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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1935

Page

5

Local residents visit regions across Texas and Oklahoma

A series of brief notes records visits and travels: Mrs. Roby Childress and Mrs. Emmet Penn in Dallas and Oklahoma City. Miss Nell Hefner and Albert Valentine visiting relatives. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Spindle and Buell Spindle with Dr. Jack Spindle in Overton. Mrs. Lester Haile returning from a 20 day South Texas circuit. Rep. J. H. Waggoner from Austin. Rev. G. C. Ivins to Sulphur Springs. Mrs. Don Farmer visiting her parents in the county. Miss Lois Dean Merritt visiting Randolph. Billie George Queener with Tom Bean hosts. Roy Yowell family in Sherman. O. L. Sears visiting Farmersville. Cora Morrow recovering from pneumonia. Central Christian Church to serve chili, pie and coffee at the light office. W. C. Waldo’s daughter visit. Lucille Sanders visiting Klondike. Will Head family moving to East Whitewright.

Influenza Ripples Through Whitewright Community

Local notices report influenza cases among residents including Mrs. Grover Stateville and children, Paul Vestal and Red Pace, and Dr. F D Layman. Fire destroys Bob Norris home and several residents travel, visit, or recover as churches and clubs plan events and services.

Wesleyan church teacher and steward dies surviving wife and children

The obituary notes a longtime Wesley Men's Bible Class teacher and church board of stewards member who later joined the Whitewright Methodist Church. Survived by his wife, daughters Mrs. W F Powell of Elkins West Virginia and Annie Martha Roberts of Bonham, son Reid Roberts of Pampa, Harry Morris Roberts of Dallas, plus brothers Ode and Charles Roberts and sisters Leila and Mattie Roberts, all of Bonham.

Wesley Dallas Ode Charles Roberts Leila Mattie Roberts Bonham

Caylor Rites Held in Chicago After Illness

Troy Caylor 39 died at home in Chicago on February 25 after four months with a heart ailment. Born February 29, 1896, he married Alice Hicks in 1918 and moved to Chicago in 1921. Survived by wife, two sons Hubert and Cordus, three daughters Loraine Martha Lou Glouria, parents W. W. and Mrs. Cay lor of Whitewright, five brothers, four sisters, all named, with services held in Chicago.

Troy C. Caylor Chicago Ill W. W. Caylor Alice Hicks Denison The Baptist Church Hubert Cordus Loraine Martha Lou Glouria Whitewright R. C. Caylor Drewie Caylor J. G. Caylor Lockney W. L. Caylor Paul Caylor R. L. Powell Floydada Don Farmer Dallas Ben Savage J. P. Darwin

H. D. Club Meets for Quilting and Garden Budgets

The H. D. Club met at Mrs. Oran Sears home with a covered dish luncheon. Members quilted in the afternoon and enjoyed the gathering. The next meeting is this afternoon at 2:30 at Mrs. Clarence Pace home with county agent Miss Mamie Hines discussing Garden Budgets.

H. D. Club Oran Sears Clarence Pace Mamie Hines

Busy Bee Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Hampton Home

The Busy Bee Sewing Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Earl Hampton's home with eight members present. The next meeting is planned for Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Robert Howard. A kitchen shower will honor Mrs T J Rector.

Busy Bee Sewing Club Earl Hampton Robert Howard T. J. Rector

Funeral services for Whitewright grocer Harry Roberts held

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Whitewright for Harry Roberts 61 a grocer born March 1 1874 in Bonham He died Saturday morning after four days illness of influenza and pneumonia Interment was in Willow Wild Cemetery Bonham Mrs Roberts was visiting in Elkins West Virginia at the time of his death and did not arrive home until Sunday evening He married Annie Reid of LaGrange in 1898 and came to Whitewright in 1930 to establish the Roberts Company grocery business.

