Whitewright May Get T S P Co Power Plant
The Sun reports Texas Louisiana Power Company plans a large central generating plant to serve North Texas towns and likely locate it in Whitewright. The project entails about 500000 dollars in initial cost and would create permanent jobs while expanding district offices and local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
North Texas
Whitewright
A. P. Barrett
Fannin County
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Bells
Tom Bean
Randolph
Bailey
Trenton
Leonard
Blue Ridge
Westminster
Farmersville
Princeton
N. G. Ross
W. H. King
Guy Hamilton
F. M. Echols
A. A. Adams
Fort Worth
Greenville Fair Boosters Visit Whitewright Ahead of Hunt County Fair
More than one hundred Greenville boosters toured Whitewright on Wednesday inviting attendance at the Hunt County Fair in Greenville set for September 12 through 17. The visit featured the Greenville American Legion Band and a talk promising the seventeen year event will be among the best. The party staged a Sacco and Vanzetti stunt on a car which drew applause before boosters moved on to Bonham for lunch.
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Greenville
Hunt County
Whitewright
Sacco
Vanzetti
Bonham
Farmers urged to plant fall pasture in September
County Agent C. C. Morris of Sherman urges farmers to plant fall pasture with oats and wheat drilled in and a shallow top sowing of sweet clover. He says fall planting improves soil fertility and provides feed, noting the best results come from mid September planting and clean land free of existing growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Morris
Sherman
Morris
Wedding Invitations and Announcements Feature
Engraved or printed wedding notices appear in Sunday publications highlighting forthcoming marriages and engagements with formal invitations and announcements from families. The items emphasize names, venues, and dates as shared by the bride and groom and their relatives in society columns.
Tunney clarifies pronunciation of his name
Gene Tunney replies to a query from Pathfinder Publishing Company, stating that his surname is pronounced to rhyme with funny, with a short u as in sun, and provides the phonetic guidance for readers. The issue arises as Tunney remains heavyweight champion while debates continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gene Tunney
Gene
Pathfinder Publishing Company
Tunney
Sherman Woman Hurt in Collision Near Plano
Mrs. Ben Childress of Sherman suffered cuts and bruises after she jumped from a Sherman Motor Line truck following a collision with a meat truck trailer owned by H. S. Tennell of Plano. The southbound meat truck swerved on a curve, struck the Sherman truck, sending it into a ditch. the Sherman truck had a broken wheel. Driver H. E. Day of Sherman remained with the truck.
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Plano
Ben Childress
Maxey Street
Sherman
Sherman Motor Line
H. S. Tennell
Rotary Club Friday Luncheon Hosts Evang Crimm And Holloy
Rev J H Hawkins chaired the program with guest Evangelist B B Crimm. musical numbers by Rev and Mrs Harlan M Powell and Mr Julian Holloway highlighted the event. Crimm spoke after a dog story, praising dairy and crop farming as keys to East Texas prosperity. Whitewright Rotary plans inter city meeting at Woodlake with Sherman and Denison clubs, 6:15 dinner and 7:15 program, public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hawkins
Rotary Club
B. B. Crimm
Crimm-Powell
Harlan M. Powell
Julian Holloway
Evangelist Crimm
Holloway
Powell
Mr. Holloway
Rev. Hawkins
Crimm
Marshall
Blacksand Belt
Sherman and
Denison
Woodlake
Miss Inez Chumbley Dies After Operation at Sherman
Miss Inez Chumbley thirteen year old daughter of Rev and Mrs C Chumbley of the Kentuckytown community died at a Sherman hospital Saturday morning after an operation. Funeral at Kentuckytown Baptist Church Sunday at three conducted by Rev I E Teague Rev J D Fleming and Rev Howard McSpedden. Interment Vittitee Cemetery. She is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters. She was active in Sunday school and the church young peoples societies and the tragedy casts gloom over Kentuckytown. The Sun offers heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Chumbley
C. Chumbley
Kentuckytown
Sherman Hospital
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
I. E. Teague
J. D. Fleming
Howard McSpedden
Vittitee Cemetery
Miss Chumbley
Baptist Church
Savages and Civilizing Tales From Early Reportage
A clipped Los Angeles Times quotation portrays Philippine peoples with a stark stereotype, claiming football replaces head-hunting as civilization advances, though the remark grotesquely exaggerates progress and frames indigenous culture through a colonial lens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Palace Theatre Closes For Crimm Powell Revival
The Palace Theatre owned by Theodore Miller closes Saturday night and stays closed until September 17 as the Crimm Powell revival is staged here. Revival runs August 28 to September 18 with morning services 10 to 11 at First Baptist Church and nightly services at 7 30 on the grammar school campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Theodore Miller
Crimm-Powell
First Baptist Church
Grammar School
Road Work Rushed on Whitewright to Tom Bean Route
County Commissioner J R Westbrook said resurfacing on the Whitewright Kentuckytown Tom Bean road is being rushed. Gravel from Tom Bean pits supports over 200 yards daily as crews move to Ida Sherman and then to Bells Denison roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Westbrook
Whitewright
Kentuckytown
Tom Bean
Ida-Sherman Road
Ida
Choctaw Bridge
Bells
Bells-Denison Road
Cotton Jumps On Crop Report Pushes Prices Higher
At 11 oclock this morning cotton was 26 cents a pound in Whitewright up from 24 1/2 cents on Wednesday. Government August 8 crop estimate cut to 12,692,000 bales triggering a 200 point rise on the New York Cotton Exchange. Since August 6 prices climbed from 17.11 to 26 cents as bulls led the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
New York Cotton Exchange
New Ford described by Dow Jones features and specs
Dow Jones & Co. presents a detailed account of the new Ford, noting a four cylinder selective transmission, all steel construction, snubbers, four wheel brakes, and a higher speed potential. The design shifts from a Ford appearance to a more refined radiator, lights, trim, and body room with a heavier chassis and longer wheel base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ford
Dow, Jones & Co
Dow Jones
Henry Ford
Clark Filling Station Robbed Near Town
Clark filling station at Ca naan three miles north of town was robbed Wednesday night. Nearly all small stock was taken and no trace of the robbers found at press time. A sensational rumor claims the new Ford will have springs.
