Local notes and births in the Pierce community
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pierce on Wednesday. Various residents visit relatives in nearby towns, attend schools, or run local businesses. Notables include W. M. Lytle of Bertram visiting his daughter, and Cal Reeves opening a cleaning parlor. Julian Connally, 54, a Whitewright resident, dies of heart failure while en route to church.
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Mrs
Oscar Pierce
Julian Connally
Whitewright
Cotton Belt Railroad
Finis Alverson Claims Lead in Gray Son County Race
Finis Alverson, candidate for Commissioner Precinct No 2, Gray Son County, told the Star he leads his opponent by the vote count polled Saturday. The paper lauds him as a fine man and expresses cheer at the news.
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Finis Alverson
Grayson County
Star
Finis
Savoy Star
Pupil list error omits two names in Sun issue
The Sun misspelled pupil results for the summer school history class by omitting Jo Hestand and Mabel Fae White. Hestand earned exemption with the highest grade in history and should be listed among those passing.
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the Sun
Jo Hestand
Mabel Fae White
Weathering the Heat with Tire Care Advice
Motoring tip stresses tire and tube upkeep during extreme heat. Emphasizes proper maintenance by More Head Keepers and promises good workmanship and satisfaction guaranteed for reliable road travel.
Bethel Church Flock Delivers Pantry Gift to Pastor
About sixty Bethel Church members gathered Tuesday evening at the pastor's home and presented a large assortment of food for his pantry. The gesture brought joy to the preacher, who welcomed the visit as long as well-stocked packages accompany the flock.
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Bethel Church
Pleasant Laugh Ploy Fails as Warned Family Laughs
Mr. Bothwell reads that laughter aids health and schemes his family into laughing to save doctor bills. He returns home and commands all to laugh or he will wallop the lot, but the plan likely falls flat as his stern threat contrasts with the comic intent.
Sun Office Sale: 75 Sheets Typewriter Paper
A Sun office sale offers 75 sheets of good typewriter paper for 25 cents. The deal targets quick buyers seeking affordable writing stock.
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Sun
Christians Lead in Sunday School Baseball Standings
Christians continue to top the Sunday school baseball league in the percentage column. The Baptists remain in last place, with chances slim for improvement before the season ends August 30.
Christians roll past Methodists 6 to 1 in league clash
Last Friday the Christians defeated the Methodists by 6 to 1. John Cantrell pitched his first game for the Christians, keeping the Methodists off balance from the start while Catcher Fogle fired balls at sixty miles an hour. The Methodists, good when things go their way, tend to blow up when errors mount, with the paper joking they will earn $100,000 from The Sun for not committing more than fifteen errors next time.
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John Cantrell
Fogle
Methodists
Sun
Christians Beat Baptists 14 to 8 in Rough Innings
The Christians defeated the Baptists 14 to 8 in a game marked by a strong Christians start and a late Baptists rally. Cantrell pitched for the Christians with Fogle catching until Eddie relieved him after four Baptist runs with no outs. Russell started for the Baptists and yielded five runs in the second after five Christians runs in the first.
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Christians
Baptists
Cantrell
Fogle
Eddie
Russell
Methodists
The
Ross
Presbyterians and Methodists Tie In Sundown Draw
Presbyterian and Methodist teams battled to a 10 to 10 tie in the first afternoon sun due to darkness. Five innings were scheduled but the game ran six with a late surge by the Methodists in the fifth inning to erase a nine to two deficit, then each side scored in the sixth before darkness halted play. Griffin started for Methodist, Fitz Bryant relieved, Hall pitched for Presbyterian. The game will be completed this afternoon.
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Presbyterians
Methodists
Griffin
Fitz Bryant
Hall
Sun sport editor bets $100000 on Methodist errors
The Sun sport editor offers a cash prize for the Metho dists if they play with at least fifteen errors in a game. As the game began, Sam McMillin muffed an infield fly and errors mounted, with the editor thinking of raising cash on short notice. The piece ends urging readers not to miss the game this afternoon.
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Sun
Methodists
Sam McMillin
All-Star Team Invites Bethel Boys for Local Baseball
The All-Star team in the city invited Bethel boys to a game on the local diamond last Monday afternoon. Bethel responded and the two-hour game ended with Bethel scoring 16 runs to All-Stars 7. Ross started pitching, replaced by Mason, famed Ely pitcher, but Bethel hitters solved him with ease.
