War letters reveal moral uplift and Europe observations
Private John E. Currin writes from Tours France that the war is forging better men and a truer Christianity, praising American morality and camaraderie. He plans to move toward Verdun to view war ruins while awaiting orders home.
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Bettie Currin
John E. Currin
Tours
France
Uncle Sam
States
Europe
Verdun
John Hollingsworth
American Expeditionary Forces
John
America
Substantial Increase in Our School Census
Superintendent H. L. Durham has completed the Whitewright school district census and secured a gain of over a hundred scholars beyond last year’s returns. The larger count will boost state funding by about 800 to 1000 dollars next session, helping the district alleviate financial stress and attract qualified teachers.
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H. L. Durham
Whitewright
Durham
City to Haul Rubbish From East Whitewright Area
The city schedules a wagon to collect refuse from East Whitewright next Monday and from areas near Grand Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday. Only junk not burnable or removable on private property will be hauled, with a single spring visit. If waste is not ready, residents must pay for removal themselves.
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East Whitewright
Grand Avenue
F. M. Echols
Long Pastorate Marking 29 Years at Rock Point Church
The Rock Point Presbyterian church observes Rev. W. A. Kirkpatrick completing twenty nine years of pastoral service. At sixty five he remains healthy and active with no signs of ending the fruitful relation, a tenure unmatched by any Texas pastor currently serving.
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W. A. Kirkpatrick
Rock Point Presbyterian Church
Texas
Kirkpatrick
Honey Grove Signal
Ida Road Bonds Approved Set to Begin Work Soon
The Whitewright Ida road district bonds have been approved by the Attorney General and are being lithographed for submission to the Comptroller and Attorney General for final approval. Bond buyers have shown interest and, if pricing is right, sale will proceed and a contract awarded for the highway. Construction could start within a month or six weeks with summer weather aiding completion before winter.
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Whitewright Ida Road
Comptroller
Death of G P Gooch in Whitewright Texas
G P Gooch died after a short illness at the home of Wm Binkley in Whitewright. The funeral was held Friday at 1 pm conducted by Rev J P Kimbrell and Rev J F Fender with pallbearers Charley Skaggs J M Simmons Luther Gordon Charley McGinnis E C Horton and J H Biggerstaff. Born November 22 1840 in Tennessee he was an ex Confederate soldier and a Church of Christ member. He had lived in Whitewright about fourteen years and with his wife cared for the aged Mr Binkley for ten years after moving from Celeste. He married in Celeste in 1900.
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G. P. Gooch
Wm. Binkley
Katy
Celeste
J.P. Kimbrell
Church of Christ
J. F. Fender
Charley Skaggs
J. M. Simmons
Luther Gordon
Charley McGinnis
8. C. Horton
J. H. Biggerstaff
Whitewright
Mr. Binkley
Tennessee
Mr. Gooch
Modern Woodmen Notice for Whitewright Lodge Meetings
The Modern Woodmen Lodge of Whitewright rents the 1. O. O. F.E. P. hall for the first and third Friday nights each month and will meet regularly on those dates. All members urged to bear the dates in mind and be present. John Savage, V. C. 21.
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Woodmen Lodge
Whitewright
John Savage
V. C
Card of Thanks for Loyal Support in Sorrow
The Goocu and Eastwoop families express heartfelt thanks to those who kindly min istered to them and stood loyally by them during their supreme sorrow.
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G. P. Goocu
Ona Eastwoop
Farmers Oppose Daylight Saving Time Change Opinion
Editorial notes opposition to March 30 clocks back an hour under daylight saving. The piece argues the change is a nuisance, harms business schedules, and ignores farmers who do not observe the shift while urging no public demand for the policy in the region.
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United States
Knights Templars to Confer Templar Degree at Whitewright
Monday at 4 o clock the Knights Templars will begin conferring the Templar degree on six candidates from Whitewright. Lunch will be served in the hall to the workers. All members urged to attend by 4 o clock.
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Knights Templars
Whitewright
Sherman Democrat
Grayson County Courthouse To Undergo Modern Remodeling
The Grayson County Commissioners Court plans to complete modernization of the courthouse as funds allow. Part of the remodeling was done last year and officials will continue according to the approved plans.
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Grayson County Court House
Commissioners Court
Clock Tower to Be Replaced After Interior Works
Architect John Tulloch designs interior upgrades with plans to remove the clock tower, install a modern roof, and stucco the exterior walls ongoing after completion.
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John Tulloch
Transient bicyclist astonishes crowd with tricks and collection
A traveling bicyclist wowed a large crowd last Friday with clever wheel tricks then traveled to Bells for another performance that afternoon, drawing a substantial collection from spectators.
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Bells
Newspaper Club Offers from The Whitewright Sun
Good Club offers The Whitewright Sun one year and the Farm and Ranch three years for only 2.75 dollars. Holland's Magazine three The Whitewright Sun and the Semi-Weekly Farm News one year each for 1.75 dollars. Take advantage today. Send check or money order to The Whitewright Sun.
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Whitewright
Whitewright Sun
Holland’s Magazine
The
Beasley Visits Brother Ill at Point Sunday
R F Beasley traveled to Point Sunday to see his brother who has been seriously ill for two to three weeks. He reports his brother is much improved and recovery is anticipated.
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R. F. Beasley
Point
Mr. Beasley
Fraternal Rally Notice for K of P Members
Members of the Knights of Pythias are urged to attend a Tuesday night rally on April 8 at the lodge hall with wives and daughters. The program includes entertainment, reception and refreshments led by H E Ellis P G C C, to renew life and fraternity. Signed J B Ha C C W M Cox Prelate J M Simmons K of S.
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K. of P
K. of P. Lodge
H. E. Ellis
J. M. Simmons
K. of S
Death of J. S. Stinson in Greenville
News arrives of J. S. Stinson death at his Greenville home on the 16th inst. He was the father of Mrs. Jack McMillin.
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J. S. Stinson
Jack McMillin
Greenville
Railcar Schedule Between Sherman and Whitewright
The Sherman Whitewright service car runs from the Williams Hotel in Sherman to Whitewright at 6 00 a m and 4 30 p m. It also departs cafes in Whitewright for Sherman at 7 45 a m and 6 15 p m. 2t pd.
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Sherman-Whitewright
Williams Hotel
Sherman
Whitewright
City Marshal Stillwell Oversees Culverts and Street Work
City officials report multiple culverts installed and other essential street improvements overseen by City Marshal Stillwell, addressing long standing infrastructure needs.
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Stillwell
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First National Bank
Ida
Planters National Bank
J. W. Davidson
Mangram Bros
Chase & Sanborn Seal Brand Coffee
Stone’s Fruit Cakes
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