Local and Personal News items add to town life
Eddie Fogle returns to St Louis after visiting his parents in town. Senator D S McMillin from Austin visited early this week. Sheriff Floyd Everheart and family spent Sunday with relatives. Lois Lively and family of Bonham visited here Sunday. J E Payne Jr and daughter of Dallas visit her parents. J H Reeves spends week in Paris and Cooper arranging bankrupt stock sales. Pierce's Cafe offers hamburgers and other sandwiches. Tom Truett and children of Denison visit relatives. T H Sears travels to Lubbock to manage affairs there. Claud Truett, state bank examiner, spent weekend with family. Tom King of Sherman visits his parents. R S Morehead promotes shoe repair quality. Mrs G S Thompson and son from Dallas visit Dyer family.
Mrs Campbell Visits Nicholsville Relative in Ky
Mrs H B Campbell of Nichols ville Kentucky visits her niece Mrs S H Montgomery.
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H. B. Campbell
Nicholsville, Ky
Mrs
S. H. Montgomery
Thompson Family Visiting Denison Relative
Mr and Mrs Horace Thompson stayed from Saturday to Tuesday with their daughter Mrs Grover Spencer of Denison during a family visit recounting their travel and hospitality arrangements.
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Horace Thompson
Grover Spencer
Denison
Mrs Hall Sister Visits End as Miss Norris Returns
Miss Retha Norris, who had stayed at the bedside of her sister Mrs. T. W. Hall of Dallas for two weeks, returned home Saturday.
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Retha Norris
Electric Shoe Shop Promotes Repair Services
A dated ad urges customers to repair old footwear now at R. S. Morehead's Electric Shoe Shop, promising expert fixing and quick service for worn shoes.
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R. S. Morehead
Miss Ruth Southerland Visits Dallas Parents
Miss Ruth Southerland teaching in Dallas schools spends the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs J P Southerland.
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Ruth Southerland
Dallas
Mrs
J. P. Southerland
Reverend Kirkpatrick requests Sun sent to San Antonio
The Sun prints a letter from Rev. W. A. Kirkpatrick asking that his paper be mailed to San Antonio where he and Mrs. Kirkpatrick are wintering with their daughter Mrs. Leon Harp. Mr. Harp travels in Europe for about two months of sightseeing.
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the Sun
W. A. Kirkpatrick
San Antonio
Easter Egg Hunt and Local Notices from Denton
Miss Estelle Montgomery, a College of Industrial Arts student in Denton, visited her parents the Montgomerys. A button machine moved to Finch Shoe Shop next to Hudson Davis Co. All covert button orders will be promptly attended. Mrs O S Finch announces a Methodist Easter egg hunt at the public school athletic park Saturday afternoon before Easter Sunday.
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Estelle Montgomery
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Mrs. B. S. Montgomery
Finch Shoe Shop
Hudson, Davis & Co
O. S. Finch
Ladies of the Methodist Church
Mrs J E Russell Moves With Mother to Trenton
Mrs J E Russell and her mother relocate to Trenton while Mr Russell stays employed at Simmons Barber Shop.
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J. E. Russell
Trenton
Mr. Russell
Simmons
Presbyterian Ladies Serve Hamburgers at McCarty-Davis Building
The Presbyterian Church ladies offer hamburgers sandwiches coffee and pies at the McCarty-Davis building on Saturday February 24 from 11 a m until night for a community event.
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Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
McCarty- Davis
Ely man returns from Lubbock after son’s pneumonia
Wm Samples of Ely reports his son was ill with pneumonia in Lubbock but is now recovering after his arrival home Saturday.
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Wm. Samples
Ely
Lubbock
Young hunter reports large seven-rattler rattlesnake found
Herman Turney of the northern countryside found a large rattlesnake with seven rattlers on a creek bank while hunting and shot the reptile. The incident highlights local wildlife on rural terrain and the hunter’s actions.
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Herman Turney
Herman
Queen Incubator Advertisement Highlight
An old Montgomery How Co. advertisement touts a Queen Incubator with a claim that a single setting will pay for the unit, urging readers to consider purchase through agents.
Son Learns of Mother’s Death. Felton Hurries Home
Lonnie Felton received a telegram Monday morning announcing his mother’s death Sunday night at Slat. He left immediately to attend the funeral service. Felton recently moved here and works at the Cox barber shop.
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Lonnie Felton
Slat
Mr. Felton
Cox Barber Shop
Community singing at Canaan next Sunday
A community singing will be held at Canaan next Sunday afternoon. The program will begin at 1 30. Several singers from nearby communities will be present to take part in the program. An invitation is extended to all to attend the singing.
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Canaan
Beasley Infant Dies in Ely Community Funeral Held
W. T. Jr., twenty four day old son of Mr and Mrs W T Beasley of the Ely community, died last Sunday. The funeral and burial services were held Monday afternoon at Oak Hill Cemetery, conducted by Elder W N Carter.
