Community notes and business ad policy from The Whitewright Sun
Local newspaper column discusses subscription terms and advertising rates for events, obituaries, and notices. It highlights talk of legislative adjournment, town growth through advertising, and reflections on weather, commerce, and community readers. It also reports Texas Press Association meeting plans in Galveston and Editor Henry Ellis visiting Whitewright.
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Henry Ellis
Denison Herald
Mr. Ellis
Whitewright
The
Herald
Ellis
Red doctrines warned by American guard in Rus sia critique
The Greenville Morning Herald warns that Russia’s experimental government is a dangerous cure for national ills and urges America to stay vigilant against the spread of Red doctrine in the United States.
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Russia
America
Greenville Morning Herald
Editorial Sparks Fly Across Humorous Quips
A batch of glossed quips and witticisms comments on money appetite aging politicians courts and technology. The snippets reference reformers Ford and Harding and poke fun at everyday habits and international affairs with a light editorial tone.
Red invasion fears cautioned by Dallas Knights Templar speaker
A Dallas Knights Templar speaker warned Monday of a Red invasion threat to the United States. He cited communist spread in Europe and urged Americans to defend constitutional government amid postwar depression and farmer discontent.
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Knights Templar
Dallas
America
Europe
Russia
Germany
France
Free America
Methodist Sunday School Program Draws Denison Guests
G F Bryant superintendent of the Whitewright Methodist Church has arranged a Sunday school program for next Sunday morning at the Methodist Church. Rev Bill Wallace of Denison will speak on the lesson for fifteen minutes and Uncle Billie Lewis a noted gospel singer will perform. Bryant aims for 350 in attendance and invites all to attend, especially non Methodist members.
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G. F. Bryant
Methodist Sunday School
Methodist Church
Bill Wallace
Trinity Methodist Church of
Denison
Billie’ Lewis
Katy
Bryant
Whitewright
Rev
Wallace
Texas
Oklahoma City Flood Surges as Dyke Breaches
More than 1,000 people are homeless after North Canadian River floods Oklahoma City. Dykes along lowlands failed despite prior protection, forcing evacuations. Capitol Hill and Packingtown areas are isolated. streetcars cross a rising bridge. Cattle embargo and Park Park waterlogged.
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Oklahoma City
Capitol Hill
Price of gasoline at Sherman investigated
Sherman Texas May 28 Replies from the Sherman Rotary Club show several producing oil firms did not fully answer why Sherman retailers face higher prices. Some companies call 2c to 3c per gallon differences temporary and note price wars elsewhere. Retailers blame wholesale tank wagon price levels for the higher Sherman cost.
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Sherman
Texas
Sherman Rotary Club
Rotary Club
Dallas
How to Live Sayings on Death Notices
A concise dictum on living well so death notices will not appear in newspapers among town improvements. The quote attributed to Dixie Dokey emphasizes avoiding sensational or obituary context by leading a life deemed noteworthy.
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Dixie Dokey
Funeral of A. C. Reeves Held Monday Afternoon
The body of Arthur Caldwell Reeves was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery at 3:30 Monday with Rev. A E Major officiating. Born March 4 1858 in Oakley Tennessee he became a leading Dallas lawyer after earning a Lebanon University law degree. Reeves played a key role in a Mexico US commercial treaty under Diaz and headed a land grant railway venture later lost in revolution. He later resided in New York City and headed Blue Valley Irrigation Co. before living with his sister Mrs Dee Ray near Ector for the final year.
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Arthur Caldwell Reeves
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. E. Major
Mr. Reeves
Oakley
Tenn
Lebanon University
Texas
Dallas
Mexico
Diaz
Washington
Ohio
Mexico & Tehuantepec
London
New York City
Blue Valley Irrigation Co
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reeves Family Remembers Loyal Church Member in Long Illness
A devoted Christian and long suffering figure, Mason Reeves faced two years of illness with a sunny, optimistic mien. He leaves behind son Philip W. Reeves, captain on a Ward line steamer, and brothers J. H. Reeves and Alfred Reeves of Whitewright, Lon Reeves of Gould, Oklahoma, plus sisters Mrs. Dee Ray of Ector and Mrs. Alice Smith of Livingston, Tennessee.
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Gree Mason
Christian Church
Philip W. Reeves
Ward Line
J. H. and
Alfred Reeves
Whitewright
Lon Reeves
Gould
Okla
Dee Ray
Ector
Alice Smith
Livingston
Tennessee
Masqueraders Hold Year End Meeting at High School
On Tuesday evening May 29 the Masqueraders finished their year with a campus show where every member played a part. New officers were elected for next year Ben Sturdivant president Maxie Echols secretary treasurer and Eugene McIver reporter. Fans and harps were given as tokens of remembrance.
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Ben Sturdivant
Maxie Echols
Eugene McIver
Whitewright Club Honors Miss Ray With Diamond Bar Pin
Members praise director Miss Ray for leadership and present a diamond bar pin as thanks. They credit Whitewright residents for cooperation this year and pledge continued support for a successful club next year.
Summer School at Grammar School Opens June 4
The summer school at the grammar school starts Monday June 4 at 9 o clock. Tuition is 12 dollars 50 cents in advance. Pupils who need to make up work or strengthen weak subjects should attend. Miss Susie Noe will supervise the program.
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Grammar School
Susie Noe
Ford Car Born Every Seven Seconds
Wilkes Barre Elks Bulletin reports a witty line about a Ford car being born every seven seconds and jokes that traffic cops will start catching them with flypaper.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Toronto Star Weekly
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