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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1923

Page

1

Local and Personal News Highlights from Sherman Area

Miss Ivy Fain of Sherman visited relatives here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Gordon visited relatives at Cooper. Will McFarland of Durant Oklahoma spent the past week here. Mrs. Bryan Holcomb visiting relatives at Comanche. Mrs. Tom Self of Crockett visiting her mother Mrs. S E Marshall. W P Vaughn returned from a business trip to Slaton.

Ivy Fain of Sherman Horace Gordon Cooper Will McFarland Durant Okla Mrs Bryan Holcomb Comanche Tom Self of Crockett S.E. Marshall

Mrs Ben Estes Visiting Sister In Dallas County

Mrs Ben Estes of McKinney is visiting her sister Mrs D H Martin in Dallas County.

Mrs Ben Estes of McKinney D. H. Martindale

Local visits and dining spots noted in town circles

Dr and Mrs C P Johnson and their little daughter visited relatives in Ferris during the holidays. Mrs W C Dupuy of Kennard visits grandmother Mrs S E Marshall. Mrs Ott Lackey and two sons holidaying in Commerce and Fairlie. W C Pennington and son Neal of Royse City visited relatives here Sunday. Fresh oysters and fish served at Craigs Bros Cafe. Mr and Mrs L V Smith and Mr and Mrs Carl May visited Sherman friends. R K Smith returned from Sherman with sons Frank and Charlie. Mrs W M Cox spent weekend in Denison with Pascal Cox. P J Pierce Sons Cafe invites with Greenville visit.

Mrs. C. P. Johnson Little Daughter Ferris W. C. Pennington Neal Royse City L. V. Smith Carl May Sherman W. J. Pender Greenville P. J. Day Pierce & Sons

Local Social Visits Highlight Holiday Weekends

Miss Ruth Abernathy of Sherman spent the weekend with Misses Inez and Gladys Ray. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Blincoe returned Tuesday from Houston. Miss Vivian Woodward of Farmersville was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Mize during Christmas week. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson of Fort Worth visited relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ross of Greenville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ross. Benton McMillin has returned to Remlig after a visit with relatives here.

Ruth Abernathy “of Sherman Inez Gladys Ray J. H. Blincoe Houston Vivian Woodward Farmersville Mrs. H. S. Mize Lester Ross Greenville W. T. Ross Benton McMillin Remlig

Dallas Couples Visit For Christmas Holidays

Dr and Mrs L Moore of Dallas spent Christmas day here with her mother Mrs Henry Sears. C W Bryant Jr of Dallas spent Christmas day here with his parents Mr and Mrs C W Bryant. Mrs W B DeJernett and daughters of Commerce were guests of Mrs S H Montgomery last Friday. Mr and Mrs Ben Patterson of Denison were guests of Mr and Mrs J W Davidson during the holidays.

Mrs. L. Moore Dallas Henry Sears C. W. Bryant Jr Mrs C. W. Bryant W. B. DeJernett Daughters of Commerce 8S. H. Montgomery Ben Patterson Denison J. W. Davidson

Automobile Accessories Stock Invites Quick Try

Local retailer promotes a strong supply of automobile accessories and urges customers to try their offerings first, signed by R. S. Morehead.

R. S. Morehead

Baylor med students return after holidays

Joe McKinsey Jr. and Aubrey Hampton, students at Baylor Medical College in Dallas, have resumed their studies after spending the holidays with family here.

Joe McKinsey Jr Aubrey Hampton Baylor Medical College Dallas

Winter Visitors and Holiday Guests Across Town

Mrs L P Sears left for San Antonio to spend the rest of winter. J T Williams of Sylvester and Frank Roberts of Bristow Oklahoma visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Marshall Davis of Trenton stayed with Mrs W H Montgomery. Mrs Tom Roberts visited her parents in Woodville Oklahoma. Gladys Roberts spent a week in Dallas with her sister. Mrs Geo W Williams of Leonard stayed with Mrs Tom Roberts. Dr George Truett of Dallas visited his father C L Truett and relatives. Grover Wallace and family from Ardmore Oklahoma were here for the holidays.

L. P. Sears San Antonio Frank Roberts Bristow Okla Mrs. Marshall Davis Trenton W. H. Montgomery Gladys Roberts Dallas Guy Newman Geo. W. Williams Leonard Tom Roberts George Truett C. L. Truett Grover Wallace Ardmore

Sears Family Visits Relatives in the Area

Mr and Mrs Ona Sears and their children of Lubbock visited relatives here last week.

