Gun play at G. O. P. meet in San Antonio
In San Antonio on June 23 Representative Harry M. Wurzbach avoided a fatal shot as a gun was drawn during a riot at the Bexar County Republican Executive Committee meeting in the courthouse. Fourteen officers restored order after twenty were injured, and Wurzbach's faction won control of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Harry M. Wurzbach
Bexar County
Republican Executive Committee
Wurzbach
R. P. Coon
Fred E. Nentsch
Seguin
Lynch Davidson to Speak at Bells Picnic and Sherman Rally
Governor candidate Lynch Davidson will speak at the Bells Picnic Saturday at 2 30 PM and in Sherman Saturday night at 8 o'clock on the courthouse lawn. He will be hosted by John Marshall who will introduce him in Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch Davidson
Sherman
Court House
Mr. Davidson
John Marshall
Mr. Marshall
Hot Dog Stand Attendant Sells Invention for 138000
In Denver at Elitch's Gardens Harold Peterson, a hot dog vendor, learns his invention was sold to Central Illinois Power and Light Company for 138000. He will receive 5 percent via his attorney. Peterson, a Washington University civil engineering graduate, says the device enables energy generation with far less power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Elitch’s Gardens
Harold Peterson
Chicago
Central Illinois Power and Light Company
Washington University
Peterson
Revival at Pilot Grove Church of Christ Begins June 27
Rev. E. M. Borden launches a ten day revival at Pilot Grove Church of Christ with services daily at 11 am and 8 pm beginning Sunday June 27. Miss Oda Smellage formerly a Whitewright teacher earned an A M degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
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E. M. Borden
Pilot Grove Church of Christ
Oda Smellage
Whitewright
Southern Methodist University At
Dallas
Grayson Man Leads Texas in Registered Duroc Jersey Hogs
J. R. Oliver of Whitewright leads Texas in registering Duroc Jersey hogs with more than 400 animals recorded in two years. National official J. R. Pfander praises Oliver as Texas’s top records patron and a nationally prominent breeder. Oliver notes most of the 400 were sold to five states and that he maintains about 200 hogs, including 30 brood sows, though stock orders are currently behind.
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J. R. Oliver
Whitewright
Texas
United States
Oliver
J. R. Pfander
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Arizona
Kimbell Milling expands grain storage facilities
Fort Worth plant owner Kay Kimbell launches construction of a third storage unit at 1900 South Main to add 400 000 bushels capacity, aiming for completion by September first. The site already holds 1 000 000 bushels across two existing units and the Kimbell Milling Company has notable Texas ties. Joe Hamilton sits on the Grayson County grand jury convened in Fifty-ninth District Court at Sherman.
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Fort Worth
Kimbell Milling Company
Kay Kimbell
Whitewright
Texas
Kimbell
Kimbell Milling
Joe Hamilton
Grayson County
Fifty-ninth
Sherman
Lightning Kills Two in Union Valley Storm Shelter
Bud Mays aged 25 and Ernest Harris aged 11 were instantly killed when lightning struck a storm cellar in Union Valley six miles east of Royse City. Five others sought refuge there. the remaining occupants were shocked but not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Bud Mays
Ernest Harris
Union Valley
Royse City
Looney Gentry Tie Knot In Leonard Ceremony
Olen Looney son of Mr and Mrs W J Looney and Miss Ida Gentry of Trenton wed Saturday afternoon in Leonard with Rev Yates of the Presbyterian Church officiating. The groom works in the family furniture business. The bride is popular among Trenton's younger set. They planned to live in Whitewright after a Dallas honeymoon.
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Olen Looney
W. J. Looney
Ida Gentry
Trenton
Leonard
Yates
Presbyterian Church
That City
Two Fine Onions From Whitewright Report
C A Wilson living east of town brought two Bermuda onions weighing just over two pounds to The Sun office for Sunday dinner. He said he planted 2,000 slips yielding about thirty bushels, proving Whitewright’s onion crop stands with any in the state. Also reported is the largest street onion haul, 170 crates pulled by four mules, brought in Saturday afternoon by M Belew.
