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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
3
The Sun charges regular advertising rates for all notices of entertainments dinners and other benefits with admission fees. Obituaries resolutions of respect memorials and similar notices are also charged at regular rates. Corrective notices will be published if erroneous reflections are brought to the publisher.
A citizen guidance piece urges drivers and pedestrians to yield to fire trucks, avoid blocking hoses, and limit volunteers to supervision roles. It warns that delays and improper actions endanger lives and property and notes that one fire hose section costs 65 dollars while overloading the truck is dangerous.
A Sherman Democrat quips that while the first woman was made from a rib a bone, that does not mean all women are boneheads. The crack reflects a lighthearted local view on a biblical joke in a Whitewright customer tale.
A claim that a small Eastern State group declared a single "prettiest girl in America" with body measurements has drawn attention. The choice excludes the millions of other contenders and prompts discussion about criteria and fairness in beauty verdicts.
In making formal report to District Judge R. I. Monroe regarding investigation of forgery and passing.
The MacClen nan County grand jury at Waco criticizes local merchants for business negligence in accepting checks without proper identification. The report says temptations tempt youth into this form of law violation by making it easy.
A Whitewright young lady writes that a Van Alstyne suitor has proposed but she will wait for him to eat soup. The editorial quips about whether soup should be hot and blown on, joking that he might explode if he is as green as the writers. The Sherman Democrat narrator muses on dating etiquette with playful sarcasm.
A reader laments the county road system in Grayson County. One man with limited equipment and no material allowance cannot keep highways in good repair for winter. He argues cold-blooded justice should push authorities to fund road work.
Letters praise a new headlight law and urge strict enforcement nationwide. Readers claim glare from headlights endangers drivers and call for officers to enforce the rule or be replaced.
The Red River Valley Fair begins next Tuesday in Sherman and runs five days with over $3000 in cash premiums for the opening parade and competitive exhibits at the fair grounds. The event is pitched as both education and entertainment, expanding yearly with permanent buildings and planned improvements to enlarge its scope and service, seeking community loyalty and cooperation from the Red River valley.
Officer Henry Williams spearheaded a effective parking system in the main business block. Rare breaches of rules remain observed as the public embraces a definite driving and parking scheme, improving safety and order amid rising motor traffic. Citizens and motorists commend Williams and adherence to regulations.
In 15th District Court at Sherman a petition filed Saturday asks for appointment of a receiver for Ferguson Seed Farms, a seed firm led by A. M. Ferguson. Joe Lee Ferguson, temporary administrator of Kate F Morton estate, filed to protect his interests in the firm. Constable Lankford reported a Bells negro in custody for disturbance and made another arrest in Tom Bean for forgery. He also investigated a farmer’s damaged land terraces northwest of town aimed at diverting water.
Mrs R W Chambers was hostess to the Wednesday Bridge Club. The rooms were decorated with cut flowers. A two course luncheon was served. Favors were won by Mrs Marvin Bryant of Madill Oklahoma, Mrs Ray Manning and Miss Kathryn Vaughn.
An old advertisement promotes Sgroves Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for children with worms. It asserts healthy color, improved digestion, and general strengthening effects after two to three weeks of regular use, claiming the tonic will expel worms and restore perfect health at a cost of one dollar per bottle.
Mr and Mrs S H Montgomery have been advised that their daughter Mrs John Perry who has been under treatment in a sanitarium in Oklahoma City for four months will soon be able to return to her home at Purcell. Mr and Mrs Perry's little son John Jr has been spending the summer with his grandparents here.
Dr J N Powell examined a herd in Voy last week and confirmed hydrophobia in three sick cows, two died from the disease. The report notes the cattle were examined promptly following illness.
A slogan from R. S. Morehead promoting careful shoe care and quality service. It emphasizes using the best materials and delivering good work on every job.
Lee Binion returns to Texarkana to resume his work in the city schools. He begins his third year as a teacher in the Texarkana school system.
Mrs R M Womack and her sons W B and David Ray and daughter Edna Ray left last week for New Orleans and Cambridge Mass. David Ray studies medicine at Tulane University New Orleans W B Womack studies law at Harvard University and Edna attends Radcliffe College Cambridge Mass Mrs Womack will reside in Cambridge during the school term.
R. L. Johnson, a jeweler and optometrist, invites customers to try on a pair of glasses that fit well and are priced reasonably, promising comfort and value.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hughes and their children from Dallas spent the weekend with Mrs Hughes parents Mr and Mrs W F Holland.
Farmers in the district urgently need hands to gather cotton now open. Three weeks ago help was plentiful as the staple began to open, but labor has since drifted away. The Chamber of Commerce, urged by a farmers committee, placed an ad in the Dallas News, drawing several pickers to the area.
During the first eight months of the year there were 85 births in Whitewright and vicinity linked to Jesse Wallace's vital statistics record at the fire station. Among them 41 were males and 44 females, eight were Negro and 77 white. In the same period there were 32 deaths in the community.
Mrs. O M Ross and Mrs. Sam Mc Millin have accepted positions in the S R Park dry goods store which will open Saturday morning. Both women previously worked for Mr. Park while he managed the ready to wear and dry goods departments of Madden department store at Denison.
Rev. G. M. McNeilly Rev. J. L. Truett and seven women from the First Baptist Church serve as delegates as the Grayson County Baptist Association holds its session in Sherman.
Rev and Mrs J L Truett returned Thursday from a trip to their native states North Carolina and Tennessee. He had not seen his old home in North Carolina since he left at age six. They report a very enjoyable visit.
Rev A E Major acquired two lots west of the Mrs Mattie May residence and a small cottage from Mrs Ode Crowell. He plans to move the cottage onto the lots and remodel it.
Davidson and Barbee present a lineup of coffees including White Swan Wapco Maxwell House Red Fox Gold Plume and Bonnette noted as the old reliable in their catalog.
Mr and Mrs C R Truett and their son from Whitesboro spent the weekend with relatives here. They have lived in Whitesboro for several years but plan to move to Lubbock soon.
Miss Mary Rena Penn returns to Columbia Tennessee to resume work at Columbia Institute where she now heads the art department and begins her second year as instructor at the school.
Mrs Thurmond Bishop and her young daughter have returned to Floydada after an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Spivy Badgett. She was accompanied home by her brother Cecil Badgett.
W E LaRoe Byron Sears Jake Keeling Sam Montgomery Jr Houston Blanton Homer Craig Raymond Coffman William Pumphry and Tom Everheart attended the football game between Sherman High School.
A Sherman team hosted an Oklahoma squad at Sherman last Friday afternoon. The Sherman team won the game, securing the victory on their home court.
A thief stole about $15 from a drawer while Dr. J. W. McCrary worked in an adjoining room at his dental offices in the May building. The burglar also rifled a roomer’s pockets across the hall. Officers are investigating the robbery.
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