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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
17
The Whitewright Sun notes the visit of Denison residents to Whitewright in a spirit of friendship. It highlights the annual Denison homecoming and praises Whitewright for a warm reception. The piece mentions editorial policies on notices and a brief comparison to Denison Herald coverage.
The Dallas Times Herald argues that if cotton fails to rise above 13 cents farmers may still plant heavily next year once restrictions lift. It notes 1933 had vast cotton acreage at low prices and cites Texas Centennial plans as Dallas vies to host in 1936. Local visits praise Whitewright events while commenting on September cotton picking progress and Huey Long’s continued influence.
Two surviving early settlers Dr. Reynolds May 83 and Dr. N Powell 78 recount Whitewright's birth amid 1877 arrival of Powell's family from Kentucky. They recall fires tornadoes and the town’s growth with May’s medical service and Powell’s historical notes on land sales and early industry.
Church of Christ schedules two services Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. with Bible study urged for all members. Subjects include A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ and The New Testament Church. Minister J. R. Waldrum invites the public to attend.
F M Sloan who has run a Pilot Grove general store for over 25 years will move his stock to Trenton on November 1. He rents the former furniture store at Pearl and Hamilton and will remodel the building with carpenters starting next week. Sloan, a prominent local businessman, is a major North Texas turkey buyer operating four trucks and collecting country produce.
An evocative verse fragment contemplates a person forming an inner world from outer life. It ponders aging, resilience, and humanity amid potential storms and hardship, ending with a reflective note on winter’s quiet approach and an unseen guest.
Miss Lena Mae Gowdy acted as hostess for the West End Bridge Club with a flowered setting. Pernie Badgett won high score honors for the club and Ed La Roe led guests. several members won table favors. Visitors included Mrs. LaRoe Jackson May Wilborn and Mrs. Holmes Connelly.
Mrs. T. F. Sears, superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday school primary department, entertained the group in the church basement Saturday afternoon before her move to Denton for the school term. Mrs. F. O. Mangrum and Mrs. Fred Cook assisted. After refreshments the children gave a surprise handkerchief shower, with little Margaret Lucille Hanna reading a short piece and presenting the gifts.
Pastor C W Dennis urges all members to attend Sunday school and services for six Sundays as several congregants are absent. He stresses church influence and invites worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm next Sunday and notes weekend visitors.
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