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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1926
Page
1
The Agriculture Department reports a September 1 condition of 59.6 percent for a 15,166,000 bale crop, with potential outcomes ranging from about 14,104,000 to 16,379,000 bales depending on remaining conditions. projected yield 155.6 pounds per acre, vs 154.6 previously and 167.2 last year.
Rev B F Creason of Oklahoma City will preach Sunday morning at Central Christian Church. He is tied to the National Department of Endowment of the Christian Church and will discuss the national educational program and the Texas launch. He will also note the Grayson County Fellowship Dinner in Sherman on Monday evening Sept 13. No money will be raised at either event.
Washington reports under 695 thousand running bales of this year’s cotton ginned before September 1, census bureau data show a steep drop from 1.89 million bales by that date last year.
Fourteen votes were cast in Whitewright last Saturday to fill the unexpired term of Senator W. S. Moore. Democratic nominee Ed Westbrook was the sole candidate and thus elected to serve the remainder and attend the special Legislature session opening September 13.
Cotton picking is slowed by Sunday's heavy rain with opening cotton limited. Local activity includes teachers and students attending the Grayson County and Sherman Institutes. Notables visiting include G C Lovell of Fort Worth and John Garland, plus school officials and community events.
Winifred Alford two year old of Cameron was severely injured by a pet wolf that tore flesh from her head ear and mouth. Dr. W R Newton required 100 stitches after a life threatening attack. The wolf, a young animal captured in Milam County, had been kept as a pet despite previous warnings.
Former U S Attorney General Harry M Daugherty and Thomas W Miller go on trial in New York for conspiracy to defraud the government over 7 000 000 worth of American Metals assets returned to German and Swiss interests. Daugherty shows signs of nervousness as court opens.
A surprise birthday dinner for J E Smith was hosted at his home three miles north of Whitewright. Thirty-five relatives and friends attended a day of dinner singing and gifts with extended family from nearby towns including Savoy Greenville Denison and Durant Oklahoma.
P. J. Pierce and Sons are constructing a balcony at the rear of their business to host banquets and dinner parties. The Pierce Cafe is touted as one of the nicest small town cafes in North Texas and the enhancement aims to elevate it above the average cafe.
Mrs Annette Harp and Miss Tommie Chenoweth open studios in the schools teaching piano voice and public school music. Harp lowers price to six dollars monthly. Mr and Mrs S G Wilson and daughter of Slaton visit relatives including Mr and Mrs R A Gillett.
Sherman September 8 The Red River Valley Fair aims for full school attendance on October 9 for School Children s Day. Officials want boys and girls to visit even if not entering exhibits and emphasize educational displays and club exhibits as Achievement Week with free admission and special entertainment for children.
Vernon Sept 8 Ralph Adams 18 was shot five times on the square east of the Wilbarger County courthouse. Addie Mae 16 and Johnnie Lou Salmon 17 were arrested after a 25 caliber pistol was seized. Adams, aiming to recover, has given a statement to the district attorney.
The State Democratic Executive Committee will serve two years after being selected by 31 senatorial district caucuses in San Antonio Judge D W Wilcox of Georgetown elected chairman. District members include Henderson Daingerfield Tucker Longview McMillin Zavalla Nelson Orange Bennett Normange Faulk Athens Green Wills Point Ramsey Sulphur Springs Webb Sherman Finch McKinney Thornton Dallas Haaks Itasca Bule Marlin Embrey Brenham Krueger Bellville Moody Houston Farmer Richmond Moore Port Lavaca Cleveland Buda Ross Austin Sullivan Denton Francis Falls Cox Abilene McCollum Brady Brown San Antonio West Culver Del Rio Parish Lubbock Simpson Fleming Houston.
Leonard boosters with the 20 piece band visit Whitewright this Thursday at 2 PM to advertise the Leonard Fair to help boost attendance. Miss Pearl Dooley of Dallas spent the weekend with her parents in Leonard.
J A Russell of Fairbanks Morse & Company presented a map and estimates on town electrical demand to Whitewright business leaders. He outlined a plant size to meet current needs with surplus for growth and said engineers will finalize a formal estimate by mid next week for citizen figures.
Miss Edith Chambers daughter of Mrs S O Chambers and Mr R J Dixon a Dallas attorney were married at Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Dallas on August 29. Dixon is son of Mrs Lydia Dixon of University Park and SMU graduate. The bride, Whitewright High School alumna, attended C I A at Denton and has worked in Dallas. They will reside at 5730 Price Street Dallas.
Whitewright rattled by talk of no team now claims a real squad will play this year led by Captain Leon Spindle. Coach J E Montgomery announces practice at 4:30 PM at the High School as school opens next Monday and asks townspeople to back the effort for a successful season.
Sheriff Pollard on Judge Henry Bishop's order poured out forty gallons of potent whisky found dangerous enough to endanger prisoners. The liquid, stored as evidence, was destroyed to help convict the manufacturers on other charges. The report also notes C. W. Bryant Jr. visiting with his parents and local family obituaries and visitations.
The Grayson County Baptist Association will meet at Pilot Grove September 15 and 16 with open air tabernacle services, preaching, singing, and inspirational meetings. Dinner and supper will be served on the grounds and Whitewright's Baptist Church will assist with entertainment and lodging for delegates.
Lilley Dry Goods Badgett's Millinery and R and R Theatre present a style pageant with the latest wear fashions and vaudeville acts by local talent. Colleen Moore in Irene will be shown as a screen comedy featuring contemporary dress styles.
Hollywood mourns Rudolph Valentino as a small crowd views a public procession to Hollywood Cemetery. An 10 a m high mass was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd Beverly Hills, with film stars sending floral tributes and police maintaining order for the funeral cortege.
Senior B Y P U program set for Sunday September 12 at 7 o'clock. Leader Mrs G Lindsey presents The Second Table of the Law. Speakers include Miss Altha Mae Vestal on heart filled with love and Mrs C W Hampton on the Fifth Commandment. The Sixth Seventh and Eighth Commandments discussed by W T Simmons Mrs Carl May and Mrs W C Cook. The Ninth Commandment by George Gattis and the Tenth by Miss Frances Giles.
A new young men Bible class has been organized at Central Christian Church with sevenInitial members invited from city youths not in other Sunday schools Rev J E Montgomery serves as teacher Whitewright receives cotton bales this week and favorable weather may boost cotton pickers demand and business activity
A. P. Barrett, president of the Texas Louisiana Power Company, spoke in Whitewright about municipal ownership of power systems. He noted the company would continue service to loyal customers while opposing the city light plant and criticized local young businessmen on the feasibility committee.
Open P T A meeting Friday September 17 at 7 30 p m with invocation and songs by preschool children. President's message reading by Alwilda Ryan. Talk Home Study How Parents May Help by Miss Susie Noe. Ladies quartette. Address by Prof. W B Crain. Song America. Social hour. All welcome.
A Tuesday morning blaze in Chesley Rutledge’s bedroom consumed all wearing apparel and room furnishings. Mrs. Rutledge discovered the fire, closed the door, and alerted authorities. The fire remained confined to the room and insurance covered the loss for the owner.
Mr and Mrs Robert Jones of Celina and Mr and Mrs J L Dyer of Sherman visited S F E Jones at his bedside after a sudden illness Monday night. He was very ill Monday and Tuesday but showed improvement on Wednesday.
Sherman reports Grayson County faces shortened terms unless the Legislature raises the per capita school apportionment from $11.50. Denison and Sherman may find local funding. rural and other independent districts cannot. Acton urges a $15 per student level at the special session starting Sept. 13 to avert cuts.
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