Whitewright Wins First Game in Thrilling 55 to 0 Victory
Whitewright opened the season with a dominant 55 to 0 win over Whitesboro at Red River Valley Fair. Key plays included a first safety for Whitesboro, blocked punts, and multiple interceptions. Standouts were Bailey Coffman Lackey Spindle and Capt. McMurry, with a strong Whitewright line and defense leading to a decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Red River Valley Fair
Whitesboro Fighting Cats
Leonard
Ranger Bunch
Rangers
Whitesboro
North
Texas
Lackey
Coffman
Bailey
Spindle
Capt. McMurry
Nicholson
Montgomery
Keeling
Binion
J. B. Head
Austin College
Attack Law Fixing Weights of Bread
In Austin on September 30 the appeal of C. H. Ford from Harris County contends the Thirty Seventh Legislature’s standard weight for bread is unconstitutional. The case claims the act burdens interstate commerce and imposes undue restraints by fixing minimum and maximum loaf weights with a one ounce tolerance. Ford allegedly sold two thirteen ounce loaves in Marshall on May 4 1925 with a 16 ounce claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
C. H. Ford
Harris County
United States
Ford
Marshall
Leonard to Meet Rangers in First Home Game
The Whitewright high school football team opens the season Friday October 2 at 4 pm against Leonard High at the athletic park. Leonard recently lost 9 to 0 at Bonham, a score the locals call a fluke. Rangers seek a real challenge after taming Whitesboro last week and fans expect a decisive win. Local businesses are urged to close briefly to allow attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitesboro Cats
Whitewright
Rangers
Leonard
Waco Church Seeks Prayers for Resigned Pastor
Members of Columbus Street Baptist Church observe a week of prayer for their pastor. The pulpit committee and deacons lead sessions with men praying in the morning and women in the afternoon. Former pastor Dr. R. G. Bowers resigned recently to take a Kentucky church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Columbus Street
Pulpit Committee
Board of Deacons
R. G. Bowers
Williamsburg
Occupying New Home on West Grand Avenue
Mr and Mrs Emmet Penn moved into a new brick home on West Grand Avenue this week a palatial dwelling built with modern architecture and careful detail. The Sun reports another brick home is soon to rise and hints at three new brick church buildings, each surpassing the previous in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Penn
West Grand Avenue
Rotary Club Hosts Sherman Delegation for Charter Ceremony
The Sherman Rotary Club plans a return visit for the weekly noon luncheon Friday to officiate the presentation of the charter under which the local club becomes affiliated with the national organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Sherman
Sherman Club
Rotary Organization
Phillips Family Guests From Dallas and Galveston
Mr and Mrs Wm Phillips and their children from Dallas and Mrs W D Phillips with her daughter from Galveston were guests of Mrs P J Pierce on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Phillips
Dallas
W. D. Phillips
Galveston
P. J. Pierce
Keeling and Blanton Seek Seats in Bennet Race Shuffle
A sequence of exchanges shows Keeling and Blanton matching Bennett, Craig replacing Binion and others in a series of candidacies. The names Bennett Binion Blanton Coffman Davenport Carter appear as bidders or substitutes in a political contest. The list suggests a draft or rearrangement of positions among local contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeling
Blanton
Bennett
Craig
Binion
Davenport
Coffman
Carter
Enrollment Reaches Record 1640 At C I A
Denton September 29. Fall enrollment figures from the registrar show 1640 students at the College of Industrial Arts, the largest opening in CIA history. Total year enrollment may exceed 2000, with accommodations at capacity. Officials say the last Texas summer drought kept numbers from approaching 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
College of Industrial Arts
Texas
Athletic Council Meets Sets Football Ticket Prices
The Athletic Council chaired by Co. B. Bryant Jr. and including Bob Sears Lefevre Gordon and Supt. Fred Smith held its first meeting Monday. J. B. Heard presented the season budget and outstanding obligations while the group planned season ticket sales at 2.00 to the public and 1.50 for students, with general game admission at 50 and 35 cents for students. Funds via benefit activities were planned and field repairs were postponed to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Bryant Jr
Bob Sears
Lefevre Gordon
Fred Smith
J. B. Heard
Honey Grove blanks Wolfe City in season opener
Honey Grove High defeated Wolfe City High 18 to 0 in the season opener at Honey Grove. The town observed a full game day with local businesses closing for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Grove
Wolfe City
Honey Grove High
Wolfe City High
Bridal shower honors Mrs. Gomer May at Horton Roberts home
Mrs. Clay Horton and Miss Lucile Roberts hosted a Thursday afternoon shower from 4 to 6 at the Horton home for Mrs. Gomer May, a recent bride. Pink and green decor, lace fern centerpiece, Dresden cupids, and baby ribbon streamers framed the table. A decorated trunk held the gifts, opened by Dorothy Tate and Frances Myrick in pink and green maids’ outfits. Ice bells and pink green cake served to 26 guests with favors won by Mrs. L. Andrews, Mrs. C. B. Bryant Jr., and Mrs. Gomer May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Dorothy Tate
Frances Myrick
L. Andrews
C. B. Bryant Jr
Gomer May
Local Farmer Wins Big at Red River Valley Fair
L. H. Grammer displayed an individual cotton exhibit on Mrs. B. G. Gowdy's farm northwest of town at Sherman’s Red River Valley Fair. He won first prize on staple, first on seed cotton, first on individual stalk, and second on arrangement. The Mebane variety, from seed bought from Lester Haile, drew his success, with Haile adding a $100 cash donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Grammer
B. G. Gowdy
Sherman
Lester Haile
Haile
Revival at Celina Methodist Church Adds Forty Members
Whitewright friends recall Rev Grady May pastor of Celina church as flock grows since his arrival after the resignation of the former pastor months ago. Forty new members joined during the recent revival meeting at Celina Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celina Methodist Church
Grady May
Whitewright Friends
Celina
May
Funeral in Van Alstyne for Harold Welker Jr.
