State Highways Being Put In Good Condition
State highways in Grayson County now under active State Highway Department maintenance since January 1. Drainage and shoulder work underway on the Whitewright Sherman road with a Caterpillar engine and grader moving from Sherman toward Whitewright. The Choctaw to Sherman segment receives its first upkeep in years with state engineers approving the work and John Bradshaw from the city performing ditching and shoulder tasks on the Sherman road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
State Highway Department
Whitewright
Sherman
Choctaw
John Bradshaw
Reid and Miss Duke Visit Carter Family On Departure
Reid and Miss Dorothy Duke of Jacksonville visit their grandmother Mrs. J. R. Carter and will leave for home today accompanied by Mrs. Carter.
Fire damages Long's Bakery, caused by a midnight blaze
A fire at Long's Bakery in the late night damaged fixtures and building valued at several hundred dollars. The blaze started near a drawer with matches around 10:30 PM, and was discovered as it spread. Firefighters contained the fire quickly, saving the store and nearby stock. The building, owned by C. B. Bryant, was insured. Mr. Long plans to reopen in an adjoining building Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long’s
C. B. Bryant
Bryant
Mr. Long
Long
Death of Mrs. H. P. Clack at Wills Point Texas
Mrs. H P Clack died at her home in Wills Point Texas on April 10 she leaves her husband and one son 12 a sister Miss Emma Dee Randle of this city and three brothers E A Randle of Dallas O R Randle of Oklahoma City and Louis Randle in California Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev J F Fender Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery under Lloyd Moore undertaker Many friends attended the funeral including out of town relatives and local residents the obituary notes her early life in Whitewright and her former name Minnie Randle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Clack
Wills Point
Texas
Emma Dee Randle
E. A. Randle
Dallas
O. R. Randle
Oklahoma City
Louis Randle
California
Clark
Whitewright
FE. P. Randle
H. L. LyBrand
T. T. Carr
Gus Hubbard
W. W. McNeely
Neva Carr
John Ezell
Aubrey Ezell
Dyde Manning
Edgar Thompson
Theo Sayer
H. T. Clack
Marie Clack
James Clack
Lee Ownsby
Celina
G. W. Miller
Howe
Claude White
Mr. Walling
Earl Johnson
Fort Worth
Bob White
Claud Truett
Bonham
W. T. Truett
Denison
Laura
Mattye Clack
J. B. Clack
FE. H. Clack
W. S. Clack
L. Echols
Alice Echols
John Carr
Gainesville
John Harris
Rosy Harris
A. G. Harris
Edgar Earhart
Frank Wolfe
John Scott
D. R. Montgomery
Vera DeJernette
Greenville
J. H. Wilson
Terrell
Road South of Town Nearing Completion
The Brooks Construction Co. nears finishing a state road five miles south of Whitewright linking Grayson County with the upgraded highway from the Collin County line to Dallas via Blue Ridge Farmersville and Garland. Once finished this section of State Highway No 78 will transition to state maintenance with plans to surface the road further to Whitewright to meet traffic demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Construction Co
Whitewright
Grayson County
Collin County
Dallas
Blue Ridge
Farmersville
Garland
Funeral attendance for D J Bell in Denison after fatal windstorm
Mrs J E Russell and Mrs Cecil Craig attended the funeral of D J Bell at Denison Friday. Bell was electrocuted by a fallen electric wire during the windstorm in Denison Wednesday afternoon of last week.
