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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1923
Page
1
The Executive Board of the Chamber of Commerce held a profitable meeting at the First National Bank reviewing ongoing projects. Treasurer reports show unexpended balance of 466.06 dollars with 252.50 dollars in pledged but uncollected member dues.
Miss Margreta Fender daughter of Rev and Mrs J F Fender and a Trinity University Waxahachie student was elected president of the Young Women's Christian Association for 1923 24 term. She previously served as secretary and was rewarded with the presidency for efficient service.
Ex Governor T. M. Campbell, ill at John Sealy hospital in Galveston, is reported to be growing worse. Blood transfusions were used in an effort to restore health, but recovery is not expected.
Governor Neff told the Legislature he will stand by his Saturday proclamation for a special session next Thursday. He said if adjournment occurs, no session until April or May may follow. He noted the concurrent resolution asking recall but defended his call and urged reconvening to pass revenue measures and necessary appropriations.
The Grayson County Commissioners Court on Tuesday appointed Sam McAfee as county probation officer to succeed the late Rev. John Moore. McAfee, formerly Sherman Chief of Police and later a county official, has been serving as acting probation officer since Rev. Moore fell ill.
Edwin Poin Dexter, Tom Bean farm club boy, wins multiple prizes in the Fat Stock Show at Fort Worth. He takes first and third in general corn exhibits and sweepstakes with white Dent, plus first and second in club boys divisions. Total premium money amounts to $52.
Whitewright hosts three district and county conventions next month. The Texas Congress of Mothers of seven counties meets April 4 5, the Grayson County B Y P A gathers April 12 13, and the Grayson County I O O F Anniversary Association holds its annual meeting April 26. The Chamber of Commerce supports the visits and has assigned committees to ensure a pleasant stay and good impressions. Secretary Lucian Andrews of the State Rural Letter Carriers Association is asked to invite Grayson County rural letter carriers to hold their next convention in Whitewright in May.
The Par ent-Teachers Association civic improvement committee lists names and trees planted during Tree Planting Week and calls for continued city beautification. The High School Dramatic Club pitches plans for a new colored minstrel show, promising local talent and lively entertainment. R. & Morehead advertises casings with price guarantees.
The two story home with attic on West Main street burned Tuesday afternoon after 3 PM. Fire started in the attic likely from a cracked flue after a bathroom stove ignition. Firefighters saved much of the household goods but losses exceed insurance. replacement may exceed twelve thousand dollars. Dr. May plans to replace with a modern bungalow and may build a second nearby dwelling.
Austin March 13 R B Walthall longtime private secretary to Governor Neff is appointed by the Railroad Commission as chief supervisor of the Oil and Gas Division to replace J W Hassell whose resignation left the post open The change takes effect March 15 Governor Neff has not announced a successor for his secretary role and Mrs Espa Stanford the first assistant is expected to be promoted
A 9 year old boy from Pennsylvania avenue was brought to Emergency Hospital Monday night. Dr W N Andrews removed deeply embedded wads of paper from both ears. The boy said he used paper to block out his sister playing the piano.
The All Sisters Quartet performs tonight at the grammar school auditorium. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy a program of vocal harmonies in a family friendly evening.
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce invites residents to submit a concise town slogan of two to ten words. Entries must include name and address and be mailed to the Secretary within ten days. The winning slogan will earn $5.00 in cash and be sealed for later review.
Durant Oklahoma March 13 Earl Glenn Deming age about 25 and from Cameron Texas were in a small tuning car that was caught on the nose of the cowcatcher of the No 6 northbound Katy train and dragged fifty yards. They were injured internally and rushed to Memorial Hospital as witnesses said a line of box cars blocked their view before the crash near the city limits.
Texas Power and Light finished a reducing station at Bells and a 6,000 volt line to Whitewright. Whitewright now receives power from T P L plants with full 24 hour year round service. The local light plant will not operate in the future and voltage can be increased with new transformers as demand rises.
The Whitewright Presbyterian Church hosts the cantata The Easter Evangel by Lorenz on Wednesday March 28 to benefit the Parent Teachers Association. About thirty local singers under director J A Dickey have rehearsed since February 1. A free will offering funds music and grammar school grounds projects, with hopes for a full house and a possible encore.
The Lyon-Gray Lumber Company sold seven Grayson County yards to Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber, with yards in Howe Collinsville Tioga Whitesboro Dorchester Southmayor and Gunter. Thirteen other Texas yards were included in the sale.
Director C C Willis organizes a farm boys club day with Chamber of Commerce help and cash prizes in cattle swine and poultry judging. Rural Grayson and Fannin county boys will visit Whitewright for instruction, club formation, and a free motion picture program at the Odeon theater with refreshments.
London reports a group of four or five Panamanian registered ships financed by a German magnate to run wholesale rum into the United States. The fleet is said to be operated largely from the U S by a former Hamburg America liner captain and commanded by a controversial figure. Evidence is unproven but points to massive liquor landings from Glasgow.
The Sub District Sunday School Institute will convene at the Methodist Church this evening at 7 o'clock instead of 7 30 to permit attendance at the lyceum at 8 o'clock. The institute will be in session all day Friday.
The notice urges proper eye care and recommends visiting R. L. Johnson the Optometrist for a correctly fitted pair of glasses aimed at safeguarding eyesight.
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