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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
1
Galveston on sailing day shows a busy waterfront as more than 150000 bales of cotton are loaded onto 24 ships over two days. The cargo, produced from 500000 acres, illustrates the port’s export surge and the busy operations at piers 10 through 41 with trucks tractors and ships gear in constant motion.
Oklahoma City reports two dead and a possible third drowned in floods across Oklahoma and Southern Kansas. Damages were put at nearly $500,000 with higher estimates possible as waters recede and reconstruction begins. Oscar Brooks, a railroad worker, drowned near Mangum and William Clark died of flood related shock. One more man is reported swept away but unconfirmed.
Oran Roberts 18 of Howe and freshman at North Texas State Teachers College collapsed with heart disease while circling the college athletic field race track Tuesday afternoon. He had run about 200 yards before dying instantly. he was the son of W. J. Roberts of Howe.
The Central Christian Church reports gladness at a strong Sunday School turnout and a praise filled 24th anniversary for Brother Fender. The pastor urges all to attend next Sunday and to keep participation high for the work that pleases God.
Katherine Vaughn and James Emory Christian wed in a ring ceremony at the Vaughn home. Rev. J. S. Montgomery officiated with Mrs. Bryant and Miss Willis leading music. Attendants included Miss Jerry Johnson. ring bearer Floyd Everheart Jr. The couple left for an automobile trip to Waco Houston and Galveston.
Heavy rains swell rivers in Vernon area washing out Frisco slough bridges near the Red River and two pilings of the Fort Worth Denver bridge over Pease River. Highway traffic stalls, crops suffer, Odell toll bridge damaged, railroad traffic halted then resumed Monday morning.
Burglars who broke into Joe Wolfe's store on Gonzales road eight miles southeast of Seguin not only took much of the stock but also recovered about $1300 Wolfe had hidden for the night in an old automobile inner tube.
Notice urges all members to attend a meeting Friday night October 8 to work in the F. C. Degree. W. L. Stowers, W. M. presides.
Washington reports 1 961 prosecutions in Texas for fiscal year ending June 30, yielding 311 years in jail and 164 844 in fines. Western district led with 208 convictions and 162 years jail, 73 683 in fines. Overall 44 022 nationwide, 3 669 permanent injunctions, 7 336 995 in fines, 5 666 years imprisonment. District of Columbia shows 1 584 convictions.
The Whitewright Rotary Club hosted Dr. J. F. Fender pastor of the Presbyterian Church as honor guest for his twenty fourth anniversary of service. Rev. W. A. Stuckey led the program with praises from local clergy and the pastors of the First Baptist and Central Christian churches. Dr. Fender shared reflections on his two dozen years, expressing gratitude and humor as the gathering praised his ministry.
Approximately 13,250 people were killed and 350,000 injured by automobiles in the United States during the first eight months of the year, the American Road Builders' Association reported Saturday. Plans to curb casualties will be discussed at a special meeting on road builders' day at the Sesquicentennial in Philadelphia on October 20.
A promotional deal for one year of the Farmer's Special Sun and the Dallas News at a promotional price of $1.50. The notice advertises bundled newspaper access for readers seeking regional agricultural coverage and urban news within a budget.
The Dallas Steers champion Dixie baseball club distributed 22500 among twenty players for winning the Dixie Series and pennant funds totaling 10088, with the club adding 238.21 to reach 25000. Joe Tate, from this place, received 1225 and will return to Wright in a few days to winter with his parents.
New York reports Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, stating business conditions are very satisfactory. He sees no need for a major slump and notes politics may affect markets, but most people want prosperity and will vote to sustain it.
New York October 6. Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, now dethroned by Gene Tunney, says he might return to the ring. He recalls the seven year title reign, notes a couple of million earned, and praises Tunney as a worthy fighter while thanking his wife Estelle Taylor for support.
The Grayson County B Y P U will hold its fifty ninth semi annual session at the First Baptist Church Whitesboro starting Thursday October 14 for a two day meeting. Local B Y P U members will attend and participate with First Baptist Church also on the program.
