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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1929

Page

5

Local residents take short trips and visits around area towns

Sherman resident Dee Patterson visited Whitewright on Wednesday. Several towns exchange callers as families travel: Sturdivants from Sherman to Glen Rose, Holcomb to Hope Arkansas, Carter to Caddo Oklahoma, Chenoweth and Tommie to Bonham, Simmons to Whitesboro, Westbrook from Denison, Dickson to South Carolina, Martin to Cooper, Montgomery from Dallas, Gillespie and Craig visiting Dallas, Lester from Dallas staying with Hicks, Lester from Dallas and Hicks hosting, Stone from Wolfe City visiting Sears, Dyer of Farmersville visiting, England brothers visiting Louisville, Jenkins family and Ruth Evans visiting Van Alstyne, Glaziner and daughter from Gainesville visiting Sears, Bryant Jr. and family touring Sweetwater and West Texas.

Local Social Notes From Whitewright Area and Visitors

Mrs Bell Hudgleston of Baxter Tenn visits north of Whitewright with the Olivers. Denison visitors include the Slagles and Harry Browns. Rev J F Fender returns from a Rock Point revival near Honey Grove. Emma Dee Randle back from Kansas lyceum work. Cecil Smith returns to Dallas after visit with M R Smith family. Whitesboro guests at the Gattis home. Celeste trio Martha Louise Ella Joe and Bettie McMichael stay with aunt C S Witt. Rev W W Alverson of Frankfort Kansas visits family here. J B Lillibridge of Amarillo with VFW Americanization unit spends weekend with Brents. Dossey family returns from 15 day vacation to Eastland Ranger Glen Rose. Aubrey Wilson and son visit Dallas. Ross Wilson accompanies them home. H P Donigan returns from four weeks in Brookshire South Texas. reports light cotton crop.

Misses Sears Sisters Visit Uncle in Dallas

Miss Emmagene Sears Miss Margaret Sears and Miss Maxine Roberts spent the first of the week in Dallas visiting their uncle Charlie Sanders at his home.

Emmagene Margaret Sears Maxine Roberts Dallas Charlie Sanders

Local social notes from gatherings in Texas towns

Mr and Mrs S F E Walker and Mrs Mayfair Macauley with children of Dallas and Mrs W H Tygrett of Mineral Wells were guests of Mr and Mrs J L Boone on Sunday. R S Morehead and Ott Lackey from Whitewright attended the district Odd Fellows meeting in Gainesville on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Sloan and Mr and Mrs Gilmore Webster visited Denton to see Miss Roberta Sloan who attends school there.

R. B. Gordon Valley View Harve Walker S. FE. Walker Mayfair Macauley Dallas W. H. Tygrett Mineral Wells J. L. Boone R. S. Morehead Ott Lackey Whitewright Odd Fellows Gainesville Frank Sloan Gilmore Webster Denton Roberta Sloan

Local families visit Dr. R L Sears Sunday

Mr and Mrs Marvin Bryant and daughter Mr and Mrs Rex Strick land and daughter and Mr and Mrs Randolph Bates of Madill Oklahoma were guests of Dr and Mrs R L Sears Sunday.

Marvin Bryant Rex Strickland Randolph Bates Madill, Okla R. L. Sears

Waldo Buys Morehead Dwelling for Modern Remodel

R. R. Waldo has purchased the Morehead dwelling north of the grammar school. He plans a full remodel to install modern conveniences and use the property as a home.

R. R. Waldo Morehead Mr. Waldo

Dentist Dr Layman Opens New City Office

Dr. Frank A. Layman arrives in the city for a fresh dental practice. He will set up in the May building and plans to start work next Tuesday, signaling the debut of White Wright’s new dentist.

Frank A. Layman Whitewright City

Mrs E O Thomas and Mary Ryan Visit Camp Grayson

Mrs E O Thomas and Mrs Mary Ryan joined Mr and Mrs FE O Thomas of Tom Bean for a Sunday visit to Camp Grayson the Boy Scout camp in northwest Grayson County.

E. O. Thomas Mary Ryan FE. O. Thomas Tom Bean Camp Grayson Northwest

Dentist Opens Whitewright Practice With Modern Equipment

Dr. Frank A. Layman states his office equipment is being installed and he hopes to begin dentistry in Whitewright by Tuesday. The setup is described as modern in every respect.

Whitewright Frank A. Layman

Hollingsworth Plans Home Improvements on South Bond Street

D A Hollingsworth has extensive work underway on his South Bond Street residence. He is adding two rooms a bathroom and a porch while replacing the roof.

D. A. Hollingsworth South Bond Street

Mrs Montgomery Hosts Bridge Luncheon for Sister Visitor

Mrs 8 H Montgomery entertained Wednesday with a bridge luncheon honoring her sister Mrs W B Hestand of Slaton who is visiting in the city. Guests included Mrs J L Kirkpatrick Mrs Lucian LaRoe Mrs H T Atterberry Mrs W E LaRoe Mrs J J Montgomery Mrs C P Johnson and Mrs W B Hestand.

H. Montgomery W. B. Hestand Slaton J. L. Kirkpatrick Lucian LaRoe H. T. Atterberry W. E. LaRoe J. J. Montgomery C. P. Johnson

Bridge and Forty-Two Tea Honors Two Daughters

Mrs. R. A. Sears entertained Saturday afternoon with a bridge and forty-two party honoring her daughters Mrs. Jack Mitchell of St. Louis and Mrs. Marvin Bryant of Madill Okla. Mrs. W. E. LaRoe won high in bridge and Mrs. Marvin Bryant won in forty two. Mrs. A. A. Adams captured the general cut. A salad and ice course accompanied by zennias decor served to sixteen guests.

