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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
4
The community praises the safe grain crop now stored in shock and notes threshing machines working this week. Citizens are urged to support their preacher as good weather continues. Additional sewer connections have been made and more are planned, with White Wright's system proving valuable to homes and businesses.
A large number of Whitewright businesses have paid-up membership in the Grayson County Live Stock Association. J. R. Oliver serves as community director. Whitewright pledges support for county-wide organizations as long as the city remains part of Grayson County.
The city raises candle power and installs many more lights in the business district. The improved illumination is widely appreciated as a public service and business asset, attracting crowds like Saturday night in Whitewright.
The article urges residents to cut weeds around their premises and keep alleys and vacant lots clear. Health officials warn malaria mosquitoes breed in domestic places and that residents should destroy breeding sites at home to reduce mosquitoes.
Whitewright reports vacant business houses and residences while people move in search of improved conditions. Despite a good town with strong schools water streets and people few leave for better living, as industries idle forcing some to seek livelihoods elsewhere. Housing demand will rebound with renewed activity.
The city secured health and fire prevention literature from the State Health Department and the State Fire Insurance Commission for public distribution. The tracts accompany monthly collection statements, aiming to inform citizens of their duties to prevent disease and fires.
The Leonard Graphic praises Editor Jim Waggoner of the Whitewright Sun, noting his modesty and worth. The Sun’s temporary editor, away at a Galveston meeting, shared the tribute and defended the editor’s good reputation.
City Marshal Mark Montgomery announces official enforcement of State laws and city ordinances governing automobile traffic. He notes mufflers have been fitted on noisy town cars and urges residents to park close to curbs and at the right angle to improve street use and safety.
Talking about the Sun editor Jim Waggoner traveled to Galveston last week and showcased Whitewright by presenting a creditable paper. The Whitewright merchants backed him, and in return he delivered a strong hometown paper, winning all first prizes honored by the Collinsville Times.
The Whitewright Sun edited by J. H. Waggoner with foreman Glenn Doss won the Belo trophy cup at the Texas Press Association meeting in Galveston for the best weekly paper make-up and general mechanical appearance. Prizes totaled 75 dollars.
The Whitewright Sun edited by J. H. Waggoner received the Belo cup for best all around weekly newspaper judged on makeup and merit by a Texas Press Association committee in session at Galveston. The Belo cup is an annual offering by the publish-
The North Texas Press reports Waggoner of the Whitewright Sun won two Texas Press Association prizes at Galveston, a cash award and a Belo cup, for the paper being the best country newspaper in Texas. A Dallas News publisher praised the award and Whitewright’s quality.
The Sherman Shreveport route part of the Jefferson Highway known as State Highway No. 11 passes Whitewright where traffic has risen. From Whitewright to Trenton the road is 60 feet wide, improved by bond funds and nearly as straight as a railroad, with a patrolman maintaining it.
President R A Gillett calls Chamber of Commerce executive board to meet at the First National Bank at 8 oclock Thursday evening for important business. The committee includes R A Gillett J L Dyer H L Gordon J W Wilson W E LaRoe J E Mangrum Bob Sears J L Kirkpatrick Lloyd Moore H L Durham Co C Willis F E Douglas Guy Hamilton J R Oliver E J Lilley J C Gillespie J H Waggoner and F M Echols.
Saturday shoppers are invited to ask about special price articles at Nicholson's Cash Grocery. The note emphasizes savings on select items and encourages customer engagement for weekly deals.
A series of social events honor Miss Gladys Sears before her Saturday wedding to Dr. Lewis Holland of Dallas. Miss Coralee Echols hosted a Young Ladies Club gathering with decorative scorecards and themed desserts. The Dutch Luncheon Club and Mrs Rhom Pennington hosted parties featuring wedding cake gateaux and handkerchief gifts, while Marian Barbee’s Presbyterian Guild showered towels and bride items.
Thomas N. Shipp, longtime Fort Worth automobile man, has purchased the House Buick Company of Sherman from D. Ek. House. He becomes sole owner of Shipp Buick Company with W. J. C. Petzing staying on as office manager after years with the former management. John Mad-
The Parent-Teacher Association funds from a pure food fair fund improvements at the grammar school playgrounds. Flower bed curbs are being installed around the building, with gravel planned north of the building to create weatherproof play space. Gutter line curbs on the north and east would enhance appearance and expand the playground by reclaiming street curb strips.
Sunday school at 9 45 had 203 present last Sunday. Let us reach 250 next Sunday. Preaching services at 11 am and 8 pm. Let us make both services profitable to all and a blessing. The public is cordially invited. K R Isbell Pastor.
J. R. Cates is undertaking a major rebuilding project on his East Whitewright home, described as substantial and extensive in scope. Provisions include structural enhancements and expanded living spaces, signaling a significant local improvement.
The firm names Den and C. F. McKelvey as salesmen and Shipp to handle Buick cars and accessories. A shipment arrives with 10 and 12 quart aluminum stewers and preserving kettles plus combination aluminum funnel fruit jar filler and three strainers from Manning & Clark.
A historical health claim states 666 cures malaria chills fever dengue and bilious fever by destroying the germs. The note presents a miracle remedy with implied medical authority and no verifiable medical backing.
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