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A snapshot of community life with notices of visits births and local travels. Tom Barbee buys a Studebaker while families and friends from Sherman Olney Paris and Forkton exchange visits and family updates.
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1923
Page
5
Mrs Gowdy Visits Daughter in Trenton
Mrs B G Gowdy is visiting her daughter Mrs Holmes Connelly in Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena May Gowdy
Paris
Mrs. B. G. Gowdy
Mrs. Holmes Connelly
Trenton
Craig Bros Cafe Delights With Fresh Oysters And Fish
Fresh oysters and fish cooked to order highlight Craig Bros Cafe offerings. Patrons savor seafood prepared to individual preferences in a casual dining setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Bros. Cafe
Mrs. R. H. Jay Visits Parents in Sherman
Mrs. R. H. Jay of Sherman visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Pope here on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Jay of
Sherman
George Pope
Mrs D L Dyer Returns From Visit With Parents
Mrs D L Dyer has returned from a visit with her parents near Brownwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Dyer
Brownwood
R S Morehead Ad Promotes Quick Tube and Tire Service
A compact automotive note from R S Morehead advertises specialized tube and tire re pairing with quick service and reputed workmanship. The snippet emphasizes skilled, efficient repairs and value for customers seeking tire and tube solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Morehead
Denison Women Plan Winter in San Antonio
Mrs. D. S. McMillin and her daughter Mrs. H. T. Atterberry of Denison will depart Friday to spend the winter in San Antonio. The notice also advises using 666 to prevent a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. McMillin
H. T. Atterberry
Denison
San Antonio
Denison visitors dine at Dan McMillin’s Sunday
Captain Tom Hickman and sister with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Stanley and Mrs. H. T. Atterberry of Denison called on Mrs. Dan McMillin Sunday. The note invites readers to Try Craig Bros. Cafe next time you’re hungry as they promise pleasing meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hickman
Stewart Stanley
H. T. Atterberry
Denison
Dan McMillin
Craig Bros. Cafe
Reverend F W McFatridge Accepts Krebs Pastorate
Rev. F W McFatridge will travel to Krebs Oklahoma this week to begin full time service as pastor of the Baptist Church after receiving a call to lead the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. McFatridge
Krebs
Okla
The
Baptist Church
Mrs Carrie Weaver Smith Visits Gainesville School Leader
Dr. Carrie Weaver Smith head of the Girls' Training School at Gaines ville was a business visitor here last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Weaver Smith
Girls’ Training School
Gainesville
Senator McMillin Leaves for Austin Session
Senator McMillin departed Sunday to begin duties in the legislative session that opened Tuesday in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillin
Austin
Queen and Reliable Incubat ors shipment sale
Manning and Clark report receiving a shipment of genuine Queen and Reliable Incubators in all sizes at very reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning & Clark
T. T. Hamilton Leaves Floydada After Visit
T T Hamilton of Floydada who has been visiting relatives near town for two weeks will depart for home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Hamilton
Floydada
Beasley Shoer Repairs and Harness Service
When your shoes need repairing take them to R. S. Beasley for top workmanship and materials. He also performs harness repair. Also notes family visits from Mr. and Mrs. W F Sanders Mr and Mrs Paul Roberts and children and Misses Margaret and Emmagene Sears to relatives in Trenton Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Beasley
W. F. Sanders
Paul Roberts
Margaret and
Emmagene Sears
Trenton
Old Reliable Cafe Launches Another Year of Service
The Old Reliable Cafe begins a new year serving hundreds of patrons. P. J. Pierce and Sons announce continued operation and commitment to quality in the community dining scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Cafe
P. J. Pierce and Sons
Local Social Visits Across Sherman and Deming Communities
Mrs. Y B Reed of Trenton and Mrs Joe Willa Bell county school superintendent visited Mrs W F Sanders Saturday. Mr and Mrs R B Gordon and others hosted guests of Mr and Mrs John Livingston at Sherman Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Gordon
C. W. Pope
R. P. Gordon
Horace Gordon
Ethel Gordon
John Livingston
Sherman
Y. B. Reed
Trenton
Joe Willa Bell
Deming, New Mexico
W. F. Sanders
Fire at Brice Garland Home Causes Closet Blaze
Firefighters responded to Brice Garland’s residence Monday to extinguish a closet fire. The blaze caused little structural damage but ruined clothing and soaked wallpaper with water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice Garland
Baptist Class Meeting Recalls Jan 9 Session
The T. E. L. Class of the Baptist Church met in regular business and social session January 9 with Miss Maggie Noe and Mrs. Reeves. After transacting business, the program was enjoyed, and refreshments of sandwiches, cake, and cocoa were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Maggie Noe
Reeves
Queen Incubator sales spark 1923 business push
Manning & Clark urge buyers to invest in Queen Incubators in 1923 promising hatchery results. The ad proclaims availability in all sizes with pricing details and emphasizes reliability for producing chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning & Clark
Oil Office Moves to Hight & Moore Garage
B. B. Hall announces relocation of oil office to the Hight and Moore garage. Contact number 19 for prompt deliveries of Pierce products, claimed to yield best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hight & Moore
Pierce Products
B. B. Hall
Girls Class Organizes at Baptist Church in Kentucky
The girls from a Kentucky town Baptist Church met at Mrs. Floyd Harris’s home last Thursday to organize their class. Alma Ruth Chumbley was elected president and Jewell Pauline Lovell secretary. Lovell, Nelms, and Winfrey were named as entertainment committee. A class contest with the boys aims to win. the defeated class will host a Valentine party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentuckytown Baptist Church
