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Pecan Orchard Plans and Local Business Notes
D.A. Ray cultivates a nine acre pecan tract in Southwest Whitewright with trees ordered for fall planting and future supply hopes. C. Biggerstaff opens a restaurant at the old Davis stand. Mrs Biggerstaff joins him later. Julia Pritchett, June bride, hosts a slumber party for Miss Julia Pritchett and friends. The Wendell Washer endorsement highlights ease of laundry. Julia E. Pritchett and Robert A. Jones wed with many locals in attendance. Local ads promote Biggerstaffs restaurant and Wendell Washer sales. Grayson County court awards 52 natural gas stoves contract for courthouse and jail. The Sun editor visits Bells and notes Old Timer correspondent identity inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Whitewright Sun
D.A. Ray
Whitewright
C. Biggerstaff
Davis Stand
Clarence
Tom Bean
Minnie Montgomery
Hazel May
Clairice Thomas
Gladys Ray
Julia Pritchett
Gertrude
Marguerite
Rachel Montgomery
Wendell Vacumm
J.A. Pritchett
Julia E. Pritchett
Robert A. Jones
Julia
Bob
Childehood
Biggerstaffs
P. J. Pierce and Son
Mac Powell
R.L. Hayter
W.M. Cox
Julian Montgomery
Champaign
Illinois State University
L.C. Long
Grayson County Commeissioner’s Court
the Sun
Bells