Corsicana Chamber buys sows to aid Navarro farmers
The Corsicana Chamber of Commerce purchased two hundred choice sows in Missouri and will sell them to Navarro County farmers at cost to encourage local meat production. The Whitesboro News-Record notes Frank Thomas, formerly of Whitewright, uses a rubber cow at home to learn milking before a real cow. Whitewright boys are expected to lead wherever they go. The rubber cow is new to Whitesboro.
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Corsicana Chamber of Commerce
Missouri
Navarro County
Whitesboro
Contractor testifies profit and pay for highway work in four counties
The Lamar Delta Fannin and Grayson Counties highway contractor told the House Investigating Committee he earned 33000 dollars for the year ending spring 1926 while being paid 169000 dollars for his work. He suggested Grayson County work was light and most labor occurred in other districts. He noted telephone growth trends showing the United States with 115000000 people housing 61 percent of the world’s telephones, versus Europe.
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Lamar
Delta
Fannin
Grayson
House
Grayson County
United States
Europe
Kantagree Bridge Club in Whitewright Causes Banter
Whitewright launches Kantagree Bridge Club as described by The Sun. The club boasts the town’s best looking young women, unaware their founder Brother White may be a folk figure linked to Van Alstyne Leader’s Jim Waggoner.
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Whitewright
Kantagree Bridge Club
The
Sun
Jim Waggoner
Brother White
van Alstyne
Denison Herald Opens Modern Plant and Building
The Denison Herald showcased a new $125 000 plant and building visited by hundreds of well wishers. The 44 page edition featured congratulatory ads from merchants and contemporaries as editors Ellis and Greer hosted an open house and dinner for about 35 newspaper men, praising the Herald as one of Texas best afternoon papers.
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Denison Herald
Herald
Denison
Texas
Ellis
Greer
The
Simpson Hotel
Mrs Bowles celebrates 89th birthday with turkey dinner
Mrs W L White hosted friends of her mother Mrs Austin Bowles for a turkey dinner on Wednesday. Bowles turned 89 in a joyful celebration with attendees including Bettie Currin J B Hall P A Short H H Sears Mary McGaughey John Reeves Marion Simmons Daugh ter T R Davidson and granddaughter Beulah Tucker. Also listed were locals attending the SMU UTA football game in Dallas and Mangrum Bros offered Mrs Riley's Thousand Island Dressing.
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W. L. White
Austin Bowles
Bowles
Bettie Currin
J. B. Hall
P. A. Short
H. H. Sears
Mary McGaughey
John Reeves
Marion Simmons
Whitewright
Trinity Student John McMurry Jr. Visits With Parents
John McMurry Jr. a Trinity University student at Waco and his parents spent the weekend in the area visiting family.
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John McMurry Jr
Trinity University
Waxahachie
Miss Ruth Biggerstaff Returns to Dallas for Hats
Miss Ruth Biggerstaff returns to Dallas after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J H Biggerstaff. Badgett's Millinery reports new Spring Hats including Silk Fairies and Metal Cloth styles just received.
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Ruth Biggerstaff
Dallas
Mrs
J. H. Biggerstaff
Just
Badgett
Mrs Gordon and Daughters Guest in Greenville
Mrs R P Gordon and her daughters spent Thanksgiving in Greenville as guests of her sister Mrs J W Pender.
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R. P. Gordon
Greenville
J. W. Pender
Christmas greeting cards line from Dyer and Jones
Dyer and Jones promote a new collection of Christmas greeting cards featuring festive designs suitable for holiday greetings and seasonal gifting.
Local News Notes From Paris and Fort Worth
Miss Margreta Fender, teacher at the junior college in Paris, weekend with her parents Rev and Mrs J F Fender. Misses Verma Mangrum and Lucile LaRoe, students at Texas Christian University Fort Worth, visited here with their parents. Mrs Georgia Anderson of Trenton spent the weekend with her sisters Mrs A M Roberts and Mrs W J Barbee. Dyer Jones promotes Christmas greeting cards with a large assortment.
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Margreta Fender
Paris
J. F. Fender
Verma Mangrum
Lucile LaRoe
The
Texas Christian University At
Fort Worth
Georgia Anderson
Trenton
A. M. Roberts
W. J. Barbee
Christmas Gifts and Local Thanksgiving News
Leslie Hardware Co of Sherman lists dollar Christmas gifts. Mr and Mrs Ray Manning and their son spent Thanksgiving in Bonham with Mrs Manning's parents the Myers. Presbyterian Church ladies plan a bazaar and produce sale December 3 and 4 at Dyer Jones drug store. Gerald and Billie Powell of Sherman stayed with grandparents Dr and Mrs J N Powell for the weekend.
