Locals Feature Wide Web of Visits and Travels
Local notes show Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Meador in Dallas, Pauline Dixon visiting Commerce, John Reeves in Dallas, and Miss Sallye Hamilton in Commerce. Many relatives and friends travel between Dallas, Whitesboro, Bonham, Sherman, and other towns with visits to family, church circles, and plans for future moves and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Dixon
Sallye Hamilton
Commerce
Icey Reeves
Dallas
T. G. Doss
Claire Doss
Bonham
Cull Reeves
Wallace
Miss Blannie
Society Couples wed in Durant Oklahoma ceremony
Miss Anna Lee Yowell daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Yowell Whitewright and Purvis Alvan Smith son of Mr and Mrs A L Smith Nobility were married last Friday afternoon in Durant Oklahoma. Mrs Smith is a Whitewright High School graduate, class of 1936. They will reside at Nobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lee Yowell
Roy Yowell
Whitewright
Purvis Alvan Smith
A. L. Smith
Nobility
Durant
Oklo
Corsage by Her Granddaughter Margaret Hanna
A brief notice describes a corsage presented by the granddaughter Margaret Lucile Hanna, highlighting a family gesture and its sentimental significance. The snippet centers on the personal exchange and mentions the young granddaughter by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lucile Hanna
Rotary Club reports district meeting in Tyler
Whitewright Rotary Club members Clay Horton and H W Key reported on the district meeting of presidents and secretaries held in Tyler last week. Rev G C Ivins of Texarkana visited and spoke briefly. Absentees were evident due to vacations, and several members made up attendance. The club maintains a long record of good attendance to avoid a break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Tyler
Whitewright Club
Clay Horton
H. W. Key
G. C. Ivins
Texarkana
Whitewright Rotary Club
Kil Kare Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Ryan Home
The Kil Kare Bridge Club held a Wednesday afternoon session at Mrs Paul Ryan’s home. High score went to Mrs Charles Ayres with second high to Miss Dorothy Hamilton. Guests included Mrs Robert Howard and Misses Margaret Lilley Martha Bryant Dorothy Hamilton Vivian Echols and Mary Lou Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kil Kare
Paul Ryan
Charles Ayres
Dorothy Hamilton
Robert Howard
Margaret Lilley
Martha Bryant
Vivian Echols
Mary Lou Ross
Ladies honor Mrs Purvis Smith at wedding shower
Complimenting Mrs Purvis Smith a recent bride, Mrs Rudolph Parnell and Miss Estelle Binion entertained with a miscellaneous shower at Mrs E A Douglas home Wednesday evening. Following presentation of gifts to Mrs Smith, refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purvis Smith
Rudolph Parnell
Estelle Binion
E. A. Douglas
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mr Ball
Mrs Bennie Ball surprised her husband with a birthday dinner Wednesday to celebrate his 26th birthday anniversary. He arrived at noon to a gathering of relatives and friends, with a table laden with food. Guests included Mr and Mrs G W Ball, Ellen Margaret and Charles Ball, Mr and Mrs Walter Ball, Mr and Mrs Jack Ryan and son, Mrs Ben Clark, Mrs C H Skaggs and Leslie Ownby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Ball
Rutledge Blakey Marriage Noted At Durant Oklahoma
Announcement from Durant Oklahoma states that Miss Lorraine Rutledge daughter of Mr and Mrs Chesley Rutledge of Oklahoma City and Tom Blakey son of Mr and Mrs Jess Blakey of near Whitewright wed on August 6 Rev F B Rickenson of Durant Baptist Church officiated The bride a 1937 Whitewright High School graduate and the groom a 1936 class member form the couple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant, Okla
Lorraine Rutledge
Chesley Rutledge
Oklahoma City
Tom Blakey
Jess W. Blakey
Whitewright
F. B. Rickenson
Durant Baptist Church
Blakey
Whitewright High School
Rural Postoffice Is Discontinued Altoga Postoffice Ends After 50 Years
McKINNEY June 1939 Altoga postoffice in East Collin county was discontinued by Washington officials after a half century of service. Postmaster C S Chaffin who served since 1932 was relieved Monday by Walter B Wilson of McKinney. Altoga ten miles northeast of McKinney served by rural routes from McKinney and Princeton. Last day cancellations were heavy as stamp collectors nationwide sent cards for the final postmark. The article notes the discovery of the principle of the electric cell by Luigi Galvani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckinney
Altoga
East Collin
Washington
C. S. Chaffin
Walter B. Wilson
Princeton
United States
Surprise birthday party honors Mrs Lester Haile
Mrs Frank Hanna hosted last Thursday night a surprise birthday for her mother Mrs Lester Haile. Guests included Mrs Emmet Penn Mrs Tom Barbee Mrs W J Barbee Mrs S H Montgomery Mrs B S Montgomery Mrs T J Lilley Mrs R L Sears Mrs Frank Smith Mrs J R Pennington Mrs J F Fender and Mrs W L Mangrum of Sherman. Mrs Floyd Bassett helped serve and Mrs Haile was presented with a…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hanna
Lester Haile
Emmet Penn
Tom Barbee
W. J. Barbee
S. H. Montgomery
B. S. Montgomery
T. J. Lilley
R. L. Sears
Frank Smith
