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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
2
AW What's The Use by L F Van Zelm reports a garage fire where his clothing ignited by gasoline meeting a live electric wire. Injuries are not serious and the fire was put out by other employees. The notice is followed by shop ads from M C Spivy & Co Bonham and Glenn Doss advertising Airedales for sale.
Farmersville high school met Whitewright high school on the local gridiron last Friday. A large crowd witnessed a closely contested, evenly matched game with Farmersville gaining early 6 points and Whitewright’s goal never in danger. Holland kicked a third quarter field goal for the locals, who have not been defeated this year while Whitewright has faced four undefeated clubs and handed one its first loss. Friday’s Celina clash looms as the next test, as merchants tout strong business and invite patrons.
Under the Thirty seventh Legislature act and the State Constitution officers now in office will stay until January 1 1923 and then until successors are qualified an attorney general opinion says Potter County auditor H G Memrick explains. Officers affected by the fee bill must file a December 1 1922 annual report and another upon leaving office covering the fiscal year starting December 1 1922. Spivy & Co Bonham promotes its dry goods store in the same notice.
A local shop promotes its wide stock of leading magazines and pledges to obtain any specific issue upon request, signaling strong customer service and accessibility for readers seeking timely magazine issues.
Sherman Oct 26 County Agricultural Agent C C Morris estimates about 50 percent of Grayson County farm boys plan to leave the farm as soon as possible He blames lack of parental encouragement and view of farm work as drudgery He notes improvements in sanitation and living standards with many homes now having running water Delco lighting and refrigerators He warns the exodus is a serious problem needing action to prevent missing farm youth from cities Also an advertising line about new battery supplies.
In West Denison Texas Mexican track laborers living in railroad outfit cars fought with guns and knives late Saturday night. One man died and two were seriously wounded. Two Mexicans were jailed locally and three more in the county jail. Officials cited party tensions sparking the confrontation. guards intervened, prisoners were taken to jail and wounded hospitalized.
A promotional line from R S Morehead touts a full stock of casings and tubes from leading manufacturers. He states competitive prices and strong guarantees, underscoring confidence in product quality and value for customers.
Whitewright football teams up with Celina in a Friday afternoon clash described as a soft spot in the season. Dope notes Farmersville beat Celina 7 0, a result widely recalled, while others doubt the Celina performance.
Five Celina players were out as Celina faced Farmersville, signaling Celina’s heft advantage. Whitewright must show more fight after last week, while local fans back their team, hoping for a hard fought victory tomorrow.
Washington October 29 Postoffice inspectors are authorized to travel from Austin to Fort Worth to check up alleged fraudulent oil operators and publications. Inspector Rush B Simmons said many complaints have been received of ex
Van Alstyne on October 29 reports Parker Shearin, a Carter plant mechanic, facing an unspecified incident or development linked to his employment. Details remain sparse in the fragments available.
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