Mr and Mrs Fred W Smith attended the funeral in Van Alstyne Saturday for Harold Welker Jr two year old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Welker The baby died Friday at Honey Grove where Mr Welker teaches school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Smith
van Alstyne
Harold Welker Jr
Harold Welker
Honey Grove
Mr. Welker
Large crowd gathers as cotton pickers arrive
A Saturday crowd here included a higher proportion of Negroes than usual among weekend visitors. The influx of Black cotton pickers from the South is temporary, following the seasonal disappearance of the fleecy staple from fields.
Kemp Attacks Highway Costs in Stormy Session
Amarillo Sept 30 Former secretary L W Kemp of the Texas Highway and Municipal Contractors Association arraigned the State Highway Commission before the Association of County Judges and Highway Commissioners. He claimed if the American Road Company completes maintenance contracts the state will pay about 2,000,000 more than necessary, with total maintenance contracts at 5,000,000. Kemp said bids were not publicly advertised and warned the commission may face cancellation or postponement due to funds shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
State Highway Commission
Association of
County Judges and Highway Commissioners
L. W. Kemp
Texas Highway and Municipal Contractors’ Association
American Road Company
Kemp
Highway Commission
Caris Forged Trade Leads to Arrest in Whitewright
A young man named Earnhart forged the name of a Celeste farmer on a check and notes after trading a Ford roadster for a new Chevrolet roadster with Bob Sears in Whitewright. Recovered stolen car identified in Farmersville and Earnhart jailed in Grayson County with bond set at 1500. Kansas authorities chase further forgeries and another claimed owner, Charles Mullendere of Clearwater, Kansas, surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celeste
Whitewright
Bob Sears
Earnhart
Farmersville
Collin County
McKinney
Sears
Henry Williams
Grayson County
Williams
Wichita
Kansas
Charles Mullendere
Clear Water
Whitewright lumber firm to build two modern schools
A Whitewright lumber firm plans two new school buildings at Desert and Pike, each costing about 6000 dollars. Plans mirror each other with four 34 by 22 ft classrooms, a 30 by 46 ft auditorium, a 12 by 30 ft hall, plus superintendent’s room, library and cloak rooms. Bonds totaling 6000 dollars were voted in Pilot Grove to replace a fire-destroyed school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Desert
Pike
Pilot Grove
Whitewright entries win prizes at Red River Valley Fair
Busy cotton gathering season limited Whitewright representation at the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman. Despite this, local competitors earned prizes with Kentuckytown taking first in community exhibits, Ida second, and Bethel third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Sherman
the Sun
Department of Community
Kentuckytown
Ida
Bethel
Church drives to finish conference year in good standing
Chairman C. W. Bryant of the board of stewards called a Tuesday night meeting to plan closing the conference year with all obligations paid. The church runs a weeklong drive to allow the preacher in charge to present a creditable report to the October conference. last year the church raised about $7,000 for all purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bryant
Board of Stewards
The
Methodist Church
Kentucky Town Club Meeting Promises Relishes Topic
The Kentucky Town Club met with few members present and did not discuss the usual subject. The group won a $50 prize for their Red River Valley Fair booth and thanks supporters. The next meeting is Friday October 9 with Mrs Bonnie Stephens leading Relishes. visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Darwin Jr
Bonnie Stephens
F. T. Harris
Farmer Attacked By Negro Tenant Near Town
Malcom Atnip, a well known farmer about five miles northeast of town, was attacked Tuesday afternoon by Ander son Smith, a negro, on Atnip’s premises over a land dispute. Smith fired once, the gun misfired on a second attempt, Atnip grappled for the weapon and received a scalp wound as Smith fled. officers pursued the assailant without capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcom Atnip
Anderson Smith
Mr. Atnip
Smith
Atnip
Annie
La Follette Jr Wins Wisconsin Senate Election
Milwaukee, Wis. Rob ert M. La Follette Jr. was elected to succeed his late father in the U S Senate. With most precincts reported he led Edward F. Dithmar by more than 120,000 votes. Final totals show La Follette 197,779. Dithmar 77,678. Bruce 8,996. Work 10,706. Bauman 650.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Robert M. la Follette Jr
Wisconsin
United States Senate
la Follette
Edward F. Dithmar
Dithmar
Bruce
Dem
Work
Soc
Bauman
Labor
Cotton Receipts Reach Over Three Thousand Bales This Season
The district reports rapid cotton movement aided by extra help and favorable weather. By noon Wednesday gins had produced 504 993 and 1583 bales totaling 3080 for the season, with thirty wagon loads in yards and abundant seed cotton. Prices remained weak but steady at 23.50 lint 8.00 seed cotton and 34.00 cotton seed.
