Whitewright Schools Plan Early Start and Improvements
The Whitewright public schools open Friday September 14 at 8 45 with chapel exercises and early enrollment. Desks disinfected books fumigated grounds upgraded by the Parent Teacher Association. enrollment expected higher with 23 additional state credits and thirty one high school subjects offered. Several new teachers join the staff including Miss Echols and Miss Little.
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Whitewright
Grammar School
Miss Echols
Wills
Eclipse to darken Dallas on Sept 10 Sun to dim for minutes in Tampico
Dallas crowd follows eclipse plans with train tickets to Southern California and Tampico Mexico observatories. Prof J B Boon SMU explains eclipses occur when the moon blocks the sun creating total darkness for about three and a half minutes at the point of totality with a 75 percent view in Dallas briefly.
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Dallas
California
United States
Tampico
Mexico
J. B. Boon
Southern Methodist University
New Cotton May Increase Yield
S P Jackson a farmer south of town develops a new cotton variety. He found stalks with double bolls five locks per boll and plans to plant half an acre by hand next year. He saved seed, showed burrs in town, and declined an offered price, confident the variety will be valuable.
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S. P. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Grayson County Home Agent Resigns in Sherman
Sherman September 4. Mrs Clara Hall Kern resigns as Grayson County home demonstration agent after several years in the post. Miss Lillie Mae Cooper of Plainview is named her successor.
Curios for the Fair at Whitewright District Fair
A collection of curios relics and antiques will be featured at the Whitewright District Fair and Fall Festival. Residents are invited to bring keepsakes heirlooms and tokens of bygone days for display.
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Whitewright
White Wright District Fair and Fall Festival Dates
The Sun notes the fair and festival run September 17 to 22 with additional features under development to broaden Fair Week appeal. The advertisement outlines event particulars and hints at more attractions planned to engage all residents.
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the Sun
Whitewright
Miss Samantha Murphy Returns From 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 to Feature at Whitewright Fair
The Whitewright fair September 17 to 22 will feature a Poultry Show. The Grayson County Poultry and Rabbit Breeders Association will supply exhibit coops for first class display and care. Local breeders will bring top specimens, with new breeds and cash prizes for top ribbons judged by poultry experts.
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Whitewright
Grayson County Poultry and Rabbit Breeders Association
Jersey Cattle Sale Featured During Fair Week
A Jersey cattle sale as a special feature of the White Fair Week will run September 17 to 22. Auctioneer Col Riley Green will oversee the event. Breeders include 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 sale 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 Team
The season opens Sept. 21 with Sherman vs Whitewright. Coach Willis says a bright outlook and a tough schedule. Training begins Sept. 10 with equipment issued and the squad embarking on another season.
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Sherman
Whitewright
Willis
Organize University Club In Whitewright Meeting Called
A meeting at the Whitewright High School building at 8 o clock next Friday evening invites all men who have attended college to form a University Club. The group aims to encourage college attendance and maintain college spirit among residents.
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Whitewright
H. L. Durham
PTA Meeting Set at Grammar School Saturday
The Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the grammar school building next Saturday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. All members urged to attend as several matters of importance will come before the meeting. The prior Tuesday session was postponed due to rain.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Grammar
Niler Lewis Jr Returns Home After Family Visit
Niler Lewis Jr. arrived back in Oklahoma Saturday following a family visit that included his grandfather D. R. Lewis and other relatives.
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Niler Lewis Jr
Oklahoma
D. R. Lewis
Coolidge’s Chance Hinges On Strike
New York Sept 4 The coal strike could determine President Coolidge's 1924 nomination chances according to Frederick W Upham treasurer of the National Republican Committee. Upham, back from abroad, said Chicago is the geographic and political choice for the next Republican national convention. He predicted Coolidge would be renominated if he can demonstrate ability and if he 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 people in automobiles stopped in Whitewright Tuesday morning on their way to Greenville for the Hunt County Fair opening. They were joined by Whitewright residents en route to Greenville. Lee Simmons introduced County Auditor Noble who pledged Sherman should host the best North Texas fair and offered Red River Valley Fair support to boost the Whitewright District Fair’s success.
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Sherman
Whitewright
Greenville
Hunt County
Red River Valley
Lee Simmons
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Noble
Texas
Whitewright District
Walker Brents Appointed Revenue Collector
Walker Brents, assistant postmaster, has been named deputy collector of internal revenue and left Tuesday for Fort Worth to begin duties. He will operate from the Fort Worth office. Brents served under his father W. O. Brents as assistant postmaster since a new postmaster appointment under the current administration.
