Meek Mystery in Bells Causes Editor’s Name Confusion
A Bells Sun correspondent mix up spirals into a column tale as the editor misnames Dolores Meek and Mrs Weldon Meek, wondering if the correct name is Dorothy or another. The piece ends with anticipation of Monday’s mail to confirm the proper byline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Dolores Meek
Sun
Bells
Dorothy
Meeks
Alvin
Fred
Weldon
Fred Meek
Ambrose Road
Bellis City Hall
Ana Dorothy
Mrs. Meek
Matilda
Cecelia
Freda
Imogene
Getting the Most From Your Dollars in Local Newsrooms
Community papers explore how readers stretch each dollar and seek best value. Editors discuss timing and choices to maximize impact, urging careful spending and smarter purchasing in everyday life.
Letter from Mrs Edna Wilson Congratulates Whitewright Sun
Mrs Edna Wilson of Stamford Texas writes to Buddy Camper editor to praise the Whitewright Sun and requests placement of an ad on Thursday the 30th. She encloses payment and asks for the ad cost. She also reflects on spending dollars locally and urges residents to shop at home to support their city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Camper
Whitewright
Texas
Eona Wilson
Stamford
Whitewright Sun
New
Edna Wilson
P.O
Griffs Barber Shop and Local Listings in Texas
Local ads note a barber shop offering vacuum clippers air style services and late appointment availability after 5 30. Also listed are a Hoover cleaner repair service and bags for cleaners along with a for sale of 68 acres in South Trenton Texas with water and mineral rights and a rent or sale home at corner Spruce and Gowdy Edna Wilson. Public address sound system for sale with contact Lewis Whitworth and a farm produce listing with hot rolls and milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Wilson
Stamford
Texas
Ex Local Minister George W Truett Spotlighted in Sword of the Lord
The article chronicles George W Truett born May 6 1867 in Haysville North Carolina. It notes his conversion at 19 and ordination at Whitewright Texas in 1890 and 1891. It highlights his Baylor University 1897 graduation and forty seven years as pastor of Dallas First Baptist Church leading it to prominence. He served as SBC president 1927–1929 and Baptist World Alliance president 1934–1939. He died November 7 1944 in Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Truett
Whitewright
Sword of the Lord
Haysville
Clay County
North Carolina
Grayson County
Texas
Whitewright Baptist Church
Baylor University
First Baptist Church
Dallas
First Baptust
Truett
Southern Baptist Convention
Baptist World Alliance
the Lord
Feather of a small talk bird from o o
A brief note on a feather associated with a small talking bird described as o o, suggesting a linguistic or stylistic feature rather than a biological specimen. The fragment hints at a whimsical or coded expression within a periodical text.
Church Schedule Notes for Local Faith Groups
A compact list of weekly worship times and church activities. Rev C C Dooley leads First Presbyterian with Sunday school at 10:00 and worship at 11:00. Other congregations include Church of Christ, Marvin United Methodist, Assembly of God, and Kentuckytown Baptist with varied services and weekly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dooley
Training Union
Bethel Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buddy W. Camper
Jack Frisby
Pat Camper
A. R. McMurrey
Society Editor
Highland Park Addition
Paul Stephens
Phillip Earheart
Johnson
Griffis Barber Shop
Joe Grittis
Milton Simpson
Mol
Furniture Mart
Trenton
Indian Creek
Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
Stephens & Bryant
Dawson Propane Co
W. Main Street
Roy Talley
O. W. White
Maytag
Motorola
Gibson
Furneature Mart
Whitewrighte
Mendenhall
Glen Oaks
Bonham
Php
Walnut Sherman Texas
L,.r. Woodroof
Floyd Bassett
Lewis Whitworth
Man
Jess
Alexander, Inc
Grayson Co
State Bank
Sherman
Trae
Medicare
Walnut
Duck Rebet Mladac At
Maven
Williams Grocery
Williams
Griffis
Wisconsin
Frank Lloyd Wright
Hein
Pio
Pond
Warren P. Knowles
Krautweiners
Esse Blanks
Mary Lou Ayers
Willie Stapleton
Arriva
Chicago
Barium
Sym
Arkansas
Asia
College
Stratford River
Melo
First Presbyterian Church
Church OF Christ
United Methodist Church
George Topper
Marvin United Methodist Church
Assembly OF God Church
Janice Hall
Home Service
Harry Stanley
Kentuckytown
Lionel Lindley
Herman Lancaster
Pas
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