Whitewright Schools Get First State Apportionment
The Whitewright Independent School District received the first allotment of state school funds, $2.00 per pupil, with total current year apportionment set at $14.00 per capita. Remaining $12.00 will follow in smaller installments, as the State Department of Education warns of delays pushing final payments to August or September 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Independent
State Department of Education
Boards of Education
F. W. Smith
Marrs
Rotary luncheon programs and charter update noted
Supt. Fred W. Smith led the Rotary clue program at last Friday’s noon luncheon. Mrs. Harp sang and Miss Chenoweth performed piano. A concise outline of public school financial needs was presented and discussed. The club announced its charter grant by the National organization and future work under it after the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Smith
Rotary
Harp
Chenoweth
Whitewright Cats Meet Leonard in Friday Grid Battle
Whitewright fans who missed the cat tamers last weekend can see them face Whitesboro’s rival Leonard this Friday. The game starts at 4 PM and is expected to draw several hundred spectators, with promises of strong play and value for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Whitesboro
Rangers
Leonard Grid
Retiring Pastor Rev A E Major Preaches Final Sermon
Rev A E Major delivered the closing sermon of his tenure as pastor of Central Christian Church last Sunday. He had requested his resignation to take effect now and will retire from regular ministry. He has purchased a cottage and will remain in the area as a resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Major
Central Christian Church
Major
Hughes family moving to Van Alstyne for sales job
Morris Hughes and his family relocate to Van Alstyne where Hughes will work in the sales department of an automobile agency. The Neathery cottage on West Maple street they leave will be occupied by Roscoe Pace and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Hughes
van Alstyne
Mr. Hughes
Neathery
West Maple Street
Roscoe Pace
Ira Kirkpatrick Improves After Recent Operation
Ira Kirkpatrick, once in serious condition for several days after an operation, is now much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Kirkpatrick
Pat Neff Honor Farm Abolished
Houston reports the abolition of the Pat Neff prison honor farm at Sugarland after about fifty inmates took French leave. Prison Commissioners voted to end the honor system as guards return and liberties are revoked following escapes and partial recaptures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Pat Neff
Sugarland
Walker Sayle
J. A. Herring
W. R. Dulaney
Pat M. Neff
Oliver Duroe Jersey hogs dominate Red River Valley Fair
J R Oliver's Duroe Jersey hogs led the swine division at Sherman Red River Valley Fair with blue ribbons and a substantial cash premium. His general selection from the Duroe Jersey farm northeast of Sherman drew strong awards. Exhibits from Oliver hog ranch are also on display at the Fannin County Fair in Bonham, with earlier Sherman Democrat coverage highlighting the farm's growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Oliver
Sherman
Oliver
Duroe-Jersey
Bonham
Oliver Hog Ranch
Sherman Democrat
Minutes of Grayson County Missionary Baptist session
The Sun printed pamphlet form minutes of the 26th annual Grayson County Missionary Baptist Association held in Sherman in September. Rev J L Truett, clerk for 22 years, received the minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
J. L. Truett
Grayson County Missionary Baptist Association
Sherman
Rev. Truett
Dallas Socials: Heidi Harper Griner Married Miss Blanton
Heidi Harper Griner and Miss Marie Blanton, of prominent Dallas families, united in marriage at Oak Lawn Methodist Church in Dallas on Tuesday evening. Tom King of Dallas served as a groomsman in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidi Harper Griner
Marie Blanton
Dallas
Oak Lawn Methodist Church
Tom King
Mrs Pink Holsonbake Guest of Miss Gordon Wednesday
Mrs Pink Holsonbake visited Miss Ethel Gordon as a guest on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pink Holsonbake
Ethel Gordon
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Treese
Schied
Marple
Bryan
Stofle
Gunter
Morohan
Fullenwider
Brown
Suddath
Price
McMurry
Bradley
C.I.A
Athletic Council
Caris
Kentuckytown Club
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