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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1919

Page

2

Death Claims Local Couple In Storm Tragedy

Mr and Mrs Tom May of Whitewright died from injuries in last week storm. Mrs May died April 10 1919 and Mr May died April 15 1919. They left four children and were survived by family and friends. Funeral at Presbyterian church with Rev Fender officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. The Sun offers sympathy to the sorrowing parents and children.

Tom May May Mr. May Mrs. May Whitewright Presbyterian Church J. F. Fender C. C. Childress W. J. Epting Fender Oak Hill Cemetery

Commercial Club plans continued operation and renewed membership

At a city hall meeting the Commercial Club outlined plans to fund another year of work. Officers were re elected and a membership and fundraising committee appointed. The club reports steady membership growth and urges residents to join, with J W Wilson as the contact for adding names.

Commercial Club J. W. Wilson Whitewright

Will of Wm. L. Binkley Filed for Probate

The last will and testament of the late Wm. L. Binkley has been filed in the court by W. H. King for probate. The estate valued at $100,000 is left to relatives of the deceased with specific bequests to M. M. Binkley nephew twenty shares of stock in the First National Bank. W. H. King receives $2,000, Miss Cordia Gillett $400, and B. Bryant C. W. Bryant and Mrs. W. H. King share one half of the remainder, the other half to ten children of the brother of the decedent.

Wm. L. Binkley W. H. King M. M. Binkley First National Bank Cordia Gillett B. Bryant C. W. Bryant

Dinner Honors Ruth Southerland and Hobart Baughton

Mr. and Mrs. Grover Gillett hosted a six o'clock dinner Saturday evening April 5. Guests included Miss Ruth Southerland of this place and Mr. Hobart Baughton of Eagle Grove Iowa. The table featured an exquisitely embroidered luncheon set.

Grover Gillett Ruth Southerland Hobart Baughton Eagle Grove Iowa

Dinner Hostesses Impress Guests at Odeon Theatre

In contrast to dark wood a silvered pool reflects a salmon pink geranium. The hostesses were Miss Ruth Southerland Miss Eva Stillwell and Mrs Byron Sears with guests Messrs Hobert Baughton Roscoe Gillett and Byron Sears. After dinner the party enjoyed an hour at the Odeon Theatre.

Ruth Southerland Eva Stillwell Byron Sears Hobert Baughton Roscoe Gillett Odeon Theatre

Easter Service at Local Methodist Church

A special Easter service will be held Sunday at 11 o clock at the Methodist church as the building recently papered and varnished. The public is invited and membership urged to attend. no evening service at the Methodist church. A union Easter song service will be held at the Presbyterian church.

Methodist Church Presbyterian Church

Card of Thanks Sherman Tease Arkansas trip thanks Canaan

Card of Thanks from Sherman Texas dated April 14 thanking the good people of Canaan and White for their kindness as they depart for home in Arkansas.

Sherman Texas Arkansas Canaan

Thankful Thanks for Kindness After Grover Atinp Death

The family of C. Kincaid expresses gratitude for the help and sympathy received during their sorrow after Grover Atinp’s death and the suffering of their daughter and two grandsons. They acknowledge material aid and divine blessing upon those who shared their tears.

Methodist Church Weekend Services Notice

Sunday school at 10 oclock with H L Webster as superintendent. Easter service at 11 oclock by the pastor. Union Easter service at Presbyterian church at night. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening and choir practice each Thursday evening. All are invited to attend.

H. L. Webster Union Presbyterian Church

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