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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1933

Page

8

Harvest Day Program of W M 5S Held at Gillett Home

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held its annual Harvest Day gathering at Mrs. Roscoe Gillett's home with a $20 guest seating, chicken dinner, and a program led by Mrs. J L Boone. Participants included Rev C W Dennis Rev S L Ball Mrs C B Bryant and Mrs W H King with readings songs and a playlet followed by officer reports and installation.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Roscoe Gillett Gillett J. L. Boone C. W. Dennis God Jesus Christ C. B. Bryant W. H. King Solo Roby Childress Reading J. D. Lowe J. H. Waggoner S. L. Ball The Missionary Society Long

What Did She Distracted Wife and Doctor Exchange

A distressed wife asks the doctor if there is any hope and the doctor replies that he does not know what she is hoping for. The exchange conveys medical uncertainty and emotional strain.

The Chip Wife exchange about Jimmy’s antics

A humorous dialogue shows a husband noting the child Jimmy grows resembling his spouse while the wife teases about his latest mischief. The exchange captures light domestic wit and familiar family dynamics.

Jimmy Rascal

Christmas thoughts and church notes in Orangeville

Christmas hopes mix with hard times as residents of Orangeville reflect on weather, farm work, and strained meat supplies. Rev. Bryan Hancock preaches at the Methodist Church for the first time with plans to return in January, while neighbors share visits, family­s gatherings, and community reminders about Sunday school and B Y P U.

Santa Claus Bryan Hancock Methodist Church Mary Lynn Brown Loree Browning Marie Lois Wilder Cecil Watson Andrew Creecy Jim Ownby William Clark Desert Roy Dodson Geraldine Mangrum Near Delta Nell Brown Earl West Frank Holt Childeen Himer George Vest Gladys Taylor Ruby Joe West Pete McCollum Sherman Lloyd Eason Bonham Lucian Jones Clinton Jones Lucile Robinson Klondike Hancock Faye Holt Marianne Garner Pauline Stroud Lawrence Burden Hefner Whitewright Wilder Mary Lee Ross Wester Mae Shaw Lillian Busbee

McCoy Sentenced to 99 Years for Slaying Woman

J H McCoy of Jay Oklahoma was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the November slaying of Miss Antonia Bachman a Russian recluse at her Pottsboro area home. He was hurried to Dallas immediately with no mob violence or demonstrations reported.

Sherman J. H. McCoy Jay Okla Antonia Bachman Pottsboro McCoy Dallas

Rotary Club Musical Program Highlights Local Leaders

The Rotary Club heard Mrs. Frank Layman on violin and Mrs. Newton Manning on piano with three selections from the semi classical repertoire. Fr W Smith spoke on the State Teachers convention in Austin and federal aid for schools. Frank Thompson discussed county relief needs and the limits of state and federal funds for Grayson County. The program was directed by Dr Frank Layman.

Frank Layman Newton Manning Rotary Club Layman Manning Fr. W. Smith Austin Frank Thompson Sherman Chamber of Commerce Grayson County Frank Laymna

Funeral of R E Hickman of Mexia

Rush E. Hickman pioneer merchant and Mexia native dies Wednesday. Large crowds attend his funeral at his home at 3 p m with Rev E H Hudson and Rev W B Pierce officiating. Interment in the city cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers from multiple Texas towns listed. Sun Want Ads get results.

R. E. Hickman Mexia W. A. Kirkpatrick Whitewright Rush E. Hickman E. H. Hudson W. B. Pierce City Phil Karner J. P. Reynolds G. White Roland Gardner Gene Sinclair F. P. Huchingson Tom Denning R. F. Babb Claud King Fred Runnels Coolidge Hal Askew Horace Goodbar Nashville W. B. Henton Lockhart Charles Heacock Austin RL. Sears J. F. Fender B. Wrenn Webb F. E. Douglas C. P. Johnson T. E. Barbee W. J. Barbee D. A. Ray T. H. Sears L. P. Sears C. W. Bryant J. L. Boone C. B. Bryant C. B. Bryant Jr T. J. Lilley B. S. Montgomery H. T. Atterberry R. H. May W. L. Stowers J. H. Waggoner Guy Hamilton Luther Gordon R. B. Gordon Wilbur Carter Sherman E. T. Woods London GC. Moore FE. A. Rand Central Presbyterian Church

France Again Refuses War Debt Settlement

Paris reports the French Cabinet for a third time refuses payment on the World War I debt to the United States. The due amount for December 15 is 22,200,926 with 2,354,438 principal and 19,855,487 interest. France totals 82,200,925 in arrears.

Paris United States Chamber of Deputies Joseph Paul Boncour Washington France

Fidelis Sunday School Christmas Meeting at First Baptist

The Fidelis Sunday school class held a business and social gathering at Mrs. Sidney Watson's home. Nadine Kight presided as president. A class Christmas tree was planned for December 24. Forty-two played cards, then pecan pie with red and green whipped cream and cafe-noir were served. Twenty four attended hosted by Reeves Watson Gowdy King Stephens and Holland with guest Margaret Mode of Howe.

Fidelis First Baptist Church Sidney Watson Nadine Kight Cull Reeves Lena Mae Gowdy Bryant King Claude Stephens Carl Holland Margaret Mode Howe

For Sale and Trade Ads By Kimbell Milling

Want ads offer cottonseed meal and hulls for sale or trade. Kimbell Milling Company buys corn oats and wheat. Space in this column costs 25 cents for 25 words or less. beyond 25 words is one cent per word. A 25 cent investment can move your item.

Kimbell Milling Company

Cotton pool announced to liquate government cotton holdings

The Farm Administration announced a cotton pool to liquidate 2,300,000 bales of government held cotton tied to options. It will advance option holders 4 cents per pound on their certificates, financed by the Commodity Credit Corporation, with a full 6 cent per pound payment under the option plan.

Washington Farm Administration Commodity Credit Corporation Secretary of Agriculture

Jam Shortage and Double Trouble in a Grim Joke

A dark humor vignette features Dora asking if God knows everything and if jam is scarce. The narrator recalls twin mischiefs at school with an eraser, a mistaken whipping, and a prank at the church where the brother marries the narrator’s bride. The twist ends with the narrator saying he died last week and they buried him.

Dora

Anglers Christmas Tree plans set by Baptist Sunday school

The Anglers Sunday school class of the Baptist Church announces a Christmas tree event Monday night at 7 p m in the classroom. Committees for tree placement presents Santa Claus and entertainment are named and a Bethel colored quartet is expected to perform if plans hold. Members urged to attend Sunday morning for final details.

Anglers the Baptist Church Tree Finis Alverson Walter Compton Sidney Watson Clay Horton Paul Stephens T. J. Lilley Claud Meador W. H. Stedham Santa Claus Fred Smith C. L. Jones

Corn loans to rise to one million daily under 1934 plan

Washington reports $1.5 million already loaned on corn stored under seal in two weeks. Officials say loans may reach $1,000,000 per day soon as banks lend directly using warehouse receipts. Borrowers must cut corn acreage 20 percent and hog production 25 percent in 1934 under the corn hog reduction program.

Washington William S. Bradley Commodity Credit Corporation

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