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W. T. Jr
W. T. Beasley
Ely
Oak Hill Cemetery
W. N. Carter
Pope Visit Ties Sherman Agent to Family Ties
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Pope of Sherman visit his mother Mrs. George Pope and other relatives. Mr. Pope is rapidly recovering from a serious pneumonia attack but will be some time before he can resume duties as Katy agent at Sherman.
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D. M. Pope
Sherman
George Pope
Mr. Pope
Katy
Buy a Queen Incubator and Queen for Chick Health
A brief ad notes that a small sum buys a cheap incubator and a larger sum buys a queen that will develop a healthy chick from fertile eggs. The Wilson Montgomery How Co. acts as agents.
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Wilson-Montgomery How. Co
Farm Days Judging Contest Planned in Whitewright
Director C. C. Willis of the agricultural department announces farm days judging contest and exhibit to be held in Whitewright on March 23 and 24. The Chamber of Commerce has appropriated cash prizes, full details to appear in The Sun later.
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C. C. Willis
Agricultural Department of the High School
Whitewright
Chamber of Commerce
Masqueraders Present Three Short Plays Tonight
The Masqueraders of the high school stage three acts at the grammar school auditorium under Miss Gladys Ray. The program includes The pantomime A Literary Romance the sketch 1776 1923 and Love and Tea a comedy of the American Revolution. Rehearsals have gone well and audiences are assured a fine performance.
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Grammar School
Gladys Ray
Mrs Melinda Greybill Dies. Rites at Porter Cemetery
Mrs Melinda Greybill aged 76 died at her son J W Jernigan's home three miles southeast of town this Wednesday at 2 30 AM from pneumonia. Born in Arkansas she moved to Texas with her husband about forty years ago and had lived with her son in recent years. She is survived by two sons J W Jernigan and D C Greyhill and several grandchildren. Funeral services by Rev K R Isbell at Porter Cemetery Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
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Melinda Greybill
J. W. Jernigan
Arkansas
Texas
D. C. Greyhill
Baptists Buy Parsonage For Pastor At Church
A church committee recommended purchasing the residence built by L LaRoe Company and now used by R A Bow as the parsonage. After the report a vote instructed the committee to close the deal. The modern five room house has a concrete foundation and all modern conveniences, centrally located and desirable.
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Baptist Church
L. LaRoe & Company
R. A. Bow
Queen Incubator Offer Through Wilson Montgomery Hardware
A sales note advertises the Queen Incubator with fertilized eggs and a 100 hatch guarantee. The Wilson Montgomery Hardware Company is listed as the agent for the Queen incubator.
Aunt Millie Cole Dies. Longtime Washerwoman Remembered
Aunt Millie Cole, about 75, died of pneumonia at her home Tuesday morning. A longtime resident in the area for over fifty years, she was an esteemed ex slave and washerwoman for a local family for almost four decades, rarely missing her washday due to illness.
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Millie Cole
Millie
Missionary Society Social Meeting This Monday
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold their monthly social meeting with Mrs. J. H. Waggoner Monday afternoon. Secretary.
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Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. H. Waggoner
Rain Refreshes Oats Sown by Local Farmers
A light shower Wednesday morning arrived after most farmers had finished sowing oats. The rain will help germination and push the crop up on a short notice.
Senator Morris Sheppard to Speak at Austin College Graduation
Senator Morris Sheppard has accepted an invitation to deliver the baccalaureate address to the graduating class at Austin College in Sherman on Tuesday evening June 5.
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Morris Sheppard
Austin College
Sherman
Whitewright Declares Special Tree Planting Week
Next week is designated as special tree planting week in Whitewright encouraging residents to plant a tree and watch it grow during this community effort.
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Whitewright
Lavinia Gallaher Seriously Ill at Parents' Home
Lavinia Gallaher is seriously ill at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Gallaher, prompting concern from family and friends.
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Lavinia Gallaher
Mrs. R. W. Gallaher
History of Southern Methodism Program and Obituary
Epworth League program features readings and songs on Southern Methodism with topics by Beveridge Brents and Margaret Everheart plus musical numbers. The obituary notes a long illness, eight years with her daughter, born August 30 1846 in Arkansas, Baptist member, funeral at City Cemetery conducted by Rev G M McNeilly. survived by a daughter and two sons in Oklahoma.
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Arkansas
Mrs Kathrine Wilson Dies at 77 in Daughter’s Home
Kathrine Wilson aged 77 died at her daughter Mrs. P Janway’s home on Monday following unspecified illness. The obituary notes the family connection and location of residence.
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Kathrine Wilson
P. Janway
Why Buy Whitewright Bread From A Home Bakery
The Bakery urges shoppers to buy Whitewright bread made at home, supporting a home enterprise and enjoying fresh daily loaves.
Sherman Couple Hosts Young Visitors
Mr and Mrs Frank Young of Sherman were guests of Mr and Mrs L LaRoe on Saturday and Sunday.
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Frank Young
Sherman
Mrs. L. LaRoe
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J. D. Hoard
J. H. Reeves
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Pierce’s Cafe
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Whitewright Lumber Co “Neighborly Service
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