Floyd Harris
Alma Ruth Chumbley
Jewell Pauline Lovell
Corda Belle Nelms
Jewell B. Winfrey
Gas and oil at the convenient filling station
An old advertisement extols gas and oil at a convenient filling station with emphasis on best service by R. S. Morehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Morehead
Birthday Dinner for W. D. Cowart at 73
W D Cowart of a farm south of town celebrated his 73rd birthday with a family dinner last Friday. Attendees included T L Cowart, O J Neathery, Roy Benson, Will Walker, Abbie Walker, W R Ford of Tom Bean, and several grandchildren and close relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Cowart
T. L. Cowart
O. J. Neathery
Roy Benson
Will Walker
Abbie
W. R. Ford
Tom Bean
Mr. Cowart
Pierce & Sons Confectionery Announces Continued Prosperity
For years we have put quality and service first in our business. That's why we continue to prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Sheriff Ford Everheart Visits Denison to Define Law Policy
Sheriff Ford Everheart praised former Sheriff Craig and rangers, pledging strict enforcement in Grayson County. He promised fairness and impartiality, stating deputies are selected for those aims and expressed gratitude for local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Everheart
Denison
Craig
Rangers
Grayson County
Denison Herald
Subscriptions Offered for The Sun and Farm News
The notice advertises a combined subscription deal offering The Sun and the Semi-Weekly Farm News for one year at $1.95. It invites readers to send in their payment to receive both papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Woman's Missionary Society Bakery Sale Planned
The North Circle of the Baptist Church group will hold a bakery sale at Hudson Davis & Co store on Saturday January 20. They will offer cakes pies bread chicken and more at reasonable prices. Your patronage is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Hudson, Davis & Co
Young People’s Program at Church of Christ
The young people will present a service next Sunday evening at 6 45. Leader Miss Eunice Turner. Opening song prayer What Are We to Serve Mrs Harp Reading Leon Spindle What Kind of Service Does God Require Miss Beatrice Beasley Reading Miss Bertha Lee How Serve Miss Bessie Horton Reading Evelyn Carter Why Serve Miss Marion Simmons Offering Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Eunice Turner
Mrs. Harp
Leon Spindle
Beatrice Beasley
Bertha Lee
Bessie Horton
Evelyn Carter
Marion Simmons
Automobiles Accessories Stock Promoted by R S Morehead
A local dealer urges motorists to try their strong selection of automobile accessories as a first choice. The message is signed by R S Morehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Morehead
Cecil H Craig and Grace Lenora Dixon wed in Sherman
Cecil H Craig of this place and Grace Lenora Dixon daughter of S K Dixon of Denison were married last Sunday at 2 30 PM in the home of Mr and Mrs B D Dye Sherman Rev L S White of Sherman officiated with a ring ceremony. A number of the bride s Denison relatives witnessed and after the ceremony the couple with the bride s parents went to Whitewright to receive congratulations from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil H. Craig
Grace Lenora Dixon
S. K. Dixon
West Hall Street
Denison
B. D. Dye
West Pecan Street
Sherman
L. S. White
Walnut Street Church
Whitewright
Card of Thanks Following We Owe Sorrow
The Badgett Adkins Bryson and related families express gratitude for the kind words and deeds shown after the death of their wife and mother. They ask for God’s richest blessings to be with each friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Badgett
P. D. Adkins
Zella Bryson
A. J. Badgett
Ringgold Chamber of Commerce Organized at Mass Meeting
Citizens in Ringgold Montague County Texas held a mass meeting and formed the Ringgold Chamber of Commerce. O R Sloan was elected president and C L Satterfield secretary. Committees were named to promote Ringgold the Oil Town to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringgold, Montague Co
Texas
Ringgold Chamber of Commerce
O. R. Sloan
C. L. Satterfield
Ringgold
Major Culberson Gives Bond in 5 000 Dollars
Wichita Falls reports Maj. W. L. Culberson US Army charged with fatally shooting M. C. Lamar phonograph salesman outside a music store. He was admitted to bail of 5 000 dollars. Culberson is an inspector for the Texas National Guard. Bond signed by many prominent local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
W. L. Culberson
United States Army
M. C. Lamar
Culberson
Texas National Guard
Major Culberson Case Goes to Grand Jury After Bond Waiver
Major Culberson waived preliminary hearing. Grand jury in Thirteenth District Court in session to hear the case at once and determine trial disposition. Officials say domestic trouble sparked the shooting and Culberson declines to discuss the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Culberson
Thirteenth District Court
Culberson
Would you sell your health for a million dollars
A warning-style health advertisement urges readers to consider health risks from stress and fatigue and promotes Force Tonic as a restorative tonic. It touts restorative effects and advises purchasing from Dyer & Jones through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer & Jones
Foxy Witness Earns Laugh With Starry Night Claim
The witness clings to a tale of seeing in the dark from far away. The cross examining lawyer grows exasperated as the witness quips about sight across millions of miles using the stars as proof.
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. LaRoe & Company
McAlester
Fancy Domino
Tom Barbee
Studebaker
Mrs. R. K. Smith
Son
W. S. White
Olney
Lloyd Moore
W. R. Cox
Dallas
W. L. Mangrum
W. T. G. Hight
McKinney
A. T. Philips
Joe Thorn
Dexter
E. W. Savage
Ben Nelson
Kentuckytown
George Hicks
Near Town
E. C. Harris of
Whitedeer
R. K. Smith
Charley Savage
Laura Bushong
Forkton, Ky
D. M. Pope of
A. J. Cates
Mrs
Afton Cates
Artie Tanley
Whitewright Lumber Co
Young People’s
Craig-Dixon
Ringgold Chamber
Bond
Foxy
Wright
Dyer @ Jones
Rexall Store
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