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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun published by H Waggoner and T G Doss owners and publishers. Subscription price is 1.50 per year payable in advance. Entered at Whitewright Texas post office as 2nd class mail matter. Published every Thursday. Corrections policy for erroneous reflections upon character or reputation.
The chief advantages of dairying include stable income and reduced farm risk. It smooths year round work for the farmer family hired help horses and equipment and enables cash payments avoiding debt and high interest. A small capital start yields quick returns and dairy products support growing children and general health.
The article notes dairy farms stay productive and prosperous even in lean times. Cottage cheese can be produced on farm or home with little labor, turning skim milk into a nutritious, economical product.
A county mass meeting will convene at the courthouse in Bonham on Friday night. Principal speaker will be B Franklin Johnson of Longview. A large Greenville delegation is expected. The event supports the East Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Greenville May 6 7 and 8. Mayor McClure issued invitations to all county towns. A band from Leonard Honey Grove and Bonham will play and lead the Fannin County contingent, about 200, in the Greenville parade Tuesday afternoon.
Fort Worth announced acquisition of the Texas Gulf Power Company by the Texas Louisiana Power Company. A. P. Barrett, president, stated the firm, based in Fort Worth, is the largest independent public utilities organization in the Southwest. The company owns utilities in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and Kentucky.
Spears and Miller operate a 100 ton ice plant in El Paso while Gainesville Gas Company serves Gainesville. Wichita Falls Traction Company runs in Wichita Falls. Texas cities including Texas City League City Dickinson Friendswood Lamarque Velasco Brazoria Sweeney West Columbia East Columbia Angleton Strawn receive electric water or combined utility services.
The Spirit of St Louis completed long non stop hops from New York to Paris and circumnavigated the Americas and Caribbean as Lindbergh toured Latin America visiting 17 foreign counties. A motion picture reels at Palace Theatre Whitewright showing these feats Monday and Tuesday May 7 and 8.
Springfield reports football star Harold I. Red Grange has been served a $20,278.82 writ of attachment by Sangamon County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jean Saner. The writ claims money due to Illinois Trust and Savings Bank of Champaign. Grange denies owing the funds, saying he would have paid if owed.
The ceremony under an arch of smilax and roses featured Evelyn Smith and Irene Zercher as musicians. Bride wore beige georgette over pink satin, with roses and lilies bouquet. Attendants included Pearl Maloney and Jean Wingo. best man Reno Sims. Afterward, reception in pink and green decor. couple amid family from Wolfe City, Sherman, Commerce, and Dallas area. The groom runs the Devonport chain and hails from Pilot Point.
The marriage of J Leon Devenport and Miss Christine Wallace Benge was solemnized at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs John W Benge Wolfe City Rev E B Chancellor officiated
On April 1 the company discontinued delivery and adopted a Cash and Carry system. Since then they have sold market products at Cash and Carry prices. The change has received approval from most patrons, including former friends.
A fragmented catalog lists multiple Devenport family members and spouses across Texas towns including Farmersville Pilot Point Whitewright Denton Royse City Greenville Reno Sims Leonard and Mrs Annie Devenport. The items resemble a genealogical or social notice with numerous couples and places.
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