Local and Personal News Highlights
Mrs. J. F. Lilley visits Sherman for a week. D. W. Davis and Elgie Fields travel to Dallas. Cecil Craig joins American Tobacco Co. as Dallas city salesman. Eggs buyback 30 cents a dozen at Gordon Bros. Flu woes strike the Pennington family. Mrs. J. D. Hoard returns from Dallas visit. Mrs. Lucian LaRoe and daughter visit Dallas. Bargain counter offerings at Johnson's. W. J. Looney furniture moved to former Woosley site. Masqueraders perform Feb. 22 at grammar school. Pierce's Cafe proclaims good food and good people. Joe Smith Dyer visits from Garland to see family. Presbyterian ladies hold spring sale March 17. Ernest Lilley and Monta Badgett shop in Dallas for spring goods. Pearls and diamond strand prize to be given away at window display.
Hest Travels to Greenville to Assist Tax Reports
W. B. Hest went to Greenville on Wednesday to help several clients prepare and file their income tax reports.
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W. B. Hest
Greenville
Love and Tea and Literary Romance Play at Grammar School
Masqueraders will present Love and Tea and Literary Romance at the grammar school building on February 22. Rev. J F Fender was called to Randlett Oklahoma to attend the funeral of his brother S F Fender who died suddenly. Dr John A Ray son of Dr A J Ray has joined the United States Naval Academy faculty in Annapolis teaching modern languages after leaving the consular service.
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J. F. Fender
Randlett
Okla
S. F. Fender
Fender
John A. Ray
A. J. Ray
Vanderbilt University
Consular Service
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Ray
Naval Academy
Fix Your Shoes at Morehead's Electric Shoe Shop
This note promotes repair services at More head's Electric Shoe Shop urging readers to bring old footwear for fixing. It emphasizes timely action and the shop as the destination for shoe repair.
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R. S. Morehead
Dallas concert draws four thousand at Fair Park Coliseum
Mrs J D Harp and three sisters attend a piano concert by Ignace J Paderwski in Dallas at Fair Park Coliseum with about four thousand in attendance. Claud Cox from Denton visits his mother and works for Harris Koenig Hardware. The firm won last year's $1000 prize from International Harvester for largest 1922 sales increase in implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Harp
Tommie Chenoweth
Mary Johnson
Elizabeth May
Dallas
Ignace J. Paderwski
Fair Park Coliseum
Claud Cox
Denton
J. H. Cox
Harris-Koenig Hardware Company
International Harvester Company
Shoe Repair Promise From R S More Head
R S More Head pledges fair prices, quality workmanship, and the best materials for all shoe repair work. The statement emphasizes reliability and value for customers seeking durable repairs.
Mrs Sorrals Dies at Home Near Honey Grove
Mrs. Dave Sorrals died at her home near Honey Grove Tuesday morning at 7. Funeral services were held at Honey Grove Wednesday afternoon at 2. She was a sister of J. F. Lilley of this place.
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Dave Sorrals
Honey Grove
Means pleads guilty to garage burglary in Sherman
Luther Means admitted burglary of the late John May's garage before Judge Silas Hare in Sherman district court. He received a four year suspended sentence.
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Luther Means
John May
Silas Hare
Sherman
Morehead's Tire and Tube Service Ad
Have your tire and tube work done at Morehead's. The best of workmanship, good service and fair prices.
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Morehead’s
Miss Sallie Moore Showcases Toiletries at Looney Store
Miss Sallie Moore displays toilet articles and flowers in a prominent Looney furniture store space. She has reserved a large area and aims to draw attention with an attractive flower filled display.
Farmer George H. McDonald Dies After Illness Near Ector
George H. McDonald a prominent local farmer near Ector died last Saturday after a lengthy illness. He was known to Whitewright business men and leaves behind his son C. C. McDonald who serves as secretary of state under Governor Colquitt.
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George H. McDonald
Ector
Whitewright
C. C. McDonald
Colquitt
PTA Holds Second Meeting At Grammar School
The Parent Teachers Association met Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock in the grammar school building with seventy five members present. A piano solo by Miss Mary Johnson a vocal selection by Mrs Horace Gordon and talks by Mrs Will Barbee Mrs W R Cox and Mr D B Taylor were thoroughly enjoyed.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Mary Johnson
Horace Gordon
Will Barbee
W. R. Cox
D. B. Taylor
Sure Nuff Bargain Prices Highlighted By R L Johnson
R L Johnson endorses sale slogans and advertises bargain prices in a promotional note. The snippet emphasizes discount emphasis and direct shopper appeal.
McElvaney Named Private Secretary to Dallas Fed Governor
Eugene McElvaney the son in law of Mr and Mrs W H King is appointed private secretary to B A McKinney governor of the Federal Reserve Bank at Dallas. The position is described as responsible and well paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McElvaney
W. H. King
B. A. McKinney
Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas
Trenton Baby Daughter of Mr and Mrs Harper Dies
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Harper died at their home in Trenton Sunday night after a brief illness. Funeral and burial were held at Oak Hill Cemetery Monday afternoon with Rev K R Isbell of the Methodist Church officiating. She was born March 29, 1920.
