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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1927
Page
5
Local residents and visitors are listed with trips to Sherman Denison Dallas Paris and Holdenville Oklahoma. Notable mentions include Harold Lloyd at the Palace and special orchestra music plus San Jacinto Day observances by banks and the post office.
Mrs B G Gowdy and her daughter Lena Mae spent the week end in Paris as guests of relatives. They were accompanied by Mrs Holmes Connelly and her daughter from Trenton.
Dr and Mrs Harry L Durham of Greenville visited friends here Friday. Miss Dorothy Gordon spent the week end in Sherman as guest of Mr and Mrs J P Livingston. Mr and Mrs R H Jay of Fort Worth were here Sunday guests of Mrs Jay s mother Mrs G W Pope. Mrs Walter Tyler and daughter Bettie Jean of Borger are visiting her mother Mrs Minnie Ball. Mr and Mrs Ray Manning and little son David Ray visited relatives at Leonard Sunday. We want your business Our prices are low enough to get it See us before you buy W T Nichols on. Mrs R A Brown of Henryetta came in Wednesday for a visit in the home of Mr and Mrs John McMurry. Miss Sue Katherine Valentine returned to Albany Wednesday after a visit in the home of Mr and Mrs J T Vestal. Mr and Mrs Robert A Jones of Celina and Mrs J L Dyer of Sherman are here at the bedside of S E Jones who is ill. When you eat fish you want the best ketchup and that is Heinz s We have a fresh shipment of both sizes Davidson Barbee. Mrs Nanna McKee has returned home to Frederick Oklahoma after a visit with her sister Mrs J H Hayes near town. Lester Haile who has been in a Sherman hospital for several weeks will be able to come home tomorrow. The Sun is advised. Dr and Mrs R May spent the weekend at Wilson Oklahoma with their son Dr Edwin O May and family.
Mr. and Mrs. O. C. West of Coal Gate Oklahoma spent the first of the week here as guests of Mrs. West's sister Mrs. W. J. Doss. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore Truett and Mrs. Percy Truett of Waco visited relatives here the past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Atterberry and their little daughter of Dallas spent Monday and Tuesday here as guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. McMillin.
Mr and Mrs Van Stokes and their little daughter of Idalou and Mrs W B Hestand of Slaton visited relatives here over the past weekend. A free matinee for all school children is Friday afternoon starting at 3 oclock with two shows at the Palace Theatre. Groceries and work apparel offered at money saving prices from W T Nicholson, cash grocer.
Mrs R M Noe returned to her home at Denison Saturday after a visit with her daughter Mrs B H Thomson.
Miss Bettie Lou McLean of Burleson College Greenville spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McLean. The Trinity Glee Club and Band perform at the high school auditorium on Monday night April 25 with admission 25 and 35 cents.
Mr. and Mrs. Fount Kimbell and Mrs. Kimbell of Groesbeck were weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Montgomery.
Little Miss Georgia Beams returns to her Bennington Oklahoma home after a visit with her aunt Mrs Ben Gould.
Roy Clark of Leonard, district manager for the Texas Louisiana Power Company, spent Saturday as a visitor in the area, lending his presence to local affairs and meeting residents.
Miss Mary Lou Ross, a Burleson College student in Greenville, spent the weekend here with her mother, Mrs. W. T. Ross.
Miss Velma Kirkpatrick a Mexia teacher spent Easter with her parents Rev and Mrs W A Kirkpatrick.
Miss Martha Bow, a student at Austin College in Sherman, spent the weekend with her parents Dr and Mrs J L Bow.
Lem Tittsworth Furniture Co. Bonham Texas offers a slightly used five burner stove at a bargain price. Miss Joel Bulliner a high school teacher spent the weekend in St Joe visiting her parents and was accompanied by Miss Dorothy Porter.
Jack Lackey a student at S M U Dallas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ott Lackey.
