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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1929

Page

5

Local Notes Highlight Visits and Events in Whitewright Area

Mrs Ross R May and Miss Lucille Myrick visited Dallas relatives while Misses Inez and Gladys Ray were Dallas visitors. Sherman, Sulphur Springs and Dallas guests are listed along with theatre showings at Whitewright Palace Theatre April 17 18. Community births baptisms and illness updates accompany social club and church auxiliary news.

Ross R. May Dallas Lucille Myrick Inez Gladys Ray H. L. Russell Euna Loyd Ball Lucille Pritchett Windom School W. T. Pritchett Byron Sears Sherman Hospital A. E. Major Radiola Joe Johnson J. E. Montgomery Little Son Graham Grover Gillett Frank R. Hanna Oklahoma City Lester Haile O. L. Jones R. L. Giles Houston Giles S. H. Montgomery Whitewright Hugh Norris Ada Oklo R. C. Montgomery George Gattis Whitesboro Bailey Mack San Marcos Lucian LaRoe Ethel Gordon Jim Edwards H. T. Atterberry West End Bridge Club Clarence McMillin Divinity W. A. Sturdy J. D. Vaden J. M. Mercer Ester Johnson Sherman

Slim Pickens and the Porch Hole Plan

Slim Pickens jokes about enlarging a hole in the post office porch if asked to step through it. The Calf Ribs Widow seeks a good man to farm this year, one who won’t marry. Crickett Hicks aims to dress up and earn a living without work, unsure how yet. Tickville council bans livestock on streets, but cows and hogs ignore the rule. Atlas Peck’s goose is traded to a chicken peddler for a meal sifter.

Slim Pickens Crickett Hicks Tickville

Probate Notice in Grayson County Texas 1929

Citation by publication commands the sheriff to notify all interested in the estate of Davie A Via deceased. Vera McGlothlin petitions for letters testamentary to be heard May first at Sherman court. Public notice dated March 28 1929.

Beating Trouble To The Draw In The Roistering Days

The article discusses early frontier gunplay and the modern shift to preventing trouble in poultry. It urges culling deformed chicks, preventing disease, and eliminating vermin to protect flocks. Emphasis on vigilance, cleanliness, and regular inspection to reduce losses.

Notice of Probate Sale in Grayson County Texas

Publication notice to potential heirs in Grayson County Texas. R A Gillett as administrator applies to sell 45.12 acres on Pilot Grove Creek from the Segers estate. The description follows along the surveyed line with variations and stakes. Court hearing for probate set for first Monday in May 1929 at Sherman Court House.

Preventive Poultry Care Against Parasites and Spoilage

The article emphasizes routine cleaning and disinfection to prevent mites and disease in poultry. It recommends spraying nests and crevices with dip and disinfectant, using whitewash coated hot twice yearly, and mixing dip with whitewash for efficacy. It warns against tainted foods and mouldy grains and stresses feeding high quality, avoiding cheap feeds to prevent limp neck and bowel disorders. It stresses easy to clean, solid floors and careful disposal of droppings to avoid disease spread.

Limberneck

Estate of Ellen Moore will hear testamentary matter in Grayson

In the estate of Mrs Ellen Moore deceased W C Cherry has filed in the County Court of Grayson testamentary upon the estate. The case will be heard at the next term for civil and probate business at the Court House in Sherman on the first Monday in May 1919 at which time all interested parties may appear. Witness J L Doggett Clerk of the County Court in Sherman dated April 3 1929. By Lucile Wilson Deputy. 2t al&

State OF Texas Grayson County Grayson Davie A. Via Vera McGlothlin City of Sherman A. D J. L. Doggett Lucile Wilson W. T. Segers R. A. Gillett Pilot Grove Creek Jason H. Pettagrue Said Creek J. G. Sloan John Marshall Grayson Co Ellen Moore W. C. Cherry J. L. Dogget

Farm offered at bargain price for home buyers

Farm priced right with 1500 cash balance arrangement to suit purchaser. Desirable setting for a home.

Preventive care for fowls reduces disease and boosts productivity

Droppings can harbor disease germs and worms so they must be removed frequently and kept away from the flock. Burn or bury dead birds, maintain a regular cleanup, and use coal tar dip and disinfectant to prevent pests. Extra effort in prevention pays dividends with stronger, healthier, more productive fowls.

Education Never Ends Despite Fashion Trends

A wry Ohio State Journal note argues that education never ends and even if one knew fashion terms like godets and gussets there would still be new garments such as guimpes returning, as seen in the paper.

Ohio State Journal

Truthfulness of Single Men Questioned by Psychologist

Florence Herald reports a psychologist states single men are more truthful than married men but notes they face fewer embarrassing questions in social settings, suggesting findings may be context dependent.

Florence Herald

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J. F. Fender J. W. Willbanks R. L. Sears H. Montgomery Paris Howe J. T. Purvis Central Christian Church W. A. Kirkpatrick the Baptist Church C. S. Witt Oleta Chambers Mary Gae Wood Hogwallow News Dunk Botts Atlas Peck F. O. Mangrum Filling Station L. D. LeGear U. S. St. Louis the State OF Texas F. P. Cantrell Jim P. Montgomery S. H. Montgomery & Son the Insurance Men Rexall Jones Drug Store NO Carter North Texas Enna Jettice Health Shoes McCall’s
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