Name of local resident Charley Brame found dead at 70
Mrs Charley Brame once known as Miss Sue Skaggs was found dead Saturday morning at her brother Moses Skaggs home two miles west of town. The Texan native, daughter of James Skaggs, lived with relatives recently and died in a sitting posture beside her bed. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev I E Teague and Rev John Skaggs with interment at Vittitoe Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Brame
Sue Skaggs
Moses Skaggs
FE. Y. Skaggs
Marvin Deberry
van Alstyne
Bud Lewis
Charley Skaggs
I. E. Teague
John Skaggs
Vittitoe Cemetery
Rangers Seize Two Liquor Cars
Rangers Glasweck Ezell and Traffic Officer Winn stopped two cars with liquor in Marshall on December 21. Joe Luke from Dallas, arrested in the eastern town, had 276 quarts of whisky in his roadster. John Walton, also from Dallas, yielded 189 quarts. Both suspects had recent trips to New Orleans and were jailed.
Trinity to Build 25000 Dollar Gymnasium at Trinity University
Waxahachie December 19 A gymnasium costing not less than 25000 dollars is to be built at Trinity University. J R Mayhew announced for the Trinity board of trustees and Mascahachie citizens. It should be ready for occupancy by the opening of the fall term next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachie
Trinity University
J. R. Mayhew
Trinity Boar of Trustees
Mascahachie
New Trial Denied in Tom Taylor Liquor Case
Judge Wilcox in the 59th District Court Sherman overruled a motion for a new trial for Tom Taylor who was convicted of possessing equipment for manufacturing intoxicating liquor and sentenced to two years. No appeal was filed. Taylor had a prior liquor conviction giving him a total of three years to serve and was released on bond pending decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taylor
Wilcox
59Th District Court
Sherman
Taylor
Dicksons to Spend Holidays in Wichita Falls with Kin
Mr and Mrs J B Dickson will spend the holidays in Wichita Falls with their daughter Mrs Julian Montgomery. They will be joined by Mr and Mrs James Whiteworth of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Dickson
Wichita Falls
Julian Montgomery
James Whiteworth
San Antonio
City school chief and family visit Greenville kin
Superintendent Fred W. Smith of the city schools and his wife and son are spending part of the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Smith's parents, Professor and Mrs. L. C. Gee, in Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Smith
Whitewright State University Students Attend Yuletide Fest
Whitewright's State University students Robert and Maurice Holland Will D Simmons and Jack Spindle are here to enliven the Yuletide gaieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
State University
Robert and Maurice Holland
Will D. Simmons
Jack Spindle
McMillins and Atterberry to Spend Holidays Together
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McMillin and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McMillin of Dallas and H. T. Atterberry of Eastland will spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. D. S. McMillin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McMillin
J. M. McMillin
Dallas
H. T. Atterberry
Eastland
D. S. McMillin
Winters Family Visiting Sears for Holidays
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Gaston and their children of Winters are spending the holidays with Mr and Mrs T H Sears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Gaston
Winters
T. H. Sears
Oakwood and Fort Worth families visit B B Kimbell
Dr and Mrs Coleman Carter of Oakwood and Mr and Mrs Kay Kimbell of Fort Worth are holiday guests of Mrs B B Kimbell, sharing the festive season in Dallas area hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Carter
Oakwood
Kay Kimbell
Fort Worth
B. B. Kimbell
Hughes Family Guests Over Holidays in Dallas
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hughes of Dallas are spending the holidays with the latter s parents Mr and Mrs W F Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hughes
Dallas
W. F. Holland
Mitchells Spend Holidays with Sears Family
Mr and Mrs Jack Mitchell of Kansas City are spending the holidays with the latter s parents Dr and Mrs R L Sears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jms
Jack Mitchell
Kansas City
R. L. Sears
Local Farmers Win In Cotton Contests