Mr and Mrs Jack Ryon and their son from McKinney were weekend guests of Mrs Ryon's parents Mr and Mrs Bascom Sears, staying at the Sears home.
Misses Mac Reed and Dorothy Chambless, teachers at the high school, spent the week end in Trenton as guests of Miss Reed's parents, Mr and Mrs Y B Reed.
Miss Mildred Caraway, a Sherman school teacher, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs M Caraway south of town.
Twenty five member Trinity University Glee Club and Band will present a program at the high school auditorium Monday night. Admission is 25 and 35 cents.
Mrs. E. C. Webb of Elk City Oklahoma visiting at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stedham. She traveled to Rouse City Saturday for a visit with relatives. R. L. Johnson advertises a complete line of toilet preparations stationery memory books Bibles and drug sundries.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hannah of Sherman announce the birth of a girl on the 11th instant. Mrs Hannah is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Haile.
The Trinity University Glee Club and Band perform at the high school auditorium Monday night April 25. Admission is 25 and 35 cents.
Mr and Mrs John Anderson Mrs J F Anderson and son J F Jr and Mrs Strawn of Fort Worth and Harry Joe Williams of Dodd City were guests of Rev and Mrs J L Truett.
Joe Johnson advertises a complete range of electrical goods and all kinds of electrical work. The note emphasizes that they carry everything and handle diverse electrical services.
Rev. J. H. Hankins will preach the baccalaureate sermon for Tom Bean high school Sunday morning at Tom Bean. Rev. S. H. Hughes will occupy the pulpit at First Baptist Church Sunday morning in Hankins absence.
WY C Arnspiger son of Mr and Mrs W C Arnspiger of Sherman was elected superintendent of Drumwright Oklahoma schools. He previously taught at Whitewright grammar school about eight to ten years ago.
Miss Verma Mangrum and Miss Lu cile LaRoe students at Texas Christian University Fort Worth spent Easter there with their parents. Their schoolmate Miss Irma Goodreau of Jennings Louisiana accompanied them.
Sherman brief notes Miss Sue McConnell, a Kidd-Key College student, spent the weekend with her aunt Miss Sue Stephens. McConnell's name appeared on the Kidd-Key honor roll for the just closed term, an honor any student is glad to receive.
The semi annual convention of the B Y P U will be held at the For rest Avenue Baptist Church at Sherman Thursday night and Friday of this week. At the noon hour Friday an old fashioned dinner will be served the visitors on the church lawn.
Elder W. N. Carter and son John Tillman and daughter Miss Golia and Miss Connie May Simms of Terrell came Saturday to the funeral of Mrs. Sam Muirhead who died Friday at her southeast town home.
Miss Lucile Myrick entertained Thursday afternoon honoring Miss Louise Anderson of Whitesboro. A pleasant hour was spent at bridge tables followed by cream and cake. Miss Bessie Joe Barbee won high honors in bridge. The honoree received a beautiful gift.
Optometrist R L Johnson promises correctable vision with affordable prices. Satisfaction guaranteed.
B. S. Montgomery was elected commissioner of the Paris Presbytery at a meeting in Honey Grove last week. He will represent the Paris Presbytery at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A in San Francisco this May.
Gordon's Cash Grocery advertises Aladdin Lamp supplies available for purchase. Store showcases portable lamps and related accessories for customers seeking lighting, utensils, and household goods.
Lt Mr and Mrs Jack Webster depart Saturday for Jacksonville to start a new life in the oil town. Jack holds a good position with the leading furniture and undertaking firm there after years at Lloyd Moore furniture. Friends regret their move but wish them success in their new home.
The Ohio State Journal cites Miss Ina Claire advising a girl to dress to conceal figure defects, while the remark suggests the defects would have to be very small. The item captures a fashion quote and public reaction in a brief newspaper blurb.
A witty Punch remark suggests future hats will feature more decoration at the back than the front, while noting that modern women understand men’s place in society.
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