Whitewright Area Past and Present News Nuggets
Local items reflect commerce and life in Whitewright and surrounds. First bale of cotton arrives from Westminster area sold at 30 cents. Notables include deaths William Johns and Mrs. Margaret Kirkpatrick, marriages Grover Stuteville and Winnie Higginbotham, Bruce Pember and Maurine May, and multiple local baccalaureate and church engagements. Fire damages four buildings, schools prep for Sep 19 with listed faculty, and community events from fairs to birthdays noted.
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E. S. Atterberry
Westminster
William R. Johns
East Whitewright
Savanna A. Wallace
Sam Wallace
C. W. Hampton
Missouri
Reynolds May
Ross R. May
Percy Darwin
France
New York
Grover Stuteville
Whitewright
Winnie Higginbotham
Howe
T. E. Barbee
Walter Myrick
W. T. Browning
N. S. Stephens
Leonard
Margaret I. Kirkpatrick
R. C. Medlin
W. A. Kirkpatrick
Gillett Grain Co
J. H. Graves
W. H. Stedham
Ed Doss
Lester Haile
Nell Montgomery
Maurine May
Sherman
Joe May
Farmers Gin
Kimbell Milling Plant
Deaths and local notices feature in The Sun dated September 13 1934
Obituary notes William Alexander Kirkpatrick a 51 year minister in the Paris Presbytery dies at home while C A Smith owner of the Smith Hotel passes away. Local youth scouts named Billy Ray Conner Leroy Cornell Billy Burl Hopper J C Reagan Sidney Scott David Taylor John L Wiser and Howard Wallace are listed. A school enrollment report shows 213 high school students 10 post graduates and 202 grammar students. A divorce summons cites Carolyn Walker required to answer James Walker in Grayson County court with case No 61578 issued August 30 1954. citation notes 90 day service rule and courtroom details.
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the Sun
William Alexander Kirkpatrick
Paris
State OF Texas
Carolyn Walker
A. D
15Th District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
James Walker
Earnest
Nancy Drake
Whitewright Sun
Apathy Helps Unions fall to Criminals and Communists
Labor writer Victor Riesel argues in The Freeman that apathy among 16 million union members allows pro-Soviet and criminal elements to seize control of major unions. He cites low turnout in elections, with only small fractions voting or monitoring leaders, and notes one Chicago electrical workers local that mobilized 33,000 members to resist mob influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Riesel
the Freeman
Riesel
Industrial News Review
Biggest Light Bulb Coming to State Fair
Dallas will host the world s largest light bulb built to commemorate Thomas A Edison s discovery and the invention s 75th anniversary The lamp will intermittently shine during the fair highlighting a major Edison tribute in Texas media coverage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Thomas A. Edison
State Fair of Texas builds crisis report tally
During the State Fair of Texas Oct 9 24, officials note more personal crisis reports on Wednesday than on any other day, signaling heightened public response amid fair activities.
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Tric
Texas
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Bruce Pember
Austin
R. H. May
Wayne Coggins
Fay Walker
J. F. Fender
W. H. Ackley
Frank D. Layman
D. G. Coley
Lucile Giles
Lula Mae Caylor
J. B. Dickson
Grayson County Baptist Association
Bells
Ray Manning
David Ray
Harry O. Leuschner
Flint
Mich
Altha May Vestal
Dayton
Ohio
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ismow
Chevrolet
Hasty Chevrolet Company
Jack Ross
Ford
Mr. Ross
Leonard, Texas
Hatley Motor Co
Bonham, Texas
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Cook Control
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