Auto License Law Advised for Texas Drivers in January
AustinJanuary 8 Automobile owners who operate without a state license after January 30 face fines up to 25 dollars per day as each day of violation becomes a separate offense Prosecutions are filed in the county of residence or operation fines support road maintenance The highway department notes licenses expire December 31 and urges timely renewal with proper plates and receipts plus prohibition on substitutes or plate transfers John Renshaw a former Whitewright postmaster returns to Dallas after visiting local friends.
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Austin
State Highway Department
Highway Department
J. A. Dickey
Finley
American Legion
Christian
Legionnaires
Legion
Durocs and Poland-Chinas Vie For Our Favor
J. R. Oliver breeder of a noted Duroc-Jersey strain and friend of ours delivered twelve pounds of Duroc-Jersey sausage to The Sun office for the editor and staff. J. A. Barry, Poland-China hog fancier, sent Poland-China sausage for first hand tasting. We thank both gentlemen but withhold verdict on the superior breed until more seasons of tasting.
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J. R. Oliver
Sun
Oliver
Barry
Local banks elect officers for year
Stockholders at the First National Bank and Planters National Bank re elected officers and directors for the coming year. The First National re elected C B Bryant president W H King and F E Douglas as vice presidents R A Gillett cashier J F Lilley and W T Simmons assistant cashiers. Planters National re elected D S McMillin president T H Sears and Guy Hamilton vice presidents H G Webster cashier B H Thomson assistant cashier. Both banks report total resources of 1 596 256 and deposits of 1 037 140 53 with dividends of 20 percent and 10 percent respectively.
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First National Bank
Planters National Bank
C. B. Bryant
W. H. King
F. E. Douglas
R. A. Gillett
J. F. Lilley
W. T. Simmons
J. W. Pennell
S. E. Jones
W. F. Holland
T. E. Sears
R. H. May
Emmet Penn
Kay Kimbell
The
D. S. McMillin
T. H. Sears
Guy Hamilton
H. G. Webster
B. H. Thomson
J. R. Pennington
J. L. Dyer
T. E. Barbee
R. L. Sears
H. C. Willis
Whitewright
McKinney Man Kills Mother Then Takes His Life
In McKinney Texas Gus J Yeargan 45 and his mother Mrs M A Yeargan 75 were found dead in their home from gunshot wounds authorities say the son killed the mother then himself financial distress indicated by letters neighbors report. The pair had recently moved from Denison where Yeargan worked as a Katy brake man.
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McKinney
Texas
Gus J. Yeargan
M. A. Yeargan
M. A. Mayhugh
Preston Ev erheart Post American Legion Meeting Notice
Notice for the Preston Everheart Post American Legion call meeting next Tuesday at 7 pm at the Legion hall. All members urged to attend for important business. Afterward, members will join Roscoe Pace at a theatre party at the Odeon theatre.
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Preston Everheart Post
American Legion
The
Legion Hall
Legion
Roscoe Pace
Odeon Theatre
Self Help Club of Kentucky Town Meets in Social Session
Mrs Lonnie Darwin Jr hosted the Self Help Club of Kentucky town on January 4 as many members were away due to cold and a beef canning event at Mrs Carl Holland's. The gathering became a social meeting with great enjoyment. The next meeting is January 15 with Mrs Burn Everheart. discussion on Table Service led by Miss Lillie Mae Cooper.
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Lonnie Darwin Jr
Kentuckytown
Carl Holland
Burn Everheart
Lillie Mae Cooper
Clarence Pace Returns from Denison to Aid Odeon
Clarence Pace, who has worked in Denison for months at the Superba theatre, has returned home and is helping his brother Roscoe at the Odeon.
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Clarence Pace
Denison
Superba Theatre
Roscoe
Odeon
Buster Graves Ships Cattle Car to Fort Worth
Buster Graves shipped a car of cattle to Fort Worth on Tuesday indicating ongoing ranch trade and regional livestock movement through the rail network.
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Buster’ Graves
Fort Worth
Savoy Physician to Move Practice to Whitewright
Dr. C. S. Carter of Savoy, a leading Fannin County physician, will move to Whitewright in a few days and join Dr. J. L. Bow, replacing Dr. J. B. Birt. Dr. Carter is well known in Whitewright and nearby communities. Dr. Birt, who has been with Dr. Bow for two years, will relocate to Harper for health reasons, leaving Whitewright after a brief residence that fostered many friendships.
