Local arrivals and visits list from area families
Grady Stepp visits aunt in Dallas. Dorothy LaRoe stays with Houston aunt. Mollie Norman from Lamesa visits friends here. Dwain Caylor has typhoid fever. Bud Pennington family from Royse City visiting relatives. H. P. Donigan family spent time in Dallas. Jessie Louise North from Ardmore visits aunt in town. Lester Haile travels to Floydada for farming. Mrs. Hicks improving after illness. Clyde Montgomery travels to Chicago for visit and World's Fair. Margaret Lucille Hanna visits Sherman grandmother. Clara Montgomery of Dallas visiting grandfather. S. H. Montgomery and Sam Montgomery spend weekend in Detroit. Margaret Barbee of Dallas vacationing here. G. C. McLean family and Mrs. George McLean of Lubbock visiting relatives. R. S. Morehead visits relatives in Greenville. Crawford Montgomery family visit in Durant. Murray Bryant of Fathers visits C. B. Bryant family.
Trades Day comes to Whitewright North Texas with swaps
Bill Jones notes Next Monday brings Trades Day to Whitewright as an active swap town. Roberts Co. sells Work Pants at 69c a pair for two days only with limited sizes. Bayou State motor oil 15c a quart and cheaper 10c oil also offered. They show Oil Cook Stoves and discount second hand stoves from 5.50 to 15.00. National Cookers and Can Sealers priced low. Ladies sandals and slippers in white, tan, Cuban heels 50c and 1.00 to 1.59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Texas
Roberts Co
Notable Visits and Local Social Ties Highlight Whitewright News
Mrs Lonnie Gaston and children of Winters visited relatives this week. Saint Jo's Mrs L J Reynolds spent the weekend with Rev S L Ball and kin. Numerous locals hosted guests from Farmersville to Sherman as church and school ties bind Winters area social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Gaston
Blanton announces birth of son James Barrie
Mr and Mrs Roy Blanton announce the birth on Friday June 9 of a son named James Barrie. The father, a mail carrier on route three, says the boy will keep him home as fast as light travels a mile. Mrs Famby represents Sherman Steam Marble and Granite Works and paid two years of Sun subscriptions in Whitewright. Mrs H L Crittenden and Susie and Maggie Noe attended the Noe Davidson wedding at Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Blanton
James Barrie
F. W. Hudson
8. Famby
Sherman Steam Marble and Granite Works
Whitewright
the Sun
H. L. Crittenden
Susie
Maggie Noe
Noe-Davidson
Denison
Robert Noe
Davidson
Isabel Noe
Crittenden
Noe
Whitewright Grammar School
Birthday party for Evelyn Tune with local guests
Evelyn Tune celebrated her ninth birthday Saturday inviting friends including John Charles Jones J Frank Wil son Roby Lee Wil son William Janway Mary Lee Hughes Glenn Jimmy Mitchell Billy Cantrell and Howard Ross Jr Lemonade cake and games were enjoyed Mabel King and Louise Tune entertained Rev Tommie Bradley was named pastor of Catarina Presbyterian Church in Dimmit County Newell and Luther Skaggs attended the funeral of uncle H E Weathers in Denton at 83 He was born Feb 15 1850 and moved to Texas 53 years ago Bill O Connell a 47 year old telegraph operator died in Denison after illness and service details noted Sam Montgomery Jr and wife announce the birth of a son on Tuesday June 13
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Evelyn Tune
John Charles Jones
J. Frank
Roby Lee Wilson
William Janway
Mary Lee Hughes
Glenn
Jimmy Mitchell
Billy Cantrell
Howard Ross Jr
Mabel King
Louise Tune
Tommie Bradley
A. G. Bradley
Whitewright
Presbyterian Church of
Catarina
Dimmit County
C. H. Skaggs
Sallie Skaggs
William
Bill) O’connell
Denison
M-K-T
Ed O’connell
Katy
J. P. O’connell
Western Union
Chicago
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Calvary Cemetery
City Officials Audit City Finances and Fire Department Changes
City notes that auditor R A Gillett and W T Simmons are auditing the city financial records for the year ending April 1, 1933. Jack Harper has moved into the city residence next door west of the fire station to serve as night fireman. Jesse Wallace, long time night assignment reporter, has moved to a cottage near the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gillett
W. T. Simmons
Jack Harper
Jesse Wallace
Baptist
City observes Flag Day with raised flag and smaller banners
On June 14th the city marked National Flag Day by raising a large flag and displaying smaller flags along Main Street signifying the annual observance.
