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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces that entertainments dinners and other benefits with an admission charge will be billed at regular advertising rates. Obituaries resolutions memorials and related notices are also charged at regular rates. Corrections will be made if harm to reputation is shown.
The article notes the solstice passing and days growing longer, with Whitewright residents enjoying cooler evenings and home ornaments under shade trees they planted years ago. It highlights Whitewright as a city of shade trees, beautiful homes, and good people.
The text suggests Whitewright would require a boost as Western attitudes and confidence drive growth. it compares Western optimism to the town's need for carpenters, mechanics, and tradesmen to meet material progress demands amid adversity.
Whitewright residents, active in summer travel, express pride in their town but note signs of weariness after a busy season. The piece urges citizens to rally for a fall fair, an auditorium, and renewed public support with time money and discussion to keep Whitewright in the vanguard of progress.
The Sun reports a new bulletin from the Texas State Department of Agriculture, Bulletin No 76, described as the department’s most complete. It covers farm acreage values ownership tenancy by counties, crop and livestock production, cotton mills, resident and non resident ownership, large land holdings, and lists every department and institution in the state.
Government and appropriation details from the last legislature for support. For copies contact Geo B Terrell Commissioner of Agriculture Austin Texas. Mention of deputies Ayres from Whitewright and a Sherman press item. American Legion post has bonus application blanks for veterans under the adjusted compensation act with a future date for processing applications.
Grafton Montgomery visits his parents Mr and Mrs S H Montgomery while on leave from active duty. He enlisted in the U S Navy almost two years ago and serves aboard the naval ship Altair in San Diego harbor. He has received several promotions with higher pay since enlisting.
Justice of the Peace J. H. Pennell opened court at Tom Bean last Saturday with a county attorney representative present. Several cases were disposed of, all the kind that come to trial in a tribunal of justice.
W. B. Hestand and C. P. McGinnis arrived from Slaton to arrange removal of their household effects and families. Whitewright regrets losing these two families but applauds their pros pects of prosperity in their new location.
Lucian LaRoe S H Montgomery R P Gordon Jim Ashlock J D Hoard and Lester LaRoe left Monday morning to fish for a few days on Big Boggy about 14 miles east of Atoka Oklahoma.
P A Short is praised for enhancing the high school campus appearance by whitewashing over a hundred shade trees and maintaining the premises, making the property one of the city’s most attractive spots. Miss Jena Lee Kirkpatrick recovered at home after an appendectomy at a Sherman hospital last week.
Trade advertisement quotes R S Morehead praising the Fisk Red Top CORD tire for longer wear. It discusses the brand’s reputation for long wear and positions the new cord variant as an enhancement.
The article explains Venus as the brightest star and sister planet to Earth. It notes Venus’ large, clear appearance at dusk in the western sky and its near Earth size. It also states Venus is visible only as an evening star within three hours after sunset or as a morning star within three hours before sunrise.
Jim Griffin, formerly employed at Perkins Bros dry goods store recently burned at Greenville, spent several days in the Sun and Dallas area last week as the dry goods firm recovers from the fire.
The organization moves to temporary quarters while awaiting a new building. Plans include minimal disruption to operations and continued services during the transition period.
A singing convention is announced for Cannon next Saturday night and Sunday June 28 and 29. All singers and lovers of good singing are invited to attend. A Parent-Teacher Association meeting is called for Thursday at 4 pm at the grammar school building. All members urged to attend for important business.
The Gillett Grain Company repaired their brick grain house and removed temporary braces from the south side. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Baugher of Dallas arrive preparing for an extended auto trip to Colorado and Yellowstone National Park, with Joe Johnson accompanying them. they depart Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs H L Gordon accompanied Howard Brodhead to Cooper Tuesday of last week for the Whittington Brodhead wedding. Mrs Whittington is a niece of Mr Brodhead.
Mr and Mrs Grady Gillett return ed Monday from a week's visit with relatives at Lubbock. They were accompanied home by Miss Ina Mae McCollum, sister of Mrs Gillett.
Local baseball enthusiasts report a first class exhibition held last Friday evening featuring teams from Ector County. The event drew steady crowds and showcased skilled plays across innings, highlighting community interest in the sport.
In the game report, Ector scored one point to Trenton's zero, showing a lone score for Ector and no points for Trenton.
Preparations proceed for the local American Legion picnic to be held July 10 and 11. United States Senator Morris Sheppard will speak at 2 30 P M on the first day. The Legion band directed by J E Russell will provide music for the event. Co C Willis served the past two years.
The official in charge of Whitewright High School's agricultural and athletic departments declined a better position at Goliad, Texas, and renewed a contract here with increased compensation.
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