Whitewright Post Office Subscription Notice and Local Updates
Notices explain subscription payment timing and issues with deliveries. Cleanup day is Thursday with cans and rubbish hauled Friday and Saturday. The piece notes West Texas drought relief and the rainy season, mentions Grayson county women paying poll tax, and previews upcoming elections. It ends with a quirky stat: 744 packs of playing cards billed to the National House of Representatives contingency fund.
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National House of Representatives
UT registrar reports 3,488 fall term enrollees at UT
EK J Mathews announces 3,488 students enrolled for the fall term at the University of Texas. About sixty percent are expected to work through school. The piece notes weather impact on Dallas attendance during the State Fair and urges renewal of a Sun subscription before November 1 to avoid higher rates. It also mentions governor candidate chatter and time change plans.
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EK. J. Mathews
University of Texas
Dallas
Sun
Lone Star State
Texas
Red Cross Membership Campaign and Fire Prevention Day
A 1920 call to support the Red Cross through membership during November 2 to November 11, Armistice Day. Also a cleanup and fire prevention directive urging weed removal, rubbish disposal, safe storage of flammable liquids, and chimney lining checks with a note dated Thursday October 16.
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The
Red Cross
Southern Baptists launch $75 million drive and local pledges
The Southern Baptist drive aims to raise 75 million over five years with Texas allotted 16 million. Grayson County gets 350000 and Whitewright 16000. Claud Truett chairs the local campaign, officials discuss budget goals, and a state office promotes market aid for farmers.
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Southern Baptists
Texas
Grayson County
Whitewright
Claud Truett
Baptist Church
Sherman plans new street loop and park boulevards
A proposal envisions a new street cutting through the east side business block on North Travis and a park boulevard encircling the city. Public buildings factories and stores would be reorganized to form compact groups, promising a transformed skyline for Sherman in three years.
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Minton
Sherman Courier
Courthouse Square
Kessler
Sherman
Travis Street
Rip van Winkle
County Court House Proposal Moves Toward Voters
At a Sherman mass meeting the majority asked the Commissioners Court to submit the plan for a new county courthouse to a public vote. Opposition to the project is noted.
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Sherman
Commissioners’ Court
County Court House
Whitewright
Wright District to Hold Athletic Meet on February 21
Wright district covering about a quarter of the county will host an athletic meet on February 21. Activities must not interfere with regular schoolwork and pupils must maintain satisfactory grades or lose the privilege to participate.
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Wright
Printers Strike Ties Up 152 Newspapers and Magazines
The New York City printers strike halts 152 newspapers and magazines including major monthlies. The Literary Digest issued a single issue from photo graphic plates of typewritten pages, and further publications are likely to be abandoned until printers resume work.
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New York City
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Hayes With Fourteen Covers
Mrs 8S A Hayes hosted a turkey dinner Sunday for her husband’s birthday with fourteen place settings. Guests included H L Webster Gilmore Webster F A Benton Jack Webster Dr Durham Lucy Webster Stanley Hayes Jr Ermine Webster M C Kearney John Webster and the hosts.
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A. Hayes
Hayes
H. L. Webster
Truett and Moore Furnishings and Undertaking Ad
When quality is considered our price is the lowest. Truett and Moore advertise furniture and undertak ing services offering low prices with emphasis on value.
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Truett & Moore, Furniture and Undertaking
New Automobile Hearse Slated for Will Looney Undertaking Firm
Will Looney plans to acquire a new automobile hearse for his undertaking business in partnership with Francis Furniture Co of Tom Bean. The vehicle will likely be kept in Whitewright, Texas.
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Division of Markets
State Markets and Warehouse Department
Texas
Sam H. Dixon
Austin
Will Looney
Francis Furniture Co
Tom Bean
Whitewright
Cross eye correction offered without knife
Dr Edwin O May assures patients that the cross eye can be straightened without surgery. He invites interested individuals to visit and discuss the procedure in detail.
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Edwin O. May
Winter Coal Shortage Expected Amid Strikes
Analysts warn a coal shortage may occur this winter as strikes and transport disruptions hinder supply. Local dealers fear limited shipments and potential price increases for households and businesses relying on steady coal deliveries.
Shoes Restored At Reasonable Prices By Parker
G W Parker offers shoe repair services turning old footwear into like new at affordable rates. He emphasizes that keeping shoes repaired avoids costly replacements.
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G. W. Parker
Card of Thanks for Mrs Josephine E H Foster
We express sincere gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of our mother Mrs Josephine E H Foster.
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Josephine EH. Fos
Street Line Upgrades Moving Wires to Alleys
The Whitewright Electric Company plans a shipment of poles and materials for system improvements. Wires on shaded streets will be moved to alleys to protect trees and prevent current diversion. Typewriter ribbons and paper were noted at Sun office.
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Whitewright Electric Company
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J. H. Waggoner
Grayson
Fannin Counties
West
the Sun
Mickie
Ane
Whitewright Sun
Tioga Herald
Savoy Star
H. L. Durham
John Phillip Barbee
Hazel Ray
of the Kite
J. F. Fender
T. H. Sears
Texas Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Mr. Sears
Paris Presby
Tery
Rev
Fender
Nod of Texas
Styleplus
America
T. H. _Lively
Stewright
Sun Office
Eastman
Kodak
Gallaher & Son
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