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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

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Farm land sale promises low down payment plan

The C. W. Post land in Garza county is offered to actual farmers with unheard terms. Land aims to grow cotton Milo maize kaffir corn millet Sudan grass for cattle hogs and chickens. Price 2.00 down with balance 0.75 yearly at 4 percent. Buildings fences wind mill and silo included. Contact J P Newell Whitewright or C W Post Home Farms Post Texas. Claude Truett returns from Waco after Baraca Philathea Society National meeting.

C. W. Post Garza County J. P. Newell Whitewright C. W. Post Home Farms Post, Texas

Luncheon Club Entertained by Miss Fannie Pope

Luncheon Club members and guests were entertained by Miss Fannie Pope on Thursday afternoon of last week. Forty two attendees enjoyed refreshments and music, making the afternoon a joyful oasis in their busy lives assisted by Miss Georgia Pope.

Miss Fannie Pope

New Telephone Manager Appointed In Local Office

Mac Powell has resigned as local telephone manager and the position is placed under Mr. S. G. Stockton of San Antonio. District manager 2B. M. Rogers visited from Sherman, and traveling auditor Mr. Pierce is here auditing accounts. Stockton will not move his family here until a decision on permanent charge is made.

Mac Powell S. G. Stockton San Antonio M. Rogers Sherman Pierce Stockton

Central Christian Church Services Notice

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. A cordial invitation to the public to attend these services. H. G. Fleming, Minister.

H. G. Fleming

A Few Bargains in Second Bug Gies

A short note lists bargains tied to F. C. Christian with minor details suggesting sale items or discounts. The fragment mentions second bug gies and reads like a local notices brief without full context. Names and places are limited to F. C. Christian.

F. C Christian

Resignation of Dr H G Fleming Honored by City Churches

Resolutions adopted at a farewell service in Midland Texas dated April 4 1914 praise Dr H G Fleming and his wife Mrs Fleming for two years of ministerial service. They commend his Christian character leadership and unselfish ministry and express gratitude for his work among churches and civic life. A copy of the resolutions is to be sent to the Fleming family and to the local press.

H. G. Fleming Christian Church Fleming Fieming

Scout Master Leads Whitewright Boy Scouts Toward Higher Ranks

Scout Master Fitz Bryant guides about thirty Whitewright boys in a National program. Their headquarters are in the May building room under the flag. The group has pledged to abstain from tobacco and embrace cleaner living. They plan a campground outing near Pilot Grove for the last three days of the week.

Fitz Bryant Boy Scouts of Whitewright Tenderfoot Brigade Kitz Pilot Grove

5 ATEINS LAE run The Sun has typewriter

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Sun newspaper and a typewriter. Readable names or dates are not present. The item appears read as an isolated, unclear snippet with no coherent event or person to summarize.

Art Exhibit Planned by Whitewright School

Superintendent C J Denton announces an Elson Art Co display of 200 reproductions from famous painters. The weeklong October showing in the new public school will charge admission, with proceeds funding purchases and prizes. First fifty dollars from sales funds paintings, 20 percent goes to the school, two rooms winning the top totals will each receive a gift. the exhibit may visit Sherman or Denison before returning to Whitewright.

C. J. Denton The Sun Elson Art Co Boston Public School Whitewright Sherman Denison

Valpeau Denton’s Son Heads at Texas A&M Roles

Valpeau Denton, a student at Texas A&M College near Bryan, earns praise for strong grades and holds multiple leadership roles. He is elected president of the Civil Engineering Society, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Students' Council, lieutenant-colonel of the regiment, and assistant business manager of The Longhorn. He will stay over the summer to fulfill duties from these positions.

C. J. Denton Valpeau Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Bryan Civil Engineering Society Students’ Council Long Horn

Wagons Hit By Train At Katy Station Crossing

A freight crew backing cars into Murry Pippin's wagons at the Katy passenger station last Friday afternoon caused substantial damage to the wagons. The driver jumped clear and was uninjured. The incident underscores the danger of the crossing and urges caution by trains and pedestrians. The Flyer had just departed the station and the wagon driver did not see the passing freight.

Katy Murry Pippin

Webb Running in Grayson County Re election Bid

A letter from J L Webb representative in the last legislature states he remains a Grayson County resident at Tioga and will seek re election. Reports say he moved from the county while two others Dan McMillin of WhitEwright and Israel Barnes near Sherman also announce candidacies.

J. L. Webb Grayson County Tioga Webb Bonham Dan McMillin Whitewright Israel Barnes Near Sherman Sherman

We put on rubber tires while you wait

F C Christiag offers quick tire services with on the spot installation while customers wait. The shop emphasizes fast service and reliable tire fitting for a range of vehicle types. Local motorists can expect convenient hours and professional advice on tire selection and maintenance.

F. C. Christiag

More About Sewerage Mass Meeting Idea

Local reader urges immediate action on a sewer system. He proposes a mass meeting involving both men and women, with possible funding through public bonds or a rental model. He asks for timely citizen support to move the project forward within about sixty days.

Ferguson-Taylor Wedding at Baptist Parsonage

Foster Ferguson son of Mr and Mrs Walter Ferguson of B S Montgomery place south of town and Miss Bertha Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs John Taylor of the Canaan community were married last Saturday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage by Rev W J Epting The Sun wishes them the best that this life affords.

Foster Ferguson Walter Ferguson B. S. Montgomery’s Bertha Taylor John Taylor Canaan W. J. Epting

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First National Bank Claude Truett Waco Baraca-Philathea Societies S. R. Glidewell Central Christian Church National Bank Home People J. HA. Clark T. A. Fannin W. W. Lackey W. A. Storey Midland Texas Boy Scouts Valpeau Denton Webb Running Palm Beach Cameron & Sons W.T. Truett Mangrum Brothers AMEAD
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