Inspector Visits Rural Mail Routes in Whitewright
A post office inspector examined the four rural routes from Whitewright to assess changes after a vacancy on route two left by Lucian Andrews. Whitewright previously trimmed routes in year by consolidating to four routes. Postmaster Brents expects no loss of carriers this time, possibly shifting personnel from another town. Andrews, who retired after 25 years, began in 1903, one of the first five to serve rural patrons, with rural pay rising from about $60 to about $200 per month.
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Post Office
Whitewright
Lucian Andrews
Post Office Department
Brents
Whitewright Post Office
State outlines forty three bus rules for Texas operations
The State Railroad Commission released forty three regulations governing motor bus traffic in Texas. Rules cover advertising restrictions, driver age of at least eighteen, prohibitions on intoxication and narcotics, bans on liquor on buses, and no obscene language. Buses must stop at railroad tracks, lights turned on at night, and yield rights of way to other vehicles. Daily cleaning and disinfection, spare tires, year long insurance, curb stopping, no mid street boarding, and no smoking while on duty.
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Texas
State Railroad Commission
Candidate Wallace Hughston Speaks to Whitewright Voters
Hon Wallace Hughston of McKinney, candidate for Congress, addressed a large Whitewright audience Saturday afternoon. He spoke from a truck in front of the Biggerstaff market, covering current political questions and focusing on farm relief. Senator D S McMillin introduced him.
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Wallace Hughston
McKinney
Congress
Whitewright
Popular Couple Married Saturday
Whitewright wedding united Miss Winnie Willis and Mr. Roby Childress at the bride’s home. Rev. C. C. Childress officiated. The couple left for 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.
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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 Delays Amid Rain Across County
Farmers face harvest slowdowns due toRecent rains with wheat cutting completed in parts while oats remain largely unharvested. Southern sectors saw heavier rainfall than northern areas. corn looks good though late, and cotton progresses with optimism for sunshine. Ten days of fair weather could help farmers catch up.
Wall Street Sees Record NYSE Session Amid Heavy Selling
New York exchange daily activity hit a record 5,193,600 shares as selling pressure drove prices down about 2 dollars to near 30 per share. In two days the Dow industrials average fell 6.32 points and rail average 4.05 points, with General Motors alone losing over 550 million in market value.
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General Motors
Dog Causes Crash Injuring Two Men Near Whitesboro
Ray Elmore aged 30 and George Leath aged 25 from Denton were seriously injured when their auto rolled west of Whitesboro on the Gainesville road. The crash occurred after a dog darted into the road and Leath swerved to avoid it.
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Whitesboro
Ray Elmore
George Leath
Denton
Gainesville
Elmore
Leath
Jurney Sees Smith Winning VP Nomination
Chesley W. Jurney, private secretary to Senator Royal S. Copeland, argues Al Smith should select a Southern running mate to hold the South and win the nomination. He backs Senator Joe Robinson of Arkansas and predicts Houston will avoid a strict dry or wet plank while stressing farm relief and anti corruption in the Democratic platform.
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Dallas
al Smith
Chesley W. Jurney
Royal S. Copeland
New York
Jurney
Texas
Houston
Joe Robinson
Arkansas
Dan Moody
Smith
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Jefferson
Thomas B. Love
Love
Waco
Fort Worth
Senator Copeland
Dallas Wins Democratic Convention Site Vote
In Waco the State Democratic Executive Committee chose Dallas as the city for the September 11 convention by 13 to 12 vote over Austin. The meeting also certifies July primary candidates and enacts a white-only voting rule for the next primaries.
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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 at Kansas City
The resolutions committee of the Republican National Convention was overwhelmed by a flood of farmers bearing yellow badges. About 300 to 400 visitors crowded the Eagles Hall, prompting Secretary of Labor James J. Davis to warn that the floor supports could fail. Governor McMullen of Nebraska and SE H Thompson of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged legislative relief to help farming compete in the world market and to preserve its role in the economy.