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C. A. Wilson
Town
Bermuda
Sun Office
Whitewright
M. Belew
Surprise birthday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis
Mr and Mrs P M Jarvis were surprised Sunday at 11 am by a birthday dinner for both turning fifty two. Attending were their children and grandchildren from Whitewright and Trenton. one daughter, Mrs Morris Moreland, was away at Durant Oklahoma.
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P. M. Jarvis
George Jarvis
Dad Maddux
Jarvis D
Mary Helen
Walter Petty
Bonnie Nell
Clifford Jarvis
Little Wilson
Grace
R. D
Paul Jarvis
Whitewright
Trenton
Jarvis
Morris Moreland
Durant
Okla
Methodist Third Quarterly Conference Plans Big Sunday
The third quarterly conference convenes Sunday at 3 o clock with Presiding Elder Simpson to preach in the evening. W A Stuckey pastor urges a strong Sunday school and preaching services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
W. A. Stuckey
Mrs Hayes and daughter return from visit in Sunnyside Ky
Mrs W B Hayes and her daughter Mrs C D Jackson have come back to their Sunnyside Kentucky home after a stay with Mr and Mrs W H Phillips.
Rabid puppy bites ten near Bells. vaccine started
A puppy in the Bells area bit ten people including Lilie Brown Marvin Brown Coy Brown Paul Brown Janette Huffer and others. The owner killed the dog and sent the head to Austin where rabies was confirmed. victims are undergoing serum treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bells Community
Austin
Lillie
Marvin, Coy
Paul Brown
W. T. Brown
Janette Huffer
Trel Brown
Rainfall Boosts Corn and Cotton Prospects in Whitewright
The Whitewright area received two and fifty seven hundredths inches of rain Monday afternoon starting about 12 45 and lasting over two hours. The shower aids corn and other crops while threshing paused but will resume soon. Prospects for a bumper crop are the best in years with favorable weather expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Rotary Luncheon Features Picture Card on Auto Crash
J C Gillespie led a Rotary Club meeting with members giving brief talks. A photo card showing an automobile accident was circulated and questions tested observers. Ray Manning proved the best observer. Emma Davidson offered piano selections. Luther Gordon will lead next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gillespie
Rotary Club
Ecach
Ray Manning
Emma Davidson
Luther Gordon
Onions Bring 1 15 Per Crate At Local Market
Two cars of yellow onions sold here Wednesday at 1.15 per crate. Government and State inspectors graded the lot and found the onions from this section to be as fine as tested this year. Market is dull with price lower than earlier South Texas sales. demand exists but competition keeps prices steady. growers report fair profits after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Rotary International Convention Visit by Whitewright Official
Fred W. Smith returned from Denver where he represented the Whitewright Rotary Club at the Rotary International annual convention. The gathering drew about 9000 Rotarians with guests from several foreign countries. He called it one of the most enjoyable events and noted the cooler weather and his need to rent an overcoat at 50 cents a day.
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Fred W. Smith
Denver
Colo
Rotary International
Whitewright Rotary Club
Mr. Smith
Whitewright
Spring Garden Demonstration At Kentuckytown Club
At a meeting with Mrs. F. T. Harris, Kentuckytown Club displayed and judged many vegetables for sending to A and M College. The aim is to boost interest in better varieties and new vegetables. Next meeting with Miss Eunice Turner on July 2 plans for county fairs will be discussed.
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F. T. Harris
M. College
Campaign Keynote Opens With Dough Theme
The Springfield Register notes the campaign keynote centers on financial themes with the opening emphasis on dough. It frames the speech as the scale’s first rung, signaling a focus on fundraising and economic messaging.
