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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
5
Local ads list fireworks for sale near the fire station first door west of it and Byron Jared. various visitors from Dallas and Clarksville. a 250 pound hog for sale. alcohol for radiator protection. personnel moves and social visits across Bonham Sherman Denison Lubbock and Long Beach.
Mrs. Maurice McMillin and her son, once residents here, along with Maurice McMillin’s wife and child, were injured in a Dallas auto accident about three weeks ago. They have been campers at local hospitals and recently left for home. Their injuries were severe but not permanent.
A reader notes a large stock of fireworks at a residence near the first door west of the fire station. Leslie Hardware Co. in Sherman advertises Christmas gifts at one dollar each. D 16.
W. L. Storey, 52, died Monday afternoon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jenkins of this place and Rev. W. N. Carter of Terrell. Storey lived in Orangeville years ago, moved to Leonard, then Chickasha, and was son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Carter.
Dr and Mrs Ross R May Mr and Mrs Clay Horton Mr and Mrs Roscoe Pace Mr and Mrs Percy Darwin Elmo Wallace Chesley Rutledge George Burnham Claud Dillon Glenn don Cox Roy Blanton G K Fladger and John Reeves attend the First District Texas American Legion meeting in Greenville A large turnout of ex service men and an interesting program followed with dinner at the new Washington Hotel The next meeting is planned for Paris
The Christian Church ladies plan a rummage sale Saturday at Manning Clark and Meador's. The Kentuckytown Community Club meets with Mrs Lonnie Darwin Friday afternoon December 17 with all members urged to attend. Mrs Lucian LaRoe and daughter visit Durant Oklahoma with Mrs John Hayden. Washington fir trees for Christmas sold at Giles Variety Store.
Lyceum star Emma Dee Randle returns home for the holidays after a lengthy tour through Oklahoma Tennessee Missouri Illinois and Ohio. She notes ice on departure and springlike warmth upon return and recalls Ohio cold wind midweek. Local ad promotes electrical goods including silverware heating pads and reflectors from R. L. Johnson.
Miss Louise Sears entertained the Kantagree Bridge Club at her parents home on East Grand Avenue Friday evening. The house was festively decorated and a salad course followed the games. Miss Ethel Gordon won high score with guests including Mrs. M F Greenway Mrs Clyde Craig Mrs R G Pennington Mrs Gomer May and several others from Bonham Floydada and local families.
Miss Sally Moore offers cut flowers and hand painted cards for any occasion at Park's dry goods store.
The Whitewright Rotary Club nearly achieved full attendance last Friday with two absentees. D. E. Low led the program featuring his daughter Mrs. D. M. Roddy of Howe, Mrs. Annette Harp, and Miss Tommie Chenoweth. J. E. Morris of the Denison Y M C A will speak at Friday’s luncheon, citing Christ’s teaching about true greatness and service.
A resident named Bryan Jared advertises Christmas fireworks stocked at his home, described as located first door west of the fire station.
Kentuckytown and Rose Hill faced off in a spelling match with Kentuckytown victorious. They challenge Whitewright to a similar contest. The athletic fund grew thanks to donations from Magnolia Oil Company and local merchants. Gratitude extended to LaRoe Lumber, Whitewright Lumber, Giles Variety Store, Davenport Variety, and others for support and merchandise.
An advertisement offers 188 proof alcohol at $1.00 per gallon claiming it can be used in car radiators to save trouble and expense. The note urges readers to purchase from Bow Wright Drug Co.
Local shopper alert for Christmas gift buys at Giles Variety Store. Special deals offered on assorted decorations toys and seasonal merchandise with limited stock and early shopping encouraged.
Mr and Mrs Emory Christian entertained the Laff-O-Lot Bridge Club and several young married couples with a turkey dinner in a Yuletide decorated dining room. A Christmas tree centerpiece and painted place cards set the scene before the group played bridge with Mrs R B Mack of Frederick Oklahoma among the guests.
Bryan Jared advertises a large assortment of fireworks for Christmas at his home, located first door west of the fire station.
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