The Parent-Teacher Association held its regular session at the grammar school. A program featured a third grade song and a talk on Educational Needs of Young Women by Miss Sue Stephens. A traditional spelling match using the Blue Back speller was scheduled for Friday night. The club will reconvene at the high school on the first Tuesday in November.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will start a rummage sale on Saturday October 9 with cakes pies candies and produce. The sale will be at Bob Sears showroom in the Huffines and May garage building. Edna Rathbun secretary.
Sunday marked the twenty fourth anniversary of Dr J F Fender’s pastorate at the Presbyterian Church in Whitewright A 38 year ministerial career across three churches was celebrated with a church program including a My Pastor Tis of Thee hymn a reading by Wave Carr a Chambless solo a Barbee Montgomery duet and a tribute by Miss Emma Dee Randle Dr Fender thanked the congregation for the recognition and his twenty four years of service
Al Ritchie known as Samson and his wife Suzan Chalupka star in a four day engagement at the R and R theatre. Samson performs neck pulls and steel pipe bends while Chalupka dances and stunts. He promises to pull ten tons by his neck on Saturday noon down main street.
The Kentuckytown community won first and Pilot Grove second in the Bells fair community exhibits. Their exhibits are on display at the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman this week, with several residents from both communities earning prizes.
Mrs P Johnson hosted a bridge Tea at her home last Wednesday for Miss Katherine Vaughn bride elect. Autumn yellow decor and cupid heart ice course complemented the wedding color theme. Guests included Marion Barbee Bessie Barbee Jerry Johnson C B Bryant Jr Gomer May R G Pennington R T Pennington Clyde Craig Jack Webster Ed LaRoe Guy Hamilton S H Montgomery J L Kirkpatrick C C McDaniel of Quanah.
The Boy Scout Troop held a regular meeting Tuesday night led by Scout master Montgomery. A short inspirational program included songs Scripture reading and prayer. The group has organized a football team and seeks a game with a neighboring Scout team.
The Whitewright Rangers football team defeated Trenton High 26 to 0 on Friday afternoon. The Rangers dominated after the first quarter, while Trenton threatened only twice. This was Whitewright’s second game of the season, following a 6 6 tie with Gun ter. Next they face Denison Yellow Jackets, hoping for a competitive showing against the Class A team.
A device has been developed that converts corn into sugar within ten hours. The invention promises faster processing and may impact industrial production and supply. Further testing is expected to determine efficiency and scalability.
Sherman Oct 4 Judge Silas Hare of the Fifteenth District Court urges the grand jury to pursue traffic law violators. He laments speeding near schools endangering children and calls for enforcement of muffler cutout laws. He condemns officers for focusing on liquor cases and proposes bailiffs track down speeders for grand jury review.
Sherman Oct 6 The ninth annual Red River Valley Fair opened Tuesday drawing an estimated 20000. School children day boosted traffic with football, balloon ascension parachute drop and fireworks. Exhibits and displays across livestock, poultry, farm machinery and auto shows engaged farmers and visitors amid strong attendance. Largest paid admission Tuesday despite free entry for students.
Quanah Texas October 5 The district court spent its week on pleadings by Wiley and Bartlett both seeking the Hardeman County Judge seat Bartlett led by one vote in the last election Wiley urged a recount which showed a one vote lead for him The judge ordered a recount of boxes 3 4 5 and 7 and the result was a draw the Democratic executive committee will decide and a coin flip or lottery will name the next judge of Hardeman County
Mr B B Adams and Miss Aileen Estelle Thompson wed Tuesday evening at Beech Street Baptist Church Texarkana They plan a Spruce Street home Adams is a leading local businessman owner of Adams Motor Company The bride from a prominent Texarkana family leads society circles.
The Blue Back spelling contest hosted by the Parent-Teacher Association takes place Friday at 7 30 p m at the grammar school. Admission is 10 and 15 cents.
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