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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1933
Page
5
Sherman resident Marvin Binkley visits Whitewright relatives while Waldo furniture advertises chair sets at 1.00 and 9x12 congoleum rugs at 5.95. Many locals and visitors are listed with relatives, illness updates, and social ties across Sherman, Whitewright, and nearby towns.
Bill Jones recommends Roberts Co as a safe trading place with a broad stock range. Buyers can find lawn equipment, tools, stoves, tennis shoes, ladies sandals, and slippers at money saving prices, including second-hand Cook Stoves priced to sell and a notable New Oil Stove described as a world beater.
Local social round up includes hospital return of Mrs. C W Myrick in Sherman and visits by Mrs G L Strickland and others. Baptism ceremony at Thurston Montgomery farm. Death of B T Southerland in Trenton. Mahurin high school to grant diploma to Maerine Withrow. W O W band from Sherman to tour Texas Arkansas Louisiana. Longest Bible word noted as six syllables.
The article highlights a printed fabric as a wise Spring dress choice. It notes a softly draped collar and graceful skirt lines as flattering, and mentions Eleanor blue crepe with a contrasting collar and vest for an easily made frock.
The monthly PTA meeting is set for next Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the grammar school auditorium. The program ties in with National Music Week and a nice program has been arranged. The public is invited to attend.
Lee Wilburn a former Whitewright schools teacher was initiated into Sigma Iota Epsilon honorary management fraternity. The initiation occurred Thursday at Dr. C. F. Lay’s home. Wilburn recently completed degree work at the University of Texas and will receive his diploma in June.
Dorothy Earl Fralicks of Denison died suddenly Saturday at her mother Georgia Fralicks home. Born July 17, 1915 near Whitewright, she had been ill for three years. Funeral at Waples Memorial Methodist Church Denison led by Rev. Homer T. Fort, burial at Blanton's Cemetery east of Whitewright. Survived by mother Georgia Fralicks grandmother Mrs Tom Fralicks of Ector and several aunts and uncles.
We express deep gratitude to all who ministered to our father and to us during our sorrow. Rev and Mrs L G Hagard thank those who supported them in this time.
Mrs. Lucian LaRoe welcomed 23 members for a March 31 Friday program on drama led by H P Donigan. Readings included Shaw and his Dublin life, Ellen Terry letters, Irish song, Shawian witticisms, and a scene from Pygmalion. Mild refreshments followed.
The piece advises middle aged and sedentary readers to prevent gall stones through movement and a plain diet rich in greens and coarse bread. It notes autopsy findings of many stones, warns against bilious myths, and urges daily phosphate of soda to keep bowels moving. It ends with a call to enforce laws to curb crime and national decline.
Rev. S. A. Barnes presiding elder of the Sherman district will preach Sunday evening at 7 30 at the Methodist Church. The second quarterly conference follows the sermon. Sunday school begins at 10 00 with worship at 11 00. Young people's service at 6 30 led by Pastor L. G. Hagard.
A historical article argues crime rises when law loses its majesty through lax enforcement. It links widespread outlawry to the non enforcement of law, asserting rebellion against ineffective authority as the core cause and calling for stronger legal systems.
An elderly woman guided two young girls at the zoo as she recounted the tale of the stork bringing babies. The children exchanged looks and whispered that they should tell her the real story herself.
A classroom task on winter yields a student essay noting the cold season and its effects. The piece mentions many old people dying in winter and birds migrating to warmer climates.
Tennessee crop production including hay corn and tobacco fell by ten to twenty percent in 1932 amid prior year declines. The report notes the drop across major staples and points to continuing agricultural hardship in the state.
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