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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
4
J H Waggoner publisher notes notices of entertainments and memorials incur ads charges. Donors to Southern Methodist University Dallas gave 76000 for admin building with names withheld. A Dallas newspaper estimates state and county candidates will spend about a million dollars in Dallas County this year.
A Dallas News Sun column contrasts nine May and June marriages in Dallas as “mattering,” arguing country papers publish every local wedding with equal interest. It cites metropolitan papers chase stories for circulation, while country papers serve as a democratic record of their communities, through events big and small.
A column argues that women control much of spending and ownership in the U.S. economy. It urges merchants to target female readers in their hometown papers by advertising bargains, noting women's buying power and media consumption. The piece claims women’s labor, wealth, and shopping influence justify tailored ads.
An opinion piece argues gossip harms happiness in Whitewright. It urges residents to ignore rumors, confront gossipers, and refuse to listen or repeat gossip to curb character smearing and reputational damage. The piece invokes a Pilgrim Fathers joke to emphasize historical penalties for gossipers.
Lawton Wilson of Trenton was the low bidder for the new brick veneer gymnasium to be 63 by 112 feet with showers and dressing rooms. The school board recently bought 1% acres adjoining the campus for athletic use.
A simple method to restore dull scissors is to cut through a sheet of sandpaper multiple times. Repeating the motion hones the blades and improves cutting ease without specialized tools.
Funeral services for Charles H Barrett of Shamrock were held in Shamrock after his death in a Ryan Oklahoma hospital. He was born in the Pilot Grove community near Whitewright and educated at Grayson College. He is survived by his wife, one son Price Barrett of Shamrock, and three sisters Mrs W S Russell Sherman Mrs Clara Todd Ryan Oklahoma and Mrs Julia Sewell Hereford.
Funeral services for 83 year old Joe Nicely of Slaton were held at Oak Hill Cemetery at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev Leslie O Evans Baptist minister The body traveled from Slaton to Dallas by train and then to Slaton by Barnhart Funeral Service Nicely died May 16 at his daughter's home in Slaton after a six day illness He was born November 18 1854 and moved from Whitewright to Slaton in 1920 Survived by two sons Ed Nicely of Whitewright and A G Nicely of Windom and four daughters Mrs T B Blanton Mrs Pascal Harper Mrs C W Alexander and Mrs Guy Ely
Funeral services were held at Kentuckytown Baptist Church for Loren Neal Lumpkins three and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Ray Lumpkins. Interment followed at Wittitee Cemetery. Loren Neal died in Wilson N Jones hospital Sherman after pneumonia developed from scarlet fever. Surviving relatives include his parents a baby sister and grandparents Bert Neal of Kentucky town and Jess Lumpkins of Whitewright.
Funeral services for Jasper Newton Powell 82 a veterinary surgeon and prominent Mason were conducted at the Baptist Church at 3 p m Sunday with Rev Leslie O Evans officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery after a Masonic service at the grave. Pallbearers included W H Stedham T J Lilley John Reeves P A Short G L Baugher of Whitewright and John T Bean of Sherman. Dr Powell died at 235 a m Friday in a Sherman hospital after a stroke of paralysis.
Dr Powell a longtime Whitewright resident and early business figure died recently after a life of service. Born 1856 in Kentucky he arrived before the town’s founding, worked as blacksmith and veterinarian, and was a prominent Mason with years of teaching. Survived by wife Emma Robb, son McKinley of Dallas, six grandchildren, sisters and brothers, his civic roles included city council deputy fire marshal and nightwatchman.
The revival by former pastor Rev. W. M. Lightford of West Columbia concluded Sunday night. The church lists 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m Plan and Practice of the Christian Life Junior Church What It Costs to Live as a Christian 7 30 p m When God Laughs at Us 3 p m Young Peoples services conducted by Miss Pauline Magers 8 p m Evangelistic services.
The revival featured 16 conversions with nine baptized in Jesus name and six filled with the Holy Ghost. The church was crowded nightly for old-time preaching singing and testifying. It closed in a blaze of glory as sinners were convicted and saints revived.
The Methodist Church will hold Sunday sessions May 22 with 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. preaching. Evening services start 15 minutes later at 6:45 p.m. Epworth League and 7:45 p.m. preaching led by Pastor J. M. Connally.
Eight prominent Highland Park socialites and a man were arrested during a surprise raid by rangers and city police as they placed bets on horses. They were released, but a charge of bookmaking was filed against Mrs. Jewell Creason.
In Istanbul a new municipal order forbids brushing coats in barber shops, cited as unhygienic since it spreads dust and germs. Apprentices lose a major income source as tips vanish, leaving workers with wages far below prior levels.
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