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Jack Harper
Trenton
Oak Hill Cemetery
K. R. Isbell
Automobile Accessory Stock Highlight
Local shop touts a good stock of automobile accessories with a call to customers to try them first, attributed to R. S. Morehead.
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R. S. Morehead
Mrs George Pope Visits Son Illed With Pneumonia
Mrs George Pope returned from Sherman Monday after visiting her son Max Pope who is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mr Pope is recovering but will be unable to return to work for several weeks.
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George Pope
Sherman
Max Pope
Mr. Pope
Judge Hassell Resigns to Resume Law Practice
Judge J. W. Hassell formerly of this county and chief supervisor of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission since July 1, 1921, resigns to return to law practice and expects to open an office in Dallas.
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J. W. Hassell
This
Railroad Commission
Dallas
Auto accessories at Morehead's Filling Station
Local note promotes Morehead's Filling Station offering a wide range of auto accessories for customers.
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Morehead
Sherman Joins New Baseball Association
Sherman gains a berth in a newly organized baseball association with five towns including Waco Austin Mexia and Marlin. Kay Kimbell, formerly of Sherman, works actively to secure the Sherman franchise and helped win its place in the association as one more town awaits its sixth member.
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Sherman
New Baseball Association
Waco
Austin
Mexia
Marlin
Kay Kimbell
Buttons Made By Mrs. R. S. Morehead
A local notice invites orders for buttons with contact to Mrs. R. S. Morehead at telephone number 85 for commissions or inquiries.
Farmer T J Smith Dies Quietly Near Trenton
J Smith a noted south of Trenton farmer died last Friday morning. He claimed to be the first to give the First National Bank of Whitewright a note when it was organized in 1892. He carried an account with the bank since its start and was one of its first depositors. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.
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T. J. Smith
Trenton
First National Bank of
Whitewright
Smith
First National Bank
Pierce's Cafe Ad Promises Yearlong Treats and Hours
An advertisement touts magazines candies cigars tobacco and good foods at Pierce's Cafe open every day of the year with hours starting early and ending late.
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Pierce’s
State Education Inspector Praises Whitewright Schools
An inspector from the State Department of Education gave a thorough examination of Whitewright schools and reported to Austin. Superintendent Durham received a letter outlining the report, noting compliments and confirming the High School will receive two and a half additional credits next year. The inspector said the schools are better equipped than any in towns of Whitewright’s size and superior to many larger towns.
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State Department of Education
Austin
Durham
Department
Whitewright
Pierce's Cafe Serves Real Hamburgers and Varied Sandwiches
The local eatery offers real hamburgers and a full range of sandwiches to satisfy diverse tastes. Patrons can expect a casual dining experience with classic favorites and specialty options.
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Pierce’s Cafe
Steamer trunk carries Jones family to Whitewright
S P Jones travels with the Jones family in a steamer trunk on a comedic road trip. Railroads charge a single fare while the rest travel as excess baggage. The troupe will perform February 15 at the Whitewright grammar school with wigs and grease paint on display.
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S. Patt Jones
Jones
S. P
Whitewright
Entertainer Mr Jones Dazzles Audiences With Comic Imitations
The creator hosts a funfest as part of the program. A reader and impersonator known for humor keeps the crowd roaring with a finale claiming to be the funniest story ever told. He morphs from Little Willie to Grandpa Jones with grease paint and a wig, delivering sharp chatter.
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Mr. Jones
Little Willie
Grandpa Jones
Eight Campers With Pneumonia Found Near Breckenridge
Breckenridge residents discover eight travelers camping three miles southwest of town all sick with pneumonia. The group led by Mr and Mrs Bill Elliott includes five children and grandfather R D Cathern taken to a local hospital after several days in open wagons.
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Breckenridge
Bill Elliott
R. D. Cathern
Alpha Kappa Society Holds First Meeting At Whitewright High
The Alpha Kappa Society of Whitewright high school met January 25 for its first regular gathering of the year. Federated last year under Miss Lillie McBryde the group enjoyed a successful year of literary and social activities with a program including Shakespeare roll call a president's message welcome new members and talks on federated club meaning.
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Alpha Kappa Society
Whitewright High School
Lillie McBryde
Shakespeare
Minnie Willis
Lausanne Conference Seen as Poker Game Overplaying Turks
An observer compares the Lausanne Conference to a poker game and contends the Turks are overplaying their straits, signaling intense diplomacy and high stakes in the talks.
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Washington Star
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L. LaRoe & Company
McAlester
Domino
Mrs. J. F. Lilley
D. W. Davis
Elgie Fields
Cecil Craig
The
American Tobacco Co
Gordon Bros
J. R. Pennington
J. D. Hoard
Lucian LaRoe
Miss Louise
Johnson’s
W. J. Looney Furniture
Woosley Hardware Store
Grammar
Pierce
Joe Smith Dyer
Garland
Luther Smith
the Presbyterian Church
Edna Rathbun
Ernest Lilley
Monta Badgett
J. F. Lilley
R. L. Johnson
Mandddt Sers
White St.louis
Condie-Bray
Whitewright Lumber Company
Jewell Caperton
Katherine Mont
Gomery
Helen Craig
New Delivery Service
Purina Feed
Purina
William Cox
Rexall Store
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