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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

5

Local visitors and travels across Dallas and area

Locals list numerous residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Montgomery in Dallas, Orbin Blenton in Commerce, W. C. Bailey in Dallas, J. C. Gillespie in Wolfe City, Roy Miller in Denison visiting Whitewright, Cora Craft in Leonard visiting Mrs. B. P. Brents, J. A. Ragsdale in Denison, Mrs. C. P. Johnson and Clyde in Plano, Leon Spindle back from Glen Rose, A. A. Adams in Waco, J. W. Ewing in Celeste visiting the Witts, Mrs. O. C. West in Okla visiting relatives, Sam Montgomery Jr. in Purcell visiting parents, Clarence McMillin in Fort Worth on business, Call Reeves and son in Dallas, R. S. Morehead in Greenville, Mrs. Clyde Craig and Misses Barbee and Montgomery in Dallas, and Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Bow in Norman Oklahoma with daughter Martha.

Local visits span Sherman and Dallas area

Mrs Louise Merrett of Bedford Iowa visits Mrs J L McSpedden. John Livingston Jr Sherman visits grandparents the Gordons. Chaney Watson from Dallas spends weekend with Weldon Binion. Billie Roberts returns from Honey Grove visit. Mr and Mrs J M Simmons host Mrs Mayfair Macauley and children. Dr R May visits son Lester in Waco. Ben Roberts and son from Dallas visit Mrs A M Roberts.

Louise Merrett Bedford Iowa J. L. McSpedden Mayfair Macauley Dallas Mrs J. L. Boone Dr. R. May Waco Lester May

Miss Sallye Hamilton Attends Summer School in Sherman

Miss Sallye Hamilton travelled to Sherman on Monday to attend summer classes at Austin College, joining other students for the session.

Sallye Hamilton Sherman Austin College

Carswell Named County Demonstration Agent

R. E. Carswell has been employed by Fannin County as county demonstration agent. He formerly held a similar position in Wood County.

R. E. Carswell Fannin County Wood County

Dallas guests visit Mr. and Mrs. Biggerstaff

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wilson and their son and Mrs. Minnie Wilson of Dallas were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Biggerstaff on Sunday.

W. E. Wilson Minnie Wilson Dallas J. H. Biggerstaff

Abilene and Trenton Guests Visit Local Hosts

Mr and Mrs R E Tarpley and son of Abilene along with Mrs M E Jones of Trenton were guests of Mr and Mrs O L Jones on Tuesday.

R. E. Tarpley Abilene M. E. Jones Trenton O. L. Jones

Local visitors tour relatives in various towns

Mrs. Mattie Skaggs of Van Alstyne visits brother D. R. Lewis and other relatives. Mrs. Tinnie Dales of Taylor visits sister Mrs. J. D. Russell and kin. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Donigan and their little daughter visit relatives in Brookshire.

Mrs. Mattie Skaggs of van Alstyne D. R. Lewis Tinnie Dales of Taylor J. D. Russell H. P. Donigan Brookshire

Mangum and Sherman Guests Share Sunday Visit

Mrs. Pete Sanders of Mangum Oklahoma and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fowler of Sherman were guests of Mrs. W F Sanders Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J D Russell and children of Dallas spent Sunday here with his mother Mrs J D Russell.

Ben Roberts Dallas Mr. Roberts A. M. Roberts Pete Sanders Mangum, Okla Hugh Fowler Sherman W. F. Sanders J. D. Russell

Blue Ridge Cafe takes new manager Alyne Terry

Alyne Terry of Blue Ridge assumes control of the cafe in the Woosley building formerly run by John Franklin. Edna Ray Womack arrives from Memphis for a visit with her sisters Inez and Gladys Ray on Thursday.

Alyne Terry Blue Ridge Woosley Building John Franklin Edna Ray Womack Memphis Tenn Inez Gladys Ray

Mrs F E Alverson Visits Then Leaves for Lubbock

Mrs F E Alverson departed for her home in Lubbock Wednesday after a visit with her sister Mrs W L White. Guests earlier included Mrs James May Mrs J A Brown of El Paso Mrs Lee Myers of Bonham and Mrs Wm Reed of Sherman staying with Mrs Ray Manning on Tuesday.

F. E. Alverson Lubbock W. L. White James May J. A. Brown el Paso Lee Myers Bonham Wm. Reed Sherman Ray Manning

Pilot Grove Home Demonstration Club Meets on Pantry Topic

The Pilot Grove Home Demonstration Club met June 11 at 2 30 p m led by Mrs Minnie Dix An agenda on the 4 H pantry covered a well kept pantry contents an adequate diet planning a productive canning budget The next meeting is scheduled for June 25 with Miss Sarah Binion Mrs Dan Andrews Miss Pauline Binion and Mrs Tom Binion among those contributing notes

Pilot Grove Tom Binion

Card of Thanks for Carrol Francisco

To our friends and neighbors who came to our assistance following the sudden death of our cousin Carrol Francisco we extend our heartfelt thanks. You will never know how much we appreciated your kind words of sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings. C N Ross and Family.

Carrol Francisco C. N. Ross

Modern girl and old-time vines quoted

A clipped witticism from the Louisville Times contrasts the old time “cling” of women with today’s “rambler” figure, noting shifting social norms in a brief quotation.