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J. B. Birt
Harper
C. S. Carter
Savoy
Fannin County
Whitewright
J. L. Bow
Carter
Birt
Bow
Texas
Pilot Grove
Bryant Penn Purchases Savoy Lumber Yard
Bryant Penn has purchased the Lyon-Gray lumber yard at Savoy and will manage the business locally. He plans to make Savoy his home and oversee daily operations personally, with many friends predicting successful leadership.
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Bryant Penn
Savoy
Bryand
New Method to Kill Johnson Grass in Texas
Bob Arnold of Paradise Wise County Texas describes a method to kill Johnson grass by delaying spring cotton plowing until the grass is knee high. He then plows it under compacts the soil with a heavy log and seeds cotton on moist ground. The technique relies on fermenting soil and thorough incorporation of grass and roots to destroy the weed.
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Decatur, Wise Co
Texas
Bob Arnold
Paradise
Wise
Arnold
Austin College Glee Club Concert Tonight
The Austin College glee club performs at the grammar school building at 7 30 p m with semi classical and popular glee club numbers plus novelties. A five piece orchestra backs the program. Admission 25 and 35 cents.
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Austin College Glee Club
Glee Club
Former Citizen of This Place Dies at Monday
Mrs. Mary Bray former resident southwest of town died at her daughter’s home in this city on Wednesday evening after several months illness. She was born March 29 1847 in her seventy eighth year and is survived by husband James Bray two sons W H Bray and N M Bray and daughter Mrs D C Fritz. Funeral held at Fritz home Thursday at 3 pm conducted by Elder John M Rice with interment in Johnson Cemetery.
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Mary Bray
James Bray
D. C. Fritz
Chillicothe
W. H. Bray
N. M. Bray
Tohoka
D. C
Poll Tax Receipts Show Gain Over Last Year
Sherman reports 1923 poll tax receipts exceed 1922 by more than 800 with exemptions rising to 35. Through Oct–Dec, 1927, 4 636 taxes paid, versus 5 460 for the same period in 1923. exemptions were 372 in 1922 and 407 in 1923.
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Sherman
Vera Fields and Guy Allen Tie Hopkins County Nuptials
The marriage of Vera Fields to Guy Allen of Birthright Hopkins County was announced by the bride’s mother Mrs W F Fields. The groom studies at State Normal College Commerce and the bride teaches Blank s school southwest of town. Courtship began a year ago while both were students in Commerce. They plan to continue studies and complete teaching before starting housekeeping.
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Vera Fields
Guy Allen
Birthright
Hopkins County
W. F. Fields
State Normal College
Commerce
Blanks
Normal College
Allen
Kimbell Couple Back Home After Groesbeck Visit
Mr and Mrs Fount Kimbell return to their home in Groesbeck Sunday following a visit with Mrs Kimbell s parents Mr and Mrs B S Montgomery The trip was to visit family during the weekend of the Montgomerys in Texas.
Mrs. R. M. Clark Returns Home from Gilmer Visit
Mrs. R. M. Clark has returned to her Gilmer home after an extended visit with her daughter Mrs. N. R. Childress.
Presbyterian Ladies Host All Day Meeting Today
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church hold their annual all day meeting with Mrs. T. E. Sears presiding. A well planned program is being carried out.
Dicksons Return From Two Weeks Visit Abroad
Mr and Mrs J B Dickson came back Thursday after spending two weeks with Mr and Mrs J S Whitworth in San Antonio.
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J. B. Dickson
J. S. Whitworth
San Antonio
Mrs Cecil Cameron and son return to Dallas
Mrs Cecil Cameron and her son went back to Dallas Friday after spending two weeks visiting her father Tobe Ayres and other relatives.
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Cecil Cameron
Dallas
Tobe Ayres
Recount Ordered for Mayfield Texas Senate Ballots
Washington reports a unanimous senate elections committee decision to bring all Texas senatorial ballots from the 1922 election to Washington for formal counting. The case against Mayfield includes six sub divisions detailing qualifications, illegal votes, undue advantages, primary abuses, conspiracy allegations mentioning the Ku Klux Klan, and disqualifications. Mayfield's answer is to be filed soon.
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Washington
Senate Elections Committee
Texas
Mayfield
George E. B. Peddy
Spencer
Peddy
Ku Klux Klan
House Republicans Gird for Tax Cut Vote Ahead of Bonus
Washington reports Republican leaders in the House expect to push a tax reduction bill to a vote before any soldiers' bonus action. Longworth vows they have the opposition beat and will press the issue Thursday night in a conference with Johnson Fish and Andrew. White House signals support for tax legislation and a favorable surtax plan may deter investment in tax exempt securities.
