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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1926
Page
5
Tocals Miss Ann oes of Bonham visits sister Mrs Ray Maihning. Raymond Reed of Trenton visits friends here. Giles Variety Store promises holiday spirit and gifts. Several Sherman and Dallas trips cited for shopping and visiting relatives. Wrist watches and rings offered by R J Johnson the jeweler.
Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie of Wolfe City hosted J. C. Gillespie this Sunday. Miss May Badgett visited Denison with her sister Mrs. C. K. Spindle. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Horn of Waco spent Wednesday here to see his grandfather J. R. Fleming. Mr. and Mrs. Sam McMillin visited friends in Denis Friday and Saturday. E. C. Pilcher of Childress stayed with J. C. Gillespie earlier in the week. Mrs. C. T. Atkinson and daughter from Gary Indiana visit S. T. Montgomery’s parents. Mrs. Jack Webster spent the past weekend in Trenton with relatives.
The notice lists multiple short visits across Sherman Bonham Denton Dallas Terrell Greenville Van Alstyne and Durant including Mr and Mrs George Gattis Mrs Ray Manning and families. It notes shop events at Badgett's Millinery and Pierce's Cafe plus a rummage sale by Ladies Aid and a California return.
Mr and Mrs H L Hamm and their child depart Wednesday bound for Kansas City to visit Mrs Hamm's sister Mrs J R Harper.
Mrs. Mary Davidson of Comanche and Mrs. Beulah Tucker of Duncan returned home Friday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. L. White.
Local grocers Gordon Bros advertise a full line of Aladdin lamp supplies. The cooperative listing highlights lamps, wicks, mantles, and fuel accessories for household lighting.
Mr. and Mrs. Ott Lackey and son James and Mr. and Mrs. R S Morehead spent Saturday and Sunday in Dallas. Dr and Mrs Ross R May returned from a two week visit with Mrs May's parents Mr and Mrs S H Lenox at Pedleton Ark. Mrs Homer Caston and her little son visited with her parents Mr and Mrs L P Sears on Wednesday.
The home economies class will hold a bazaar at the Hudson & Davis store on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lester Ross of Greenville and Mr and Mrs Jones Adams of Royse City were guests of Mr and Mrs W T Ross Sunday. Jack J W and Billie George Cantrell returned to Dallas after visiting grandparents C A McLean. A city youth was arrested by Constable Ed Lankford and taken to Sherman to face theft charges from local stores.
Rev J L Truett returned Monday from Ravenna after completing a two week revival meeting at the Baptist Church there.
Retail notice quotes R L Johnson touting a broad selection of gifts for babies children and adults with a prompt to view the line before purchasing.
Mr and Mrs William Skaggs relocate to Mt Vernon Missouri where he takes a job at a local fish hatchery.
Mrs. Walter Pignor returned to her home in Oklahoma City after visiting her sister Mrs. J. B. Burris near town. Miss Mac Reed, high school teacher, spent the weekend in Trenton with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Y. B. Reed.
Mrs. T. K. McMillin and her children spent the past weekend in Van Alstyne with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Turney.
Mrs. Mattie Skaggs came home to Van Alstyne on Friday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lucian LaRoe.
W. B. Hestand from Slaton spent Saturday and Sunday in town with his mother Mrs. Mary Hestand and other relatives.
Mrs. R. A. Gillett and daughter with Misses Dorothy Porter Dorothy Chambless and Joel Bulliner were Greenville visitors Saturday.
Miss Winnie Bell Carter of Bells Texas, a student at Austin College in Sherman, spent the weekend as a guest of Miss Martha Bow.
The home economics class invites the community to a Saturday bazaar at the Hudson and Davis Co store. A variety of items will be for sale, offering many desirable choices.
Mrs Holmes Connelly and her daughter of Trenton spent the weekend with her mother Mrs B G Gowdy.
Miss Louise Sears spending winter in McKinney with sister Mrs Jack Ryon visits her parents Mr and Mrs Bascom Sears. She is accompanied by Jack Ryon.
Joe Johnson advertises comprehensive electrical work and repairs for homes and businesses, promising reliable service and a quick turnaround to meet customer needs.
Saturday sale items advertised by Hudson & Davis as the store offers many desired goods. The notice is from the Home Economics Class of the high school and invites the public to attend.
Miss Mattie Doss arrived Thursday after a extended visit with relatives in Sabinal. She was accompanied home by her sister Mrs May Bell Owens.
Dr and Mrs L B Holland have returned from a visit in Lubbock and will depart shortly for Wichita Falls where they plan to establish their home.
A promotional note from R. L. Johnson invites readers to inspect a very attractive line of the most popular gifts available for Christmas. The message emphasizes early shopping advantages and urges timely action.
Mr. and Mrs. Giles Cobb and daughter of Leonard spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graves, as their guests in Graves residence.
J R Fleming brought five squirrels to The Sun office on Wednesday morning. He said he found them on a prairie near town and did not specify an exact kill location.
The store unveils gifts that endure with new diamond watches rings and bracelets plus silverware and a full jewelry collection showcasing enduring designs and gift ideas for all occasions.
Friends of Rev. J F Fender pastor of the Presbyterian Church are glad to learn he is improving after several days of serious illness in the latter part of last week. They hope he will soon resume his church duties.
Several Preston Ever Heart Post members will attend the first division convention of the Legion in Greenville on Sunday December 12. Prominent Legion men are on the program and visitors will be entertained with a banquet at the Washington Hotel.
The Shoe and Leather Reporter notes Ana Nias earned his reputation during a period when competition was less intense, suggesting longstanding esteem rooted in earlier markets.
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