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Clark
Canaan
Revival Meeting Attendance Grows in Whitewright
The Crimm Powell revival enters its second week with large crowds despite rain. Night services move between the Methodist Church and grammar school campus as weather allows, with about 2 000 attendees Tuesday and increasing Wednesday. Evangelist Crimm preaches while Rev Powell leads songs. Julian Holloway directs music with a Young Orchestra. Morning services at First Baptist draw many, with closures of local businesses for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimm-Powell
Methodist Church
Grammar School
Evangelist Crimm
Harlan M. Powell
Julian Holloway
Powell
Central Christian Church
First Baptist Church
Whitewright
Crimm
Dutch Luncheon Honors Miss Lassie Womack
Miss Lassie Womack was feted at a Dutch themed luncheon hosted by Mrs. H C Willis and Miss Minnie Willis. Holland motifs filled the yellow and white decorations with windmill centerpieces, while guests named included Inez Ray, Gladys Ray, Marian Barbee, Loreen Taliaferro, F E Everheart, B B Adams, R M Womack and H C Willis. A light Dutch relations game added festive charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Willis
Minnie Willis
Lassie Womack
Holland
Inez
Gladys Ray
Marian Barbee
Loreen Taliaferro
Mesdames
F. E. Everheart
B. B. Adams
R. M. Womack
C. Willis
Roberts announce birth of grandson in Waco
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Roberts of Waco announce the birth of a fine boy to them on Friday, September 2. Mr. Roberts is a son of Mrs. Mel Roberts, who is in Waco entertaining her young grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Roberts
Waco
Mr. Roberts
Mel Roberts
Whitewright School Opens After Vacancies Filled
Abilene reports a community school opening in Whitewright after two vacancies in the grammar and high schools were filled by Miss Minnie Willis and W. P. Gaston. The district also notes repairs completed, a larger enrollment expected, and plans for a strong football season. Two officers were killed in an Aug 27 incident prior to the openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Roberta Sloan
Joel Bulliner
Sloan
Merkel
Bulliner
Minnie Willis
Miss Willis
H. C. Willis
Whitewright
Gaston
Balgor University
Bridges and Mosley
the Sun
County Institute
Sherman
Terrapin Derby Sparks 10,000 Crowd in Ponca City
Billy B. owned by Mayor Dale Beaver of Fairfax won the fourth annual terrapin derby at the 101 Ranch in Ponca City Oklahoma on September 6. His time over seventy five feet was 1 minute and 28 1 2 seconds. Buddy owned by Bobby Barger placed second. Kathryn M Laughlin's terrapin finished third. Beaver collected 3870 dollars, second place 750 and third 500. Finalists were chosen from 3870 entrants after ten elimination races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
Okla
Billy B
Dale Beaver
Fairfax
101 Ranch
Buddy
Bobby Barger
Beaver
Barger
Kathryn M. Laughlin
Tulsa
Kentuckytown Self Help Club Plans Fair Booth
The Kentuckytown Self Help Club held its final meeting with Mrs. Carl Holland and mapped plans for a booth at the Red River Valley Fair. Guests included Mrs. Arthur Thomas of Bennett Oklahoma and several local members and associates. Viva Phillips to host next, with Derryberry leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentuckytown
Pennell
Viva Phillips
Derryberry
Horse Says Horses Still Scared Only By Each Other
A Wall Street Journal quip notes that today the only time a horse appears frightened is when it encounters another horse, reflecting a playful take on animal behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
George Hansard Hurt in Accident
George Hansard and his young son escaped serious injury when his auto struck the end of gas pipes extending from a truck in front of the Community Natural Gas office. The pipes smashed the windshield and cut Hansard’s finger tips, while his son had a minor cut from flying glass. Another near accident occurred on Main Street when Andrew Montgomery was bumped by a slow moving touring car, leaving him dragged along the bumper briefly before a stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hansard
Community Natural Gas Office
Hansard
Mr. Hansard
Main Street
Andrew Montgomery
Central Christian Church Service Schedule
Central Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Ed La Roe as superintendent. Communion and preaching at 11 a m on How to Get a Blessing. No evening service due to revival. Pastor J T Purvis invites all to attend the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed la Roe
J. T. Purvis
Fort Worth and Paris Guests Visit Margreta Fender
Miss Naoma Haren of Fort Worth and Miss Inez Bahel of Paris were guests of Miss Margreta Fender this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naoma Haren
Fort Worth
Inez Bahel
Paris
Hankins Family Guests From Pine Bluff Arkansas
Mr and Mrs W T Hankins and their son from Pine Bluff Arkansas visited here at the start of the week in the home of his brother Rev J H Hankins. They had spent the summer in Colorado and were on their way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hankins
Pine Bluff
Ark
Rev
J. H. Hankins
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Ton-Ny
Rotary Meeting
Palace
Nashville Banner
Miss Womack
Abilene
Bob Smith
Smith
Jake Owens
Fisher County
Bill Smith
Liberty
Lloyd Conatser
Conatser
Columbus
Miss
C.F. Briggs
Kentuckytown Club
Philosophical Phil
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