School Inspector Report on Wright Schools Given
State Department of Education report on a recent visit to Whitewright schools notes library deficiencies and calls for separation from the study hall, more books, a card catalogue, and a trained librarian. It also urges a full physical education program including reorganization of drill calisthenics to involve all physically fit students.
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State Department of Education
Whitewright
Margaret Cotham
Southern Association
State Department
Ten candidates file for state senate seat ninth district
The race for the ninth district state senate seat, left vacant by J. J. Loy of Sherman, has 10 candidates after two late filings. Sam C. Johnston of Sherman and W. C. Shive of Bonham joined as the ticket was finalized for printing. Absentee voting starts next Wednesday. voters must bring poll tax receipts or tax assessor certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
J. J. Loy
J. L. Doggett
Sam C. Johnston
W. C. Shive
Bonham
Grayson County
A. S. Noble
Secretary of State
Cecil Murphy
J. W. Hollingsworth
Cooke County
Everett Parker
W. W. Fitzwater
Fannin County
Oscar Reed
Denison
D. R. Huffaker
Whitesboro
Tom Wells
Bells
Ed Westbrook
Mr. Doggett
Methodist Church Conference Closes With Two Sermons
The church invites all members to attend the final conference year services. Morning sermon centers on Jesus Only and the evening sermon at 7 30 p m on The Man You Are Going To Be. Sunday school at 10 a m led by L G Hagard.
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Jesus
L. G. Hagard
Barn Destroyed by Fire Near Whitewright
A barn at Jess Blanks farm southwest of town burned Thursday afternoon around four. Blanks found the blaze already well under way with no clue to origin. He had 200 dollars insurance. hay and a hog were lost without coverage. This marks the fourth barn fire in the Whitewright area in recent weeks.
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Jess Blanks
Blanks
Whitewright
Roosevelt Gains In Literary Digest Poll
The Literary Digest poll shows Roosevelt with 474 electoral votes to Hoover’s 7 and Roosevelt holding a large popular vote lead of 1 473 446 to 973 867. The Digest notes Hoover’s share fell while Roosevelt rose, suggesting Roosevelt likely to win the presidency.
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Roosevelt
Literary Digest
Hoover
Whitewright Trades Day Draws Huge Regional Crowd
A large crowd from Sherman, Bonham, Denison, Trenton, Leonard and others packed Whitewright for the first third Monday trades day. A parade, horse tricks by B F Fritz, a buyers lot sale of livestock and implements, and a free rodeo drew about 2000 spectators. D A Ray organized the event and plans a November trades day.
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Whitewright
Sherman
Bonham
Denison
Trenton
Leonard
Savoy
Bells
Tom Bean
van Alstyne
Farmersville
Blue Ridge
Rodeo Arena
B. F. Fritz
Fritz
United States
D. A. Ray
Tariff Discussion At Local Rotary Club Luncheon
H P Donigan former club president spoke on incidental effects of recent U S tariff policies. He argued the measures no longer protect basic industries and note retaliatory tariffs abroad. He warned American firms may shift factories abroad, threatening living standards, sparking member questions and debate.
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United States
H. P. Donigan
J. T. Purvis
God
Printing and engraving services at The Sun office
All kinds of printing and engraving obtainable at The Sun office at reasonable prices.
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Sun
Whitewright Reorganizes Boy Scout Troop After Hiatus
At Manning Clark Meador store a meeting of citizens and scouts reorganized the Whitewright troop after two inactive years. Officers elected include Mack A. Pierson as Scoutmaster and J A Bryant as assistant. Ben Burger, county field executive from Denison, aided in the reorganization. The first meeting is planned for next Tuesday at the Scout cabin.
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Manning, Clark & Meador
Whitewright
Mack A. Pierson
J. A. Bryant
W. R. Hooper
D. G. Coley
C. J. Meador
B. W. Newman
W. L. Stowers
Lloyd Moore
Scout
Ben Burger
Denison
Floyd Harry to Speak Here Saturday Night
Postmaster F A King announces Floyd Harry Republican candidate for congress will speak in Whitewright at 7 30 Saturday night in support of Orville Bullington for governor.
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Floyd Harry
F. A. King
Congress
Whitewright
Orville Bullington
Whitewright P T A to Present Crashing Thru Drama
The Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association sponsors the home talent play Crashing Thru for two nights at the grammar school auditorium on October 27 and 28. The three time period production features Dick Barbee as Thomas Jackson with Margaret Boone as Priscilla and Joe Thomas May as Skippy, with Ed Martin and Fred W. Smith in key roles. Tickets go on sale late this week with reserved seating at no extra charge.
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Parent-Teacher Association of
Whitewright
Grammar School
Thomas Jackson
Dick Barbee
Priscilla
Margaret Boone
Steno
Dorothy Hamilton
Mary Belle
Skippy
Joe Thomas May
Ben Clark
John Silman
Strong Arm
Indian
Ed Martin
Margaret Sears
Helen Landers
Jackson
Tom
Newt” Ketchem
Fred W. Smith
Gar
Warning on Arkansas Apples Entering Texas
Health officials warn truckers and the public about arsenic residue on apples from Arkansas. Fined $25 and costs for a Van Alstyne dealer who failed to wash fruit, enforcement to be strict. Brock of Austin advises washing with one percent hydrochloric acid and rinsing before eating.
