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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1921

Page

5

Weekend sales and local visits announced in Celina area

Mrs Murray Bryant and children visit relatives at Sweetwater as Dyer & Jones promote special weekend sales. Local residents Mrs J A Ragsdale Mr and Mrs Robert Jones visit in Oklahoma and Celina. Watches aluminum ware and other bargains featured at Johnsons with big price cuts. Lectures on visiting relatives and travel to Dallas for fall and winter goods noted.

Murray Bryant Sweetwater Mrs. J. A. Ragsdale Oklahoma

Dyer and Jones Announce Weekend Sale

Dyer and Jones promote a weekend sale with emphasis on shopper savings and limited-time discounts. The notice highlights a sales event likely at their store or showroom, inviting customers to participate this Saturday and Sunday.

Mexia Woman Visits Parents In Waco Area

Mrs R E Hickman of Mexia is visiting her parents Rev and Mrs W A Kirkpatrick in the area.

R. E. Hickman of Mexia Rev W. A. Kirkpatrick

Denison social guests visit regional families

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Jones and Mrs. Scott Potts of Denison were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McMillin. Mrs. Lester Haile and daughter Miss Aline have returned from a two weeks visit with her daughter Mrs. Jim Watson at Mineral Wells.

H. C. Willis Miss Minnie Sulphur, Oklahoma R. H. Jones Scott Potts Denison Sam McMillin Lester Haile Aline Jim Watson Mineral Wells

Bonham Visitor Promotes Hygiene Toilet Goods

Mrs. Love of Bonham visits her sisters Mrs. R. May and Mrs. B. S. Montgomery and her daughter Mrs. Robert Sears. The note advertises a stock of Hygiene Toilet goods at W. J. Looney's furniture store and asks for patronage. Miss Sallie Moore.

Mrs. Love of Bonham R. May B. S. Montgomery Robert Sears W. J. Looney

Willard Batteries Ad Persists as Universal Choice

Local agent for Willard Batteries, famed for universal satisfaction, promotes the product line. R. & Morehead markets the brand, signaling ongoing availability and confidence in battery quality for everyday power needs.

Willard Morehead

Local youths complete 30 day Citizens' Military Training Camp

Paul Graves, Beveridge Brents and Oral Henry returned from San Antonio where they spent thirty days at the Citizens' Military Training Camp and report receiving much military training. The American Legion play at the Whitewright school house Tuesday night was a nice affair with talent in the roles and a good orchestra. Mrs. Robert Sears entertained for her mother Mrs. Love of Bonham Wednesday afternoon with many friends attending.

Paul Graves Beveridge Brents Oral Henry San Antonio Citizens The American Legion of Whitewright Savoy Star Robert Sears Mrs. Love Bonham

Miss Bernice Sams and Miss Siyble Germany Visit Louise LaRoe

Miss Bernice Sams of Benjamin and Miss Siyble Germany of Greenville visit Miss Louise LaRoe. They were school chums at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth during the past term.

Bernice Sams Benjamin Siyble Germany Greenville Louise LaRoe Texas Christian University Ft. Worth

Monroe pastor returns from visit to cousin in Louisiana

Rev. Wallace Cliff of Monroe La pastor of the First Presbyterian church there has returned home after visiting his cousin Miss Emma Dee Randle. He filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian church here Sunday morning.

Wallace Cliff Monroe First Presbyterian Church Emma Dee Randle Wallace Presbyterian Church

Mr and Mrs R H Jay relocate to Sherman

Mr and Mrs R H Jay have moved to Sherman. Mr Jay is in the office force of the Kimbell Milling Company which lately moved its head office to Sherman. Mrs Jay, a watch maker who ran her business at Dyer Jones drug store, has closed the shop.

R. H. Jay Sherman Jay Kimbell Milling Company Dyer & Jones

Mrs Pope Travels North with Ray Sisters on Chautauqua Tour

Mrs D M Pope left the first of last week for Chautauqua New York where she visited Misses Inez and Gladys Ray who have been there six weeks They are now touring New York City and other Northeast points Roger Davis spent Sunday with his mother after working in Sherman for two to three weeks He recently returned from Kentucky where he spent six weeks in a government military training camp

D. M. Pope Chautauqua, N. Y Inez Gladys Ray New York City Northeast Roger Davis Sherman Kentucky

Moran Child Dies Near Bells

The two year old son of Mr and Mrs W L Moran southwest of town died Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday by Rev I E Teague with interment in Virginia Point cemetery north of Bells.

W. L. Moran I. E. Teague Virginia Point Bells

Newsom Family Relocates to Sherman for Work

W L Newsom and family moved to Sherman on Monday. Newsom serves as secretary treasurer of the Kimbell Milling Company and relocated to be near his work. The Kimbell Milling Company recently bought a large elevator at Sherman and moved its head office there.

W. L. Newsom Sherman Mr. Newsom Kimbell Milling Company

Six Year Old Gregory Child Dies After Illness

The six year old son of Mr and Mrs W J Gregory who resides this morning at five o clock took ill Saturday and rapidly grew worse until the end came. The Gregorys have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.

