Whitewright Church Names Rev George C Boston as Pastor
Rev George C Boston of Fort Worth was chosen as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Whitewright at a meeting last Sunday. He came to town Wednesday, preached that evening, and accepted the call. He will not move until completing his course but will begin filling appointments about mid August after resigning from two prior charges.
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George C. Boston
Fort Worth
First Baptist Church
W. J. Epting
Madill
Oklahoma
Boston
Baptist Seminary
Ft. Worth
Farmers Will Select Cotton Weigher in Whitewright
A mass meeting of Whitewright farmers will be held at the lodge hall over the fire station next Saturday at 2 30 pm to choose a cotton weigher for Whitewright's new cotton yard this fall. All farmers from Fannin and Grayson counties are urged to attend and invite others.
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Whitewright
Fannin
Grayson
Whitewright Commercial Club
Church to Build Parsonage for New Pastor
The Reverend Boston plans to move his family to the area after accepting the call, giving half his time. The church will likely construct a parsonage before the pastor and his wife and child relocate.
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Rev
Boston
Whitewright Buys New Power Plant for Water Works
The City Council approved a $12,000 purchase for a new 75 HP pumping unit with compressor and accessories to create a double unit system. The change aims to cut fuel costs, improve reliability, and may reduce insurance rates by overhauling the current setup. If kept, fuel prices and water rates could rise substantially.
Whitewright Hosts Gunter in Friday Baseball Classic
Whitewright fans expect an exciting Friday game against Gunter, one of North Texas top teams. Local players have shown strong form and aim to defeat the visitors. The contest unfolds Friday afternoon June 25 at the old cotton yard near the Cotton Belt depot.
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Whitewright
Gunter
Texas
Cotton Yard
Cotton Belt Depot
Grain-Insure It Now Opens Brief Insurance Offer
An insurance notice by S. H. Montgomery promotes grain coverage for corn wheat and maize stored in fields barns or granaries. Offers short term and long term options up to one year and invites farmers to insure their crops.
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S. H. Montgomery
Whitewright Wins Two Ball Games
The Whitewright ball team defeated Ector 9 to 0 on the local diamond after a 2 to 2 tie through nine innings. The ninth inning saw Whitewright score to finish the game as the visitors forfeited over a disputed umpire call. On Sunday Whitewright beat Bonham 6 to 1 in Bonham, with many fans traveling by car to watch, and a next game set for the local diamond against Bonham.
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Whitewright
Ector
Kingdom Come
Bonham
Lightning Hammers Denton House Twice in Ten Minutes
At dawn near Denton two bolts struck the home of A. J. Malcolm within ten minutes causing significant damage. Five residents were shocked by the explosions though no injuries are reported. The strikes occurred about 1 o'clock Saturday morning and split the house from north to south.
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Denton
A. J. Malcolm
Odeon Theatre Week Spotlight of July Films
Friday features Blind Youth a National picture with an all star cast and a romance of human emotions. Saturday presents Alias Miss Dodd a Universal Special with Edith Roberts. Monday brings Marshal Neilan’s The River's End with Rain Bowbow Comedy. Tuesday Enid Bennett in Fuss and Feathers plus a Big V Comedy. Wednesday shows The Silent Avenger Hoot Gibson Westerns and Topics of the Day. Thursday Miranda's Smile then July 2 Norma Talmadge in The Woman Gives.
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Miss Dodd
Universal
Edith Roberts
Marshal Neilan
Enid Bennett
al Jennings
Hoot Gibson
Miranda
Norma Talmadge
ODEON
Pilot Grove News Reports Rain Benefits and Visits
Good rains uplift crops with fast growth and strong return prospects. Bass Garland is steadily improving from a serious illness. Miss Fannie Garland and Miss Mamye Butts visited McKinney on Monday. The Judd and Howard families joined Mrs. Geo Parrish and Mr. Garland in welcoming a fine baby boy. Albert Butts and Vergil Dickerson also visited McKinney on Saturday.
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Bass Garland
Fannie Garland
Mamye Butts
McKinney
J. D. Judd
Sam Howard
Geo. Parrish
John Garland
Albert Butts
Vergil Dickerson
Visiting Ladies From Texas And Ohio
Mrs Hallie Wells of Pittsburg Texas and Miss Olive Whitson of Trenton are visiting Mrs B Legg here this week.
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Hallie Wells
Pittsburg
Texas
Olive Whitson
Trenton
B. Legg
Dokeys Visit Whitewright In Parading Outing
About 150 Knights of Pythias from Denison rode a special train into Whitewright on Tuesday. The Dokeys dressed in varied uniforms and led by a brass band roamed the business district, handing out copies of the Sun and causing amusement with jokes and stunts. They planned to Greenville next, spending about thirty minutes in Whitewright amid lively crowds.
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Knights of Pythias
Denison
Main Street
Fore
van Alstyne
Whitewright
Grayson County
The
Sun
Three Women at Police Court Debate Hen Incident
A dispute in police court over a yard rooster turns into a chorus of epithets between three women. One accuser warned she would kill the hen if it was not removed, prompting testimony replete with expletives. Each defendant was fined 8.45 dollars. Also noted: Joe H. Thompson, ex-Whitewright youth, now Lone Oak businessman, seeks the State Senate seat for the fifth district serving Collin, Hunt, and Raines counties.
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Stoddard
Denison Herald
Joe H. Thompson
Whitewright
Lone Oak
Collin
Hunt
Raines
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R. A. Gillett
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J. W. Davidson
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