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Springfield Register
Republicans Put Out Ticket For Primary
The Grayson County Republican committee met to list ballot order and set primary costs with no charges. Primary day is July 24 for both parties with polls at least 300 feet apart. Candidates listed include Alex W. Acheson and C B Bryant among others in district and county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Republican County Executive Committee
C. Knapp
Sherman
Knapp
Congress
Alex W. Acheson
Cc. B. Bryant
Whitewright
Jerry Hickey
Denison
G. C. Harney
T. Randolph Cole
Ben Hunter
Dorchester
A. H. Coffin
E. L. Benzel
W. L. Epps
A. N
Rhamy
J. R. Southern
M-Ps Take Lead in Series with 3–0 Win Over BCs
The M-Ps moved one game ahead of the BCs for the first time this season after beating them 3–0. Neal limited BCs to three hits while Grammer silenced the B-Cs with a single clean hit allowed. Errors fueled two M-Ps runs in the fourth inning as Blanton struggled for support.
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M-Ps
Lowell Blanton
Neal
Bcs
Jones
Trenton
Grammer
Blanton
Mrs John Stone Dies at Wolfe City After Illness
Mrs John Stone wife of John Stone died at her Wolfe City home last Saturday after a long illness. She was a sister of Mrs Walter Pritchett and Mrs Robert Sears of Whitewright and a niece of Mrs R May and Mrs B S Montgomery. Funeral services were held in Wolfe City Sunday afternoon with several locals attending.
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John Stone
Helen Love
Wolfe City
Parade Opens Legion Picnic in Whitewright July 8
The American Legion picnic in Whitewright runs July 8 to 10 with a Thursday 10 am parade featuring decorated business floats. Gray Bros. Shows provide four rides and daily balloon ascensions. Red Kelly's rodeo and top Southwest bronco busting entertainments attract crowds. State office candidates are expected to attend and speak.
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Whitewright
American Legion
Legion
Gray Bros
Red Kelly
Three Boys Drown In Lake at Leonard
Three youths drowned when a small boat overturned 30 yards from shore at Leonard City Park Lake on a Tuesday tragedy. Elton Nowlin 18 attempted rescue of Louis Jacobs 17 and Fred Stockton 14 before perishing. Five other boys escaped with minor injuries as rescuers used a palmotor for two hours to revive the victims.
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Leonard
Leonard City Park Lake
Elton Nowlin
W. H. Nowlin
Louis Jacobs
M. N. Jacobs
Fred Stockton
Will Stockton
Nowlin
Jacobs
Stockton
Greenville
Craig-Roberts Wedding Held at Bride's Aunt Home
Clyde Craig and Lucille Roberts wed Friday at 3 15 PM in a home ceremony officiated by Rev A E Major. Attendants include maid of honor Mary Rena Penn and best man Cecil Craig. Out-of-town guests from Honey Grove Sherman Dallas and Denison attended a reception with a three tier cake.
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Clyde Craig
M. T. Craig
Lucille Roberts
Paul Roberts
Emmet Penn
A. E. Major
Lucian Andrews
John Philip Barbee
Mary Dale King
Whitewright
Thelma Jane Ballew
Honey Grove
Will Bryant
Mary Rena Penn
Cecil Craig
T. J. Roberts
Clara Craig
Bessie Joe Barbee
Katherine Montgomery
Register
Mesdames R. G. Pennington
Gomer May
M. E. Greenway
H. L. Ballew
Katheryne Whitley
Doris Nebslett
Joe Hembree
Kate Russell
Ford Moore
Z. R. Langston
Sherman
Charlie Sanders
Ralph Sanders
Cecil Craip
Dallas
Laura Price
Greenville
Hilma Bailey
Dothan
Ala
Lloyd Moore
Lucille Harris
Denison
Charles Routh
Walter Huff
Mack
Laura Reid
Trenton
Typewriter Paper Shipment Noted at Sun Office
A Sun office report records 25 sheets of typewriter paper labeled 2be as a small supply note. The entry notes the quantity and item type without further context.
