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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
5
Many residents are noted traveling for visits and business in Dallas Sherman Sherman area towns and nearby cities. Several families welcomed relatives staying for weekends and short trips while others plan visits to schools and churches.
Mrs. Kathleen Russell and Mrs. Nellie Boatright with son David plan a weekend visit from Van Buren Arkansas to Mr. and Mrs. W B Penn and Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Penn. Mr. Bruce Pember from Austin announces a baby girl May Belle. Mrs. Pember is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R H May. W H Stedham returns from a Alabama vacation noting good crops and active public works. The Dodsons from Chillicothe visit C S Smith’s family and join trips to the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago and other states. The H D Club met July 27 with plans for A and M College short course and a program on Texas Wild Flowers with several members recognized for cakes and awards.
An ice cream supper will be held at Kentuckytown Friday night August 3 to benefit the local school. Mrs. W B Holcomb announces the event and invites candidates to attend and speak.
Sherman, Tommie Stone 23, known as Blue Mammy, was hurried to Huntsville after pleading guilty in four cases. He got 99 years for criminal assault, 15 for assault to murder, plus 12 and 15 years for burglary and another assault to murder, all tied to the White woman attack. Authorities feared mob violence similar to 1930 lynching attempts.
Four of the nine escapees from Harlem State prison farm near Richmond had been recaptured by Tuesday night. Lewis Carter, serving ninety nine years from Dallas County, drowned in Oyster Creek at Sugarland, his body recovered this morning. J L Frame and G F Houston were captured near Richmond by Deputy Sheriffs Joe Trapolino and A K Shipley. Paul Jacob Deaton was arrested near Cypress Tuesday morning.
A new arrival protests a first floor room as “too small” while staff directs her into the elevator. The exchange highlights confusion over levels and service in the hotel lobby.
To the voters of Precinct 3 the candidate thanks supporters in the Public Weigher race and asks for continued support at the August 26 run-off election.
A local public notice from Tom Brice thanking Precinct 3 voters for support in the July primary for Public Weigher and seeking continued backing in the coming primary. He says he has pleased cotton yard patrons and aims to be a valued public weigher.
Gratitude to Grayson County for the liberal vote on July 28 and for the courteous treatment during the campaign. Expressions of kindness extend to the opponent and supporters.
Bonham Texas July 30 1934 Sam Rayburn M C expresses gratitude for strong support in Whitewright and Grayson County noting the victory over the district renews his faith and resolve to serve the area in the future.
Senator Tom Connally expresses gratitude to friends and supporters for the loyalty shown in his re nomination for a second United States Senate term. He notes limited time prevented personal visits across Texas and pledges to serve the state for six years to honor their confidence.
Absentee voters may obtain poll tax receipts from Jesse Wallace at the city hall. W. H. Horton serves as precinct chairman. Also includes a tip to freshen vegetables by soaking for an hour in cold water with lemon juice.
Mrs. J. C. Julien aged 81 died Tuesday afternoon at her Ector home after four weeks of illness. Funeral services were held at the Ector Methodist Church with ministers from Ector and Bonham. interment at Whitewright. Survived by numerous children including Mrs. Lou Ross and O. M. Julien, plus many grandchildren and relatives. Born September 11, 1852 in Cookville Tennessee and married there in 1884.
In Glendale California funeral services were held for Marie the screen star, marking a simple rite for a beloved figure. The final scene of her life was recorded Tuesday with modest tributes reflecting the life she led in Hollywood.
The funeral service for the screen star gathered family and close friends at Wee Kirk o the Heather in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Stars, waitresses, camera crews, and executives attended as mourners paid their last respects to a life of late bloom fame.
Mr and Mrs Guy Shearer of Sherman were in a ditch outside Canaan Tuesday wrecking their Terra plane. Mr Shearer was unhurt while Mrs Shearer sustained minor cuts and bruises. They were taken to Sherman by a passing truck and later their car was driven there.
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