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J. E. Russell
Cecil Craig
D. J. Bell
Denison
Bell
Family Tribute From Friends Notes Deceased’s Community Ties
A memorial item lists Mrs John Scull and multiple couples from Sherman Dallas and Oklahoma City along with individuals such as Van Johnson Ferris Jim Randle Rebecca Randle E A Randle and George Baugher as contributors to a deceased person’s support. The notice frames the gift as the contribution of a friend of the deceased and of the surviving family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scull
A. H. Davis
Sherman
van Johnson
Ferris
E. A. Randle
Jim Randle
Rebecca Randle
George Baugher
Dallas
O. R. Randle
A. T. Harris
Oklahoma City
An Appreciation for Minnie Randle Clack
Minnie Randle Clack died after long suffering, leaving a life read as an open book of kindness and faith. She joined the church early, served with joy, and traveled life’s road with a cheerful heart. The community recalls her unselfish spirit and the comfort of her Christian witness as they mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Jesus
Two Men Hurt In Gainesville Blaze
Gainesville April 14 Two men were severely injured and several firemen hurt when a fire destroyed two business buildings owned by John Cunningham. Walker Hatfield a volunteer fireman was badly burned and lacerated after a brick wall toppled on the roof He was rescued and hospitalized. Hugh Hamilton a cotton buyer suffered neck cuts from a flying object and was shoved down a stairway by the blast. Firemen sustained minor injuries. water pressure was limited and the blaze lasted over two hours. The cause and origin of the explosion were not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Walker Hatfield
Hugh Hamilton
Sevrral
John Cunningham
Miss Maxie Echols Named Y W C A Member At T C U
Miss Maxie Echols of Fort Worth attends Texas Christian University and was home on Easter holiday. She was elected to membership and serves as vice president of the college Y W C A. She also plays in the school orchestra which has appeared publicly and will tour after performing at Mineral Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxie Echols
Trinity Girls Glee Club Delights Whitewright Audience
The Trinity University Glee Club from Waxahachie, twenty four members strong, performed at the Whitewright high school auditorium under the Alpha Kappa Club. The program included choruses, quartets, octets, vocal and violin solos and readings featuring Velma Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Girls Glee Club
Trinity University
Waxahachie
Whitewright
Alpha Kappa Club
Velma Kirkpatrick
Rotary Club Considers Luncheon Group Here
Representatives of the Sherman Rotary Club met with local citizens on Thursday to explain the aims of Rotary and to discuss forming a luncheon club for cooperative work in community development now under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Rotary Club
Association of Rotary Clubs
Mrs. Jim Montgomery Visits Sherman With Freeman Family
Mrs. Jim Montgomery spent the week in Sherman visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Freeman, sharing time with the Freeman family during the visit.
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Jim Montgomery
Sherman
Mrs
A. G. Freeman
Small Blaze At Odeon Theatre
A small blaze occurred at the Odeon Theatre during a film showing as a fire started in the rear projecting booth. The rapid response and calm audience prevented a dangerous stampede, underscoring the need for ample exits and unobstructed aisles in line with theater safety regulations.
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Odeon Theatre
Mrs W A Brown Dies at Greenville Resident
Mrs W A Brown died at her Greenville home Wednesday of last week. She was a daughter of Mrs S P Beckett formerly of this place. The funeral service was held at Greenville Thursday. Miss Winnie Hamilton of this place attended the funeral service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Brown
Greenville
S. P. Beckett
Winnie Hamilton
Easter Visit Highlights at Texas Christian University
Harold Key and his sister Miss Powell, students at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, spent the Easter season at home. Miss Janie Mae Griffin joined Miss Powell, while a friend of Harold accompanied him to Ida for the weekend vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Key
Miss Powell
Texas Christian University At
Fort Worth
Bonham Odd Fellows Lodge to Hold Anniversary Session
The degree staff of the local lodge will exemplify ritual work at the Bonham lodge anniversary meeting tonight. About fifty Whitewright members are expected to attend the session in Bonham.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Bonham Lodge
Whitewright
Bonham
Dallas visitor returns with his wife from trip
Cecil Cameron of Dallas visited relatives here Sunday and was accompanied home by Mrs. Cameron who visited her father J. C. Ayres northwest of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Cameron
Dallas
Cameron
J. C
Ayres
Two Women Sentenced In Grayson County
In Grayson County court processes this week, Mrs Nellie Overley of Sherman was convicted on a felony charge of possessing intoxicating liquor for sale and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Officers testified to two and a half gallons of corn whisky found at her home on N Broughton street. Her daughter Juanita Overley, 17, was implicated in the incident but not convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Nellie Overley
Fifty-ninth District
Grayson County
