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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun notes post office entry as second class and lists ad rates for notices of entertainments and obituaries. It warns about archives for trophies and tokens of achievement and forecasts a state convention in Waco with Democratic delegates amid a Denison Herald comparison.
Final rites for Mayme Atterberry Hickman wife of State Ranger Captain Thomas R. Hickman were held Monday at 3 p.m. at Dixon Street church in Gainesville. The service drew hundreds from Cooke County with Dr W C Herron Rev Leo Johnson and Rev Eugene McConley officiating.
The body of Mayme Atterberry Hickman, wife of Captain Hickman, who was chosen to judge an international rodeo in London next June, was returned to Texas for burial after a fatal incident. A large crowd filled the Dixon Street Christian church for the service with flowers and songs, then the cortège moved to Fairview cemetery. Surviving relatives include her father J F Atterberry of Tompkinsville and brothers H D Arterberry Pineville Ky, Terry Arterberry Lexington Ky, Herman Arterberry Fort Worth, H T Arterberry Whitewright and sister Mrs Grady Geer.
Miss Nettie Atterberry of Van Alstyne was among those attending the funeral, with others from the community present.
The Northeast Precinct Collin County singing convention will meet at Westminster on Sunday April 27 at 1 PM instead of the first Sunday in May. A letter from secretary Mrs R L Lair states all singers are invited to attend.
Mrs J M Young of New Hope Alabama says Chamberlains Tablets are the best for biliousness and constipation. They contain no calomel and leave her feeling not weak or sick after use. Small cost only 25 cents.
Miss Berth ana Beard was seriously hurt and four others injured when a Ford went into a ditch seven miles west of Sherman on the Dorchester road near Rockport about 8:30. They were taken to Sherman for treatment and later to their homes in Rockport. Miss Beard suffered extensive bruises to the body and spine, but fatalities are not expected.
Miss Levine Belle, Bill Wright, Miss Eula Dewees and Leonard Hawkins promote Morehead’s convenient filling station. Buy gasoline there with confidence, claiming visible pumps ensure no mistakes. The friendly ad stresses trusted local names and practical service.
Van Alstyne April 22 Jim Baker a well known farmer and land owner living one mile east of Van Alstyne sustained a broken leg and a punctured wound in his left arm when his team ran away Saturday. He was driving a wagon with lumber and attempting to jump from the shaking vehicle when he fell injuring his right leg and left arm. He suffered Sunday but was reported better Monday morning.
An anniversary meeting was held at the Bethel Baptist Church south of town last Sunday with a large crowd including former pastors and members now living elsewhere. Dinner was served on the church lawn. The program opened with a welcome by J. P. Autrey at 10 30.
Response by Judge Dayton B Steed of Sherman includes songs by Gordon brothers and Lee Hampton, prayers by Rev W D McDonald and Rev G O Key, a sermon, dinner, child program, a duet by Misses Addie Williams and Foy Bow, a round table talk led by Rev J E Teague, and a brief church history by O G Bow.
A group of ten local businessmen contract with Dixie Lyceum Bureau to present a five night Lyceum course for Whitewright next winter. Acts include Bessie Banks Concert Company with music and readings, Theresa Devault reader, California Quartet, Davis the Magician with assistant and 1700 pounds baggage. Prices are 1.50 for adults and 1 for children with season tickets saving 1.00. Reservations are limited to one per year and seat selection is at season start.
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