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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1928

Page

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Judge Carter Addresses Rotarians on Grayson County Roads

Judge R M Carter spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon in Sherman with Reed Markham Will H Evans county commissioners J R Westbrook and banker Gilmore Webster in attendance. Carter reviewed the county road building program, bond plans, and coordination with the State Highway Commission as he urged continued progress. The club began an attendance contest with S H Montgomery and F M Echols leading their groups.

R. M. Carter Reed Markham Will H. Evans Sherman J. R. Westbrook Denison Gilmore Webster F. E. Douglas J. H. Waggoner Judge Carter Grayson County Austin State Highway Commission Rotary Club S. H. Montgomery F. M. Echols

Robinson Speaks In Curtis State In Kansas Speech

Senator Joe Robinson opened a west tour with a sharp Kansas attack on Republican leaders Curtis and Hoover. He charged tariff plans fail to fix farm prices and accused Curtis of trifling with the farming problem. He rebutted William Allen White’s Smith criticism and urged Kansans to right a perceived wrong.

Wichita Kan Charles Curtis William Allen White Joe Robinson Kansas West Curtis Herbert Hoover Hoover Senator Curtis Robinson Republican Party Smith White Collier’s Weekly al Smith

Houston Buffs Clinch Dixie Series Title Over Barons

Houston won the Dixie Series by defeating the Birmingham Barons 5 to 1 in game six, securing four wins to take the championship. The Buffs claimed the Dixie pennant after beating the Barons, the Southern Association champions, in Houston.

Birmingham Houston Dixie Houston Buffs Birmingham Barons Texans

Come to The Sun Office for Typewriter Supplies

The Sun invites customers to visit its office for carbon sheets ink ribbons and typing paper. Aiming to support writers and clerks with essential machine maintenance and supplies.

The Sun Office

Oldest Sun Subscriber Renews at 86

J. N. Carter, 86, rushed into The Sun office Friday to renew his subscription for another year. He is one of The Sun’s most valued readers and says he is the oldest on the list. He calls before expiry and jokes that he is eighty six years young. We invite others who claim the title to come forward.

J. N. Carter Sun The Mr. Carter

Night air mail flyer survives third crash in four months

Johnny Kytle an Atlanta Richmond night air mail pilot escaped unhurt after a storm forced a forced landing near Rural Hill North Carolina. While seeking aid he asked a farmer for help and a shotgun blast from inside the house narrowly missed him.

Washington Johnny Kytle Atlanta Richmond Kytle Lexington N. C Rural Hill

Mrs Mary Ann Teague Death Notices

Mrs Mary Ann Teague 69 wife of Rev I E Teague died at the family residence five miles southwest of town Sunday night at 1 o clock after months of illness She was a Missouri native Funeral was Monday at 4 conducted by Rev J A Henderson and Rev C Chumbley Interment Wittitee Cemetery near Kentuckytown Surviving are her husband a brother Jake Grindstaff Clayton Oklahoma and a sister Mrs S G Hogue Terry Oklahoma The deceased was a noble Christian woman and has many relatives and friends who will miss her

Mary Ann Teague I. E. Teague Missouri J. A. Henderson C. Chumbley Wittitee Kentuckytown Jake Grindstaff Clayton Okla S. G. Hogue Terry, Okla

Election betting remains thin as 1928 close to vote

Wall Street shows a muted betting scene for the national election with less than 10000 in wagers so far. Exchanges bar firm participation, leaving individual bets, while odds top at 2 to 1 for Hoover amid lingering doubt about the outcome.

Wall Street Hoover Wilson- Hughes Hughes United States Houston Post-Dispatch

Did You Ever Stop To Think About Shopping Local

Edison R. Waite of Shawnee Oklahoma urges readers to spend at home in his column. He argues local stores offer complete seasonal stock at reasonable prices and that shopping locally keeps profits in the city, supporting the community and making the city a better place to live.

Edison R. Waite Shawnee Okla

Central Christian Revival Concludes in Whitewright

The Central Christian Church revival led by Rev. J. T. Purvis ends after a profitable series of sermons. Paul Campbell of San Antonio assisted as song leader and crayon artist. Ten new members joined the church. Local pastors from other Whitewright churches spoke, highlighting interchurch cooperation in the Master's cause.

Central Christian Church J. T. Purvis Paul Campbell San Antonio Purvis Whitewright

Rain Helps Whitewright Crops Boosts Cotton Picking Progress

An inch of rain fell Tuesday night in Whitewright easing drought for weeks. Farmers report strong cotton picking, early corn gathering, and wheat sowing prospects aided by fair weather and higher corn prices at 65 cents a bushel.

Whitewright

Doctors Face Cash and Carry Health Policy in Kewanee

The Dallas News argues a new Kewanee Illinois policy would require patients to pay upfront for nonemergency medical care. Doctors contend the move clashes with humanitarian ideals as some struggle with uncollectible bills while continuing to treat all patients.