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Bethel Boys
Ross
Massey
Ely
Bethel
Former Whitewright Man Defeated in Oklahoma
R H Wilson state superintendent of public instruction and governor candidate in Oklahoma was defeated by J C Walton mayor of Oklahoma City. Wilson formerly lived near Whitewright and attended Grayson College. His brother Charlie Wilson remains near town and his father J A Wilson lived on the Sears farm near Ely before living in Sabinal.
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R. H. Wilson
Oklahoma
J. C. Walton
Oklahoma City
Wilson
Whitewright
Grayson College
Charlie Wilson
J. A. Wilson
Sears
Ely
Sabinal
Sabinas man's death comes as son seeks Oklahoma governor nod
J A Wilson of Sabinas Texas father of Democratic gubernatorial hopeful R H Wilson died at his home in Sabinas just hours before results would reveal his son's Oklahoma race outcome. The telegram announcing the death reached Wilson headquarters in Oklahoma City this afternoon.
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Oklahoma City
J. A. Wilson
Sabinas
Texas
R. H. Wilson
Oklahoma
Wilson
A Lost Boy and China Then and Now at Central Church
Central Christian Church schedules a Lordsday sermon titled A Lost Boy with a lawn evening service. Laura Lynne returns from five years in China to speak on China Then and Now as part of an Evangelistic Meeting. The note solicits prayers and cooperation from Wrightsville readers and includes testimonials praising evangelist Charles S Earley for poise, eloquence, and spiritual depth.
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Laura Lynne
China
Whitewright
Jesus
Evangelist
Charles S. Earley
Pastor Seeks Attendance for Meeting With Earley as Speaker
A church leader urges members to attend a village meeting next Monday night featuring C. Earley as the speaker. The note expresses strong confidence in Earley and describes him as a servant of the Master, endorsed by the pastor A. E. Major and others.
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Earley
A. E. Major
Coal math quip from amused pupil
A teacher asks Johnny to calculate coal at 20 dollars per ton with an 80 dollar payment. Johnny replies a little over three tons, noting adults pay more than the fair amount, and admits the practice.
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Johnny
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W. M. Lytle
Bertram
W. C. Huffines
Bess Lewis
Rusk
A. T. Phillips
H. T. Atterberry
Denison
Pierce’s Cafe
W. M. Stockton
Pilot Point
Mrs. W. H. King
Dallas
Bob Sears
Joe Johnson
Alyne Haile
Sherman
Roy Blanton
Austin College
John P. Haden
Durant, Okla
L. LaRoe
Stella Vittitoe
Royse City
C. C. Bailey
Gladys and
Duval
H. P. Clack of
Wills Point
Emma Dee Randle
Bryan Weber
St. Louis
Tony Weber
R. S. Morehead
Mitchell Cox
Fort Smith, Ark
Elizabeth May
McKinney
Tom Self
Crockett
S. E. Marshall
Maurine May
C. C. Hill
Co. W. Hampton
Breckenridge
Martha German Cochran
J. L. German
Maurice McMillin
Fort Worth
D.S. McMillin
Lefevre Gordon
P. J. Pierce & Sons’ Cafe
Frank Spindle of
J. F. Spindle
J. A. Hulsey
J. H. Cox
Mrs. Hugh Norris
Ada, Okla
R. C. Montgomery
Mildred Cantrell
Denton
North Texas State Normal College
Lester May
Waco
R. May
John
Mary Louise Noe
Jallas
Isabell
Margaret Noe
Susie
Maggie Noe
Roger Davis
Detroit
Mich
Acme Lead and Company
Charlie Howard
W. T. Hodges
J. B. Dickson
San Antonio
Billie Boone
Southern Methodist University
Annie Jones
B. B. Kimbell
Carter
Tioga
W. M. Cox
Wm. Ingram
Jack McMillin
Greenville
Sulphur
Okla
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Cal Reeves
Gordon Clothing Company
Cal
R. C. Brown Tailor Shop
Morehead
Pet
Central Christian Church
Gallaher & Son
Eastman Kodaks
Jacob
Wiz
Red Room
Citchen
Whitewright Lumber CO
Better Building Service
L. LaRoe & Co
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