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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
5
Local readers are urged to attend Hestand's sale with promises of good prices for hens eggs wool and hides. Ads from Hudson Davis Co McCarty Davis and others promote millinery bargains furniture refinishing insect control and regional visits by residents with multiple names and towns including Purcell Tex Mexia Cooper Royse City and Denison.
Miss Helen Craig represents the local Alphta Kappa Club at this week’s Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs gathering in Denison.
Don't fail to attend the spring sale next Friday and Saturday at Dyer and Jones' drug store. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will conduct the sale.
A hardware store promotes a full line of grass mowers including all sizes and prices. It features the genuine Eclipse mower and invites customers to view the complete selection at Manning Clark Hardware.
The Canaan school closed last Friday after a successful term. Dinner was served and a fine program was presented on the last day. Many visitors attended the closing exercises.
A committee from the eastern part of town visited Monday to solicit funds for rebuilding Marvin Church which storm damage destroyed. The people of Whitewright made a generous contribution to aid the effort.
Mr and Mrs H L Webster who have run Payne Cottage will relocate to the Kimbell residence west of the Baptist Church at the start of the week. Mr and Mrs M T Craig have rented Payne Cottage and will operate it in the future.
Have you any old chairs or furniture in need of repair. I can call for it and start work on short notice. Looney the furniture man offers quick, reliable service for repair and restoration.
The High School Players presented Engaged by Wednesday at the grammar school auditorium last Friday evening under Miss Gladys Ray. A large audience enjoyed the performance with strong act specialties. Music was supplied by the I O O F Orchestra.
Joe Thompson spent Sunday with his family and has been in Lone Oak for several weeks dealing in oil leases. He owns a large block of leases in the Lone Oak section.
About 130 attended the Tuesday evening gathering at the Presbyterian Church, the largest turnout since its organization four weeks ago. Interest and attendance rose at each meeting with C. B. Bryant Jr. leading Tuesday's session.
A complete line of Eclipse Lawn Mowers in all sizes is offered at Manning & Clark's with prices from 12 50 to 19 50. The ad promises genuine Eclipse quality and urges readers to see them at the Manning and Clark store.
Mrs Floyd Harris president urges all Auxiliary members to attend a business meeting at the Legion club room Friday afternoon at 3 o clock. Officers will be elected for the ensuing term.
A faculty play at the grammar school building is set for Friday night May 5. Teachers perform in a lighthearted show expected to be a dandy and fun for attendees.
Guy Hamilton and Gilmore Webster attended the Sherman Chamber of Commerce dinner on Tuesday evening where Governor B A McKinney of the Eleventh District Federal Reserve Bank delivered the principal address.
The Study Club organized by Mrs. Clara Kern met with Mrs Lonnie Darwin last Friday afternoon in the Ken tuckytown area. Mrs FE Young led the program in the Friday meeting. The club plans to meet every two weeks.
A brief 19th century ad offers hat repair or cleaning services by S. L. Young at the middle barber shop. The notice promises quick turnarounds and repairs for hats of any cost, with a claim of low pricing and a laundry service.
Hamilton and Houser bought Roberts Garage equipment weeks ago and moved it to Sipe Springs at the start of the week Frank Roberts who previously owned the garage is installing new equipment there
The article notes that a garage will be upgraded to first class status with the best machinery. Mr. Roberts currently runs the garage and has enough supplies on hand to handle most incoming work.
The Pilot Grove school will hold commencement exercises at the Pilot Grove Baptist Church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The graduating class consists of ten members: Nora Moats Maud Benson Ellen Sloan Lola Scott Herbert Taylor Clara Scott Ira Judd Maurice Davis Rolf McCarley and Roy Neathery.
The Austin College Glee Club of Sherman, a group of twenty one men, gave a Wednesday evening program at the Presbyterian Church. Attendees praised the concert as excellent and said the club is one of the best to visit the city.
The program began late as rain dampened attendance, leaving Whitewright with a very small crowd. Officials hope the Glee Club will return on better weather to draw a full house for the town.
When you need glasses or break the lenses in old spectacles, consult Dr Edwin May optometrist at Kirkpatrick's drug store every Saturday.
Repair service advertisement offering to fix old shoes to near new condition. Customer can bring in a nice pair to be repaired with satisfaction guaranteed.
R. S. Morehead advertises a wide stock of auto castings and tubes with competitive pricing. The notice invites customers to inspect inventory before purchasing.
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