Kewanee Illinois Dobbin Sewanee Dallas News

Hoover New York Speech Set for October 22

Hoover plans a two hour national radio hookup and 25 000 tickets for Madison Square Garden to host his New York address on October 22. Charles E Hughes will be invited to speak and H Edmund MacHold presides.

Washington Herbert Hoover New York Stanford Cal Charles E. Hughes Madison Square Garden Garden H. Edmund MaccHold Hughes Hoover

Price Record Set for Light Cattle at Kansas City

Kansas City price record set as 16 Hereford yearling steers averaging 1008 pounds sold at 18.10 per hundredweight on the Kansas City Livestock Exchange Wednesday.

Kansas City

Tigers Defeated By Frisco Team In Frisky 12 to 0 Opener

The Whitewright Tigers lost to the Frisco What-nots 12 to 0 in the season opener. Frisco outweighed Whitewright and had more experience, yet Knothole Pete judged the game a near stalemate aside from the two Frisco scores. Next Friday the Tigers travel to Rockwall for a big matchup and banquet plans are discussed.

Knothole Pete Whitewright Tigers Frisco Whitewright Knothole Pete North Field Tigers Rockwall Rockwall Mountaineers Sherman Crosby Smith Cernosek Society

Record Attendance At Red River Fair Opens Strong

The Red River Valley fair in Sherman opened with the largest first day turnout, selling twenty five thousand tickets before gates opened for School and College Day. Democratic U S Senator nominee Tom Connally of Marlin spoke at 2 p m introduced by Mayor Will Leslie with Pat Mayes, fair association president, presenting the ceremony.

Red River Valley Sherman Tom Connally Marlin United States Texas Will Leslie Leslie Pat Mayes The Fair Association

Sheppard Predicts Smith Victory at Wichita Falls Rally

Senator Mor ris Sheppard of Texas campaigned for the Democratic ticket in Wichita Falls predicting Gov. Alfred E. Smith will be the next U.S. president. He assailed Republicans over oil, patronage and wartime funds while praising Smith's humble origins and leadership for a prosperous, humane America.

Wichita Falls Morris Sheppard Texas Alfred E. Smith United States Sheppard Republican Party Democratic Party Governor Smith New York Smith Gov. Smith Tammany Hall Tammany Jefferson Jackson New York State

Alaska Youth Chooses Flasker Over Asker

A playful verse recalls a young Alaskan man who avoids asking for a kiss, opting to Flasker instead. The limerick humor centers on his plain method and lighthearted mischief.

Asker Alaska

Local Thanksgiving Gallop May Shape Whitewright Football Fate

A community event planned here between now and Thanksgiving Day could influence the fortunes of the Whitewright football team as readers weigh its impact on upcoming games and morale.

Whitewright

Cotton Gins Report 2,678 Bales This Week

Up to Wednesday night the three Whitewright gins had ginned 2,678 bales of cotton, nearly 500 more than last year. Prices for Thursday morning: lint cotton 18 cents, seed cotton 6.50 dollars, cotton seed 34 dollars per ton.

Whitewright

Convicts Burn Tuberculosis Building At Huntsville Farm

At the Wynne State prison farm near Huntsville a fire destroyed the tubercular building and four other structures after guards found a five foot underground tunnel. No escape occurred though 56 inmates were rounded up as crews fought the flames and water supply failed when the tower collapsed. Losses estimated at 9 000 dollars for the building and about 15 000 to replace all burned facilities.

Huntsville Wynne State Prison Huntsville State J. H. Spates D. W. Averitt Texas Prison System

Dallas Pastor Praises King of Kings Movie at State Fair

Rev. Otho B. Morris of First Methodist Church in Dallas lauded the film King of Kings as the best he has seen and urged thousands to view it. The movie will be shown at Fair Park Auditorium on Oct. 6 and Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays during the State Fair when the venue is free.

Dallas Jesus Texas Otho B. Morris First Methodist Church Fair Park Auditorium

Woodman Circle to Break Ground on Sherman Home for Aged

Ground will be broken on a 215 acre tract just beyond Sherman city limits for a home for aged members and orphans. The Woodman Circle home committee announced plans after approving designs by Sherman architect John Tulloch and directing bids and contracts. The site sits about 200 feet from the highway facing south.

Sherman Woodman Circle Mary E. LaRocca Dora Alexander Talley Omaha Neb Annie Watts Meridan Margaret Meadows Oklahoma City Okla Etta Davidson Houston John Tulloch Tulloch

Collin County Forms Anti-Theft Club At Fair

MecKinney announces a Collin County anti theft club to protect poultry and livestock raisers during the county fair week. Summa and Lewis Bryant lead the effort seeking fifty members with unique tattoo marks for livestock such as chickens turkeys geese ducks pigs and cattle.

Meckinney Collin County Summa Lewis Bryant Th County

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Curtis’ State Farmer Central Christian Revival Robert Owen God Doctor Red River Fair Orangeville T. W. Lovell Dallas Pastor Woodman
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