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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
6
Sherman social notes list visits from Mrs. O M Ross Mrs H T Atterberry and others to Denison Glen Rose Dallas and Sherman along with several local business ads for Morehead's Filling Station Pierce's Cafe and Devonport's Variety Store. Items mention plant bulbs groceries and car apples with promotions and community greetings.
Constable Ed Lankford reports a Sunday hunting result on a creek northeast of town. The item notes local ads from businesses offering services and goods, plus several community notices about court appearances, city officials, and recent moves. Elder W N Carter preached at Terrell and will speak at Farmerville Church of Christ next Sunday.
Miss Theresa Feverheart has returned from an extended visit in Mexico with her sister Mrs. John Butler who accompanied her home for a visit.
Mr. and Mrs. A F Choate of Roanoke were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F Lovell west of town. They were joined by Mrs. Lovells father W G Ramsey of Houston who will stay some time. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Hud Sinclair and daughters Pauline and Margaret and sons Mack and Ray of Denton, Mr. and Mrs. Clint McMillin and children of Trenton, and Miss Mamie Kirkpatrick of Ringgold at Mr. and Mrs. O M McMillins.
Sherman and nearby towns reported social visits as Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Morehead hosted friends, H. E. Yeary and H. R. Caston welcomed guests, Lucian Andrews planned a National Rural Letter Carriers Association meeting in Chicago and New York, and Katheryne Vaughn hosted a Bridge Club luncheon with out of town guests Mattye Long and Mrs. Atterberry. A birth announced by Mr. and Mrs. Caston adds to a week of small community events.
In a game last Saturday Whitesboro boro faced Sherman with Whitewright Rangers drawing a large hometown crowd. The local team rolled to a 55 to 0 win signaling strong preparation under Coach J B Head and promising tougher tests ahead as the season unfolds.
Austin reports the opening games of the sixth UT Interscholastic League season. Historical notes recount league football champions: 1920 Cleburne and Houston tied. 1921 Bryan beat Oak Cliff. 1922 Waco beat Abilene. 1923 Abi lene defeated Waco with Oak Cliff winning later. Enrollment grew from about 150 to 282 last year.
A set of light verse quips from various papers praising practical and resilient acts. Poems celebrate the driver changing a tire, learning to drive, hanging curtains in rain, and a man out of gas, with cheerful, everyday heroism. The tone is humorous and reminiscent of old time newspaper verse.
Washington reports Texas 1924 fiscal year results with expenditures totaling 51.5 million dollars including 12.0 million for highways and 11.7 million in permanent improvements. Revenue reached 60.8 million with property taxes 44 percent of total. Per capita measures show maintenance 7.92 and debt 0.90 dollars. Assessable property value stands at 3.489 billion with total state taxes 26.17 million.
A reader suggests sharing any personal news by phone or mail with The Sun. The note emphasizes timely updates and easy contact for publication of community or individual items.
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