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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1927

Page

2

Crimm Revival Praise Touts Oklahoma Meeting

Rev G M McNeilly of Broken Bow writes of the Crimm Powell revival in Southern Oklahoma, reporting 424 conversions with 157 baptisms and 30 by letter. He notes packed churches, a 116 baptismal in one service, and predicts similar blessings if Whitewright supports Crimm in August.

G. M. McNeilly Broken Bow Okla First Baptist Church of Whitewright J. C. Gillespie Crimm McNeilly Oklahoma

Negroes Chickens And White Men Opinion Card

A Honey Grove Signal reprints a provocative opinion arguing that in emergencies the white man supports the black man and vice versa. It cites a Texas county chicken theft case, notes juror doubt and a mistrial, asserts whites would convict a white thief while blacks escape, and claims a historic bias in juries.

Texas Honey Grove

Lamp explosion fatally burns farmer near Denison

J. R. Nelson, 55, a Dripping Springs farmer south of Denison, was likely fatally burned when an oil lamp exploded late Friday night as the home burned to ground. He was found unconscious near the barn after the family returned and the dwelling was destroyed.

J. R. Nelson Dripping Springs Denison Mr. Nelson

Purification Promises Health Through Calotabs Regimen

Physicians tout purification as the base of health. Cleanse the system with Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks. A family package with directions costs 25 cents and is sold at drug stores.

Pioneer Woman Sallie Frisby Dies at Tom Bean

Funeral services for Sallie Pairlee Frisby 64, longtime Tom Bean resident, were held at the local Baptist Church. Survived by two brothers Miles and Kay Earnhart, sister Mrs Nat Hampton, seven children, fifteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Born 1862 in Mississippi, she moved to Texas as a child and lived in Kentuckytown before settling in Tom Bean. She was a lifelong Baptist.

Sallie Pairlee Frisby Tom Bean Baptist Church Miles Earnheart Trenton Kay Earnhart Sherman Nat Hampton Ector J. P. Pennell W. H. Graham Glenn Frisby W. B. Davis H. Rodgers George Powell Quanah Tom Frisby Sulphur Oklo Frisby Zesola Marshall County Mississippi Texas Kentuckytown The

Ford Burns On Road In Ely. car a total loss

W T Beasley of the Ely community lost a 1926 model Ford touring car by fire while returning home last week. He could not extinguish the blaze. only the motor and chassis frame survived, and the loss was covered by insurance.

W. T. Beasley Ely

Cat Ate the Holy Ghost Sensational Sermon Gaffe

A Kansas preacher staged a sensational sermon with a rooftop pigeon plan. A small boy released a dove replica, but a cat on the roof ate the fake Holy Ghost and the catowner cried down to toss it down.

Kansas

Socrates Granted A New Trial Allegedly By Courts

A Pittsburgh Post note reports an attorney claiming Athens erred in condemning Socrates in 399 B C and that he should receive a new trial. The columnist quips that current courts move swiftly compared to ancient Greece.

Socrates B. C Greece Pittsburgh Post

Rebekah Lodge Organized Here In Ruth Lodge No 54

A Rebekah Lodge was organized here last Saturday by the Sherman Rebekah degree team. Forty five visitors joined and officers were installed for the term. Officers installed include Hazel McLean noble grand Mabel Rector vice grand Lula Rector secretary and Mildred Coffman treasurer. The lodge will be Ruth Lodge No 54.

Sherman Rebekah Sherman Hazel McLean Noble Grand Mabel Rector Lula Rector Mildred Coffman Ruth Lodge No

T. E. L. Class Meeting At Baptist Church Social

The T. E. L. Class of the Baptist Church met Thursday in the annex for a social and business session led by president Miss Myrtle Badgett. The program featured a solo by Mrs. Oran Sears, prayers, and scripture, with 33 guests served by hostesses. Out-of-town visitors included Mrs. W. B. Antone of Paris and Mrs. Walter Tyler of Berger.

The Baptist Church Annex Myrtle Badgett S. T. Montgomery D. G. Coley Oran Sears

Bill to Sell T. U. Oil Land Being Drawn

In Austin on April 26 Rep J Hershel Boggs of San Angelo plans a special session bill to force sale of 2 225 000 acres of UT lands in West Texas. The measure aims to market lands to the highest bidder, projecting 50 to 60 million dollars added to the university permanent fund for maintenance.

University Uni

State budget plan would reduce needed state appropriation

A discussion notes the plan to cut a large biennial state appropriation for the school from nearly five million dollars, arguing the university could operate with less general revenue.

Explained Patient and Nurse Exchange

The patient jokes that a doctor’s stern gaze hints at disapproval of their affection. The nurse explains the doctor is her husband and believes lovemaking might hinder the patient’s recovery.

Silent Forces All Around Us In Nature’s Effects

A philosophical note reflects on heat light electricity and gravity as unseen powers. The piece emphasizes we perceive them only through their effects and cautions against boasting about mastery over natural forces.

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Review Promises Vitality

A tonic claim describes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as purifying and enriching the blood with iron and quinine. It asserts energy, color to cheeks, and appetite improvement, noting its pleasant taste and suitability for children at 60 cents.

Grove

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