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Leslie Hardware Co
Sherman, D-16
Mrs
Ray Manning and
Bonham
Mrs. Manning
Lee Myers
Gerald and
Billie Powell
Sherman
J. N. Powell
Mrs L A Watkins Visits Ill Grandmother in Ector
Mrs L A Watkins and her children spent Saturday and Sunday in Ector to be with her mother Mrs J W Clancy who is ill. Mrs J G Camp returned to Durant Oklahoma Saturday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W F Humphries. A local grocer advertises Aladdin lamp supplies and gift ideas for infants children and adults.
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L. A. Watkins
Ector
J. W. Clancy
J. G. Camp
Durant, Okla
W. F. Humphries
Burleson College attendees visit Greenville over weekend
Loren Mangrum and Miss Mary Lou Ross from Burleson College at Greenville spent the weekend with their parents. Johnsons offers gifts that last including diamond watches rings bracelets silverware and other jewelry. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wright of Mt Pleasant spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wright.
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Loren Mangrum
Mary Lou Ross
Burleson College
Greenville
Johnsons
Lloyd Wright
Mt. Pleasant
W. F. Wright
Local Fort Worth Student Visits Family Over Weekend
Joe Johnson and Lester Short emphasize electrical services while visiting Fort Worth. Lester Short, who attends school there, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Short.
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Lester Short
Fort Worth
Mrs
P. A. Short
Watches and Rings Offered by R L Johnson Jeweler
The jeweler announces a fine line of wrist watches for men and women as well as rings for both genders.
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R. L. Johnson
Masonic Grand Lodge Annual Meeting in Waco This Week
B. B. Hall attends the annual meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge in Waco this week. Local officials expect talks on lodge affairs and community projects.
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B. B. Hall
The
Masonic Grand Lodge
Waco
Local Couples Attend Sunday Social in Sherman and Mexico City
Mr and Mrs D F Cannon of Sherman and Mr and Mrs A F Truve of Mexico City Mexico were guests of Mr and Mrs J L Cantrell on Sunday.
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D. F. Cannon
Sherman
A. F. Truve
Mexico City
Mexico
J. L. Cantrell
Mrs Hoard Returns From Dallas Visit With Family
Mrs J D Hoard came back Tuesday from Dallas after visiting her daughter Mrs J E Payne Jr. She returned with Mrs Payne and her small daughter.
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J. D. Hoard
Dallas
J. E. Payne Jr
Payne
Gift ideas in silverware and electric comforts
What better gift could you find for father mother or your wife than silverware or an electric heating pad or an electric reflector. We have everything in electrical goods.
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R. L. Johnson
Miss Florence Wilson Visits Denton Guest of Evelyn Wilson
Miss Florence Wilson spent the week end in Denton as a guest of her sister Miss Evelyn Wilson a College of Industrial Arts student.
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Florence Wilson
Denton
Evelyn Wilson
The
College of Industrial Arts
Central Christian Church Ladies Rummage Sale at Manning Clark and Meador
The Central Christian Church ladies announce a rummage and exchange sale to be held at the Manning Clark and Meador hardware store on Saturday December 11. Mrs Freeman of Fort Worth is visiting her brother J D Reynolds who has been ill. Miss Cornelia Maness of Lufkin a Kidd Key College student was a Thanksgiving guest of Mr and Mrs J H Graves.
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Ladies of the Central Christian Church
Manning, Clark and Meador Hardware
Mrs. Freeman
Fort Worth
J. D. Reynolds
Cornelia Maness of
Lufkin
Kidd-Key College
Sherman
J. H. Graves
Early Shoppers Offer Popular Gift Line for Inspection
R. L. Johnson promotes a season appeal highlighting a highly desirable range of popular gifts. The notice invites readers to inspect the assortment during the Christmas shopping period.
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R. L. Johnson
Bridge Club Meets Pennington Couple for Evening Games
The Laff-O-Lot Bridge Club gathered with Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Pennington last Tuesday evening. A yellow and blue color motif enhanced the game suite and a delicious dessert course followed after an enjoyable series of matches.
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Laff-O-Lot
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J. H. Waggoner and
T. G. Doss
Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright Sun
Gainesville
J. L. Boone
Lucian LaRoe
B. B. Adams
R. B. Mack
J. H. Waggoner
Ed LaRoe
Roby Childress
Joe Tate
Alton May
W. L. Gordon
W. R. Hooper
Velma Mangrum
Mrs. Riley
Thousand Island
Mangrum Bros
Supreme Service
Dyer & Jones
Gordon Bros
Atwater
Kent
Manning, Clark & Meador
Joe Johnson
Davidson & Barbee
Giles Variety Store
Farm News
Grayson, Collin and
Fannin Farmers
Daily
Dallas News
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