Ona Sears Lubbock

Miss Mary Hestand Visits Family During Holidays

Miss Mary Hestand a Leonard school teacher spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs W B Hestand. She was accompanied by Miss Ruby Hylan of Belton, traveling to the family home for the season.

Mary Hestand Leonard Schools Ruby Hylan Belton W. B. Hestand

Holiday visitors and Masons attend local lodge

Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson and daughter of Fort Worth visited relatives here during the holidays. Mr and Mrs J A McKinney and son of Abilene were holiday guests of Mr and Mrs W P Vaughn. Mr and Mrs J M McMurry of Morgan City La were here during the holidays visiting his parents. Lewis Holland, Baylor Medical College student in Dallas, spent the holidays with his parents. A large delegation of Masons from lodges near Whitewright attended the local Masonic lodge monthly meeting.

Earl Johnson Fort Worth J. A. McKinney and Son Abilene W. P. Vaughn J. M. McMurry Morgan City J. W. McMurry Lewis Holland Baylor Medical College Dallas Mrs W. F. Holland Whitewright Masonic Lodge Aubrey Hampton Mrs. C. W. Hampton

Whitewright residents summoned for Sherman federal jury duty

Several Whitewright citizens have been summoned for jury service in the Federal court at Sherman, which convened Monday.

Whitewright Sherman

Local families plan moves and visits during holidays

Sidney Young and family return to the farm to live with Mrs Young’s parents Mr and Mrs J R Murphy. Laura Lynne Major left for Chicago for a three month course at the university. Mrs Hugh Norris of Ada Oklahoma visited here with her parents and relatives including Rev and Mrs W A Kirkpatrick and Velma. Leon Devenport helps voice stock in stores owned by his father at Whitesboro and Pilot Point.

Sidney Young Mrs. Young J. R. Murphy Laura Lynne Major Chicago Chicago University Leon Devenport Whitesboro Pilot Poim

Emma Dee Randle Spends Holidays Home

Miss Emma Dee Randle is spending the holidays at home and will return to the lyceum platform on Monday. The text suggests trying Craig Bros Cafe for pleasing meals when hungry.

Emma Dee Randle Lyceum Craig Bros Cafe

White family returns from North Carolina visit

W. L. White and his young daughter Mildred Sue came home Sunday after a visit with relatives in North Carolina.

W. L. White Mildred Sue North Carolina

Mr and Mrs Jack Ryan Visit Bascom Sears Family

Mr and Mrs Jack Ryan of Center stayed for the holidays visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Bascom Sears.

Jack Ryan Center Bascom Sears

Montgomery-Montgomery visit and holiday gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Fountain Kimbell of Groesbeck were here during the holidays visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. Montgomery. Miss Marguerite Montgomery of Huntsville spent Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. Montgomery.

Mrs. Fountain Kimbell of Groesbeck Mrs. B. 8. Montgomery Marguerite Montgomery Huntsville Mrs. B. 5. Montgomery

Old Reliable Cafe Begins Another Year Of Service

The Old Reliable Cafe starts another year serving hundreds of patrons. P. J. Pierce and Sons promote continued neighborhood dining, reliability, and steady hours through the season.

Reliable Cafe P. J. Pierce and Sons

Dallas Family Visits Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Jack Marshall and daughter Virginia Lee of Dallas spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Joe Hamilton.

Jack Marshall Virginia Lee Dallas Joe Hamilton

Breckenridge Man Attends Infant Bryant Funeral

John Stillwell of Breckenridge visited Tuesday to pay respects at the funeral service for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Bryant Jr.

John Stillwell Breckenridge C. B. Bryant Jr

Hestand Family Visit and Parsons Dallas Trip

Mr and Mrs W B Hestand and daughter Miss Jo and Mrs Mary Hestand spent the past weekend with relatives at Tishomingo Oklahoma. J C Parsons spent part of last week in Dallas with his brother H S Parsons who has been suffering from a carbuncle on his back.

W. B. Hestand Miss Jo Mary Hestand Tishomingo, Oklo J. C. Parsons Dallas H. S. Parsons

Tulsa family holiday visits noted

Mrs. Armand Glidewell and children from Tulsa spent the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H Benedict and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W D Ownby returned from an extended visit with their son Dr Warren Ownby and family at Broken Arrow Oklahoma.

Armand Glidewell Tulsa, Okla H. Benedict W. D. Ownby Warren Ownby Broken Arrow, Okla

College students visit over holidays

Miss Margreta Fender of Trinity University Waxahachie spent the holidays with Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Fender. Robert Holland Willis Simmons and Jack Spindle of the State University Austin were home for the holidays. Misses Mary Rena Penn and Estelle Montgomery of C. I. A. Denton also spent the holidays with family.

