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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1932
Page
5
Whitewright column records numerous visits from Sam Primm Clinton and other travelers to residents including Mr and Mrs Eldridge Chapman and Mrs S E Gist of Shawnee. Birth announced for Hugh Hunter family. several residents appear in Dallas and Sherman for juries and banking business.
Madison Wisconsin report on Dr Harry Steenbocks vitamin rich food process leads to plan to vitamize milk in its formative stages. Brookhill Dairy Genesee Depot Wisconsin claims success with irradiated yeast feeding cows. A non exclusive license may soon permit production of irradiated milk rich in vitamin D and other nutrients.
J. H. Hudspeth and daughter Mrs. Nell Palner and granddaughter Miss Nell Bennett of Durant Oklahoma visited Whitewright on Monday. Hudspeth, a former Whitewright resident, has lived in Durant for fifteen years.
Relatives in Whitewright and El Paso report the death of Mrs Newell Stillwell wife of Newell Stillwell who died at home in El Paso Tuesday morning She is survived by six daughters Funeral service held in El Paso Wednesday.
The Missionary Society of the Central Christian Church gathered Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs J L Devenport with Mrs Devenport and Mrs J R Fleming as joint hostesses. Participants included Rev J T Purvis, Mrs J L Devenport, Mrs Gomer May, Mae Hall, C P Johnson, Tommie Chenoweth, Fred W Smith, and Gertrude Major. Refreshments followed the program.
Mr and Mrs Guy Hamilton and son Guy Jr visited Dallas Sunday attending First Baptist Church sermons by Geo W Truett who was ordained there decades ago. Whitewright youth district meeting at Sherman Trav is Street Methodist Church drew 25 attendees led by Kermit Hollingsworth with Rev L G Hagard. A L Scott renewed Sun subscription after moving from Pilot Grove to J R Pennington farm southeast of town.
Firestone introduces the Air Balloon tire a low pressure design to improve riding comfort and safety. The tire runs on ten to fourteen pounds of air and, with its large cross section and increased air volume, cushions cobblestones and ruts while reducing skidding hazards. A five tire set with a matching concave chrome wheel is offered.
A Van Alstyne man complains of missing two Sun issues after moving route one. He says his family reproaches him for not notifying the office and demands delivery this week to avoid further trouble.
The Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society met at Mrs S H Montgomery’s home. Officers for the Aid Society were elected: Mrs S H Montgomery president, and Mrs Emmet Penn, Mrs Lester Haile, Mrs Bob Sears, and Mrs T E Barbee as chairmen. The Thursday social was postponed indefinitely.
Joe Rich of near town arrives with a turnip claimed to weigh 4% pounds. He leaves before delivery as the writer persuades him to keep it. The item is tied to a playful note about turning to old fashioned meals. Hoover prosperity is mentioned as increasing popularity of turnips hog jowl and opossums.
Bargains on small rugs at 15c and shades 39c. 9x9 rugs in best grade for 4.75. New bed suits 39.50 and living suits 49.50 to 69.50. Second hand bed suits 19.50. piano bargain 39.50. Second hand cane living suits 19.50. Cabinets 5.00 to 10.00. Save your money here.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held a Monday afternoon meeting at 3 o'clock in Mrs. C. B. Bryant Jr.’s home. Mrs. Fitz Bryant led with quiet music followed by meditation and prayer. A devotional was delivered.
Jake Keeling son of A. C. and Mrs Keeling and Dorothy Belew daughter of M. and Mrs Belew were married Sunday at Kingston Oklahoma. The bride a Whitewright high school senior and loved by classmates. the groom a Whitewright graduate who runs a filling station nearby. The Sun extends congratulations and best wishes.
Stewardship to Lucile Sanders. Hymns sung by Mrs. L G Hagard and Mrs. R P Childress. Mrs J L Boone installed as conductor of new officers for 1932, led by Mrs C B Bryant Jr president and other officers including Ross May treasurer and L O Lackey supplies superintendent. Committees read. year plans pledged service and prayer.
The Methodist Church holds Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with Walking with God as the sermon theme. An Young People’s league meets at 5:30 p.m. and evening worship at 7:00 p.m. features the second message on Biblical characters Joseph, the Young Man of Conviction and Courage, by Pastor L. G. Haward.
W N Butridge announces candidacy for Grayson County District Clerk in the July 1932 Democratic Primary. A Sherman businessman born near Farmington in 1875, he pledges open life to county citizens and thanks voters for support.
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