UT Austin Fourth in Nation for Summer Enrollment
Records show the University of Texas ranks fourth among American universities in summer school enrollment. Columbia University and the University of California exceed UT with registrations over 12,000 and 10,000 respectively, while the University of Chicago lists about 6,000. UT Austin shows 8,118 students.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Universities of America
Columbia University
University of California
University of Chicago
Old Settlers Will Dedicate Auditorium in Sherman
Sherman Tex Aug 7 The Grayson County Old Settlers Association park auditorium will be dedicated to county old settlers on Tue Aug 21 the opening day of the reunion. Dr T S Clyce president of Austin College will deliver the dedicatory address at 3 30 PM Judge J P Leslie chairs the speakers committee.
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Sherman
Texas
Grayson County
Old Settlers’ Association
Old Settlers
T. S. Clyce
Austin College
J. P. Leslie
Negro Jubilee Song Festival at Whitewright High School
At the Whitewright high school auditorium on Tuesday night August 14, 1923, the Texas College Singers of Tyler will present a negro jubilee for white audiences to support Christian education. One night only with doors at 8 and concert at 8 30. admission 35 cents for adults 25 cents for children. Manager J R Starks presiding elder, Colored M E Church.
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Whitewright
Texas College Singers
Tyler
Texas
J. R. Starks
M. EF. Church
Crowell Acquires Crowell & Riddle Dray and Truck Line
Crowell announces purchase of Mr Riddle's interest in the Crowell and Riddle dray and truck line serving Whitewright. He pledges personal attention and invites continued patronage with prompt long and short hauls and trunks to rail stations.
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Whitewright
Crowell & Riddle
Revival Meeting Leads Congregations in Bells Park
G W Adams leads song services in a Bells revival held in the city park. Large congregations attend as a weeklong series nears its end with a number of conversions reported since it began last Sunday.
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G. W. Adams
Bells
Music lessons to begin at residence by Tommie Chenoweth
Music teacher Tommie Chenoweth announces lessons at his home starting Monday August 13 and continuing until the new school term begins.
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Tommie Chenoweth
Grayson County Courts Adjourn After Next Saturday
Sherman Texas Aug 7 All District Courts in Grayson County will adjourn after next Saturday Judge Hare will sign the minutes of the Fifteenth District Court term bringing it to a close A revision in terms delayed the Fifty-Ninth District Court and no court terms will be held until October first when a new term opens a grand jury will be impaneled then
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Sherman
Texas
Grayson County
Hare
Fifteenth District Court
Fifty-Ninth District Court
Thompsons Return From Arkansas Fishing Visit
Mr and Mrs Horace Thompsen returned Wednesday from a two week visit with their son Clyde in Siloam Springs Arkansas. Mr Thompson reported a fine time with constant fishing and noted the enjoyable trip despite one mishap when he fell into the river and was aided to the bank by friends to escape with only a wetting.
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Horace Thompsen
Clyde
Siloam Springs
Ark
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Miss Mary Rena Penn Hosts Visitor Reception
Miss Mary Rena Penn entertained Wednesday afternoon honoring visitors Miss Juanita Sawyer and Miss Dorothy Porter. Attendants included Mrs. Rham Pennington and others, with zenias and star jasmine decorating the house. Music provided by Misses Gladys Ray and Elizabeth May.
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Mary Rena Penn
Juanita Sawyer
Dorothy Porter
Mrs. Penn
Miss Penn
Mesdames Rham Pennington
T. E. Barbee
Gilmore Webster
Paul Roberts
Mary Hestand
Louise LaRoe
Bessie Joe Barbee
Lucile Roberts
Genevieve Davidson
Edna Womack
Estelle Montgomery
Gladys Ray
Elizabeth May
Ed Lankford resigns as night watchman for City Commission
Ed Lankford has resigned as night watchman after about two months in the role. He will be employed at the Farmers Union Gin, having accepted the new position with the understanding that he would resign when satisfied with the Farmers Union job.
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Ed Lankford
City Commission
Farmers Union Gin
Lankford
City fills vacancy with former night watchman
The cotton season begins as he agrees to work at the gin this fall. W. A. Hamilton, formerly night watchman, has been appointed by the City Commission to fill the vacancy.
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W. A. Hamilton
Lilley to Shop St Louis for Fall Stock
Ernest Lilley left Sunday for St Louis to buy the fall and winter stock for the J. F. Lilley dry goods store. He expects strong business this fall and plans a large and well assorted line of dry goods and ladies ready to wear.
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Ernest Lilley
St. Louis
J. F. Lilley
Luton Postpones Whitewright Visit due to Conference
Rev J P Luton, presiding elder of the Sulphur Springs district, postpones his planned sermon at Whitewright Methodist Church on Sunday August 19 because the North Texas Conference meeting is earlier than expected.
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J. P. Luton
Sulphur Springs
Whitewright
North Texas
Luton
Methodist Church
Suit on order to suit this Fall at displays
N. R. Childress the Tailor promotes fall custom suits with many samples on display and reasonable prices. The message emphasizes ready choices and value for customers planning autumn wardrobes.
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N. R. Childress
Rural Letter Carriers Meet in Temple Led by Lucian Andrews
Lucian Andrews secretary of the Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association attended a three day meeting in Temple this week. He was scheduled to lead a discussion on Needed Legislation in the Rural Service.
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Lucian Andrews
Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association
Temple
Lucian
Major family returns from San Antonio and plans for China
Rev and Mrs A E Major and daughter Laura Lynne returned last week from a month in San Antonio with sister Miss Gertrude Major who accompanies them home for vacations. Laura Lynne leaves Saturday for Seattle to board a boat to China after a year in America. Laura Lynne Major pursues missionary work in China, having spent two years there before this visit.
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A. E. Major
Laura Lynne
San Antonio
Gertrude Major
Gertrude
Laura Lynne Major
Seattle
Wash
China
America
Miss Major
Revival return sets Sunday service at Presbyterian Church
Reverend J. F. Fender, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, returned from Rock Point near Honey Grove where he led a revival meeting. He asked The Sun to announce that the usual service will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday.
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J. F. Fender
Rock Point
Honey Grove
Presbyterian Church
Revival Meeting Leads to Morning Service Change
Morning worship only will be held as the evening service is canceled due to a revival meeting at the Church of Christ.
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Church of Christ
Sherman couple visits relatives here Sunday
Mr and Mrs D M Pope of Sherman visited relatives here Sunday.
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D. M. Pope of
Sherman
Ku Klux Klan Builds Auditorium in McKinney
Erection of a Ku Klux Klan hall began Saturday between Tennessee and Chestnut Streets. The 60 by 110 foot building will house offices an auditorium and a regalia room for Klan use.
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McKinney KU Klux Klan
Injured Boy Dies After Night Pinned Under Dead Horse
Dewey Bickerstaff a Cherokee County youth from near Bullard was found Monday morning after his horse fell into a ditch and died Monday night from injuries. He had attended church and was on his way home when the accident occurred.
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Tyler
Texas
Dewey Bickerstaff
Cherokee County
Bullard
Young Bickestaff
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