. New high school teachers include B W Crain principal Dorothy Porter Sue Stephens Mac Reed and Gladys Ray with Ray chairing the English department. Miss Reed resigned after accepting a Commerce schools offer with a higher salary. Grade school hires include Susie Noe principal Sallie Hamilton Mae Hall Mollie Wright Kate Fulton Gertrude Schooling and Lee Wilborn new to the staff from Bells.
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Whitewright
B. W. Crain
Dorothy Porter
Sue Stephens
Mac Reed
Gladys Ray
Ray
Susie Noe
Sallie Hamilton
Mae Hall
Mollie Wright
Kate Fulton
Gertrude Schooling
Lee Wilborn
Wilborn
Bells
Four Whitewright Boys Testify After Ford Roadster Flip
Four Whitewright youths Fender May Jack Ryan Dick Barbee and Lindsey Coffey rode a Ford roadster that flipped on the Whitewright Trenton road. They escaped serious injuries though scratched and bruised Coffey required a doctor while the others treated with liniment. The wreck left the car missing a windshield and front wheel as it rolled north of the Cotton Belt underpass after attempting to pass another automobile.
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Whitewright
Whitewright- Trenton
Fender May
Jack Ryan
Dick Barbee
Lindsey Coffey
Mother Earth
Lizzie
Cotton Belt
Coffey
Flowers for Dr May 77th birthday noted
The Bonham News reprints a Sun item celebrating Dr Reynolds May on his 77th birthday. A Bonham and Fannin County physician, son of a local pioneer, he studied at Carleton College and became a leading, respected figure contributing to Whitewright’s material moral and spiritual welfare.
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Bonham News
The
Sun
May
Reynolds May
Bonham
Fannin County
Carleton College
Whitewright
Reynolds
Moody to stump state after Democratic convention
Governor Moody plans to campaign for re election soon after the National Democratic Convention before choosing his first city address. The Pathfinder supplies a satirical note about Wilson on a large bill, reflecting local political humor amidst the Whitewright Toledo Blade promotion.
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Austin
Moody
Wilson
Toledo Blade
Read Advertisements to Find Best Local Values
Regularly reading the ads keeps you informed on where to trade. The active merchants in town advertise and typically offer the best prices. Buying from advertisers helps increase business and lowers selling costs, resulting in lower prices for shoppers.
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