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Walker Brents
Internal Revenue
Fort Worth
Internal Revenue Department
Walker
W. O. Brents
Miss Edna Rathbun Honored by Presbyterian Women
The Presbyterian Church ladies threw a surprise birthday party for Miss Edna Rathbun at the Sears home to honor her thirty two years as a Sunday school teacher and Aid Society worker. Talks praised her service and she replied touched. Guests enjoyed cake and ice cream as Mrs. J F Fender presented gifts.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Edna Rathbun
T. H. Sears
Miss Rathbun
Aid Society
J. F. Fender
Plan Mother-in-Law Day Association Forms in New York
Mrs. Clara Griswold of Boston arrived in New York to organize a New York branch of the Mothers-in-Law Day Association. She aims to secure a legally recognized mothers-in-law day and to elevate the dignified portrayal of mothers-in-law while expanding to other cities.
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New York
Clara Griswold
Boston
Mother-in-Law Day Association
Denison to Build $300,000 Hotel on Burnett and Chestnut
Denison will soon see a $300000 hotel rising at the corner of Burnett avenue and Chestnut street after a signed contract. Arthur O. Simpson and Joe M. Crumpton, both seasoned hotelmen, announced immediate work and site demolition to begin at once. The project will be built by subcontract, not a general contractor, with a focus on rapid completion and modern facilities for North Texas.
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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 at City Cemetery
The funeral for Frank Coffman who died in a cotton warehouse accident at Farmers Union Gin was held Friday at 5 p.m. Rev. J. F. Fender and Rev. G. M. McNeilly led the service with I. O. O. F. pallbearers. Coffman, a Baptist, was described as a good citizen and faithful 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 help for Whitewright District Fair
E Singleton county agent of Fan nin County visited Monday offering assistance and cooperation for the Whitewright District Fair and Fall Festival set for September 17 to 22. G L Crawford district agent for the A and M Extension Service also offered help and will attend to boost the event.
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E. Singleton
Fannin County
Whitewright
G. L. Crawford
A. & M. Extension Service
Cotton Market Climbs With Prices Rising
Cotton advanced about eighty points on Wednesday and the market carried a twenty seven point rise Thursday morning. Several bales of strict middling brought 25 cents a pound late Wednesday afternoon and extra sales on Thursday morning showed 24.75 to 24.85. Gins had gained 2,239 bales this season and seed cotton was nine cents per pound. Cotton seed sold at 42.00 per ton.
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Cotton Yard
Carnival company for fair week attracts large amusement aggregation
Fall Festival runs September 17 to 22 with a sizable carnival setup. The Cotton Belt Exposition Shows moved through Bowie and Wichita Falls and will visit Ardmore Whitewright and Hillsboro in succession, signaling a major, well staged event for Whitewright.
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Whitewright
Bowie
Wichita Falls
Ardmore
Hillsboro
Dallas Grand Master Addresses Whitewright Masons
Hon Mike H Thomas of Dallas Grand Master of the Masonic fraternity of Texas attended the Whitewright lodge meeting Monday night. He was joined by Fred Mercer of Southwest National Bank Dallas and other guests. After the Master’s Degree, Thomas spoke strongly to Masons as visiting members gathered 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. S. McMillin
Mexia man visits with family after weekend trip
Jack McMillin of Mexia spent Sunday and Monday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. PD S McMillin. He was accompanied home by his wife and young daughter who had been visiting here for two weeks.
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Jack McMillin
Mexia
PD. S. McMillin
Miss Mangrum Returns Home After Family Visit
Miss Mabel Mangrum comes back to Valley View on Sunday following a visit with grandmother Mrs. M. A. Mangrum and other relatives.
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Mabel Mangrum
Valley View
M. A. Mangrum
Town Pests Crepe Hanger Wears Blue Glasses
The Crepe Hanger is introduced as a meddlesome old town nuisance who frets and gossips, wearing blue glasses and hampered by constant worrying, but the town remains unmoved as people ignore his advice and eyesores.
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Mickie
Congress
CommcRcial
Grayson County
University Club
PT Association
R. R. V. Fair Boosters
Plan Mother-In-Law Day Association
Funreal
Carnival Company
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