26 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
1
Oklahoma City December 19. Charls Giest, 14, died after a speeding car ran over him. Police say the occupants did not assist. Judge Munden fined violators and Mayor Walton required them to view Giest's body at the undertaking house to deter speeding. to be done whenever possible.
Local list of students and teachers from GC IA and nearby colleges home for Christmas. Names include Louise LaRoe, Macie Montgomery, Nell Montgomery, Estelle Montgomery, Mary Hest, Frances Wilson, Roberta Sloan, Nadine Holcomb, Genevieve Davidson, Helen Thomas, Cora Lee Echols, plus many from Baylor, SMU, Texas A&M, and other institutions.
Chicago December 20 with one sweep the packers are to cut off nearly 30 percent of the vast business totaling billions last year. The move follows proposed retirement of the Big Five and will reshape markets as the packers’ vast control across cheese poultry milk eggs and other products is detailed before the interstate commerce commission.
Former Sergeant Willie Sandlin of Hyden Kentucky ranked near Sergeant York for valor will serve as special escort for the return of fallen soldiers from overseas. Appointed by Secretary Baker on Major General Rogers's recommendation, Sandlin is noted for 24 Germans killed and many wounded or captured.
Christmas activities at Central Christian, Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian churches feature White Christmas programs, children's performances and charity drives. Rev. Mason speaks at Central Christian as offerings support Juliet Fowler Orphans Home in Dallas. Children give gifts, adults donate funds, and Christmas trees with recitations and songs are planned across churches this week.
In this exercise similar to an outreach program, every child in the city and community is invited. Special effort is promised to ensure no child is overlooked by Santa Claus during the event.
A Jacksonville Atlantic Coast Line passenger train struck a car carrying a woman and five children aged 12 to 14. The car occupants were Mrs. W. B. Talley, Herbert Simmons 14, Ralph McMillin 13, James Selby 12, Roberta Cravey 12, with Sarah Talley 12 gravely injured but not expected to survive.
Sears Auto Co advertises tire sale with 15 to 20 percent savings on four makes across all sizes if purchased before January 1. Limited time offer.
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