Warning Against Fraud Defines Civil Works Eligibility
Sherman statement clarifies that Civil Works Administration aid targets unemployed workers with dependents or subsistence needs, excluding those already helped by other agencies or with no means. Local committees will vet registrants, with investigators to visit communities and remove ineligible names to ensure aid reaches truly needy workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thompson
J. W. Madden
Clarence Scott
C. E. Wilcoxson
B. F. Gafford
First Toy Soldiers Date Back to the Middle Ages
The article notes toy soldiers have a long pedigree from ancient Rome to the Middle Ages. Many are preserved in British museums as artful knight figures. Originally made as children’s toys, they evolved into early mechanical toys in the Seventeenth century.
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Rome
Low Visibility Garters Return to Holding Stockings
Forecasters note fashion mirth as garters revert to their traditional use of supporting stockings, sidelining any traffic duties previously imagined by the public.
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Valdosta Times
Calling His Bluff on a Dangerous Bet
A tense exchange unfolds as Trina challenges a vow to risk life for love. He replies with bravado yet words hint at deeper doubt, framing a reckless test of loyalty between them.
Whitewright trades and sales in 1916
W. H. Stedham sold his black smith shop to T. E. Roberts of Pilot Grove. Bob Sears sold Buick cars to J. D. Heard, J. R. Pennington, Joe McKinsey, and W. H. King. Fords went to Susie Wells, Grady Gillett, Jack Garrett, Dave Lewis, and W. T. Gann. Clyde Thompson of the Texas national guard holidays with his parents.
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W. H. Stedham
T. E. Roberts
Pilot Grove
Bob Sears
J. D. Heard
J. R. Pennington
Joe McKinsey
W. H. King
Susie Wells
Grady Gillett
Jack Garrett
Dave Lewis
W. T. Gann
Clyde Thompson
Texas National Guard
Horace Thompson
Twelve Years Ago Items From The Sun December 22 1921
Supt H L Durham announces high school grades will move to the new high school building after Christmas with dedication set for January 15. J N Carter buys Fink residence in East Whitewright. C Sutton sells near Baptist Church home to Gus Farris and plans move to Oklahoma. Alwilda Ryan hosts ninth birthday party for thirty. Homer Sears has appendectomy at Sherman hospital last Thursday. Minnie Willis entertains Saturday morning for Miss Hendersons of Van Alstyne. Joe Johnson downtown with radio gear and broadcasts to Dallas station attracting surprised crowds.
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H. L. Durham
J. N. Carter
Fink
East Whitewright
C. Sutton
Baptist Church
Gus Farris
Oklahoma
Alwilda Ryan
Homer Sears
Sherman Hospital
Minnie Willis
Henderson
van Alstyne
Joe Johnson
Dallas
Preacher's Column notes strong Sunday turnout in Whitewright
Six hundred two attended Sunday school at Whitewright with 84 enrolled Church of Christ reports 91 present while the Methodist lead by enrollment with 147 present A new minister for the Church of Christ was away Town preachers across streets sparking comments Baptist and Methodist hosts drew crowds Tom Lilley and Jim Hollingsworth aided ushers at the convention White Christmas program at Central Christian drew many attendees Roby Childress proposed Ed LaRoe's ordination
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Whitewright
Church of Christ
Baptist
Graves
Hooper
Wright
The
Baptist Church
Tom Lilley
Jim Hollingsworth
Central Christian Church
Roby Childress
Ed LaRoe
Cardus Helped Huntsville Woman Overcome Side Pain
Mrs. R. L. West of Huntsville Alabama describes a weak run-down condition with side pain and weight loss. After trying Cardus she felt better, symptoms faded, and she regained strength. Cardus is available at local drug stores.
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R. L. West
Huntsville
Ala
Cardus
Christmas Cantata to Brighten Whitewright Churches
A local note discusses church events and town happenings. A Christmas Cantata at the Presbyterian Church Sunday night at 7 o clock draws attention to the musical program and invites all to attend. The column also comments on local figures and ongoing social chatter in Whitewright.
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Savage
Douglas
North Bells
Whitewright Bank
Presbyterian Church
Queer Custom in Herefordshire and Ox Cake Tradition
A historical Herefordshire custom involved servants placing a large cake on an ox horn on Christmas Eve. A pole and ritual phrase determined whether the cake would belong to the men or the boys based on where the ox tossed it. The note adds that the Blue Bonnet is Texas’s state flower.
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Herefordshire
England
Texas
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Jim Waggoner
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