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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

2

Whitewright Sun reports county demonstrators and indictments

The Grayson county farm and domestic science demonstrators C A Morris and Mrs Frank C Vaden are praised for service while the Grayson county grand jury returns 190 felony indictments. Sunday gasoline prohibition and a railroad cattle right of way poster are noted. Red Cross drive aims for 800 Whitewright members as draft questionnaires begin distribution through Denison.

Grayson County C. A. Morris Frank C. Vaden Whitewright Sun Canning Club Sherman Courier Sherman

Jumpin Jack Toy Returns to Christmas Stockings

The Chicago Post recalls the jumpin jack as a classic Christmas toy. It notes the wind up mechanism and spring loaded motion, praising its lively dance and enduring charm from boyhood days.

Jack

An Unexpected Christmas Gift at Shriners Dinner

At Almas temple in Washington a Christmas dinner for the poor turned into a notable moment when 150 loaves of bread arrived as an unexpected gift. A second Santa figure and porters presented the bread, which was distributed to families. A misdirected order later revealed the bread was intended for Carroll Institute, but the gift was gladly given away.

Almas Temple of the Shriners of Washington Temple Shriners Santa Claus Shriner Carroll Institute New York Times

Mrs Santa Claus Busy With Festive Toy Labels

A verse praising Mrs. Santa Claus as a bustling figure who labels toys and manages Santa’s wardrobe. The poem humorously notes her tireless work fixing packing labels, cooking to curry favor, and keeping Santa in good humor to protect children from disappointment. Grif Alexander, St. Louis Globe Democrat.

Mrs. Santa Claus Santa Grif Alexander St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Open Program by White Wright High School Society

The White Wright High School Literary and Debating Society hosts an open program at 7 p m on Friday December 21 in the public school auditorium Admission is free and all are invited Roll call with Tennyson quotations includes music and readings A debate argues that Texas high schools should have military training with a yes side by Oral Henry and Frank Thomas and a no side by Cecil Smith and Ewell Alexander Other events include performances by Viva Phillips Hazel Ray Ruby Ross Velma Kirkpatrick Dale Mc Gaughey Sallie Joe Gowdy Ruth Myrick and a Latin Class IV play

Whitewright High School Tennyson Viva Phillips Hazel Ray Texas Oral Henry Frank Thomas Cecil Smith Ewell Alexander Ruby Ross Velma Kirkpatrick Dale McGaughey Sallie Joe Gowdy Francis Wilson Bennie B. Badgett Ruth Myrick Latin Class IV

Holiday Homecoming for Denton and Area Students

Denton College of Industrial Arts students Mary Lee Eula Sears Nadine Holcomb Icy Reeves Gladys Sears Lila Reubell Kate Helen Thomas Coralee Echols Ruth Southerland Rachel Montgomery return home for holidays. Others from Greenville Dallas Fort Worth Whitewright and A M College join in holiday break and church Christmas observances. The Whitewright Red Cross auxiliary thanks contributors for charitable gifts and materials.

College of Industrial Arts Denton Mary Lee Eula Sears Nadine Holcomb Icy Reeves Gladys Sears Lila Reubell Kate Helen Thomas Coralee Echols Ruth Southerland Rachel Montgomery Greenville Emma Davidson Edwin May Wayne McGaughey Robert Holland Robert Gallaher Silas Wilson Dallas Metropolitan Business College A. & M. College

Camp Travis News Brief: Corporal Percy Mentioned

A Camp Travis special to the Sun notes Corporal Percy as part of a brief military update. The item references his service status and an associated location, with concise reporting characteristic of the period.

Camp Travis Corporal Percy

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Whitewright J. H. Waggoner H. H. Cummins Cotton Belt Railway Cotton Belt Herbert Red Cross R. L. Sears C. B. Bryant T. H. Sears Pearson Denison Tom Barbee Insurance and Loans Merry Christmas UU Eee Eee Chicago Post Lively Tle Toque N. Davis Leo Springs Percy Adul Whitewright Red Crag Nore Ofp Chias
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