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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

2

Betty Clyce Dies In Plane Crash Near Graham

Miss Betty Clyce daughter of T S Clyce of Austin College died after a plane she rode with her cousin Joe Morrison went into a nose dive at about 30 feet near Deep Canyon two miles south of Graham Texas The pilot Welch W Curtin and Morrison were killed instantly Miss Clyce died in a Graham hospital later that evening Witnesses could not explain the sudden plunge during the holiday air trip.

Sherman Graham Betty Clyce T. S. Clyce Austin College Clyce Joe H. Morrison Canyon Mr. Morrison Welch W. Curtin Wichita Falls Annie Lucille Morrison Converse College

Mule temper and turpentine misadventure

Two farmers meet on the road and trade tales of mules. A mule with a bad temper is rubbed with turpentine to make it go, and a week later both mules die after the prompt command giddap.

Deceased Woman Sits Up as Black Residents Flee

The Marshall News reports Molly York a Black woman seriously ill with pellagra near Scotville died on Wednesday noon and then sat up on her cooling board before dawn Thursday prompting Black neighbors to flee the house in a panic as others gathered to watch. The funeral had been planned for Thursday.

Molly York Scotville Marshall Darky The Marshall News

Dogwood Bay Tree Quirk Echoes The Sun Style

In a humorous caption like exchange a child questions distant hounds while Liza clarifies it is only a bay tree. The snippet captures a playful mishearing in a frontier or rural setting with newspaper voice referencing adding machine paper.

Locals Record Christmas Visits Across Area

Miss Margreta Fender visited friends in McKinney Thursday. Numerous residents from Dallas Sherman Durant and nearby towns spent Christmas holidays with relatives here and in surrounding communities.

Albert Lee Jackson Dallas

Norris Family Returns to Ada After Visit

Mr and Mrs Hugh Norris and their children have returned to Ada Oklahoma after visiting Mrs Norris parents Mr and Mrs R H Montgomery and other relatives in this area.

Hugh Norris Ada Okla

Miss Pattie Pritchett Returns to San Antonio

Miss Pattie Pritchett who attends school in San Antonio returned to that city Friday after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W T Pritchett.

Pattie Pritchett San Antonio Mrs. W. T. Pritchett

Local families visit. Durhams relocate roots and workers move

Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Durham and children of Bryan visited friends here last weekend. Durham, former Whitewright schools superintendent for six years, is now Bryan schools superintendent. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Anderson and son moved to Lewisville, Den ton County, this week. Anderson shifts from Katy interlocking plant to day work in Lewisville. Several relatives and friends spent Christmas with Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick before returning home. E. P. Morrow, Bow-Wright Drug prescription clerk for 18 months, has accepted a position with a new company.

Harry L. Durham Bryan Durham Whitewright Mrs. Durham C. W. Anderson Little Son Lewisville Denton County Anderson Katy E. P. Morrow Bow-Wright Drug Company

Local Family Moves to Whitewright for Farmall Tractor Work

Mr and Mrs J N Moore and two daughters moved from Sherman to Whitewright this week living in the Mrs May Blaine residence. Mr Moore will head the heavy machinery department at Manning Clark and Meador and devote most time to selling Farmall tractors. A carload of Farmall tractors was received by the firm last week.

J. N. Moore Whitewright Sherman May Blaine West Whitewright Moore Manning, Clark & Meador

Morrows Move From Fort Worth Store Chain

In Fort Worth, the Morrows leave their friends as they relocate after Mr. Morrow becomes manager of a new store. The couple's goodbye reflects warm memories built during their residence, including a lighthearted note about a Santa Claus remark and a joyful Christmas present.

Fort Worth Mr. Morrow Mrs. Morrow

Christmas Reflections In Ely Reader Notes

KE W Booker of Ely community called at The Sun office on Monday to renew his subscriptions to The Sun and Dallas Morning News. He was asked how Christmas served and shared a brief remark.

KE. W. Booker Ely Sun The Dallas Morning News

Happy, Sure! A Suitor Praises His Daughter

A lighthearted exchange centers on a suitor claiming his daughter is truly happy after a lively performance last night. The conversation hints at approval and affection in a humorous, interpersonal moment.

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Dogwood Tom Lawdy Liza the Sun South Side Main St Whitewright Lumber Company Garland Gas Ranges Pittsburg Cecil Smith Pascal Cox John Pace D. R. Montgomery Greenville Sam Williams Robert A. Jones Celina S. E. Jones Mrs. Neville Pierce Mrs. C. W. Myrick Y. B. Reed Miss Mac Trenton W. F. Sanders J. F. Lawrence of Durant, Okla J. T. Chenoweth A. M. Roberts H. T. Atterberry Cora Simmons Clarence McMillin van Alstyne Bert Allen San Angelo J. B. Burris Audrey Evans Mrs Jerome May Clyde Craig Honey Grove Joe Hembree M. B. McDowell Clifford McDowell Hollis W. F. McDowell J. T. Roberts B. W. Crain Clarksville Homer Craig A. & M. College Mrs. M. T. Craig David Woodrow Grover B. Smith Charlie Andrews Lucian Andrews Jack Lackey Southern Methodist University At Chilton Albright Saint Joe, Mo Ott Lackey T. E. Montgomery Clovis New Mexico G. W. Pope Sam Montgomery Jr Purcell 8S. H. Montgomery D. Leon Harp R. E. Hickman Mexia Guy Dillon Hillsboro R. W. Grant Kansas City W. A. Kirkpatrick F. O. Mangrum Santa Claus L. LaRoe & Company Martin Keefe Bray Co
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