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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
8
A collage of short notices lists visits by Mrs O M Ross and others to Denison Glen Rose and Sherman, plus several business promos. Mentions include Morehead's Filling Station Pierce's Cafe Devonport's Variety Store Davidson & Barbee and local residents visiting relatives and customers across Sherman, Denison, Fort Worth and Dallas with varied grocery, cafe and appliance prompts.
Newspaper notices list local events and brief items from town life. Constable Ed Lankford hunted Sunday and bagged a covey of eleven crapshooters on a creek northeast of town. Other notes include court patrol actions, social moves, church services, and local business mentions. Sun and Dallas News, 1 year $2.25.
Sherman visitors Mr and Mrs R S Morehead visited Wednesday. Mr and Mrs H E Yeary of Farmersville were guests of Oran Sears Thursday. Lucian Andrews went to Chicago for a National Rural Letter Carriers Association meeting and will visit New York City. The Andrews family returned to Eastland after visiting Mrs Spindle. W E Wall of Quitaque returned home after visiting Cantrell and Caston families. Leonard couple Mr and Mrs H R Caston announce a 12 pound boy. Mrs Caston is daughter of Sears of Whitewright.
Miss Katheryne Vaughn hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with a two course luncheon. Favors went to Miss Louise LaRoe and Miss Ethel Gordon. Out-of-town guests included Miss Mattye Long of Waco and Mrs. H. T. Atterberry of Dallas.
Mrs. Fitz Bryant and her husband tied to the Federal prohibition enforcement department in Texas moved this week into a substantial cottage on the west end of Main Street. The dwelling was recently bought by Fitz's father C. W. Bryant from Emmet Penn.
Whitewright Rangers crushed Whitesboro 55 to 0 at Sherman last Saturday with strong support from local fans. Coach J B Head guided the team as they look ahead to tougher games and a potential season record.
A Sun office offer features 75 sheets of typewriter paper available for 25 cents. The lightweight deal emphasizes affordable stationery for local readers and office workers seeking bulk paper options.
Austin reports the sixth UT Inter scholastic League season open with many Texas high schools in action. The article recalls past championships: 1920 Cleburne and Houston tied. 1921 Bryan beat Oak Cliff. 1922 Waco beat Abilene. 1923 Abi lene over Waco and Oak Cliff title win. Enrollment grew from about 150 to 282 last year.
A collage of light verse from several papers praises overcoming rough tasks. The wit spots tire changing, learning to drive, hanging curtains, and braving rain with humor. The theme centers on practical skill and cheerful endurance rather than grand heroics.
The Department of Commerce reports Texas fiscal year 1924 results. Expenditures for general departments were $39.56 million, with $17.90 million allotted to education. total outlays including debt and improvements reached $51.51 million. Revenue totaled $60.83 million, driven by property taxes and licenses. Per capita metrics show education outlays, debt, and taxation figures, with a net indebtedness of $4.48 million and a per capita tax levy of $5.24.
A reader asks for shares of personal news and invites phone calls or messages to The Sun. The appeal emphasizes timely updates on individuals and family milestones for publication.
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