Local and Personal News Highlights Disperse Around Town
Mrs. R. May and Mrs. Ross R. May visit Bonham relatives. Miss Ruse Reeves from Dallas visits relatives here. New wallpaper shown at Lloyd Moore's Furniture. Opal Graves returns from Cotulla visit. Overalls at Gordon Clothing Co. $1.25. W. C. Reeves returns from Dallas trip. Lee Hampton moves to John May residence. Mrs. L. F. Hopkins recovering from hip injury. The Fain Poultry buys eggs chickens hides. Miss Jessie Little of Greenville visits. Mrs. W. B. Hestand visits Royse City. Walk-Over Shoes at Gordon Clothing Co. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ruth of Trenton visit. James Henry Andrews ill with pneumonia. Fair Poultry pays more. Make Country Store your HQ for Fair Week. Miss Bess Herbert visits from Sherman. Mrs. Charlie Howard visits Sherman. Porch furniture available at Lloyd Moore's.
Williams and LaRoe Visit Relatives Here
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Williams and Jack LaRoe of Greenville visited relatives here Sunday.
Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and Health News
Mr and Mrs Ed Brodhead and daughter visited Cooper host Mr and Mrs Howard Brodhead on Sunday and Monday. Beveridge Brents, once seriously ill, shows improvement and expects to be up soon.
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Ed Brodhead
Cooper
Howard Brodhead
Bonham singing convention at First Methodist Church
R L Johnson jeweler and optometrist promises fitting eyeglasses with satisfaction guarantee and reasonable prices. The Sun announces a singing convention to be held next Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist Church in Bonham.
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R. L. Johnson
The
First Methodist Church
Bonham
Hansard Son Injured in Skating Rink Accident
Clyde Hansard son of George Hansard fell at the skating rink Wednesday night and broke his left arm just above the wrist.
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Clyde Hansard
George Hansard
Resignations and Hiring at City Night Watch
J. N. Powell tendered his resignation as night watchman to the City Commission, effective the 15th. Brice Garland is employed as night watchman and will begin work on the 15th.
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J. N. Powell
Brice Garland
Country Store trio grocery order boosts schools
Customers are urged to place groceries for April 19 20 and 21 with Country Store to support local schools. The appeal links shopping to school improvements and community funding.
Postal Wrapping Guidelines From Postmaster Brents
The postmaster outlines secure mailing rules for parole post packages. Wrap in white paper tie with strong string address in ink before mailing. Fragile insured items must be packed separately in excel sior before acceptance as insured parcel post.
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Parole Post
W. O. Brents
Station Hats Now Available at Gordon Clothing Co
Gordon Clothing Co offers Station branded hats for fans and shoppers. The limited selection features team colors and logo options, with in-store availability and possible restocks planned.
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Gordon Clothing Co
Wedding Invitation Cards For Short Statues?
Come to the wedding of the "midgets" April 20 at the Pure Food Fair. Roy Hamilton, who has been ill for the past ten days, is reported to be improving. Mrs. O. M. Durham and little daughter of Cotulla are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graves. Easie picture frames at prices that will surprise you, at Lloyd Moore's Furniture Store. This section was visited by a fine Spring rain Wednesday night, which makes our crop prospects brighter.
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Roy Hamilton
O. M. Durham
Little Daughter
Cotulla
J. H. Graves
Easie
Lloyd Moore
Easle
Shoe repairer touts skill and top gear
O. S. Finch, the shoe man, says his skill and first class equipment make shoe repairing easy for him.
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O. S. Finch
Doctor May Recovers From Hip Injury
Dr. R. May, who fell and injured his hip four weeks ago, is out on crutches and expects to be able in a few more days to walk without them.
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R. May
Lum bermen's Association Meeting Attended by LaRoe Family
Mr and Mrs Lucian LaRoe and daughter Louise attended the Texas Lumbermen's Association annual meeting in Dallas on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Lucian LaRoe
Louise
The
Texas Lumbermen’s Association
Dallas
Morehead's Shoe Repair Stands Out for Craft and Value
Customers praised Morehead's for quality workmanship and durable materials at fair prices, noting superior repair results.
Frank Alverson Returns to Abilene After Family Visit
Frank Alverson has returned to Abilene following a visit with his family. He works for a company that owns several gins and oil mills in West Texas.
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Frank Alverson
Abilene
Mr. Alverson
West Texas
Mangrum Bros Plan Large Warehouse Behind Grocery Store
Mangrum Bros announce construction of a substantial warehouse and garage at the rear of their grocery store. The new building includes storage capacity for goods and space to house their two large trucks. The project expands commercial facilities and logistics for the business.
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Mangrum Bros
Pierce's Cafe Delivers Cigars Cigarettes and More
The old reliable Pierce's Cafe offers cigars cigarettes tobacco cold drinks magazines and good things to eat. Local patrons visit for a varied supply and a familiar dining ambiance.
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Pierce
Old Reliable
Lumbermen’s Association Meet Opens in Dallas
Rham Pennington and Bryant Penn attended the Texas Lumbermen's Association annual meeting in Dallas, arriving Wednesday morning while the event began Tuesday.
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Rham Pennington
Bryant Penn
Dallas
Texas Lumbermen’s Association
Sealed proposals for mail carriage route 250738
Sealed proposals for carrying the United States mail on mail messenger route 250738 between Whitewright post office and the M. E. and T station and the Cotton Belt station, each way, as often as required, will be received by Postmaster W O Brents until 5 30 p m April 21.