Sherman Chamber of Commerce awarded prizes in its cotton contest held at planting season. Reuben Brooks of Basin Springs won first prize for a five acre tract with a net profit of 488.58. C. L. Nichols near Whitewright Ida road won second in corn. Clyde Harmen Rose Hill area won third in cotton. D. B. Andrews and G. L. Odle of Whitewright also among winners. Winners dined at a banquet in Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Reuben Brooks
Basin Springs
C. L. Nichols
Ida Road
Whitewright
Clyde Harmen
Rose Hill
D. B. Andrews
G. L. Odle
White Christmas program at Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church presented its annual White Christmas program with a theme of giving over receiving. The event featured 26 Nativity characters, Gladys Ray directing, and a cash gift of 85 dollars for Juliet Fowler home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Juliet Fowler
Gladys Ray
Grayson Schools Receive Third Per Capita Payment
The third per capita apportionment payment for 1924 25 has been received in Grayson County bringing total paid to $40 with $10 remaining after January 1. State Superintendent S M N Marrs notes $1,500,000 has been moved from the school fund for textbooks while the fund remains as sound as in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
S. M. N. Marrs
Mrs Bryan Returns From Rogers After Father's Death
Mrs W J Bryan returns Tuesday from Rogers to attend funeral of her father L H Robinson aged 55. He was stricken with paralysis Saturday night at 8 30 and lived forty five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Rogers
L. H. Robinson
Joe Weldon Carr Visits During Christmas Vacation
Joe Weldon Carr, a student in a business course at Metropolitan Business College in Dallas, is spending the Christmas vacation with relatives and a friend in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Weldon Carr
Metropolitan Business College
Dallas
Miss Mary Penn Returns Home for Holidays
Miss Mary Rena Penn, teaching this year in Columbia Institute, Columbia, Tenn., is at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Emmet Penn for holiday time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rena Penn
Columbia Institute
Columbia, Tenn
Emmet Penn
Vestal sisters hang stockings at family fireside
Addison Vestal and Miss Grace Vestal, students at Baylor University in Waco, are pictured hanging up their Christmas stockings at the family fireside, marking a festive holiday moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Vestal
Grace Vestal
Baylor University
Waco
Mrs Henry Everheart Returns Home After Year in California
Mrs Henry Everheart and her son Julius are at home after spending a year in California with her son John Everheart and family and her daughter Mrs Louis Randle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Everheart
Julius
California
John Everheart
Louis Randle
Local families share holidays across Texas towns
Mr. and Mrs. Jones Adams of Royse City, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mc Millin, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ross of Denison are spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Adams
Royse City
Sam McMillin
Lester Ross
Denison
W. T. Ross
Baylor student Aubrey Hampton to spend holidays at home
Aubrey Hampton a Baylor College at Dallas student will spend part of the Christmas holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs C W Hampton at their home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Hampton
Baylor College
Dallas
Mrs. C. W. Hampton
Fort Worth student Duncan Fulton spends holidays with parents
Duncan Fulton, a business college student in Fort Worth, is spending the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. S D Fulton, north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Fulton
Fort Worth
Mrs
S D. Fulton
Fort Worth trio returns from Texas Christian University
Harold Key and Mrs Powell Key along with Katherine Vaughn and Maxie Echols are back home after attending Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Key
Powell Key
Katherine Vaughn
Maxie Echols
Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Waco Youth Plans Holiday Homeward Visit
Lester May of Waco will spend part of the holidays with his parents Dr. and Mrs. R. May. He is now in Detroit Michigan and will stop off on his return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester May
Waco
R. May
Detroit
Mich
Green Heads American Federation of Labor
