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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
1
The Whitewright water utility, owned by residents, shows 1919 revenues of about 5450 with operating costs 5428. Despite recent collection improvements, the city notes water rates must rise or the system will operate at a loss, urging conservation and prompt payments to sustain service and fund needed improvements.
Houston reports a major mobilization as 43 De Havilland planes are dispatched from Ellington Field to El Paso to reinforce border defense. Twelve carloads moved Saturday with 35 more cars en route. An overland flight of 12 planes had already left, and a Del Rio accident delaying further progress. Lieutenant Colonel McIntosh heads rehabilitation and flight continuation. An additional 150 technicians have been sent to El Paso to assemble the aircraft.
Mamie Ross peaches will be sold next week at the Belore orchard four miles north of Whitewright on Savoy road. Price is one dollar per bushel.
Local dealer Will Looney offers new wallpaper designs for home interiors alongside furniture and undertaker services.
Residents are urged to support the Doss Cemetery clean up effort by contributing to R. K. Smith who is in charge of the work. Immediate attention is requested and all donations will be appreciated.
Bonham News reports the $60,000 contract to extend Fannin Road from the end of the pike west of Ector to the Grayson county line was awarded to John W. Rooks of McAlester Oklahoma. Construction starts in 15 to 20 days with completion target January 1.
Readers can visit the new Bonham natatorium at 614 Bonham for daily swims. The large concrete pool features artesian water and a variety of swim attire, inviting locals to take a cool plunge.
The morning sermon next Sunday at the Baptist Church asks if prayer can change God’s mind and deviate from His plan. Miss Sarah Hampton will sing during the service and all are invited to attend worship with the pastor.
Miss Emma Gordon is visiting friends in Dallas accompanying a brief social visit during her travels. Local observers note her presence in the city as she spends time with acquaintances and attends informal gatherings.
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