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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
7
Entered at the Whitewright post office as second class mail matter notices of entertain ments dinners and other benefits where there is an admission fee or monetary consideration will be charged at regular advertising rates. Obituaries resolutions of respect memorials and similar notices are also charged at regular rates.
A note from The Sun promises full correction of any erroneous reflection on the character, standing, or reputation of any person, firm, or corporation that appears in its columns once brought to the publisher's attention.
Next week October 4 to 10 is Fire Prevention Week across the state and nation. President Coolidge cites last year’s fire toll of 15 000 lives and 500 million dollars in property loss. The drive urges caution as about 85 percent of fires stem from carelessness and ignorance of fire hazards.
The Whitewright Rangers overwhelmed the Whitesboro Fighting Cats in Sherman with a 28 to 0 halftime lead and a final 55 to 0 victory. The Whitesboro pep squad, loud early, faded before halftime, and Whitewright achieved a fourth straight win over Whitesboro.
The First State Bank of Deport 18 miles southwest of Clarksville was robbed of 20 dollars by two youths from South Texas at 6 pm Friday. Citizens captured them near Deport before Lamar County officers arrived. they confessed their names Ira Lee Hardison and Boyce Breedlove, homes near Waco.
The Sun shows continued healthy growth in its subscription base with another lengthy list of renewals. Names include W. A. Phillips Noel Hansard J. A. May W. D. Taylor J. L. Bennett R. H. Jay W. F. Brown J. W. Burden R. W. Ball Hugh Norris S. S. Doss E. A. Claburn P. R. Johnson Robert M. Cantrell A. J. Reeves H. H. Sears Miss Maurine May Mrs. Coleman Carter Dr. John A. Ray Jack Robbins Frank Whitworth.
The First Baptist Church invites attendance at Sunday school at 10 a m with a goal of at least 250 attendees. Officers and teachers are urged to be present if avoidable to ensure a strong start, and encouragement is given to all to participate.
The pastor urges a strong fall effort with a united spirit to make the church’s history. A holy hour of worship will follow Sunday school, inviting all members to pray and worship, leave worries at the throne of grace, and praise God. Young people meet at 6:30. officers should drive a high day for youth work. Public welcomed.
J. R. Gaither of Kansas City will arrive in a few days to buy cattle, primed for spring cows but purchasing any kind. If you have cattle for sale, call W. L. Kincaid at phone 906 and bring your cotton to Whitewright.
Post master Brents notes four cents postage for a Sun copy with over eight pages. Subscribers often mail copies to friends, finding it cheaper to have the publisher send it. The postage bill will exceed the yearly subscription price, factoring in wrapping and mailing. Sun and Dallas News, 1 yr., 2.25 dollars.
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