William Green of Ohio was elected president of the American Federation of Labor by the federation's executive council. His term runs to October next year, with Atlantic City, New Jersey, to host the annual convention. James P. Noonan was elected eighth vice president to fill the vacancy. Green pledged constructive progressivism and adherence to Gompers's policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Green
Ohio
American Federation of Labor
Green
Gompers
Atlantic City
N. J
James P. Noonan
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Samuel Gompers
Luncheon and Bridge Honor Upcoming Slaton Bride
Miss Nell Montgomery hosted a noon luncheon and bridge party. Honor guest Miss Mary Hestand of Slaton announced her engagement to Mr. Govan Stokes of Slaton via Santa Claus on a snowbank. Guests enjoyed a four course meal then bridge in the living room. Attendees included Estelle Montgomery, Mary Rena Penn, Louise LaRoe, Roberta Sloan, Genevieve Davidson, Florence Keys, Helen Thomas, Coralee Echols, Mrs. N. M. Phy of Stamford, and Mrs. W. F. La Roe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Montgomery
Mary Hestand
Slaton
Mr. Govan Stokes of
Santa Claus
Miss Hestand
Miss Montgomery
Estelle Montgomery
Mary Rena Penn
Louise LaRoe
Roberta Sloan
Genevieve Davidson
Florence Keys
Helen Thomas
Coralee Echols
Judge Reeves to Visit Houston During Holiday Week
Judge Jim Reeves of Houston is expected here during the week for a brief holiday visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reeves and his sister Mrs. Howard Brodhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Reeves
Houston
J. H. Reeves
Howard Brodhead
Little Miss Geraldine Joplin Visits Greenville Family
Little Miss Geraldine Joplin of Greenville spends holidays with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Parsons and her sister Ruth Joplin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Geraldine Joplin
Greenville
Mrs. J. C. Parsons
Ruth Joplin
Mrs Glen Camp Returns Home From Visit in Bonham
Mrs Glen Camp goes back to her Bonham residence Tuesday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W F Humphries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Camp
Bonham
W. F. Humphries
Mrs. R. H. Jay Visits Fort Worth Relative
Mrs. R. H. Jay of Fort Worth is spending the holidays with her mother Mrs. G. W. Pope, enjoying time with family during the festive season in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Jay of
Fort Worth
G. W. Pope
Palestine Man Wins 1000 Dollar Cotton Prize
J W McFarlane of Palestine Texas won the Dallas Morning News and Semi-Weekly Farm News contest for most lint cotton on five acres of unirrigated land. He produced 5081 pounds, with an estimated $1168.40 value and $301.12 cost, about $87 net per acre. Over 3000 farmers entered across 168 counties with plans for 1925 contest to be announced tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
J. W. McFarlane
Palestine
Dallas Morning News
Farm News Today
McFarlane
Weather Drives Hope for Prospective Crop Year
Rain and replenished stock water uplift farm operations as a week of 2-inch precipitation and freezing weather improve soil conditions. Officials say conditions are propitious for another good crop year.
Christmas Visit For Bryant Family In Madill
Mrs. Marvin Bryant of Madill Oklahoma visited last week for the holidays with her parents Dr and Mrs R L Sears and other relatives. Mr Bryant who works in a Madill bank will also drop in for a brief holiday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Bryant
Madill
Oklahoma
R. L. Sears
Bryant
Barbee Assigned to New Lumber Yard in Sudan
John Phillip Barbee of La mesa will be away from home for Christmas as his lumber firm opens a new yard at Sudan and sends him to oversee the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phillip Barbee
Lamesa
Sudan
Plains
John Philip
Fire at Whitewright Filling Station Contained by Staff
Fire department responded to a call from the Whitewright Filling Station last Thursday. Hot grease on the heating stove in the shop department started a blaze but was controlled by the garage employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Lyceum Course Next with Bessie Banks Entertainers
The next lyceum night features Bessie Banks Entertainers at the grammar school auditorium Saturday night. Tickets are available from Dyer and Jones. Sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Bessie Banks
Grammar School
Dyer & Jones
Parent-Teacher Association
Christmas visitors from Carr-Burdette College come home
