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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
1
D Lennox of Clarksville argues in the Clarksville Times that diversification is the only remedy for low cotton prices. He calls on Red River County farmers to reduce winter acreage by at least 25 percent, boost home production, and unite to fight for cotton independence and regional prosperity.
Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson approved a recent special session measure providing 8.5 million dollars to boost the state school fund. Per capita aid rises from 11.50 to 14 while six other measures pass. State Superintendent Marrs says to prompt Board of Education to amend August apportionment for longer terms.
Will H Evans of Bonham addressed the Rotary Club luncheon with a talk on community service. He urged service to others as the path to a fuller life in Whitewright praising the town for its cleanliness and moral standing.
A Sunday afternoon fire in Bells destroyed the Odd Fellows Hall, the post office building and Hogan’s Garage. The blaze began in the Odd Fellows Hall’s lower floor, threatening the entire business district before the Sherman department helped contain it. Insured values totaling about 4,900 dollars were reported. most mail and fixtures were saved from the post office, and Hogan’s Garage stock was largely rescued.
A Denver column argues successful fatherhood rests on giving boys a voice and guidance. It emphasizes belief in boys, studying behavior, and balancing discipline with warmth, showing fathers invest time and cost to teach character and provide for their sons.
A man described as a negro was arrested by Constable Ed Lankford and charged with stealing a cotton sack and forty five pounds of cotton from a farm wagon on the James Andrews farm north of town. He was fined forty five dollars and sentenced to ninety days on the county road by County Judge R. Carter in County Court.
Mrs Ellen Murray Bailey wife of former Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey died at the family home 3008 Maple Avenue Dallas on Tuesday night She was born in Oxford Mississippi and had lived in Texas many years Survivors include her husband and two sons Weldon Bailey of Tucson and Joseph Weldon Bailey Jr of Dallas Funeral plans awaited word from Arizona at press time The husband and son were at her bedside when she died
Cairo reports the cabinet will issue a decree setting cotton planting at two thirds of current area for three years. The aim is to stabilize cotton prices and improve market conditions domestically.
In Bonham on Tuesday night a horse ridden by Edward English collided with Homer Smith’s car. All car occupants were cut by glass. Edward English was only slightly hurt while the horse died. The wreck ruined much of the car’s roof and top.
A city note from Mayor F M Echols warns residents of an upcoming grass fire season due to rank vegetation. Citizens are urged to remove dead grass and call the fire department if needed, starting on dry days while grass is green to prevent costly fires and protect lives and property.
Mayor John Henry of Trenton and Miss Lydia Richey daughter of J H Richey of Whitewright wed Sunday at the Presbyterian manse Dr J F Fender officiated They will reside at the Richey home in East Whitewright Henry is principal of the Medlin school southeast of town The couple receives warm congratulations from friends
Austin reports September gasoline tax collections will total about 490000. The top five taxpayers are Gulf Refining Company 111365 Magnolia Petroleum 105662 Texas Company 88159 Pierce Petroleum 40870 Cable Oil & Refining 278...
The Sherman District Conference of the Woman's Missionary Society met at the Howe Methodist Church for an all day meeting starting 10 o'clock Tuesday. Rev. Ben Bell of Howe gave the morning address and Miss Sue Stephens led the afternoon devotional service.
The Parent-Teacher Association presents a program at the high school auditorium on Tuesday November 2 at 4 o'clock. Events include Invocation Chorus Glee Club Reading Una Mae Mangrum School Lunches Miss Mae Reed Round Table Discussion Piano Solo Miss Mary Johnson Business Social Hour and adjournment. A vote will determine which grade’s mothers receive a prize.
The J. E. L. Class gathered Thursday October 21 at Mrs. J. H. Hankins home for a monthly meeting. Decorations included cut flowers and ferns. After business a social hour followed with hostesses Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Holcomb, and Mrs. May serving a salad course to twenty seven members and three visitors.
