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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1929
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun notes a forthcoming $60,000 in Whitewright for an ice factory cold storage plant and a new gin. D. B. Denny represents the investing company and cites faith in Whitewright’s future, with further developments hoped for this year.
A brief statement urges residents to put Whitewright first, consistently prioritizing local identity and community values over outside interests. The message underscores enduring loyalty to the town and its traditions.
The term new competition describes a shift from intra trade rivalry to inter industry contest. Cooperation across local businesses and industries, not individual merchants, strengthens the community against regional rivals and boosts collective prosperity.
A historical note describes U S population changes from the cotton belt grain country and tobacco regions toward industrial centers and suburbs. It highlights urban to suburban migration seeking homes with lawns gardens and play space.
The piece argues city workers should seek wholesome life in towns like Whitewright. It says a good job and a comfortable home with a lawn make people satisfied. If they move to the city and then the suburbs, they will miss small town advantages and start saving to return.
Irene Curtis 19 of Brady was released on 500 dollar bond after a daylight robbery at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank. Saville Awalt and Billie Ballard could not meet their 5000 and 2500 bonds and remain detained. Coy High, 17, will be heard in Juvenile Court after the case was transferred. R C Turner, identified as the gunman who demanded 2300 dollars, is held on 8000 dollar bond.
In Lewiston Idaho residents report a 128.3 degree temperature swing between summer heat and winter cold. A 113.5 degree high was set July 26 1928 and a 15 degree below zero low occurred February 9 this year, breaking long standing records.
In Aurora Illinois a mother, Mrs Lillian Deking 40 was shot and killed by county city officers during a raid on the Deking home. Her husband Joseph Deking 45 was knocked unconscious by deputies and a 9 year old son Gerald Deking fired at deputies wounding one. Deputy Roy Smith was injured in the leg as the boy resisted.
A humorous local column notes preacher sermonizing on higher life, Poke Eazley’s playful claim of enough praise, Yam Sims running to reach a place sooner, Sile Kildren’s quieting remark at the post office, a window sighting of Tobe Moseley’s wife identifying Jeff Potlock’s boy, and Musket Ridge singing school progress with mixed opinions from residents about the quality of singing.
W L Echols 67 longtime city marshal died after being wounded by a bandit. His funeral at First Methodist Church drew about 3000 mourners from North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Interment at Van Alstyne Cemetery. Survived by widow two sons and four brothers.
The Gillespie family and E C Pilcher express gratitude to neighbors for kindness during Mrs Frances Pilcher's illness and after her death. They thank friends for sympathy and floral offerings and sign with J C Gillespie Frances Gillespie and E C Pilcher. Also advertising refrigerators priced from 17.50 with 30 days free ice from Lloyd Moore's Furniture Store.
Kefler Gilley, a student from Alpine, traveled to visit his grandparents Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Spindle during the week, enjoying time with them at their home.
The Whitewright section has not had rain since Wednesday of last week. Farmers are pressing ahead with work, many finished planting corn. Corn planted before the dryness is showing a good stand, while wheat and oats look well and promise strong yields.
Andy Sanderson bought equipment for a three chair barber shop and hopes to open this Saturday in the Ray building east of T. A. Taylor grocery. Miss Lena May Gowdy hosted the West End Bridge Club at her mother Mrs. B. G. Gowdy's home with Easter eggs, spring flowers, a three course dinner, and two hours of bridge.
Miss Hazel McLean visited friends in Dallas Sunday. The brief social note records her outing and confirms her presence in the city for the day with no further details.
Mrs R H Barham of Little Rock Arkansas spent the week end with her sister Mrs P J Pierce in the city during a family visit noting no other events.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hamilton of Oklahoma City visited relatives in the area over the past week end. Ben Sturdivant, a student at S. M. A. in Dallas, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sturdivant. Miss Bettie Lou McLean spent the week end in Sherman as a guest of Miss Gladys Calhoun.
Mrs Clyde Hansard travels to Lubbock to join her husband who has taken employment there. Mr and Mrs George Burnham visit friends in Lubbock and Slaton.
Victor Biggerstaff and Mrs. Hugh Wilson and their son from Dallas spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Biggerstaff.
S. D. Fulton spent the first of the week in Fort Worth with his son Duncan who underwent a minor operation Monday. Duncan is employed by the Marland Oil Company and based in Fort Worth.
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