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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
2
In Kemmerer Wyoming at Kemmerer Coal Company mine No 5 a massive explosion at 1145 this morning entombed 47 workers. Nine bodies were recovered near the main portal while 12 survivors were found unharmed. Fire and debris blocked the entrance hindering rescue efforts and forcing postponement of further searches.
Lucian Andrews was re elected treasurer of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association at its annual meeting in St Paul Minnesota. He won without opposition and begins a second term. New officers include A P Lang president W A Keon vice president L G Blackman secretary Ben L Bompson W F Conroy E A Lawson and W D Brown executive committee members. A women's auxiliary was formed with Mrs Roy Tricker as president. Cleveland was chosen to host the 1925 meeting.
Democratic candidate John W. Davis, rested at the Nelson farm near Bunce ton Missouri, planned an aggressive attack on the Republican administration. He spoke to 75 000 at a Bunce ton rally and barbecue and said he would address corruption in government while next stopping in Des Moines Iowa and emphasizing relief for farmers.
Bonham Texas reports the death of 13 year old Earl Lindsey son of W W Lindsey when an ice truck backed into him this morning crushing him against a brick wall.
The Grayson County Missionary Baptist Association opens its annual meeting in Tom Bean with Judge D B Steed presiding. The group includes 45 churches and 8123 members, with Rev J L Truett serving as clerk and Edgar Peveto as treasurer. Visitors include Rev T V Herndon from the Baptist Executive Board.
County Tax Assessor J H Davis completes the Grayson County tax roll for 1924 and mails a copy to the State Comptroller in Austin. He forwards rolls to County Tax Collector D R Vaughn for receipts. Total property value: 48 269 210 with land 15 508 625 city property 14 438 650 personal property 10 169 115 railroads 3 309 670 rolling stock 435 270 intangible property 1 235 850 streetcar lines 465 150 telegraph and telephone 287 730 pipelines 224 150 versus last year 49 186 103. Change due to 973 020 back ren dition on personal property not listed this year.
Celina will open bids on Tuesday to erect a Methodist church costing about $30,000. The brick and concrete building will include a basement and modern conveniences. The town has begun a church building era with a Presbyterian brick structure and similar Baptist work nearing completion.
Riley Beasley eight year old son of Mr and Mrs W T Beasley of the Ely community is believed to be the communitys champion cotton picker. On Thursday he picked 252 pounds stating he started after sunrise and quit before sundown. He weighs forty four pounds and carried on for six times his weight in effort.
Murray Smith was arrested and jailed in Bonham on burglary charges for breaking into the residence of Arthur Ballard north of Whitewright on Monday night, per sheriff’s department briefing.
Austin says a petition may ask Lieut. Gov. Davidson to call an extraordinary 38th Legislature session to remove disabilities on former Gov. James E. Ferguson. Rep. W. C. Morgan reports mixed views and delays as legal authorities are studied.
Miss Vittitoe formerly of Kentuckytown now of Los Angeles won a large silver cup in a national popularity and beauty contest conducted by How to Sell magazine. She also captured the California state title by a wide margin and is noted as a national real estate figure with the slogan See Mary First and a Lighthouse sales office on Hollywood Boulevard.
Farmersville reporters say Elmer King Eck Morrow John Shubert and son John Jr were arrested this week on theft charges. King and Morrow allegedly took cotton from the local cotton yard and sold it while Shubert and his son are accused of hauling a bale of seed cotton from Wake Hickman field. Cotton in both cases was recovered and identified.
Sherman reports W. C. Carter, 71, of Whitesboro, died from injuries after a recent auto collision. The driver was not identified. Carter had resided in Whitesboro since 1871 and his wife died five years ago.
Mrs Annette Harp will start Dunning classes at the start of the school term. The method uses class lessons once weekly plus a private lesson, with games songs and rhythm pictures. It aims to be recreation not excess study and includes advanced piano and voice instruction priced at 7 dollars per month.
Dr. George C. Butte resigned as dean of the University of Texas law school to pursue the Republican nomination for governor. He arrived in Austin amid 500 well wishers and said he would begin active campaigning immediately, with Felix Robertson supporters among the early well-wishers and George H. Sparenberg leading another welcoming group.
Berlin reports a semi official statement says all cabinet members agree on war guilt and Germany joining the League of Nations. A cabinet meeting is planned for Sept 23 with President Ebert presiding. Stresemann and Hergt talks gain full cabinet approval and no differences exist between the chancellor and foreign minister.
E A Berry state Democratic chairman predicts an overwhelming Democratic victory in Texas in November sweeping all offices. He expects Mrs Ferguson to win the state and says Republican challenger Dr Butte faces little chance, with many unlikely voters supporting the party.
In Vancouver J T Phelan superintendent of the Dominion Telegraph Co regains consciousness after a private Morse code call at his bedside ticks off. The ticker prompts milk and he takes nourishment for the first time in six days. He is reported convalescent.
Lloyd Moore's Furniture Store offers the largest furniture stock in Whitewright's history with best quality, price, and service. Local shoppers are invited to browse a wide selection and take advantage of the store's renowned value.
Rev. J. A. Dickey of Denison attends the sixth annual American Legion convention in session at St. Paul representing the local post as a delegate elected by the post before his move to Denison.
R L Johnson advertises a limited time sale offering guaranteed electric curling irons for the price of one dollar. The promotion emphasizes a short window to take advantage of the low price.
C B Bryant Jr manager of a registered Jersey cattle sale at the baseball park next Saturday afternoon mailed out descriptive sale lists and expects large attendance. Col Riley Green, a famed auctioneer, will conduct the sale with other notable stockmen present. If rain prevents using the park the sale will move to a covered venue. Attendees will hear cattle merits and advantages of investing in improved stock.
The Red River Valley Fair boosters from Sherman visited Wednesday morning. The Sherman Municipal Band backed the advertising party as C A Shock promoted the exposition slated for Sept 29 to Oct 4, with larger scale, higher costs, and record attendance expected. The pageants on Sept 30 and Oct 2 were highlighted as major attractions.
President Coolidge backs Hughes and Lord against large battleship spending and favors a stronger air defense. He doubts the battleship’s primacy, asserts the budget must stand, and will meet Navy leaders to discuss the aviation program and naval funds.
Mr Lenwood Lovelace of Bonham and Miss Lucy Webster of Sherman wed at Howe on June 16. The bride is the Webster family’s daughter and the couple will reside in Bonham with many local friends sending best wishes.
Fred W. Smith arrives after election as Whitewright public school superintendent and moves into the community with his family to begin duties at 8:45 a m Friday. He previously led McAllen schools and studied at Baylor and the University of Chicago. The ensuing faculty roster lists principals and teachers for high and grammar levels.
The annual fashion show sponsored by J. F. Lilley and Hudson, Davis & Co. runs Friday night at 8 in the grammar school auditorium. It features living models in new fall coats dresses and millinery, plus a home talent program of music and readings. Admission is free.
Burl Anderson a black farmer four miles northwest of town was shot in the breast by Phillip Bowen another black man over a craps game dispute. Bowen was jailed after Deputy J C Ayres arrested him and Bowen’s $1000 bond was set at an examining trial.
Dallas jurors after a brief deliberation sentenced Mrs. Edna Curlee to ten years in the penitentiary for the August killing of Mrs. Myrtle Rine in a crowded department store. Curlee claimed self defense after saying Rine ruined her home. lawyers plan to seek a new trial or appeal.
Notice from W. H. Davidson asking recipients who paid him with checks on Monday Tuesday or Wednesday last week to call and issue replacements after those checks were destroyed in a Wednesday night fire.
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