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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
1
Superintendent Durham organized a brief observance in the chapel with short talks by community patrons. Students and teachers then marched through the business district and returned to school, continuing the day’s work with no further interruption.
Grover Wallace’s father, with prior Kentucky tobacco experience, has grown and cured about three hundred pounds on a small home plot. He gathered and twisted the crop at Grover’s residence, signaling a new local farming effort.
Sherman crowd attends county W. O. W. meeting to hear explanations of the January 1 rate increases. The Sovereign Camp ordered higher premiums affecting all members, drawing dissatisfaction especially from older members unable to seek alternative protection. The rise is tied to insurance law requirements in several states where the society operates.
Census test conducted by F M Echols at the request of Supervisor H E Ellis of Denison for those applying to work as enumerators beginning January 2 1920. Officials face a staffing shortage while emphasizing patriotic duty and fair pay to ensure an accurate 1920 census for population and agricultural rating over the next decade.
Next Sunday November 16 the Baptist church holds a rally day with three sermons by Dr. F. F. Brown at 11 oclock Rev Joseph Pearce at 3 oclock and Rev Floyd Thorn in the evening Each speaker will address the Baptist task and members are urged to attend W J Eptina
Several Gentry Brothers circus attaches walked out during a recent visit as tired show hands faced low pay. After the performance an officer arrested a striking employee on theft charges for stealing a suitcase and clothes from a fellow worker. the clothing was recovered and sent to its owner.
Rain hampers work on Sears Grain Company corn shelling and grain storage plant but progress continues on buildings and installation. The firm plans to receive corn soon, with machinery for shelling and handling to be added once completed, aiming for a top national standard.
J. E. Mangrum and Robert C. Brown attended a recent Christian Church conference at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. The meeting sought plans to raise $350,000 for the church's denominational schools. Delegates enjoyed a lavish luncheon and entertainment.
Banks and several business houses shut Tuesday to honor Armistice Day. With the time change on the last Sunday in October, the city banks announced new hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Presbyterians have laid an important connecting link in the concrete walk in front of the home of the Pastor.
Denison gains prominence as Grayson County and the surrounding area solidify their role in oil development. The Herald reports dense oil operation coverage and a growing influx of investors visiting Denison, signaling the city as a permanent hub for the industry with rising prospects in the county’s northern reaches.
Rev C C Childress and his family return home after reassignment to Whitewright station by the North Texas Conference at Terrell. Other listings include Rev A R Nash to Valley Mills and Rev F B Wheeler to Winnsboro. D K Porter remains Sherman District presiding. Whitewright church welcomes the Childress family back for another year.
Rev A E Major, who recently resigned as pastor of Central Christian Church in Whitewright, has accepted the pastorship of the Christian Church at Decatur Texas and will relocate soon. He and his family have endeared themselves to Whitewright’s people through earnest and effective Christian work and have earned the esteem and friendship of the congregation.
Several localities report schools dismissed temporarily to allow students to help pick cotton. High wages lure pupils away from classrooms on good picking days, and farmers need labor. In communities where a brief recess would not harm the school year, such action may be wise.
One Sears of Lubbock visited during the week for business with his father returning home. Whitewright residents have invested in the Lubbock section and anticipate substantial profits on their holdings.
Several entry routes into Whitewright are blocked and require extraordinary team effort. Drainage will need several days of sun to restore passable condition.
The Odeon presents a seven day program starting Thursday November 13 with Wallace Reed in The Valley of Giants a Paramount Artcraft picture admission 15 and 25 cents Friday features Tom Moore in Lord and Lady Algy Goldwyn admission 10 and 25 cents Saturday showcases A Little Brother of the Rich Universal Special with Frank Mayo admission 10 and 25 cents Monday Alice Joyce stars in The Winchester Woman plus Rainbow Comedy admission 10 and 25 cents Tuesday Billie Burke in The Misleading Widow Paramount Artcraft admission 10 and 25 cents Wednesday Jane Miller in The Broken Promise Triangle film admission 10 and 25 cents Coming The Flame of the ...
The notice lists ODEON THEATRE showings including Told in the Hills The Girl From the Outside and The World and Its Women watch for dates and venue details at Yukon theatre.
Hugh Boren, overseer of the county road gang, arrived Monday with his right arm in a sling. He owns a Ford and notes the cool days. Boren is moving camp from Tom Bean to the Dripping Springs area.
City taxes are due now and payable at J. W. McMurry's grocery. Pay promptly to avoid the rush and one large payment later. The notice urges settling city taxes to ease the annual burden.
L. F. Hopkins sold the house now occupied by Marvin Brannon and family to T. D. Reynolds. Hopkins bought Mrs. T. K. McMillin’s residence, currently home to her son Sam McMillin and his family. Mr. McMillin and T. H. Truett will exchange domiciles.
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