Hundreds of bushels of corn sold in Whitewright this week at 50 cents a bushel. The local crop yields range from 50 to 75 bushels per acre, the best in years. Support local spending.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held its monthly social at Mrs. C. B. Bryant Jr.'s home with Mrs. Bryant and Mrs. G. F. Bryant as hostesses. Miss Sue Stephens led the devotional. Mrs. J. H. Waggoner spoke on Our Duty to the Negro. Dorothy Chambless sang Mighty Lake Rose and Grandma. A missionary sketch featured several members and the infant son of Mrs. Arthur Griffin. A Halloween contest entertained and refreshments were ice cream and cake.
The R and R Theatre will host a Halloween matinee at 12 02 AM Monday. Tickets are on sale and manager Mrs Rowley expects a large crowd after the prior midnight showing of The Bat. The program details are not announced but described as good.
The Texas Bankers Association with about 350 members meeting at the Baker Hotel pledges to aid farmers in reducing cotton acreage by 25 percent for 1927 and 1928. County groups will promote the plan as Acreage Reduction Week from November 15 to 20, with November 20 set as pledge day for farmer commitments.
The Whitewright High School Rangers lost to Bonham High School 32 to 7 last Friday afternoon. Despite a hard-fought battle, Bonham’s bigger team overpowered the Rangers as observers praised the effort on every inch of the field.
Denison, Oct. 27. A city campaign united on Tuesday to fund twelve months of Boy Scout work and raised $4,800 in eight hours, surpassing the $4,500 budget. The effort follows years of noted Boy Scout progress in Denison.
In San Antonio an organization of married women formed to dry up husbands liquor sources has aided three raids by prohibition officials. The group gathers information from husbands and passes it to authorities to keep men at home. Charles Stevens, U S deputy prohibition administrator, says more bootleggers may follow.
Sammy West, 10, was knocked unconscious by a live electric wire on a sidewalk in Luling as he moved a fallen line. He revived with artificial respiration and a hand burn, while a nearby chicken was killed by the same wire after bread crumbs fell.
Coleman area farmer L. N. Goss explains his success with a single turkey hen now producing 56 turkeys after 81 eggs laid and 71 chicks raised. He claims the poultry venture will yield more income than 100 acres of cotton and urges others to imitate the plan. Jack Lackey, SMU student, visited over the weekend with his parents.
Up to Wednesday night 1980 bales of cotton weighed at the public yard with heavy receipts since Tuesday morning. If fair weather lasts two weeks gins will stay busy as pickers appear more plentiful. Farmers still need pickers and some fields remain unpicked. Cotton priced at 11.50 to 12.75 Wednesday.
Washington reports the 1930 season produced a record 17,454,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight or about 8.343 billion pounds of lint cotton. The Census Bureau notes potential harvest uncertainty due to low prices and labor shortages, with acreage and favorable conditions driving the historic yield.
The Whitewright High School Rangers travel to Garland on Friday afternoon to face the Garland High team. Garland is strong and the Rangers expect a tough game but aim to win. Garland beat Hiland Park last week, but Whitewright believes they can defeat Highland Park if given the chance.
Abilene Texas Oct 26 Drilling at the I S Brown test of the Sanger Oil and Refining Co four miles east of Abilene proceeded after a boy Rawleigh Dick a negro 16 or 17 years old descended 110 feet into an open hole tied a cable to the last bit and cleared the trouble He was hoisted up twice and paid 25 for the work requesting only a guarantee there were no snakes or spiders in the hole.
The Graysonian Literary Society held a regular meeting on Wednesday. Members answered roll call with United States presidents. Mardell Pumphrey spoke on William Strachey life. Maggie Horton discussed his works. Mary L. Blanks read aloud and Mary Pumphrey delivered jokes.
Mrs. H. F. Thompson spent Thursday and Friday in Denison staying with her daughter Mrs. Grover Spencer.
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