Whitewright public schools plan September start and new courses
The Whitewright public schools open Friday September 14 at 8 45 with initial chapel exercises and promotion enrollments. Books are distributed at 1 pm and classes begin Monday. New offerings include second year sewing in home economics and second year vocational agriculture. The district adds 23 percent units with expanded physical education and foreign language teaching.
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Whitewright
State Department of Education
Miss Echols
Wills
Coming Eclipse Draws National Interest to Sept 10
Dallas reports growing public interest in the sun eclipse set for Sept 10. Railways sell tickets to Southern California observation sites and astronomy clubs plan trips to Tampico Mexico the point of totality. Prof J B Boon of SMU explains eclipses and the brief darkness expected three and a half minutes at Tampico with a 75 percent view in Dallas for a short period.
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Dallas
California
United States
Tampico
Mexico
J. B. Boon
Southern Methodist University
New Cotton May Increase the Yield
S P Jackson, a farmer south of town, has developed a new cotton variety with double bolls on a single stalk. Each boll contains five locks and stalks bore above average yields. He plans to plant seed next year and may expand to half an acre by hand. Jackson aims to profit from the promising seed.
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S. P. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Grayson County Home Agent Resigns in Snaps
Sherman September 4 Mrs Clara Hall Kern county home demonstration agent in Grayson County resigns after several years of service Miss Lillie Mae Cooper of Plainview is chosen to replace her effective immediately
Curios for the Fair at Whitewright District Festival
A feature of the Whitewright District Fair and Fall Festival showcases curios relics and antiques. Bring keepsakes heirlooms and tokens of bygone days for family and visitors to view.
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Whitewright
White Wright District Fair and Fall Festival Set for September
The Sun notes the fair runs September 17 to 22 with the big advertisement detailing events. Additional special features during Fair Week are being planned to engage everyone in the celebration.
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the Sun
Whitewright
Samantha Murphy Returns From Austin Summer School
Miss Samantha Murphy has returned from Austin where she attended summer school at the State University.
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Samantha Murphy
Austin
The
State University
Poultry Show Featured at Whitewright Fair
The Poultry Show will be a highlight of the Whitewright fair to be held September 17 to 22. The Grayson County Poultry and Rabbit Breeders Association provides exhibit coops for first class display and care. Local raisers will bring top specimens and new breeds will be shown. Cash prizes and ribbon awards are offered and juried by poultry experts.
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Whitewright
Grayson County Poultry and Rabbit Breeders Association
Jersey Cattle Sale Set During Week of the Fair
A Jersey cattle sale as a feature of the White Fair week September 17 to 22 will feature top national stock. Auctioneer Col Riley Green sails the event with breeders including C A Shock Sherman A P Grider Leonard C B Reed Trenton Ed McClure Bonham Carl Umphress Van Alstyne W L White F E Vittitoe Wade Robbins J H Looney J W Burden C B Bryant Jr A L Groves and George Bradshaw. C B Bryant Jr serves as superintendent.
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Jersey
Whitewright
Col
Riley Green
C. A. Shock
Sherman
A. P. Grider
Leonard
C. B. Reed
Trenton
Ed McClure
Bonham
Carl Umphress
van Alstyne
W. L. White
F. E. Vittitoe
Wade Robbins
J. H. Looney
J. W. Burden
C. B. Bryant Jr
A. L. Groves
George Bradshaw
Football Training Starts for Local High School Season
The season opens September 21 with Sherman vs Whitewright. Coach Willis says the team faces a bright prospect and a tough schedule. Training begins September 10 with equipment issued and work starting on the new season.
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Sherman
Whitewright
Willis
Whitewright University Club Meeting Called
A meeting at the high school building at 8 o clock next Friday evening has been called to organize a University Club for the men of Whitewright. All men with college experience are urged to attend to encourage going to college and to keep alive the college spirit.
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Whitewright
H. L. Durham
PT Association Meeting Scheduled for Saturday Afternoon
The Sun announces a Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the grammar school building next Saturday at 3 30 o clock. All members are urged to attend as matters of importance will be presented. The previous Tuesday session was postponed due to rain.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Oklahoma Return for Niler Lewis Jr After Family Visit
Niler Lewis Jr. goes back to his Oklahoma home following a family gathering with grandfather D. R. Lewis and other relatives in town.
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Niler Lewis Jr
Oklahoma
D. R., Lewis
Coolidge’s Nomination Hinge on Coal Strike
Frederick W. Upham, treasurer of the National Republican Committee, says the coal strike could determine Coolidge’s 1924 nomination prospects. He notes Chicago as the likely site for the Republican national convention and predicts Coolidge would be nominated to succeed himself if he proves himself and chooses to run.