J. R. Pennington
J. F. Fender
W. L. Mangrum
Sherman
Floyd Bassett
Hanna
Mortuary services for Mrs. E. A. Turner held in Van Alstyne
The remains of Mrs. E A Turner 70 of San Antonio a former resident of Van Alstyne were received by interurban at 1040 am Monday Burial followed in Van Alstyne Cemetery with a brief service by Rev Lloyd Mottley She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Will Cannon born and raised in Jameson community Her husband engaged in the grain business earlier and the family later moved to San Antonio where Mr Turner died Surviving are son Herbert Turner daughter Mrs Talmadge Anderson of San Antonio three sisters and four brothers with residences listed in various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alstyne
E. A. Turner
San Antonio
Lloyd Mottley
Christian Church
Turner
Will Cannon
Jameson
Herbert Turner
Talmadge Anderson
J. H. Mershon
F. M. Echols
Whitewright
John Kelly
Stanton
S. E. Cannon
Holly, Colo
Walter Cannon
Dublin
William Cannon
New Mexico
Charles Cannon
Sherman
Churches Schedule at Hove Methodist Church
Rev. J Roy Williams will preach at 11 a m Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a m Epworth League at 7 p m There will be no night preaching service The Texas Planning Board notes most office furniture in the state is imported despite local forests indicating a potential resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Roy Williams
Methodist Church
Hove
Epworth League
Joe M. Connally
Texas Planning Board
Texas
Four Young People Die After Interurban Crash Near Howe
A southbound Texas Electric interurban demolished an automobile at a private farm crossing one mile north of Howe. Four youths died and two were injured when the car was struck and carried 100 yards along the track. Victims include Harry Gibson 18 and Jim Gibson 22 of Howe, Edith Sprowl 8 of Westminster, and Eula Gibson 1. Roy Gibson 13 and Leland Gibson 16 were injured or affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Electric Railway Interurban
Howe
Harry Gibson
Jim Gibson
Eula Gibson
Westminster
Edith Sprowl
Sherman
Roy Gibson
Harry
Leland Gibson
Hoyt Sprowl
Gibson Brothers
Frank Gibson
Reappointments in Sherman Raise County Assistants Salaries
Court records disclose reappointments to Aug. 3 1939 of C. E. Thompson and R. C. Neaves as assistants to County Auditor B. M. Whiteacre. Judges R. M. Carter and F. E. Wilcox raised Thompson from 2220 to 2280 and Neaves from 1980 to 2100 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
C. E. Thompson
R. C. Neaves
B. M. Whiteacre
Kansas Cattle Fattened on Bluestem Ranch Pastures
Kansas fattens more than 300000 Southwestern ranch and range cattle on its bluestem pastures each year. Underground rivers of perpetual ice are found in the Modoc Calif lava beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Modoc
Calif
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. C. J. Meador
Pascal Cox
West Main Street
John Reeves
Mary Pumphrey
Leonard
J. B. Sorrells of
Rusk
Mrs
L. A. Willeford
J. C. Gillespie
Olive Myrick
W. C. Johnson
Grover Stateville
Albany, Ky
West Circle of the Baptist W. M. A
Roy Blanton
W. L. Debenham
Greenville
T. J. Rector
Morris Wilson
C. W. Wilson
Quanah
Jack Biggerstaff
Whitesboro
Miss Aileen
Billie Rhom Pennington
M. J. Roberts and Son
Mel Roberts
Nora Arnold
New Market, Tenn
Mrs. Wade Hancock
Fort Worth
F. D. Layman
W. R. Vineyard
Carl May
Miss Ila
Tennessee
Mississippi
W. E. LaRoe
Louisiana
John Hollingsworth
East Whitewright
Mrs. P. M. Strader
Chickasha, Okla
C. A. Wilson
Joe Johnson
Lucian Andrews
G. F. Bryant
Denton
Bob Mays
Monahans
Louise Bradford
J. H. Waggoner
Bessie Jo Barbee
T. E. Barbee
J. B. Hall
Mae Hall
Lamesa
Cecil Craig
Joplin, Mo
M. T. Craig
J. A. Yeager
Johnson & Melugin
Ford Automobiles
Pascal Farley
Jack Farley
Miss Drunette Farley
Roscoe Pace
Harold
J. C. Pace
Ross May
Davis Parrish
Colorado
Wyoming
Alton McDowell
Oklahoma
Texas South Plains
Grover B. Smith
Grover B. Smith Jr
Lem Tittsworth
M. H. Gibson
Longview
Wm. Henderson
Eula Andrew
Noel Ashinhurst
Brownwood
Joe Keith
Mr. Keith
Grayson County
G. A. Titterington
Virginia Goerner
Tom Barren
Gladewater
Mr. Barren
Mark Montgomery Jr
Cull Reeves Cleaning Plant
Fred Starr Jr
Mr. Montgomery
Southland Ice Station
Janice Jayne
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Leslie O. Evans
The
Baptist Church
Lone Oak
Frank Armstrong
Plano
Jack Barbee
Mt. Pleasant
Dick Barbee
Honey Grove
W. H. King
Eugene McElvaney
Henry Norman
Almena Stephens
Near
Tom Bean
Methodist
Clarence Dixon
Dixon
East Texas State Teachers College
Lee Wilburn
Austin
Ballinger
L. LaRoe
O. L. Jones
Clifton
Meredian
State
W. H. Jones
Paul Vestal
First National Bank
Perkins Bros. Company
C. W. Pier of
Mr. Vestal
David Smith
Navy
San Diego
Diesel
Pacific Northwest
Australia
Community Public Service Company
Rosebud
San Angelo
Carlsbad
Connally
C. P. Johnson
Ozark Mountains
Frank Miller
Midland
M. E. Greenway
Sweetwater
Pennington
Clark Gable
Myrna Loy
Parnell
Chas. Starrett
One Man Justice
Anthony Martin Leah Ray Dixie Dunbar
Rochelle Hudson
Robert Kent
Thurs. & Fri
Jean Harlow
Saratoga
Yowell-Smith
KIL Kare Club
Bride
Rutledge
Luigi Galvani
Mrs. Haile
Weiners
St. Louis
Star Brand
Cole €& Davis Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!