Joe Davidson
Davidson
Tom Taylor
Taylor
Denison
George A. Forreston
Forreston
W. F. Ballinger
Ballinger
Whitewright
Simmie Combs
Combs
N. Broughton Street
Juanita Overley
Gunby Odneal
Farmville guests of Miss Elizabeth Reece
Misses Mattie Louise Foster Catherine Conner Kate Wilcoxin and Linnie Reece of Farmville were weekend guests of Miss Elizabeth Reece east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Louise Foster
Catherine Conner
Kate Wilcoxin
Linnie Reece
Farmresville
Elizabeth Reece
Elgin Watches for Sale at Johnson's
Elgin watches five dollar and up to four fifty in good shape and guaranteed and selling fast at Johnson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Johnson’s
George Wilson and Rosa Visit Angeline Wilson
George Wilson and his daughter Miss Rosa of Plant City Florida are visiting his mother Mrs Angeline Wilson. They will depart today for Chicago to visit his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Miss Rosa
Plant City, Fla
Angeline Wilson
Chicago
Mrs Wilson and son visit Biggers in Dallas
Mrs H E Wilson and son Victor Biggerstaff and Miss Edith Biggerstaff of Dallas spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs J H Biggerstaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Wilson
Victor Biggerstaff
Edith Biggerstaff
Dallas
J. H. Biggerstaff
Devenport and Sims Guests of Hoopers
Mr and Mrs W M Devenport of Sanger and Reno Sims of the State University of Oklahoma were guests of Mr and Mrs W R Hooper Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Devenport
Sanger
Reno Sims
The
State University of Oklahoma
W. R. Hooper
Bernice Graves Weekend Visit in Denison
Miss Bernice Graves spent the week end in Denison with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Graves
Denison
Increased Postal Rates Now Effective
The new postal rates take effect on Wednesday with changes across classes. First class adds 2 cent private mailing cards. second class bases 2 cents per 2 ounces up to eight with parcel post zone rates beyond eight. third class charges 1% cents per 2 ounces up to eight. fourth class varies by weight with a 2 cent service on parcels and 25 cent special handling. Return receipt adds 3 cents.
Grand jury meets in Sherman. 202 felonies disposed
Sherman April 13 The Fifty-ninth district grand jury re convened at 1 30 P M after recess with 202 indictments for felonies. Several indicted have been convicted and sentenced to penitentiary terms. Jury foreman S H Pattie presided with members from Denison Sherman Whitewright and other towns.
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Sherman
Fifty-ninth District Court
S. H. Pattie
van Alstyne
Foreman
James Boyd
Denison
J. A. Hardaway
W. H. King
Whitewright
R. L. Jackson
Preston
J. H. Johnson
P. H. Luby
Tom Bean
S. H. Keys
John Livingston
J. M. Parrish
Kentuckytown
W. H. Hughes
Bells
W. H. Miller
Bridge Club Meets with Mae Badgett Guests Present
The Wednesday Bridge Club met with Miss Mae Badgett on Wednesday afternoon. Besides members, several guests were present. Mrs. Ross R. May of Sherman made high score and Miss Ethel Gordon won the cut prize. Delicious refreshments in two courses were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Badgett
Ross R. May
Sherman
Ethel Gordon
Sunday Cake Offer From Mrs Sturdivant at J W Davidsons
A note from Mrs J M Sturdivant invites readers to meet at J W Davidsons this Saturday to buy Sunday cake. She promises to rectify if the cake is not as expected and asks customers to come early before supplies run out.
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J. W. Davidson
Local travelers depart for Glen Rose outing
Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Fender, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Sears, and Mr. and Mrs. 8S. E. Jones left today for Glen Rose where they will spend several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Fender
T. H. Sears
Whitewright visitors attend Dallas auto races
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Montgomery and Misses Margaret Everheart Theresa Everheart and Mabel Fay White were among the Whitewright people at tending the automobile races at Dallas Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Montgomery
Margaret and
Theresa Everheart
Mabel Fay White
Dallas
No Services Announced At Presbyterian Church Next Sunday
Reverend J F Fender pastor of the Presbyterian Church asks the Sun to announce there will be no preaching services next Sunday due to his absence from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Fender
Presbyterian Church
The
Sun
Oklahoma City and Greenville guests at Miss Randle
Mrs. A. T. Harris of Oklahoma City and Miss Vera DeJernette of Greenville are guests of Miss Emma Randle this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Harris
Oklahoma City
Vera DeJernette
Greenville
Emma Randle
Ben Sturdivant Visits Dallas for Weekend with Parents
Ben Sturdivant, a student at S. M. A. in Dallas, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sturdvaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Sturdivant
Dallas
Mrs
J. M. Sturdvaint
Sherman Visit Highlights Moore Family Trip
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moore and their son visited Sherman on Monday keeping a low profile as they toured local sites and met friends during a brief family outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Moore
Sherman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Minnie Randle Clack
Heaven
Evangelist Perley M. Lind
Central Christian Church
Lind
Paris
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