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United States Mail
Whitewright
Cotton Belt
W. O. Brents
Johnson declares readiness to supply drugs and jewelry
R L Johnson states readiness to provide drugs and related lines along with jewelry. The remark implies availability of controlled items and luxury goods for purchase or distribution.
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R. L. Johnson
Revival Services Begin Sunday at Methodist Church
Prayer meetings occur each night this week at the Methodist Church except last night when union prayers were held at the Baptist Church. The revival aims to coincide with the Presbyterian Methodist revival starting Sunday at the Methodist Church.
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Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Repairing and Vulcanizing at R. S. Morehead
When you want the repairing and vulcanizing done right go to R. S. Morehead for reliable service and expert workmanship.
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R. S. Morehead
Local Methodists Attend Sherman District Conference
Several members of the local Methodist Church traveled to Ector on Tuesday for the annual Sherman District Conference of the M E Church. Bishop John Moore of Dallas attended and delivered the conference sermon at 11 o clock.
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Ector
Sherman
M. E. Church
John Moore
Dallas
Country Store at Pure Food Fair Seeks Sellers
Let us sell your fancy work and novelties on commission in the Country Store and Novelty Shop. Articles will be returned if not sold. Mrs. A. G. Freeman, chairman Country Store, phone 90.
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A. G. Freeman
Hest Plans Washington Trip With Clients Then Kentucky Visit
W. B. Hest left early this week for Washington D C to handle matters for his clients with the Internal Revenue Department. He plans to spend a couple of weeks in Kentucky on his return visiting relatives and boyhood friends.
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W. B. Hest
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Department
Kentucky
Gillett funds new concrete church entrance
Grover Gillett saw decaying front steps of the Methodist Church and funded a concrete entrance by Joe Robbins. The project was finished early this week and enhances the church’s appearance, with the membership noting the charitable act.
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Grover Gillett
Joe Robbins
Gillett
Wheelbarrow Race at Skating Rink Delights Spectators
At the skating rink Tuesday night a wheelbarrow race won by Austin Stedham and Lonnie Myrick drew eight entrants in teams of two. Contestants swapped positions each lap, providing steady amusement for the crowd while Gordon Bros. advertised frying chickens and high prices.
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Austin Stedham
Lonnie Myrick
County official eyes iron culverts to replace wooden drains
A carload of metal culverts arrived for Commissioner Alverson. He aims to substitute all worn wooden drainage structures with durable iron culverts to save costs, since wood rots if not burned or washed away.
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Alverson
Country Store at Pure Food Fair Seeks Local Donations
Mrs A G Freeman chairwoman calls for donations of jellies, chickens, eggs, butter, potatoes and produce for the Country Store at the Pure Food Fair. Proceeds support school improvements. contact phone listed as 90.
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A. G. Freeman
Woman Witnesses Dallas Ku Klux Klan Parade
Mrs. W. F. Sanders arrived home from Dallas where she saw a Ku Klux Klan parade of women. She described four abreast marching for several blocks with thousands watching along the streets.
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W. F. Sanders
Dallas
Waxahachie
Gordon Bros Grocers Advertise Egg Trade Price
A local grocer advertises paying 18 cents in trade for eggs this week and urges sellers not to move eggs before seeing Gordon Bros. The notice emphasizes they always pay the highest prices.
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Gordon Bros
Studebaker Picture Show At Odeon Draws Large Crowd
Tom Barbee local Studebaker agent presented a free picture show at the Odeon theatre Monday night titled The Story of An Automobile. The film featured the Studebaker plant and the car manufacturing process. Several finished cars were on display in front of the Odeon and drew many visitors.
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Tom Barbee
Studebaker Automobile
Odeon
Studebaker Automobile Plant
Mrs Skaggs Hosts Birthday Dinner for Husband
Mrs C H Skaggs gave a dinner last Saturday for her husband turning forty eight. Thirty two guests attended the feast. Out of town visitors included Mr and Mrs William Chapman and children Mrs Willie Karnes and daughter Regan and Bedford Vestal and Miss Cornelia Vestal of Myra.
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C. H. Skaggs
Mr. Skaggs
William Chapman
Willie Karnes
Regan and
Bedford Vestal
Cornelia Vestal
Myra
Easle Picture Frames Sale At Lloyd
A local advert announces inexpensive easel picture frames at Lloyds offering surprising prices. The listing highlights affordable selections and invites shoppers to stop by for deals.
Sherman District Standard Training School At Travis Street Church
Rev. K. R. Isbell Carl Caperton G F Bryant and D B Taylor attend the Sherman District Standard Training School held each evening at the Travis Street Methodist Church in Sherman The school serves Sunday school workers and draws about two hundred attendees with over a hundred fifty from Sherman churches It opens at 7 30 each evening and runs through the week
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K. R. Isbell
Carl Caperton
G. F. Bryant
D. B. Taylor
Sherman
Travis Street Methodist Church
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L. LaRoe & Company
McAlester
Ross R. May
Miss Ruse Reeves
Opal Graves
Mrs. O. M. Durham
W. C. Reeves
Lee Hampton
John May
Fain Poultry
Jessie Little
Greenville
Mrs. Lee Hampton
W. B. Hestand
J. F. Alderson
Royse City
Mrs. J. Ruth
Trenton
James Henry
Lucian Andrews
Charlie Howard
Condie-Bray
Beveridge Brents
Whitewright Lumber Co
Morehead’s
Grocers
Hoffman
Bow-Wright Drug Co
Dyer @ Jones
Rexall Store
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