Mrs. Gregory

Sunday School Class Surprises Mrs McKinsey at Home

The members of Mrs. J. M Mc Kinsey s Sunday school class arrived at her home in a body on Tuesday evening with several invited guests to offer a surprise. Cream and cake were served as refreshments brought by the class, making the occasion very enjoyable for Mrs. McKinsey and attendees.

Wallace Caraway and Miss Ber Akridge wed in Desert area

Wallace Caraway and Miss Ber Akridge, popular Desert community residents, were married last Saturday afternoon at Merritt Caraway’s home. Rev. Jones officiated. The couple went to Dallas for several days and will reside in Nobility.

Wallace Caraway Bernice Akridge Merritt Caraway Rev. Jones Dallas Nobility

Fire destroys barn on Sears farm near town

A barn on T. H. Sears farm northeast of town burned last Friday night around midnight. Charley Howard, a resident on the farm, reported a large loss of hay and feed with no insurance, making it a total loss for Sears and Howard. Much new hay inside the barn may have heated and started the fire. Sears plans to erect a new barn to replace the destroyed one.

T. H. Sears Town Charley Howard

Marriage at Church of Christ Ends With Secret Guess

Mr A P Turner and Miss Eliza beth Stephens of south of town wed Tuesday evening after the preaching service at the Church of Christ. Just as the benediction was said a party called Rev A E Major who was in the audience and told him that a couple

A. P. Turner Elizabeth Stephens South of Town Church of Christ A. E. Major

Local Minister Unites Couple at Scene

An automobile nearby requested a minister. Rev Major responded promptly and performed the marriage ceremony, leaving the couple content as they became man and wife.

Major

Mattress Week at Truett and Moore’s Furniture Store

Event from August 22 to 27 at Truett and Moore’s Furniture Store promotes a mattress sale. It highlights daily specials and discounts on select bedding models during the week.

Truett & Moore Truett & Moore’s T T & Moore’s

Ladies Auxiliary elects officers and schedules carnival

At a regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion held Tuesday afternoon at the Legion hall permanent officers were elected. Floyd Harris is president R C Brown vice president Eva Horton secretary Eth Gordon treasurer Emma Phillips assistant secretary Mae Badgett assistant treasurer Clara Horton reporter A carnival is planned for Saturday night August 27 at the Pierce building Admission 10 cents Reporter.

Ladies Auxilary of the American Legion Legion Hall Floyd Harris R. C. Brown Eva Horton Eth] Gordon Emma Phillips Mae Badgett Clara Horton Pierce

Parsons Family Reunion Return From Arlington

J. C. Parsons and his family have come back from Arlington where they attended a reunion of Mrs. Parsons’ family on the 14th.

J. C. Parsons Arlington Mrs. Parsons

As You Like It Club Hosts Sunrise Breakfast Swim

Moore's Furniture Store reports the As You Like It Club held a sunrise breakfast party last Tuesday morning featuring a wonderful breakfast and a glorious swim with oceans of fun. Reporter notes a lively gathering and festive atmosphere.

The As You Like It Club

Penland Visits Truett in Local Relatives Scene

Mrs. J. A. Penland of Waco is visiting her father C. L. Truett and other relatives here.

Martha Aldridge Near Bonham Wm. Pennington Mrs. J. A. Penland Waco C. L. Truett

Anders Family Guests Of Mrs. Womack In Commerce

Mr and Mrs C L Anders and their daughter from Commerce are visiting Mrs R M Womack this week as guests in the household with social hospitality and local ties highlighted.

C. L. Anders Daughter of Commerce R. M. Womack

Celeste Woman Visits Friends in City

Mrs. G P Gooch of Celeste is visiting friends in this city, staying with local relatives and social acquaintances during her visit.

G. P. Gooch Celeste

Mrs. Jarvis Visits Daughter in Ely Last Week

Mrs. FP M Jarvis visited her daughter Mrs. Otto Russell in Ely last week. Rub-My-Tism kills pain.

FP. M. Jarvis Otto Russell Ely

Inquire about Mattress Weug August 22 to 27

A notice seeking information or response about mattress related matter from August 22 through August 27, inviting participants or stakeholders to submit details. The inquiry references a location or entity abbreviated as T t and may involve a formal request process. Further context is needed for full clarity.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chambers Grocery Store Gordon Brothers Robert Jones Celina Woodbury Mrs A. H. Davis Son Percy Davis T. E. Sears Grady May Ross R Arkansas Gertrude Margarite Montgomery F. B. Kimbell Groesbeck Hasell Thomson Eufaula Muskogee Ruth Southerland W. F. Southerland Johnson’s James H. Reeves Houston J. H. Reeves Dee Badgett Pine Bluff Ark Galveston Lee Johnson P. J. Pierce and Sons J. H. Thompson J. W. Pender Mae Moore Lively & Co Dyer Mattress Jacob’s Jacob Gallaher & Son Eastman Kodaks Whitewnght Lumber Co Emmet Penn Rhom Pennington Fordson Tractor John Yeager Sears Auto Co
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