Harry Roberts Whitewright Grocer Methodist Church C. W. Dennis C. L. Bowen First Methodist Church Bonham Willow Wild Cemetery Roberts Elkins W. Va Whitewright Annie Reid LaGrange Bonham Wholesale Grocer Company Roberts Company

Grammar School Notes Highlight Weather and Mumps Absence

Attendance in the third grade is down due to weather and a mumps outbreak. The week features Longfellow Day on February 27 and Texas Day on March 2 with special studies. A Washington program drew a large audience. proceeds of eighteen dollars fund supplies and playground equipment. Swings, balls, and other items are added for younger and older students.

Lincoln Washington Edison

Washington Club Presents Themed Program Of Music And Readings

The program featured ton inspired items with patriotic songs by the club a review of Washington's Life by Morris Fogle Gillett a Washington reading by Billie Jack Harper and a humorous dialogue by Harold Pace and G. W. Ford. Officers of the newly organized club include Mary Dale King president Marie Badgett vice president Mary Alice Harrison secretary Marjorie Burchfield reporter Lewis Vestal critic and Billie Jack Marper parliamentarian.

Washington Morris Fogle Gillett Billie Jack Harper Harold Pace G. W. Ford Mary Dale King Marie Badgett Mary Alice Harrison Marjorie Burchfield Lewis Vestal Billie Jack Marper

Fifth Grade Bids Farewell to Harold Pace Moving to Dumas

Members of the fifth grade regret the loss of Harold Pace who is moving this week to Dumas.

Harold Pace Dumas

Prizes Awarded For Selling Washington Program Tickets

Prizes for selling the most tickets were awarded to Mary Ruth Holmes of grade six and Billie Jack Harper of grade five.

Washington Mary Ruth Holmes Billie Jack Harper

Children Build Doll Houses as First Grade Project

First grade students undertake an activity project to construct and furnish doll houses, learning basic carpentry and interior design skills through hands on crafting and teamwork.

Texas themed Seventh Grade English Club program announced

The seventh grade English Club will meet Friday with a Texas theme. Participants include Helen Clathorn Wilma Lee Coffey Mary Kathryn Phillips Willie B Smith Sara Kathryn Atterberry Clyde Russell Rudolph Taylor Quinton Nicholson Charles Harrison Houston Darwin Ruth Waldrum J W Jones and Marjorie Blanton.

Texas Helen Clathorn Wilma Lee Coffey Mary Kathryn Phillips Willie B. Smith Sara Kathryn Atterberry Clyde Russell Rudolph Taylor Quinton Nicholson Charles Harrison Houston Darwin Ruth Waldrum J. W. Jones Marjorie Blanton

Health contest and notes on class illness

The second grade begins a health contest this week with the highest score for obeying health rules to win. Miss Tommie Chenoweth is ill and unable to meet her classes this week. Thanks are extended to the grocerymen for the boxes and to Mr. Phillips for his help in making the chairs.

Mr. Phillips Tommie Chenoweth

Enterprise School Honor Roll Fifth Month

Miss Gertrude Brown announces the honor roll for the fifth month listing students by grade. First grade Doyle Harvey Martin Fagan. second grade Rutha Mae Hickson Gladys Ral Cambron Billie Charles Harvey. third grade Mildred Kent. fourth grade Glen Robarts. fifth grade Lynal J. Moore. sixth grade Orvall Lee Nicely. seventh grade Junior Cambron.

Gertrude Brown The Enterprise School Doyle Harvey Martin Fagan Rutha Mae Hickson Gladys Ral Cambron Billie Charles Harvey Mildred Kent Glen Robarts Lynal J. Moore Orvall Lee Nicely Junior Cambron

Typewriter Accessories for Sale at Sun Office

Sun Office offers typewriter carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for sale. Diverse sizes and brands available to meet office needs.