Margreta Fender Trinity University Waxahachie J. F. Fender Robert Holland Willis Simmons Jack Spindle the State University Austin Mary Rena Penn Estelle Montgomery Denton

Dallas couple visits King family for holidays

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McElvaney of Dallas were holiday guests of Mrs. King and her husband. Miss Mollie Wright, a Richmond schools teacher, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wright.

Eugene McElvaney Dallas W. H. King Mollie Wright Richmond Mrs. W. F. Wright

Holiday visitors named Sanders and Reeves in Dallas-Houston

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Sanders of Dallas visited his parents in town during the holidays. Judge Jim H. Reeves of Houston visited his parents and other relatives here during Christmas week.

Jim H. Reeves Houston J. H. Reeves

Dallas couple visits relatives during Christmas week

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hill of Dallas visited Mrs. Hill's parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe May and other relatives during Christmas week. The brief item notes a traditional family gathering and mentions a product claim for 666 quickly relieves a cold.

C. C. Hill Dallas Mrs. Hill Joe May

Hampton and Barbee Holiday Visits Noted

Aubrey Hampton attends ents and visits relatives. Herman Atterberry, assistant Federal District Attorney in Judge Wilson’s court, came from Fort Worth for the holidays. Miss Bessie Joe Barbee attends a school of expression in San Antonio and spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs T E Barbee.

Herman Atterberry Wilson Fort Worth Bessie Joe Barbee School of Expression San Antonio Mrs T. E. Barbee

Pierce and Sons Confectionery Seeks Loyal Patrons

Local confectionery emphasizes quality and service as core values. The note highlights ongoing prosperity and a commitment to community trust under the Pierce family business.

P. J. Pierce & Sons

Former Whitewright principal visits while studying law

O. C. Skipper, ex-principal of Whitewright high school, visited friends this week and is pursuing a law degree at the University of Texas.

O. C. Skipper Whitewright High School Mr. Skipper University of Texas

Miss Gertrude Montgomery Visits Ada Parents

Miss Gertrude Montgomery, a teacher at the Oklahoma State Normal in Ada, Oklahoma, spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs B S Montgomery at their home here.

Vera Fields State Normal College Commercce W. F. Fields Gertrude Montgomery Oklahoma State Normal Ada Okla Mrs. B. S. Montgomery

Dean and Mize Families Host Holiday Guests

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dean of Farmersville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Mize during the holidays. Mrs. Mize is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean.

J. J. Dean Farmersville H. S. Mize Mrs. Mize Mrs. Dean

Ross Family Leaves for San Angelo Home

Mr and Mrs Oscar Ross and their children who stayed several weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs W T Ross have left for San Angelo to establish their home.

Oscar Ross W. T. Ross San Angelo

Helcomb radiator draining device advertisement

An advertisement promotes Helcomb s radiator draining device to save your Ford in winter. The copy adds agents wanted and credits W B Holcomb Manufacturing Co. It also notes a Christmas Day gathering with Mr and Mrs J B King of Dallas, Mr and Mrs M W King of Sherman, and Rev and Mrs J F Alderson of Royse City visiting Mr and Mrs W B Hest.

Ford Helcomb W. B. Holcomb Manufacturing Co J. B. King Dallas M. W. King Sherman J. F. Alderson Royse City W. B. Hest

Beckett family visit over holidays to mother in Dallas Tulsa Sherman

T G Beckett of Dallas Harris Beckett of Tulsa and Sam Beckett of Sherman visited their mother Mrs S P Beckett during the holidays.

T. G. Beckett Dallas Harris Beckett Tulsa, Okla Sam Beckett Sherman S. P. Beckett

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. LaRoe & Company McAlester Slaton W. S. Birge of Howard Brodhead Emma Davidson Cecil Doss Ector W. B. McCoy Naples R. C. Brown Lampases H. C. Holland Ft. Worth Minnie Harris Whitedeer R. K. Smith Marvin Bryant Madill, Okla Marian Barbee Ben Roberts John Haden Durant, Okla L. LaRoe Emma Lilley Corinne Julian Montgomery Wichita Falls J. D. Hoard Blue Ridge Craig . Bros. Cafe Frank and Charlie Smith W. M. Cox Pascal Cox Albert Patterson Kirkpatrick J. T. Williams Sylvester J. C. Wright Woodville, Oklo Hugh Norris Ada, Okla R. C. Montgomery W. A. Kirkpatrick Velma Leon Harp Jack Mitchell Mrs. Mitchell R. L. Sears Charley Sanders W. F. Sanders Jones Rexall Store
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