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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

5

Local social notes and visitor listings fill Sherman area

The column records numerous visits and travels including Miss Minnie Willis in Dallas, C G Miles from Sherman, Roby Childress in Dallas, Carl Eaton from Greenville, Chess Pope in Sherman, Louis Daniels from Corsicana, Mrs J D Heard visiting Dallas, and many other regional appearances. Also noted are business ads from Better Produce Company and mentions of poultry buys and hens for cash, plus holiday travel plans for Rev J H Hawkins and Mrs Thurmond Bishop in Dallas and Pine Bluff.

Local notices and visiting relatives page gush

The clipping lists visiting relatives and local business mentions from Sherman and North Texas. It notes Mr and Mrs Ellis May and son in town, Ruth Biggerstaff visiting her parents, and several local families’ weekend guests. It also promotes Leslie Hardware Co. products and Gordon's Cash Grocery offerings.

Ellis May Mr. May Texas- Louisiana Power Company Olney Ruth Biggerstaff New York Voice Mrs J. H. Biggerstaff China North Texas Leslie Hardware Co Sherman Lois Watkins Little Son Lubbock W. T. Ross Leonard

Murphy Dry Goods Stock Moves to Frederick Oklahoma

The dry goods stock owned by J. W. Murphy was moved to Frederick Oklahoma this week and added to existing stock there. S. R. Park, who led the local store, has departed for Dallas.

J. W. Murphy Frederick Okla S. R. Park Dallas

Mrs Edna Ray Womack Visits New Orleans Son

Mrs Edna Ray Womack returns from New Orleans after four weeks at the bedside of her son Dr David Ray Womack who is seriously ill. Dr Womack is recovering and will likely return to Whitewright next week to spend a season recuperating.

Edna Ray Womack New Orleans David Ray Womack Dr. Womack Whitewright

Holiday Gift Stock Cited by R L Johnson

R L Johnson states the holiday stock is most complete for appropriate gifts. The note emphasizes fitting selections for the season and urges shoppers to explore available items.

R. L. Johnson

Craig Brothers Visit Paris as TI P Co Employees

Clyde and Homer Craig, employees of the Texas Louisiana Power Company, spent the weekend in Paris with relatives and establishing their headquarters there.

Clyde Homer Craig Texas-Louisiana Power Company Paris

Arrival of Kitty at Palace in Home Talent Play

The Arrival of Kitty will be presented tonight at the Palace Theatre. A funny tale of Bobbie Baxter who disguises as actress Kitty Benders to advance his romance and gets into many issues. A noted understudy possibility and two musical numbers are announced. curtain at 8 p m.

Kitty Palace Theatre Bobbie Baxter Kitty Benders Clouse Cloud Julian Eltinge Maritza

Masons Attend Texas Grand Lodge Meeting in Waco

Whitewright delegates D. S. McMillin J. N. Powell Lucian Andrews B. B. Hall and Jesse Mc Iver participated in the annual session of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas in Waco last week. Mr McIver earned a certificate to instruct unwritten work and completed two days of examination after the meeting.

Whitewright Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas Waco D. S. McMillin J. N. Powell Lucian Andrews B. B. Hall Jesse McIver McIver Masonic Lodge Grand Lodge

Subscription renewals bring Christmas cheer to Sun staff

The Sun notes many renewal subscriptions arriving this week and predicts continued steady renewals through Christmas. It states renewed subscriptions mean another year's sunshine and happiness for newspaper staff, as the list stays strong at year’s end.

Sun

Gifts at Johnson's Offer a Wide Gift Selection

Mesh bags and bill-folds along with rings and tourist sets are advertised as acceptable gifts at Johnson's. Manicure sets shaving sets hand bags and many other items are highlighted as suitable presents.

Johnson’s

P.T. A to Meet at High School December 20

The Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the high school auditorium on Tuesday December 20 at 4 p m The program includes Song Invocation by Rev A E Major Talk Worthy Home Membership by Miss Susie Noe Reading The Deepest Meaning of Christmas by Miss Katherine Montgomery Chorus and Piano Solo by Miss Mary Lee Andrews

Parent-Teacher Association A. E. Major Susie Noe Katherine Montgomery Mary Lee Andrews

Tigers Crush Bearcats 59–0 in Waco showdown for title

The Sherman Bearcats fell 59 to 0 at Waco as the Tigers secured a spot to face Abilene Friday in the state high school football championship race. Waco has dominated with four state titles in six years and eyes another this week.

Sherman Bearcats Waco Tigers Waco Bearcats Tigers Abilene

Dallas Woman Hired to Fill High School Vacancy

Mrs. J. R. Briley of Dallas is employed to fill the high school vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. B. W. Crain who ran the study hall. Briley and her two daughters are lodging with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hampton.

J. R. Briley Dallas B. W. Crain Briley Lee Hampton

Tom Bean High Plans Negro Minstrel Show

Tom Bean high school students present a negro minstrel at Tom Bean Friday night. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Plenty of fun for all.

Tom Bean

Santa Says Shop Johnson's for Dolls to Diamonds

The Gift Store Johnson's promotes a broad selection for holiday giving. Their slogan touts reliability and convenience with items ranging from dolls to diamonds.

Santa Claus Johnson’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Minnie Willis C. G. Miles of Better Produce Company S. E. Gist of E. T. Doss Sabinal Roby Childress Carl Eaton Greenville Chess Pope Louis Daniels Mrs. J. D. Heard J. E. Payne Jr P. A. Short Bob Pierce Andrew Pierce B. H. Thomson Denison Ray Blakey Emmet Penn Bells Mrs. W. B. Penn Dan Hollingsworth L. LaRoe & Company J. A. Alexander P. C. Coldwell of Garland C. W. Bryant Jr C. W. Bryant Grady Brown Wolfe City Lester Haile Frank Hanna J. H. Cox Fort Smith van Buren Ark Elaine Connelly Trenton B. G. Gowdy C. B. Cherry Bells Tuesday S. O. Chambers Edgar Bow Commerce Oscar Bow J. H. Hawkins Pine Bluff Arkansas J. D. Jones Pierce Cafe M. E. Greenway Wheel Toys Harry Kingry Tampico Mexico G. W. Kingry Mae Reed Y. B. Reed R. H. May Kimbell Milling Company Wapanucka Oklo Lucille Pritchett Walter Pritchett Luther Skaggs Jolley Johnson Fort Worth Eugene McElvaney Little Son of W. H. King Gordon’s Cash Grocery Northwest Fannin County Randolph H. S. Bushong Tompkinsville Kentucky Mr. Bushong Mrs. McMillin John Ira Robbins Myldred Dickerson Athens Hill Mr. Howard Tyler J. B. Hall Grover B. Smith Mrs. Austin Stedham Celina, Kansas Mr. Stedham W. H. Stedham Mrs. Stedham J. E. Everheart Palace P.T. A Barbee American Stove Company L. LaRoe & Co McAlester Styles Cil Oual Hudson & Davis Co Whitewright, Texas
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