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Sun Office
Contract Awarded For Remodeling Theatre
Mrs. Louise Rowley owner of the R and R Theatre awarded to L. LaRoe & Company of Whitewright the remodeling contract for the Pierce building. Plans include modern front art concrete lobby floor restrooms balcony stage orchestra pit and cooling system with occupancy about August first. Scenery draperies and decor by King Scenery Company of Dallas. Seating for about 450 with 49 balcony seats and new 19 inch upholstered chairs. The theatre will be among the state's most modern in a town of Whitewright’s size.
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Louise Rowley
R and R Theatre
L. LaRoe & Company
Whitewright
Pierce
Rowley
King Scenery Company
Dallas
Texas
Dan Moody Club Organized Here in Whitewright
Jones Barbee circulated a petition for the Dan Moody for Governor Club. By noon Wednesday the club had over 150 signatures from men and women. Indications show Moody will lead the ticket in Whitewright with Davidson second and Ferguson third.
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Jones Barbee
Dan Moody
Governor Club
Whitewright
Davidson
Ferguson
Reeves and McGaughey Wed in Whitewright Morning
John Reeves son of A. J. Reeves and Dale McGaughey were married at the bride’s mother home Sunday at 7 30. Rev J F Fender Presbyterian pastor performed the ceremony. The couple are popular locals with ties to Hudson and Davis Co. The groom is an assistant superintendent in the Presbyterian Sunday School and a dry goods worker. The bride is active in church work and formerly bookkeeper for Hudson and Davis Co. They honeymoon in Fort Worth and other Texas cities.
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John Reeves
A. J. Reeves
Dale McGaughey
Mary McGaughey
J. F. Fender
Presbyterian Church
John
Presbyterian Sunday School
Hudson & Davis Company
Whitewright
Hudson & Davis Co
Reeves
Fort Worth
Mrs Vallie Medearis Dies at 1 P M in Orangeville
Mrs Vallie Medearis wife of R L Medearis died at the family home in Orangeville Wednesday afternoon at 1 o clock after long illness She was born in Pike County Alabama November 17 1873 and moved to Texas with her parents A W and Mrs Matthews She married R L Medearis July 12 1900 Survived by husband two children Gomer and Etta Mae a brother Dan Matthews of Caddo Mills Funeral and burial were at Blanton Cemetery today at 11 conducted by Rev J F Fender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallie Medearis
R. L. Medearis
Orangeville
Medearis
Pike County
Ala
Texas
A. W. Matthews
Gomer
Etta Mae
Dan Matthews
Caddo Mills
Baptist Church
Blanton
J. F. Fender
Presbyterian Church of
Whitewright
Stroll Through History Reveals Miller Family Ties to Local Campus
Houston Rinehardt Miller and sister from Clarendon with Mrs Annie Miller Morgan of Denison visited Whitewright last weekend. They toured the grammar school campus, photographed the well on the campus, and recalled the Miller family home former site. Rev Miller, their father, once served as Methodist Church pastor where the edifice stood on the Bryant Jr. lot. Houston Rinehardt Miller was named for late Jones Rinehardt, a leading Whitewright businessman.
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Houston Rinehardt Miller
Clarendon
Annie Miller Morgan
Denison
Miller
C. B. Bryant Jr
Rev. Miller
Jones Rinehardt
Whitewright
Oklahoma visitors stay with local hosts over weekend
Scott Ferguson and his mother of Sopher Oklahoma were guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Hampton Sunday. They were accompanied home by Mrs Jane Thompson. Mr and Mrs M Caraway of the Desert community were also guests of Mr and Mrs Hampton Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Ferguson
Sopher
Okla
Lee Hampton
Jane Thompson
M. Caraway
Desert
Hampton
Mrs Josephine May Returns Home From Visit
Miss Josephine May arrives back in Waco after a two week visit with her grandparents Dr and Mrs R May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine May
Waco
R. May
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G. O. P. Meet
Bells Picnic
Pilot Grove
Grayson Man
Kimbell Mills
Looney-Gentry
Rotary
Kentuckytown Club
Craig-Roberts
Dan Moody Club
Mrs
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