Among the college students visiting during the holidays are Misses Maude Mangrum Aline Haile and Lucile Neathery students at Carr Burdette College Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Mangrum
Aline Haile
Lucile Neathery
Carr- Burdette College
Sherman
Montgomery sisters spend Christmas with parents in Ada
Mrs Fountain Kimbell of Groesbeck and Miss Gertrude Montgomery of Ada Oklahoma visit their parents Mr and Mrs B S Montgomery for the Christmas holidays, staying in Ada for the festive season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Kimbell
Groesbeck
Gertrude Montgomery
Ada, Okla
B. 8. Montgomery
Shot Meant For Chicken Kills Friend
Denison, Dec 21 Arthur Jones a farmer living four miles east of Denison was shot and killed Sunday morning by a bullet from Floyd Bolen who was aiming at a chicken Bolen told officers he stepped onto a porch to shoot the bird and Jones appeared from the north the bullet struck him in the head and killed him at the Art Henry residence where Bolen and Henry were backing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Arthur Jones
Floyd Bolen
Art Henry
Bolen
Henry
Jones
George Reeves dies at 63 near Whitewright after long illness
George Reeves a well known farmer living two miles east of Whitewright for 44 years died at his home at 10 o clock Saturday night following a long illness. A Kentucky native, he came to Texas in 1875, later moving to this community with his brother Will Reeves. He is survived by his widow and children Bessie Compton Cecil Inman Cle Bilmner Pate Jake and Florence and Helen Reeves. Funeral and interment were at Blanton Cemetery three miles east of Whitewright with Elder W N Carter officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reeves
Whitewright
Mr. Reeves
Kentucky
Texas
Ladonia
Will Reeves
Bessie Compton
Cecil Inman
Cle Bilmner
Pate
Jake
Florence
Helen Reeves
Blanton Cemetery
W. N. Carter
Henderson Benson nuptials unite local couple
Ray Henderson and Miss Maud Benson, residents southwest of town, were married last Thursday evening. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Benson, taught at Pilot Grove school. The groom is the son of Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Henderson
Maud Benson
Will Benson
Pilot Grove
J. A. Henderson
Weathering the Winter Rail Delays Hit Katy Schedule
A national winter storm disrupted mail and passenger rail service last week. All M K T trains ran well off schedule, though it is expected the Katy will restore its usual punctuality and steady service soon.
Denton College students return home for holiday vacation
Misses Mattie Doss Mabel Fae White Katherine Montgomery Elizabeth Groves Elizabeth May and Marian Barbee, students at the College of Industrial Arts at Denton, are here to spend the holiday vacation with homefolks and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Doss
Mabel Fae White
Katherine Montgomery
Elizabeth Groves
Elizabeth May
Marian Barbee
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Local Agent Claud Willis Returns for Christmas Visit
Claud Willis, county agricultural agent for Jack County, arrived from Jackboro on Sunday to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents and friends here. He is meeting with success in developing interest in better farming and stock raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Willis
Jacksboro
Mr. Willis
Jack County
Fire at W A Sturdivant Home in East Whitewright
A blaze at the W. A. Sturdivant residence in East Whitewright damaged the roof before firefighters using buckets brought the fire under control within minutes after an alarm was turned in. Ben Gould and family occupied the home at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Sturdivant
East Whitewright
Ben Gould
Reverend Simpson Conducts Sherman District Conference
Reverend Simpson, newly appointed presiding elder of the Sherman district in the North Texas Conference, visited Sunday and led a quarterly conference at the local Methodist church. He did not preach Sunday night due to cold weather and the abbreviated schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Sherman
North Texas
The
Methodist Church
Marriage of Eugene Wallis and Ruth Southerland
Cards announce the marriage of Eugene Wallis and Ruth Southerland on December 19. The bride, from Whitewright, is daughter of J P Southerland of Dallas. The groom, a Dallas resident, works for the Dallas Evening Journal. They reside at 920 Rosemont Avenue Dallas after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Wallis
Ruth Southerland
