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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1919

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Odeon Theatre Program Highlights Weekly Lineup

The Odeon lists Marguerite Clark in A Widow by Z on Thursday and Constance Talmadge in A Virtuous Vamp on Friday with praise. It features Harry Carey in A Fight for Love on Saturday and Anita Stewart in The Wreck on Monday, plus The Egg Crate Wallop Tuesday and Olive Thomas in Motion on Wednesday. The program continues with Rex Beach and Goldwyn productions and upcoming stars Pauline Frederick Geraldine Farrar Mary Miles Minter.

Marguerite Clark Paramount Artraft Constance Wlmadge First Nation Itics Miss Talmadge Harry Carey Universal Anita Stewart Vitagraph Paramount Artcraft Charles Y Olive Thomas Pauline Frederick Geraldine Farrar the World Mary Miles Minter the Odeon

Missionary Society Holds All Day Harvest Meeting

The Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist church held an all day harvest meeting at Mrs. S A Hayes home. A noon cafeteria luncheon followed by social time and a program. Attendees expressed happiness at being part of the event.

Ladies of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church S. A. Hayes

Will Powell Dies in Accident at Newport News

Will Fr. Powell aged 36, of Whitewright, Texas, dies in Newport News Virginia after falling from an elevator shaft on a ship coaling tram while employed by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. He is survived by his widow, two children, his parents, and brother Mack Powell. The body arrived in Whitewright and funeral services will be held at his parents home with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.

J. N. Powell Will Fr. Powell Newport News Whitewright Katy Sun Fannie Potter Decatur Illinois Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company Mack

Memorial window honors son killed in war near Sun office

Mr and Mrs Horace Thompson honor their son Clifford killed in the war with a permanent memorial window in their new south Sun office home showing two small American flags and a gold star. Don Andrew and Miss Nannie Worley wed in Whitewright after a street license from Rey. John Hollingsworth buys stake in Stedham blacksmith shop. Janway leads welding at Huffines' garage.

Horace Thompson Sun Clifford Don Andrew Nannie Worley Whitewright Rey John Hollingsworth Stedham P. Janway Mr. Janway Huffines’ Garage

Whitewright Baptists Exceed Local Drive Quota

Whitewright Baptists surpassed their $16 000 goal for the Southern Baptists drive on day one and expect the total to reach $18 000. Four families gave $1000 each—J B Dickson A J Ray Mrs Kate Sears and W T Truett—while others gave $500 or more. Claud Truett chaired the campaign and praised the church’s loyalty.

Southern Baptists Whitewright J. B. Dickson A. J. Ray Kate Sears W. T. Truett Claud Truett

Multiple Local Offenses and Incidents Reflected in Howe Whitesboro News

Aged Howe resident William Brown died after being struck by a car in Whitesboro while visiting his daughter Mrs. Holt. A Sherman police chief reports about 500 worthless checks circulated through Sherman and nearby towns. The county prepares to enforce compulsory school attendance from December 1 prohibiting work for children eight to fourteen unless exempted. Sherman residents Arthur Wright and Jimmie Lewis were charged with burglary at Madill Oklahoma. stolen goods found and confessed entry described, shipped to Oklahoma for trial. U S quartermaster posts a December 10 deadline for new price bulletin distribution at San Antonio. Senator True Man Newberry of Michigan indicted for election fraud. arrest warrant served as Congress convenes. Dr Sam Landrum dies in Altus automobile crash. burial shifted from Whitewright to Altus.

William Brown Howe Whitesboro Holt Sherman Arthur Wright Jimmie Lewis Frank Reese Flint Dry Goods Company Madill Oklahoma San Antonio Ed Heny Ford Congress U. S Senator Newberry Dallas News Altus Sam Landrum Whitewright Landrum M. Landrum

Young Men Campaign Promotes Church Attendance Downtown

An association of young men launches a go to church drive with Basil Thompson F A Benton and Luther Gordon on the committee. They will meet Mondays to plan publicity and personal outreach and have advertising in this issue of the Sun.

Basil Thompson F. A. Benton Luther Gordon the Sun

The Deacon Entangled at High School Friday Night

The High School Dramatic Club directed by Edwin May presents The Deacon Entangled in the auditorium Friday evening at 8. The comedy drama features new stage scenery and invites all to enjoy the show while helping students pay for it. Admission 25 cents for students and 35 cents for adults.

High School Dramatic Club Edwin May

Rumor of City Phone Line Shutdown Denied

Manager Dossey of Southwestern Telephone Co denies rumors that country lines would be discontinued after January 1. He says no statement has been issued and efforts are underway to persuade owners to rebuild lines for better service to town and party line subscribers. The company maintains responsibility within the city but not beyond its limits.

Southwestern Telephone Co Country Telephone Dossey

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First National Bank C. B. Bryant, Pres R. A. Gillett Odeon Theatre Program Beach Goldwyn Mangrum Bros Stone’s Will Powell Whitewright Baptists United States Trueman Newberry Michigan Planters National Bank The U.S.A J. W. Davidson
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