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New York
Ormar
Coolidge
Frederick W. Upham
National Republican Committee
Chicago
Upham
R R V Fair Boosters Visit Whitewright
About 125 Sherman residents in autos stopped in Whitewright Tuesday morning on a drive to Greenville for the Hunt County Fair opening. The group was joined by local residents and heard Lee Simmons introduce County Auditor Noble who urged attendance and offered Red River Valley Fair support to aid the Whitewright District Fair.
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Sherman
Whitewright
Greenville
Hunt County
Red River Valley
Lee Simmons
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Noble
Texas
Whitewright District
Walker Brents Named Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
Walker Brents, assistant postmaster, was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue and left Tuesday for Fort Worth to begin duties. He will operate from the Fort Worth internal revenue office, succeeding his father W. O. Brents as part of the current administration.
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Walker Brents
Internal Revenue
Fort Worth
Internal Revenue Department
Walker
W. O. Brents
Miss Rathbun Honored by Presbyterian Women
The Presbyterian Church ladies held a surprise birthday party for Miss Edna Rathbun at the Sears home. She was recognized for thirty-two years as Sunday school teacher and Aid Society worker, with thanks shared and a birthday cake celebration.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Edna Rathbun
T. H. Sears
Miss Rathbun
Aid Society
J. F. Fender
Mother-in-Law Day Association forms in New York
Mrs. Clara Griswold of Boston arrives in New York to organize a New York branch of the Mothers-in-Law Day Association. She aims to gain legislative recognition for a mothers-in-law day and to elevate the regard for mothers in law nationwide.
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Plan Mother-In-Law Day Association
New York
Clara Griswold
Boston
Mother-in-Law Day Association
Denison Announces New $300000 Hotel Project
Denison, Sept 4. The contract is signed for a $300000 hotel with work starting immediately. Owners Arthur O. Simpson and Joe M. Crumpton will use subcontractors and rush completion. The hotel, modern in every detail, will rise on Burnett Avenue and Chestnut Street.
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Denison
Arthur O. Simpson
Simpson
St. Louis
Joe M. Crumpton
Messrs. Simpson
Crumpton
North Texas
Burnett Avenue
Chestnut Street
Funeral service for Frank Coffman held at City Cemetery
The funeral for Frank Coffman, who died in a cot ton warehouse accident at Farmers Union Gin last Wednesday, was at City Cemetery Friday at 5 pm. Rev. J. F. Fender and Rev. G. M. McNeilly led the service. the I O O F lodge oversaw burial. Coffman was a Baptist, valued neighbor and faithful lodge member.
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Frank Coffman
Farmers Union Gin
J. F. Fender
G. M. McNeilly
Coffman
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Coffman
Rev
Fender
County agents pledge support for Whitewright Fair
E Singleton county agent of Fan nin County visited Monday offering assistance for the Whitewright District Fair and Fall Festival set for September 27th to 22nd. G L Crawford district agent for the A M Extension Service also offered help and will be present to aid in making the fair a success.
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E. Singleton
Fannin County
Whitewright
G. L. Crawford
A. & M. Extension Service
Cotton Market Rises With Strong Days of Trade
Cotton advanced about eighty points on Wednesday and twenty seven points on Thursday morning. Several bales of strict middling cotton brought 25 cents a pound late Wednesday afternoon and some sold on the street Thursday morning. Gins reported 2,239 bales gained this season with seed cotton at nine cents per pound Thursday morning.
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Cotton Yard
Carnival company for fair week arrives in Whitewright
Fall Festival runs September 17 to 22 and secures a large amusement aggregation. The Cotton Belt Exposition Shows visited Bowie, Wichita Falls, Ardmore, and Whitewright in sequence, signaling a notable, traveling lineup for the Whitewright event and the surrounding towns.
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Whitewright
Bowie
Wichita Falls
Ardmore
Hillsboro
Whitewright Masons Welcome Dallas Grand Master
Hon. Mike H. Thomas of Dallas, Grand Master of the Texas Masonic fraternity, spoke at Whitewright Masons regular monthly meeting. He was accompanied by Fred Mercer of Southwest National Bank, with W. E. Brown of National McClarty Motor Co. and L. F. Miller of National Candy Co. Also present were visiting Masons from other lodges. After the Master’s Degree, Thomas gave a forceful speech and refreshments followed.
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Mike H. Thomas
Dallas
Masonic Fraternity of Texas
Whitewright
Mr. Thomas
Fred Mercer
Southwest National Bank of Dallas
W. E. Brown
National McClarty Motor Co
L. F. Miller
National Candy Co
Thomas
D. 8. McMillin
McMillin Family Visit Ends With Homecoming
Jack McMillin of Mexia spent Sunday and Monday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. S. McMillin. He returned home with his wife and young daughter who had been visiting for two weeks.
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Jack McMillin
Mexia
D. S. McMillin
Miss Mangrum Back Home After Grandmother Visit
Miss Mabel Mangrum returned to her Valley View home Sunday following a visit with her grandmother Mrs. M A Mangrum and other relatives.
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Mabel Mangrum
Valley View
M. A. Mangrum
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Denton
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