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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
10
Houston outlines plans to house feed and educate all visitors for the Democratic Convention. Jesse H. Jones says hotels and housing are ready and a large rear Coliseum promenade will allow free admission tickets issued to attendees to view the sessions.
The first 1928 wheat load arrived Monday in Sherman, grown near Cottontail mountain by E. I. Robertson and Roy Robertson. Harvested with a combine, the grain was purchased by Diamond Mill and Elevator Co. at 1.25 dollars per bushel.
The Dresden Exposition features a spherical future dwelling with many windows designed for light and air. It showcases city planning and housing concepts.
Westwood New Jersey a movie owning justice of the peace Fr Alan Meyer enforces the 1877 blue law causing a traffic standstill and arrests including his own wife. Police chief suspended, a patrolman fined, motorists blocked as Meyer deputizes citizens and clashes with the mayor and prosecutor.
Brigadier General Hines head of the Veterans Bureau warns that disrespect for law Congress and the judiciary erodes government foundations. Speaking at Lincoln Memorial University Cumberland Gap Tenn he urges public servants to inspire confidence and deserving respect rather than seek it.
At the weekly meeting of the Ro tary Club the officers for the new term were installed. F. E. Douglas became president, with J. H. Waggoner as vice president Fred W. Smith as secretary and R. T. Pennington as treasurer. Douglas will attend Rotary International in Minneapolis June 18 for a five day session as the club’s official representative.
Eleven years ago Chicago prepared to go to war. If at that time Chicago had possess its present reputation, the Kaiser might not have started anything.
James D Buster announces his Democratic candidacy for Grayson County Attorney. He cites long legal practice, prior roles as Whitesboro city attorney and Sherman corporation court judge, and calls for firm criminal enforcement, ethical prosecutions, and careful civil duties. He seeks public support.
Our neighbor city Paris legalizes Sunday fishing at its lakes a move seen as controversial. We advise congregations to grant pastors vacations from June to September. The Apostles ceased fishing before attempting to preach the gospel, a point used to discuss priorities.
A brief note from the Honey Grove Signal reflects on fishing’s lingering impact on church gatherings since a past event, capturing local sentiment about disrupted services and community life.
A Detroit News note suggests a small industrious effort gained recognition only after others saw its practical use. The line hints at innovation turning unnoticed work into marketable productivity.
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