Whitewright
J. P. Southerland
Dallas
The
Dallas Evening Journal
Rosemont Avenue
Grayson County selects new district clerk and deputy
R B Aston elected district clerk of Grayson County will begin duties January 1. He announces Printice Gafford of Sherman as chief deputy. All newly elected officials will assume offices January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Aston
Grayson County
Printice Gafford
Sherman
Cold Wave Brings Severe Freeze to Town and Farms
A recent deep cold snap pushed temperatures to near freezing, the lowest in years, with water pipes bursting citywide. Earlier in the week the thermometer ranged from 70 to 80 degrees, then plunged, killing hens in unprotected coops and shrinking cattle herds by about a quarter on Texas ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Christmas Tree Services Planned at Local Churches
The Sunday schools of the Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist churches will hold Christmas tree exercises and gift distribution to Sunday school pupils Wednesday evening this week. Each church will present suitable programs commemorating the birth and earthly ministry of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist, Presbyterian and
Methodist Churches
Christ
Chiropractors Meet For Social and Business Discussion
Nineteen chiropractors from Grayson and nearby counties gathered at the home of Dr and Mrs R C Hoyle for an evening social and round table discussion on profession problems. Hon D S McMillin attended by invitation offering advice on pending legislation of interest to chiropractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson
R.C. Hoyle
D. S. McMillin
Teachers Dine With Sears on South Bend Street
Mr and Mrs T EF Sears hosted a 6 pm dinner for their children’s school teachers on South Bend Street last Thursday. Guests included Mrs Anna bell Finnell Mrs Annette Harp Mrs Mary Ryan Miss Stuckey Miss Porter Miss Price Miss Hamilton and Mrs Mell Roberts, an old neighbor. After the meal two contests were held with Mrs Finnell and Mrs Harp winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. EF. Sears
South Bend Street
Annabell Finnell
Annette Harp
Mary Ryan
Stuckey
Porter
Price
Congregation POUNDS the Preacher for Christmas Cheer
Pastor W. A. Stuckey of the Meth dist Church and family were made to feel the thrill and satisfaction that comes through a reassurance of the warm friendship, confidence and appreciation of the congregation they serve when the membership sent to the parsonage last Wednesday night a plentiful supply of Christmas edibles in continuation of their annual custom of pounding the preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stuckey
Methdist
Relatives Attend Funeral of Mrs Charley Brame
Out of town relatives here for Mrs Charley Brame's funeral last Sunday include Mrs Alice Vestal and her Myra-based children Bob Hollingsworth and Howe, Mrs Kate Skaggs and Miss Sallie Skaggs of Sherman, Wallace Skaggs of Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Brame
Alice Vestal
Myra
Bob Hollingsworth
Howe
Kate Skaggs
Sallie Skaggs
Sherman
Wallace Skaggs
Denton
UT Engineer Dean Visits Leonard Relatives
Dr. T. A. Taylor, dean of engineering at the University of Texas, spent Thursday night in Leonard en route to visit relatives there. He was reared near that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Taylor
University of Texas
Leonard
Taylor
Bessie Banks Entertainers at Grammar School Auditorium
Bessie Banks and a group perform Saturday night at the grammar school auditorium on December 27. An entertainment you will enjoy. Tickets available at Dyer and Jones. Sponsored by local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Banks
Grammar School
Dyer & Jones
Parent-Teacher Association
Savoy Teacher Miss Pernie Badgett Visits Parents
Miss Pernie Badgett, a teacher at Savoy school, spends the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs J S Badgett.
Christmas Carols Eve Invitation at Methodist Church
The community is invited to join Christmas Eve carol singing at the Methodist Church after the program on Wednesday evening. All residents are urged to assemble, form groups to cover the town, and participate whether singing or not. Remember to keep shades raised and candles burning so carolers can sing at homes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trinity
Grayson Schools
Green Heads
Pernie Badgett
Savoy School
J. S. Badgett
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