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Texas
Arkansas
F. D. Brock
Austin
Food and Drug
Brock
van Alstyne
J. N. Phillips
Sherman
Sherman Democrat
Reverend Purvis resigns pastorate to lead Camden work
After nearly six years at Central Christian Church Rev J T Purvis asked his Whitewright congregation to accept his resignation so he could assume a new post in Camden Arkansas. He previously led First Christian Church Camden for five years and after health concerns and relocation remains highly regarded for his civic and church leadership.
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Central Christian Church
J. T. Purvis
Camden
Ark
Purvis
First Christian Church of
California
Pacific Coast
Whitewright
Purvis to Preach at Presbyterian Church
Rev J T Purvis of Central Christian Church will preach Sunday night at 7 30 at the union service at the Presbyterian Church. Purvis recently resigned and plans to move to Camden Arkansas next week. The Methodist Church will not hold evening services, inviting a large congregation to hear him.
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J. T. Purvis
Central Christian Church
Brother Purvis
Whitewright
Camden
Ark
L. G. Hagard
Methodist Church
Joe. M. Russell
Gin Fire at Whitewright Gin and Ice Plant
Firefighters were called to the Whitewright Gin and Ice Company plant Saturday afternoon after a blaze started in the gin stands. About 150 pounds of lint cotton were damaged. workers had the fire under control when the department arrived.
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Whitewright Gin & Ice Company
Economists ask Hoover to cut tariff duties
A petition led by Prof James C Bonbright of Columbia and signed by 180 of 1000 economists calls President Hoover to use negotiation to reduce Hawley Smoot and earlier tariffs. They urge immediate actions after three years of depression to remove unfair trade barriers and lower duties.
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Pr Hoover
James C. Bonbright
Columbia University
Twenty eight take train to state fair from Whitewright
Twenty eight persons boarded the Katy line at Whitewright for Dallas to attend the Texas State Fair. The move marks the largest group by rail in over ten years with a round trip fare of one dollar, prompted by lower rail rates and traffic concerns in Dallas during the fair.
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Dallas
Katy Station
Whitewright
Katy
Obituary for Thomas E. Sears of Whitewright
Thomas E. Sears died at his West Grand Avenue home Tuesday at 7 AM after years of declining health. Born January 17 1882 in Whitewright he was a banker rancher and livestock judge. Survived by wife Mabel Jones Sears three children and five siblings. Funeral held at his residence with Oak Hill Cemetery burial.
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Thomas E. Sears
West Grand Avenue
Mr. Sears
Whitewright
W. T. Sears
Grayson College
The
Methodist Church
Whitewright Board of Education
First National Bank
Sears
J. F. Fender
L. G. Hagard
Joe M. Russell
Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mabel Jones Sears
Martha Jo
Madge
Thomas Jr
Wade Sears
C. B. Bryant
J. D. Hoard
E. C. Anderson
Whitesboro
H. C. Holland
Fort Worth
Red Lion's Cigar Output Sparks Question About Pittsburgh
Red Lion Pennsylvania produced 128,868,000 cigars last year for its 4,151 residents. The figure prompts a retort about Pittsburgh being the smoky city of Pennsylvania.
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Red Lion
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Trippers Visit Blue Ridge as Whitewright Legion Sponsors Trip
A Whitewright entertainment group visits Blue Ridge Thursday night in a goodwill caravan backed by the local American Legion post. The event follows a Bells visit Monday night with music, dancing, readings, and a surprise skit. The Legion seeks new members.
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Blue Ridge
American Legion Post
Bells
Clarence
Red) Pace
Lloyd Moore
Milas Woodson
Sidney Watson
Aileen Pennington
Sara Bell Gillett
Boyd Newman
Patsy Jean Young
Betty Nell Yeager
Fred Smith
Sidney Young
Lowell Watson
John Silman
Eugene Hall
Leon Adams
D. E. McCoy
Wayne Martin
Ralph Martin
Whitewright
George Dugan
Bob Morehead
Marion Craig
Clay Horton
Ed Martin
Jack Silman
Jack Yeager
Newton Manning
Percy Darwin
American Legion
Railway Officials Visit Whitewright on Inspection Tour
Cotton Belt Railway president Daniel Upthegrove led a party to Whitewright for system inspection and shipper contacts. Included were John R. Turney William F. Murray and E W Oliver. They reported the system in good condition with no new construction or loan application and were shown the city by Agent D G Coley.
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Daniel Upthegrove
Cotton Belt Railway
Whitewright
Cotton Belt
John R. Turney
St. Louis
William F. Murray
E. W. Oliver
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
D. G. Coley
Injured in Quarrel Over Marriage Swap in Kentucky
Louise Green, 16, says her father swapped her for a team of mules three years ago in Hopkinsville. William Perrigo, 23, shot her and was held as she lies with a wounded leg. he says he would marry her even if crippled. Green ran away from Ed Green, her 45-year-old husband, amid family lawsuits and clashes over the mule trade.
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Hopkinsville
Louise Green
William Perrigo
Perrigo
Louise
Henry Gibbs
Ed Green
The Kernels on a Cob Are Always Even
A short science note states that rows of kernels on a corn cob are always an even number. It outlines a simple reason related to the cob’s symmetry and kernel arrangement.
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Rotary Club
BOY Scout
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