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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists owners and publishers J. H. Waggoner and T. G. Doss with subscription at 1.50 per year payable in advance. Notice warns that notices of entertainments and bene fits with admission fees will be charged at advertising rates. Corrections policy also noted.
The Dallas News column lists farm prices in Fannin County with corn at 20 cents per bushel oats 15 cents flour 2.75 per 100 pounds sweet potatoes 25 cents per bushel apples 75 cents per bushel eggs 15 cents butter 25 cents pork 6 cents beef 3 cents. It also notes ginning figures for Grayson and Williamson Counties as of November 1 and describes a storm in North Texas with wind speeds up to 55 mph and ensuing weather changes.
The Worcester Telegram notes the daily flood of material editors receive and the need to choose worthwhile stories. It warns publicity seekers against pushing one-sided puff pieces disguised as news, praising reporters for vigilance in curbing tainted copy.
Blinks finds a girl's name inside a shirt saying please write and photograph. He writes and sends a self photo. She replies with a curt note admitting curiosity about what a cheap shirt looks like.
Rev. H. M. Cowling, new Whitewright Methodist pastor, receives warm welcome as other city churches dismiss services to join in. The Baptist pastor reads scripture and praises interchurch fellowship while Cowling seeks unity and cooperation among Christian groups. Rev. Stuckey’s final Methodist service draws large crowd amid town pride in church cooperation.
Rural subscribers are urged to join the limited time two newspaper offer from The Sun and the Semi-Weekly Farm News. The $1.50 rate covers Grayson Col lino and Fannin County farmers and may end soon as publishers indicate withdrawal in the coming days. Renewals listed include J. W. Dooley M. A. Atnip and many others.
The Nelson McMurray Turner and Price families thank friends for sympathy support and flowers after the illness and death of their mother. Special thanks to Mrs Oscar Brown Mr and Mrs Tony Webber Mrs George Teague and family for vigils shared and comfort. God bless each one.
A professor attempts a general definition of woman saying the phrase woman is generally speaking. A lowbrow student interrupts with a sharp challenge implying the topic cannot be meaningfully defined.
A petition in School District No. 42 seeks consolidation with Whitewright Independent District. Forty eight voters signed, claiming a majority. If approved, District 42 would share the Whitewright tax and provide nine months of free schooling, otherwise District 42 pupils pay tuition for six months.
J. P. Hayter aged 64, a Tex as State Pharmaceutical Association former president and former Decatur mayor, died at his Elm Mott home nine miles north of Waco. Born in Grayson County near Whitesboro, he once ran a Gordonville drug business. His brother R. L. Hayter of Fort Worth formerly lived in Whitewright and worked in furniture and groceries.
A Singing Convention will be held in Randolph next Sunday afternoon with the program starting at 1 30. The event is hosted by the Northwest Fannin County group and expects local attendance.
An artist unveils a new frieze while a flapper reacts with praise and surprise. The exchange highlights a fashionable gallery moment as criticism and awe mingle around art that provokes a physical reaction.
A London Tatler report portrays a police officer challenging an automobile victim who recalls reporting a license number. The victim mentions doubt whether the driver heard the claim. The exchange highlights the tension between witness memory and driver accountability.
The ad notes 40 cents payment for eggs in cash or trade this week. It also lists local notices including a funeral in Ardmore for A. Eddeman, a liquidation sale through November, and a Kentuckytown stunt play with a 10 cent admission.
At a reception a hostess urges an eminent tenor to sing despite lateness. He resists citing noise concerns, but she insists claiming neighbors poisoned their dog last week. The exchange unfolds with a sharp social twist.
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