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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1921

Page

5

Huge eggs prove hens still lay giants in town

Mrs. E C Lankford and Mrs C F Holland sent The Sun two giant eggs last Saturday. Lankford’s eggs measured seven and three quarter inches around the long way and six and a quarter around the short way. Holland’s egg was seven and a half inches around the long way. Officials confirm all eggs are hen eggs, no turkey or duck eggs in the lot, and capitalized on low market values.

E. C. Lankford C. F. Holland Route Two Sun Office

Nash visits Hillsboro man with his mother

Bill Nash of Hillsboro spent Sunday here with his mother, Mrs. J. W. Nash.

Bill Nash Hillsboro J. W. Nash Robert Jones Celina Frank Smith of Sherman R. K. Smith John West of R. L. Holcomb Jim Sears Mrs R. L. Sears Wm. Fleming Mrs. Wilson of J. R. Fleming

Local Notices and Household Ads Mention R S Morehead

The column lists bargains for auto casings from R S Morehead and Sears Auto Company. It notes eggs at 15 cents a dozen with R S Morehead paying, various visits by locals to Sherman Celina Ada and Greenville, shoe repair services, medical updates, and a plan to drill a test oil well south of town with D R Montgomery of Greenville pursuing a contracting company.

D. R. Montgomery Greenville

Rev Boston and family take residence in Whitewright

Rev George C Boston pastor of the Baptist Church and his family are now citizens of Whitewright occupying the Joe McKinsey home. He has served the church for a year while living in Fort Worth finishing at the Baptist Seminary and now can work more fully for church and town. Osca Lyons suffered a painful accident last week when his right hand caught in a gasoline engine breaking his little finger in two places and the adjacent finger also broken, with possible amputation due to severe tearing and bone splintering.

George C. Boston The Baptist Church Whitewright Joe McKinsey Rev. Boston Fort Worth Baptist Seminary Boston Oscra Lyons Oscar

Egg pricing note from J. W. Davidson

A reader reports paying 15 cents per dozen for eggs this week and signs as J. W. Davidson.

J. W. Davidson

Funeral for Lieut Havey Hughes in Sherman Attended by 5000

Local American Legion members joined more than 5000 mourners at the funeral of Lieut Havey Hughes from Grayson County. The service was held at the Central Christian Church with Rev LeRoy Anderson of Denison and Rev T A Wharton of Sherman assisting.

American Legion Havey Hughes Sherman Lieut. Hughes Grayson County Central Christian Church LeRoy Anderson Denison T. A. Wharton First Presbyterian Church of

Pierce's Cafe Regular Dinner Offer

Regular dinner at Pierce's Cafe praised by customers as great value. Served at noon and for supper for 50 cents.

Pierce’s Cafe

Chaminade Club Presents Student Music Program

The Chaminade Club met at the school building Friday afternoon. The program featured piano solos by Sue McConnell and Mary Lou Ross, piano duets by Martha Bow with Lola Myrick and Elizabeth May with Maude Mangrum, a solo by Lucile Giles, a lesson on "The Life of Chaminade" by Mary Johnson, and a piano duet by Minnie Willis and Kath erine Vaughn. Pierce's Cafe highlighted local dining with an emphasis on quality edibles.

Chaminade Club Sue McConnell Martha Bow Lola Myrick Mary Lou Ross Life of Chaminade Mary Maude Mangrum Lucile Giles Minnie Willis Katherine Vaughn

Sears Auto Company Offers 30 x 34% Non Skid Standard

Sears Auto Company advertises a 30 by 34 percent non skid standard tire option for cars. The portable feature emphasizes improved traction and safety for driving conditions.

Sears Auto Company

Package Sale at Lively & Company by Methodist Church

Ladies are invited to a Saturday, April 9 event at Lively & Company store. Each package is a surprise bargain sold by the Methodist Church ladies. Attendees will be delighted when opening their unopened package. Don’t miss it.

W J Looney Offers Spring Furniture Quotes

Spring cleanup prompts homeowners to seek new furniture and invites them to get price quotes from W. J. Looney for their desired pieces and styles.

W. J. Looney

Notice of office move to Woosley hardware store

A notice states the office has moved from L. LaRoe Lumber Company to Woosley hardware store. For oil needs, contact by telephone at 88.

L. LaRoe Lumber Company Woosley Hardware

Has God Punish Sin Sermon Delayed at Central Church

Central Christian Church postpones the Healing of the Nations sermon due to slide delay. The morning discourse will pose the question Has God Does God Will God Punish Sin. Evening service starts at 7:45 with renewed expectations. A. E. Major, Pastor.

A. E. Major

J D Brown of Lampasas Visiting Brother R C Brown

J D Brown of Lampasas is visiting his brother R C Brown. The brief item notes family travel between the two towns with no additional details.

J. D. Brown of Lampasas His Brother R. C. Brown

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Gordon Brothers R. S. Morehead Tom Noe Cecil Doss Ector Tom Lilley Kenefick, Ok J. F. Benton Burkburnett Davidson H. C. Willis Dallas Albert Blanton Ada Oklahoma W. T. Carroll R. L. Johnson San Antonio Carl Caperton Nadine Holcomb Stonewall Okla R. S. Holcomb Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. L. Boone M.B. Ise M. B EAT M. B. Kream Dyer Rexall Retail Merchants Association United States Gallaher & Son Eastman Kodaks Jacob Bryant Penn Mineral Wells Frank Roberts Mr. Roberts P. J. Pierce & Sons Ruby Ross Miss Orr Max W. T. Ross Bob Sadler Morgan O. Chambers J. H. Rolves Elizabeth May Pierce’s Kirkpatrick’s J. L. Kirkpatrick
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