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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 Permanent Wave Incident
Mrs. Florence M. Pike and her husband sue Mrs. Lillian L. Farmer and Fred A. Farmer in Dallas court for 5 205 dollars. Pike says a beauty parlor permanent wave destroyed her hair and roots, causing humiliation and health issues. She seeks 205 for the treatment, 2 500 for hair loss, and 3 000 exemplary damages.
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Dallas
Florence M. Pike
James W. Pike
Royall R. Watkins
Lillian L. Farmer
Fred A. Farmer
Northwest Fannin County Singing Convention Plans at Bells
R F Williams president of the Northwest Fannin County Singing Convention announces a singing event to be held at Bells next Sunday afternoon. The program starts at 2 30 o clock and all lovers of 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 at First Baptist Church wraps up Friday night with an eight o clock commencement. A processional, morning worship format, department child demonstrations, and a handwork exhibit will invite parents to tour and hear about the four week session. Enrollment started at 138 with 119 finishing, over 30 never missing a day, and 26 teachers and helpers completed a productive term. a second session is planned for next year in Wright.
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Bible School
First Baptist Church
Whitewright
J. H. Hankins
News and notices by phone for Whitewright area
The Sun invites readers to share entertainments or visitor news from Whitewright homes. Call 73 to report company or trips and mail items with a signed name for credibility. the name will not be published.
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Whitewright
Shaver Praises Convention Hall in Houston
Clem Shaver chairman of the Democratic National Committee praised Houston's convention hall as one of the most complete ever seen. He arrived Monday night to finalize plans for the Democratic National Convention opening June 26 in Houston.
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Houston
Clem Shaver
Democratic National Committee
Shaver
Whitewright church and Sunday school attendance report
Attendance fell short of average due to rain and threatening weather. Central Christian 48 53 73 in church S S Morn Eve. Presbyterian 47 46. Baptist 165 161 160. Church of Christ 47 00 00 with no services due to the pastor being out of town.
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Presbyterian Css GP
Wethoaint
Church of Christ
Revival Meeting At Methodist Church Scheduled
The revival at the Methodist Church begins Sunday morning June 24 and runs through July 5. Rev W L Tittle of Oak Cliff First M E Church South Dallas will preach. The local pastor invites all to attend and hopes for 100 in Sunday school next Sunday.
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W. L. Tittle
Oak Cliff
M. E. Church
South
Dallas
Brother Tittle
H. M. Cowling
Whitewright selects majority of faculty for 1928 29
At a school board meeting the Whitewright schools elected most of their 1928 29 faculty. Two high school and one grade school position remain. High school names include B W Crain principal Dorothy Porter Sue Stephens Mac Reed and Gladys Ray with Ray new to English. Reed resigned for a higher paid Commerce post. Grade school electees include Susie Noe principal Sallie Hamilton Mae Hall Mollie Wright Kate Fulton Gertrude Schooling and Lee Wilborn. Wilborn a new member 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 Survive Ford Roadster Flip
Four Whitewright youths Fender May Jack Ryan Dick Barbee and Lindsey Coffey escaped serious injuries when their Ford roadster turned over on the Whitewright Trenton road north of the Cotton Belt underpass. The car was badly damaged with a missing windshield front wheel and heavy denting while Coffey required a physician. The others suffered scrapes and bruises but will recover after liniment and rest.
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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 Tribute
The Bonham News recalls Dr. Reynolds May 77th birthday praising his Bonham and Fannin County roots He studied medicine after Carleton College in the city and became a leading physician and civic contributor to Whitewright and surrounding communities praised for material moral and spiritual welfare.
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Bonham News
Sun
May
Reynolds May
Bonham
Fannin County
Carleton College
Whitewright
Reynolds
Moody to stump state for re election after convention
Governor Moody plans campaign stops for re election after the National Democratic Convention. He has not chosen the first city for his address and the note from The Pathfinder column is cited. A light mention invites readers in Whitewright to buy it.
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Moody
Austin
Advertising Helps You Find Best Buy Values
Advertisers in newspapers offer the best values as “live” merchants in town. Reading ads keeps you informed on where to trade, since advertising increases business, lowers selling costs, and reduces prices for buyers.
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