R. A. Sears Jack Mitchell St. Louis Marvin Bryant Madill Oklo W. E. LaRoe A. A. Adams

Friday Night Bridge at Payne Cottage

Mrs Clyde Craig hosted a Friday Night Bridge Club gathering at Payne Cottage with six tables on the east porch. Lucile Myrick won high score, A A Adams earned consolation with Babe Nell Penn as a guest prize winner. a salad course was served.

Clyde Craig Payne Cottage Lucile Myrick A. A. Adams Babe Nell Penn H. T. Atterberry Wanda Miller Royse City May Badgett Ray Manning Ross R. May Ethel Gordon Gomer Graves Lucian Andrews Mary Lee Andrews Margaret Barbee Blanche Montgomery W. FE. LaRoe

Wealth and thrift linked in Florence Herald aphorism

The Florence Herald notes a paradox that wealth and stinginess share a root trait. The saying implies frugality fuels riches, suggesting prudent spending and saving accompany affluence.

France to curb influx of American films in theaters

Syracuse Herald notes ongoing efforts by France to restrict import or screening of many American movies. The piece hints at possible access limits and references potential policy moves that could affect distribution and cultural exchange.

France Syracuse Herald

Arterberry Hosts Bridge Party For Visiting Guest

Mrs. H. T. Arterberry entertained with a Tuesday afternoon bridge party honoring Mrs. W. B. Hestand of Slaton, a city visitor. Mrs. Lucian LaRoe won high score and the guest received a gift as ice course was served to seven guests including Mrs. S. H. Montgomery and Mrs. Grady Geer of Van Alstyne.

H. T. Arterberry W. B. Hestand Slaton Lucian LaRoe Arterberry S. H. Montgomery W. E LaRoe C. P. Johnson T. E. Barbee Grady Geer van Alstyne

Cotton garments campaign hopes persist

The quote notes cotton-growers still aspire to persuade women to wear more cotton clothing, while remarking skeptically that even silk remains popular. It reflects a humorous take on fashion trends in the era.

Kansas City Star

Highway Patrolmen To Be Appointed Soon

Texas highway patrolmen will be chosen from a nonpartisan pool after the Williamson act approval. Highway Commission directed Engineer Gib Gilchrist to prepare application blanks as at least thirty of fifty patrolmen are to be selected immediately.

Austin Highway Commission Gib Gilchrist Gilchrist

Night club ham sandwich payment sparks relief question

After paying four fifty for a ham sandwich at a night club, the Syracus Herald questions why farmers are in need of relief, implying consumer prices influence agricultural aid debates.

Syracus Herald

Brown sisters visit parents near town after school week end

Misses Jessie and Gertrude Brown, students at Commerce, spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown, northeast of town.

Jessie and Gertrude Brown Commerce W. C. Brown

Mrs Percy Darwin Attends Home Economics Short Course

Mrs Percy Darwin represents the Kentucky town home demonstration club at A and M College for a short course in home economics.

Percy Darwin A. & M. College Kentuckyvtown Home Demonstration Club

Stowers Mavor Visit Sons at Camp Grayson

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stowers and Mrs. Gladys Mavor visited their sons at Camp Grayson Sunday. Boy Scouts are spending ten days camping out in the open and living close to nature.

W. L. Stowers Gladys Mavor Grayson

Also Mentioned on This Page

O. L. Jones Mrs. Cull Reeves Sherman Venita Jenkins Bonham Mrs. Roby Childress Sulphur, Oklahoma Mrs. Clay Hansard Tommie Bradley J. J. Silman Jack Imogene Townsley Evelyn Wilson John Holcomb Denison Lee Robb Long Beach Cal J. N. Powell Louise Vivian Echols Graham and Quanah Mrs Wade Robbins Grapevine Clyde Saunders James Blanks Caddo, Okla Jess Blanks Mary Rena Penn T. E. Sears Dick Barbee Jack Silman Lester Haile Sherman Hospital W. M. Cox W. C. Bailey and Son Ruth Cox C. A. Wilson Morris Eddie Mae Townsley Corbette Musser Ely Fort Worth Misses May Irene Smith Honey Grove J. B. Hembree Grady Geer of D. S. McMill Ruth Evans Shreman J. P. Layman Hove John Reeves Ambiohi Dee Patterson J. M. Sturdivant Glen Rose J. R. Carter Caddo, Oklo J. T. Chenoweth Miss Tommie Mrs. J. M. Simmons Whitesboro Zella Westbrook Opal Cates J. B. Dickson South Carolina Mrs. W. H. Montgomery Mrs. M. T. Craig J. C. Gillespie Katherine Montgomery Margaret Lester George Hicks J. F. Lester Town Margaret Stone Wolfe City Robert Sears Mrs. Harless Dyer Farmersville Raymond and Emmet England Louisville Walter Jenkins Gene Glaziner Byron Sears C. B. Bryant Jr C. B. Ill Sweetwater West Texas Mrs. Bell Hudgleston Baxter, Tenn Mrs. M. D. Oliver G. W. Slagle Harry Brown J. F. Fender Rock Point Emma Dee Randle Kansas Lyceum Cecil Smith Mrs. M. R. Smith R. A. Dicus John Jennings George Gattis Martha Louise Ella Joe Bettie McMichael Celeste C. S. Witt W. W. Alverson Frankfort, Kansas Dave Alverson J. B. Lillibridge Amarillo The Veteran's of Foreign Wars B. P. Brents W. W. Dossey Eastland Ranger Aubrey Wilson Ross Wilson H. P. Donigan Brookshire Texas Florence Ala Herald Yale Ansco Dyer Jones Drug Store Anhounr New Mexico Texas-Louisiana Power Co Croulactive Preferred A. P. Barrett Allan J. Smith Louisiana Powerticompany
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