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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
2
Long list of local residents with visits to Sherman and surrounding towns. Mentions include Ben Savage offering farm loans and insurance, various trips to Dallas Van Alstyne Denison and Bonham, cafe and confectionery notes, car sales, and family announcements. Post office and banks closed for Decoration Day.
John Hoard and Wade Sears returned from Tishomingo Oklahoma after a week away. K B Martin advertises harness repair, buggy tops and auto tops at fair prices. Atterberry Cameron Irene McMillin and Evelyn Ayres visited Sherman by car. James Thompson, a miller at Beatrice Mills, underwent appendicitis surgery at Sherman and was reported improving. R L Holcomb returned from Fayetteville Arkansas. crops there praised. Apple and berry crops praised. peach crop short. Lloyd Windle moves to Windle homestead route one. Windle buys Bethel goods store stock. Will Fleming buys Payne Cottage, once a $2 day hotel, described as desirable. P J Pierce and Son cafe and confectionery undergo remodeling. bakery addition planned. Chas J Denton leaves for Raleigh to promote adoption of Elementary Principles of Agriculture in NC schools. Mr and Mrs Will Looney attend funeral of Jasper Howell, age 70. survivors listed. T H Lively hosted sales staff picnic with chicken sandwiches and refreshments. attendees named.
We express heartfelt thanks for the help of many kind friends in our recent loss of our husband and father. Gratitude for the floral offerings. May God spare you continued companionship with your loved ones. Mrs. J. D. Harp and her little daughter.
Mrs Blincoe entertained many young people at her cosy home with a musical and social party Saturday night. Miss Fannie Murphy greeted guests, Mae Wellington and Minnie Murphy served punch, and Floyd Howell Geo Lafayette Garner performed vocal and instrumental selections. Guests praised the hostess as a pleasant entertainer and wished to return for more evenings.
Auto Garage announces it has accepted the local agency for Studebaker and Dart automobiles and invites prospective buyers to see the cars at any time. The notice encourages customers to visit before purchasing a vehicle.
Methodist Church workers council at 9 15 a m. I am anxious for all teachers to be present. Preaching at 2 30 p m. Everybody cordially invited to all the services. A R Nash Pastor.
Mertie Delton of Honey Grove visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant Walker. Mr. Walker, ill for some time, is not better this week. Also notes on crop insurance and transfer blanks for school district pupils. Bob Sears received Ford cars, sold several that day. Social at Tom and Mrs. Graves seven miles east, honoring Geo. Garner with music. June forecast predicts hail storms and tornadoes. insure crops and property.
Program details a Children's Day service with processional drill prayer readings by Josie Belle Sears Mary Hestand and Martha Joe Sears Daisy drill by Primary Department violin solo by Miss Little multiple readers and a sextette including Graves Davidson King Echols McGaughey Ross reading by Ben Sturdivant Ruby Ross and Genevive Davidson plus choir song collection and benediction conducted by local church figures.
Bailey nine from Bailey visited Whitewright to try out Whitewright's new nine. The game had errors but was fairly good with Bailey’s strong team and Whitewright holding their own. It was called in the eighth inning so Bailey could catch the 5:30 motor car home. The local team practices daily and will soon be ready to play any visiting team.
The program lists Fitz Bryant as leader with songs and prayer and a scripture lesson from Luke 4 16 21. Robert Little presents The Spirit of the Redeemer, Emma Phillips the Result of His Work, Sue King a piano solo, Ermine Webster Gratitude for the Gift of the Redeemer, followed by Benediction.
Fate McMahan of near Tom Bean remains in critical condition two weeks after a gunshot wound inflicted by Anver Dean. The farmer showed initial improvement but today’s report notes fever at 101 degrees and a serious outlook.
Miss Ermine Webster is visiting relatives in Van Alstyne this week, spreading light chatter about family gatherings and local news among kin in the area.
The W O W and W O O F lodges in Tom Bean announce their annual picnic on July 6 and July 7. Local members invite community participation and expect family events, games, and food booths.
Lucy Webster leads the Junior League program featuring the song Make Me a Channel of Blessings No 39 and a Bible lesson Living the Golden Rule Gen 14 1 15. Dee Little assists with tasks and reports from officers including opening mite boxes. Minnie Willis and others present stories and leadership instruction by Lucy Webster.
L C Cottington agent lists a Dallas excursion with return limit set for June 18. Passenger fare quoted at 32.95 dollars for the trip on June 11 and 12.
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