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Washington
House
Longworth
Johnson
South Dakota
Fish
New York
Andrew
Massachusetts
White House
Coolidge
Federal grand jury convenes in Sherman this week
J. L. Boone and J. L. Sloan serve on the Federal grand jury in the Sherman courtroom during the current week.
Mrs Pope Visiting Kin While Mr Pope Attends Katy Meeting
Mrs D M Pope of Sherman visits relatives while her husband attends a Katy railroad agents meeting in Waco. Miss Viva Humphries and Miss Blanche Green of Dallas, visiting Miss Humphries, spent the weekend in Durant Oklahoma.
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D. M. Pope
Sherman
Mr. Pope
Katy
Waco
Viva Humphries
Blanche Green
Dallas
Miss Humphries
Durant, Okla
Mrs. Hickman Returns Home After Mexia Visit
Mrs. R. E. Hickman came back to her Mexia home Saturday following a visit to her parents Rev and Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick.
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R. E. Hickman
Mexia
Rev
W. A. Kirkpatrick
Mrs Robbins Visiting In Wichita Falls Home
Mrs Arthur Robbins and daughter of Wichita Falls are visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Robbins.
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Arthur Robbins
Wichita Falls
Joe Robbins
Cantrells Visit Gunter as Mildred Teaches Local School
Mrs. J. L. Cantrell and her son John spent Sunday in Gunter visiting Miss Mildred Cantrell who is teaching at the Gunter school.
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J. L. Cantrell
John
Gunter
Mildred Cantrell
Gunter School
Denison Legion Banquet Welcomes Finley and Christian
Roy E. Finley and Z. C. Christian of Denison addressed the Pres ton P. Everheart Post at the Legion's second monthly banquet held Tuesday at Pierce's Cafe. Both men, overseas veterans, spoke on Americanization efforts and Legion goals.
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Roy E. Finley
Z. C. Christian
Denison
Preston P. Everheart
American Legion
Pierce
Mr. Finley
Mr. Christian
Hickman Arterberry Tie In Dallas Matrimony
Captain Thomas R. Hickman of the Texas Rangers wed Miss Mayme Arterberry of Thompkinsville Kentucky in Dallas last Saturday. The bride, known to Whitewright residents, is sister of H T Arterberry and related to Senator McMillin’s family. They will reside in Corpus Christi. The ceremony was postponed from October due to the death of Hickman’s father.
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Thomas R. Hickman
Co. B
Texas Rangers
Mayme Arterberry
Thompkinsville
Dallas
D. 8. McMillin
H. T. Atterberry
Hudson Davis & Co Managers Meet Highlights Whitewright Store
J. Gillespie attended the annual meeting of the Hudson, Davis & Co. managers in Dallas. The chain runs seventeen stores and the Whitewright unit showed strongly. Gillespie praised last year’s business and aims to boost volume this year.
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J. ©. Gillespie
Hudson, Davis & Co
Dallas
Whitewright
Gillespie
Odeon Shows The Little Church Around The Corner
The Odeon presents a strong Thursday program headlined by The Little Church Around the Corner. An extra good film plus a comedy feature and several vaudeville acts add variety to the evening's bill.
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Odeon
Citizens serve on juries and as witnesses in Sherman court
About ten to fifteen residents of Whitewright are serving on juries or appearing as witnesses in the Fifty ninth district court at Sherman this week.
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Whitewright
Fifty-ninth
Sherman
Pollard, Phillips and Doss Visit Sherman Friends
M. W. Pollard of Lone Oak with J. B. Phillips and Misses Emma Phillips and Mattie Doss visited friends in Sherman Sunday.
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M. W. Pollard
Lone Oak
J. B. Phillips
Misses Emma
Phillips
Mattie Doss
Sherman
Local Drugstore Seeks Patronage From Johnson Line
R L Johnson drugs and jewelry advertises a complete line of toilet preparations and invites patronage. The note emphasizes shopping at the store for toiletries and related items.
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R. L. Johnson
Royse City buys New York Bargain Store manager purchases local shop
Leon Devenport, former manager of the New York Bargain Store, arrived from Royse City on Tuesday and has purchased a store at that location indicating a business move to Royse City.
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Leon Devenport
New York
Royse City
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John Renshaw
Mr. Renshaw
Durocs
Poland
Savoy Lumber Yard
Wise County
J. L. Boone
J. L. Sloan
Federal Grand Jury
Federal
Hickman
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