Louisville

King couple travels to Paris for Mountcastle funeral

Mr and Mrs W H King traveled to Paris to attend the funeral of Mrs W D Mountcastle. The service is set for 4 30 this afternoon.

W. H. King Paris W. D. Mountcastle

Mrs Roy Eubank and Son Visit Husband in Texarkana

Mrs Roy Eubank and her son visit her husband Roy Eubank who works at Bow Wright drug store in Texarkana.

Roy Eubank Texarkana Bow-Wright Drug Store

Patterson Family Guests From Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Albert Patterson and daughter and E L Moore of Fort Worth spent the first of the week here as guests of Mr and Mrs John Reeves and other relatives.

Albert Patterson E. L. Moore Fort Worth John Reeves

Little James Echols Montgomery Visits Grandparents in Graham

James Echols Montgomery is visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs F M Echols in Graham while his parents Rev and Mrs J E Montgomery attend the state convention of the Christian Church in Houston.

James Echols Montgomery Graham F. M. Echols J. E. Montgomery of the Christian Church Houston

Baptist Sunday School Renames Class Fidilis at July Meet

The Convention Class met at Mrs. C. I. Witt home with strong attendance and rising interest. After the business session, refreshments were served and the group planned to meet again the first Friday night in July. Hostesses Mrs. B. W. Newman Mrs. J. L. McSpedden and Misses May and Pernie Badgett decorated the home with sweet peas and larkspur. Readings by Boyd Newman and a vocal solo by Mrs. Witt followed two games. Cream and cake were served to twelve members and nine visitors.

Convention The Baptist Sunday School C. I. Witt B. W. Newman J. L. McSpedden May Pernie Badgett

Whitewright athletic director takes Los Angeles post

H. B. Crosby former Whitewright schools athletic director resigns to become legal advisor for a Los Angeles real estate firm and plans to move soon. He moved household goods to Ardmore Oklahoma Friday. Crosby will be succeeded by assistant Scoutmaster Stanley Cernosek. Crosby coached football and led the local Boy Scout troop to 35 members, earning respect from Whitewright residents.

H. B. Crosby Whitewright Los Angeles Cal Ardmore Okla Crosby Stanley Cernosek Grayson County

All-Stars Triumph 7 0 Over Leonard Team

Whitewright All-Stars defeated Leonard 7 to 0 on Sunday afternoon. Andrews and Spicer pitched for Whitewright, allowing four hits. Spicer and Sikes led hitters with a triple and two singles respectively, while Ross added a three-base hit. Barbee starred in the field for the All-Stars. James Lindsey was noted in the report.

Whitewright Leonard Andrews Spicer Thompson Sikes Ross Barbee James Lindsey

Can’t Snap Fingers at U S Six Convicted in Leadville

Denver report says six Leadville residents received penitentiary terms after conviction for conspiring to violate prohibition laws. Federal Judge J Foster Symes condemned the defendants saying Leadville is not bigger than the United States.

Denver Leadville Colo J. Foster Symes United States

Broadway Stars to Play at State Fair Texas

The Red Robe will bring Broadway cast to the 1929 State Fair of Texas under a contract between the Shubert office in New York and T. E. Jackson and Roy Rupard officials. The show will play at the Dallas fair site as part of the auditorium program.

Dallas Texas Shubert New York T. E. Jackson Roy Rupard

Stars At State Fair Stage Red Robe Show

Walter Woolf Marjorie Peterson and George Dobbs appeared at the 1927 State Fair with The Red Robe. Woolf led the production in The Red Robe while Peterson and Dobbs showcased specialty dances in Countess Maritza numbers.

Walter Woolf Marjorie Peterson George Dobbs Maritza Woolf Peterson Dobbs

An Old Saw Recalled For Wit And Wisdom

A compact editorial note quotes an old saying that an old saw is best if not too cutting and never dull, attributed to the Christian Science Monitor.

Christian Science Monitor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. S. H. Montgomery Orbin Blenton Commerce W. C. Bailey J. C. Gillespie Wolfe City Mrs. W. C. Huffines Roy Miller of Denison Cora Craft of B. P. Brents J. A. Ragsdale of Mrs. C. P. Johnson Clyde Plano Leon Spindle Glen Rose A. A. Adams J. W. Ewing Celeste C. S. Witt Mrs. O. C. West Coalgate, Okla Mrs. W. J. Doss Sam Montgomery Jr Purcell, Okla His S. H. Montgomery Clarence McMillin Mrs. Call Reeves Mrs. R. S. Morehead Greenville Clyde Craig Marian Barbee Katherine Montgomery J. L. Bow Norman, Okla Martha University of Oklahoma John Livingston Jr R. B. Gordon Chaney Watson Weldon ‘Binion Billie Roberts Honey Grove J. B. Hembree Emmet Penn Robert Smith Near J M. Simmons J. L. Dyer W. F. Holland Grover Gillett George Bennett Shari Ter Dyer Orlee Pilot Grove Club Elizabeth Arden Bow-Wright Drug Co U. S Quaker State Motor Oils Supreme Service Your Power Company General Electric Refrigerator General Electric Texas — Ouisiana ~Power Company
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