Typewriter Sun Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Roby Childress Emmet Penn Oklahoma City Nell Hefner Albert Valentine J. F. Spindle Buell Spindle Jack Spindle Overton Lester Haile J. H. Waggoner Austin G. C. Ivins Sulphur Springs Mrs. Don Farmer of Mrs Lois Dean Merritt Mrs. G. E. Merritt Randolph Billie George Queener Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Ford Tom Bean Roy Yowell Sherman O. L. Sears H. L. Carver Farmersville Cora Morrow Ladies of the Central Christian Church Light W. C. Waldo Pilot Point R. R. Waldo Lucille Sanders Klondike School Will Head Mrs. Forgy East Whitewright Purina Baby Chick North Pascal Farley Paul Vestal Red Pace Grover Stateville J. W. Lindsey Bob Norris Fitz Bryant Denton Teachers’ College W. M. Stockton San Angelo J. L. Dyer J. W. McMurry Joe Johnson H. D. Moore Bells Marvin Bryant Madill, Okla C. W. Bryant Paul Falvey Cotton Belt F. D. Layman J. R. Cash Leonard J. R. Waldrum J. G. Camp and Sons Jack and James Durant, Okla Will Humphries R. L. Johnson Optometrist Eunice Dennis Margaret Lanier Nacogdoches S. G. Wilson Lubbock Palace Theatre Roscoe Pace Haskell Scott Myra Nell Walter Johnson J. B. Johnson J. L. Truett Fred R. Truett Betty Fort Worth Gertrude Montgomery Ada, Okla R. L. Montgomery Mrs. Montgomery Gertrude Schooling van Alstyne R. L. Holcomb Roger Mr. Holcomb J. C. Holcomb Greenville Murray Bryant Noel Davis Sherman Rotary Club That City Henry Witcher W. T. Burton G. W. Adams Ruth Cox Wilson N. Jones Hospital Dyer & Childress C. P. Johnson Minnie Patterson Marguerite Montgomery A. T. Short Bessie Queener Winnie Sue Jimmie G. E. Merritt H. E. Wilson Edith Biggerstaff Sam Kelly Robert J. H. Biggerstaff J. A. Stuteville Jr J. A. Stuteville W. F. Wright R. L. Giles Grafton Montgomery Sam Montgomery Houston Eldridge Pendleton 8S. H. Montgomery Sam Hodge Quanah Mr. Adams Telephone J. D. Richey C. F. Lavender Tom Lavender Dan Sutton J. M. Dixon Burgher Reed Vestal S. T. Montgomery East Texas State Teachers College Commerce Manning, Clark & Meador Cleophus Chumbley Winfred Alverson Ben Hall Donald Hall Holbrook, Ariz Fort Bliss Hospital el Paso Jim Hollingsworth Gae Hollingsworth Litha Sue Hollingsworth Frank Hollingsworth Paul Pierson G. F. Bryant G. C. Minor A. L. Groves Ben Dyer Garland Mrs. Groves J. R. Pennington Mrs. Dyer W. L. Smith Church of Christ W. N. Carter Golia McCord Terrell J. N. Carter Masonic Lodge W. L. Stowers J. F. Fender Mr. Stowers W. L. Mangrum Maude Virginia E. L. Boyd Jr E. L. Boyd Durant Okla Busy Bee Club H. W. Key Cunningham Joseph M. Schenck Constance Bennett Darryl F. Zanuck United Artists Ray Mooneyham Faustine Spangler Mary Phillips Marjorie Nell Blanton Glenda Mae Rutledge Lenora Thrasher Frances Riddle Ruth Taylor Ruby Pierson Carter Fletcher Mrs. Byron Caraway Prosper Avon ELAS Eddie Quillan Red Dog Anne OF Green Gables Anne, ‘Shirley Tom Brown O. P. Heagie Helen Westley JL. M. Montgomery LC. Page & Co., Inc George Nicholls Rko-Radio Picture ASC Mangrum Grocery Life Insurance Stephens & Bryant First Nation Bank Cole & Davis Co
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