Light atop water plant well tower to aid night view
A light has been installed on the water plant well tower to illuminate the premises at night and deter trespass. The light is powered by a cheap rate, making it inexpensive to operate.
City fire equipment trained and hoses exercised this week
Fire department crews exercised hoses and trained on equipment this week. Water was used to flush sewers serving the business districts, aiming to improve system longevity and reliability.
City Hall and Pump Station Get Roof Paint Coat
City officials applied roof paint this week to seal leaks on the city hall and nearby pump station, aiming to protect structures from water damage. Local crews completed the work with no reported incidents and expect longer-lasting roofs.
Town Cleans Up Again To Preserve Civic Image
Weeds were cut this week and the business district cleaned up for the third or fourth time this year. Rubbish has been hauled from the residence section two or three times, with continued weed cutting and clean up planned to maintain the town's reputation for civic cleanliness.
City Maintains State Highway Parkway Area at Grand Ave
The Literary Club began planting and landscaping the Y inclosure at the west end of Grand avenue and the city has moved and cleaned the spot five times since. Much effort is needed to keep parkways attractive while sponsors arrange permanent upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Club
Grand Avenue
Work at Sewer Plant Improves Flood Protections
In the week's work weeds and grass were cut from grounds beside the sewer disposal plant. Concrete work was done to improve spillways and a channel cut in the nearby creek protects property at flood stage.
City Jail Hosts Weekly Flow of Petty Offenders
The city jail has accommodated its weekly average of petty offenders, with some discharged and one individual transferred to the county jail.
City R F C garden yields fair potato crop and replanting under way
The city run community garden for R F C relief shows a fair potato harvest with corn and beans awaiting harvest. Potatoes removed and blackeyed peas planted. Road gravel stock for wet weather repairs, culverts installed, and hogs removed from Pascal Farley’s East Whitewright pens per residents’ petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascal Farley
East Whitewright
Methodist Church to Host Roy G. Robinson Sunday Speaker
Roy G. Robinson of Sherman will speak at the Layman’s Day program at the Methodist Church Sunday at 11 am. There will be no evening service due to the Baptist Church revival. Sunday school and the young people’s service proceed at the regular times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy G. Robinson
Sherman
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
L. G. Hagard
Little Miss Blanton Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party
Little Miss Marjorie Nell Blanton celebrated her twelfth birthday at home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Blanton hosting Monday evening from 7 to 9. Assisting was Miss Sara Kathryn Atterberry. Guests included Patsy Young Helen Clayborn Clyde Russell Bobby Nell Cox Sarah Belle Gillett Aileen Pennington Jo Willa Stateville Ruth Vestal Doris Nicholson Christine Gladden Sue Barnes and Norma Frances Donigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Nell Blanton
J. A. Blanton
Sara Kathryn Atterberry
Patsy Young
Helen Clayborn
Clyde Russell
Bobby Nell Cox
Sarah Belle Gillett
Aileen Pennington
Jo Willa Stateville
Ruth
Rotary Club program spurs talk on school problem solutions
The Whitewright Rotary Club heard E. A. Miller urge public education to prepare minds for future school reforms and stressed the need to move from knowledge to action. O. L. Jones arranged the program while Jack Purvis praised Rotary fellowship and referenced national leadership and faith in God. Clyde Johnson plans to join as summer accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Purvis
Camden, Ark
E. A. Miller
Whitewright Rotary Club
O. L. Jones
Purvis
Jack
Rotary Club
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Grady Stepp
His
Mrs
Don Farmer
Dallas
Dorothy LaRoe
Houston
R. L. Giles
Mollie Norman of
Lamesa
Dwain Caylor
Mrs. Lester Caylor
Bud Pennington
Royse City
H. P. Donigan
Jessie Louise North
Ardmore, Okla
Lester Haile
Floydada
R. R. Hicks
Clyde Montgomery
Margaret Lucille Hanna
Mrs. R. Hanna
Clara Montgomery
B. S. Montgomery
S. H. Montgomery
Sam Montgomery
Detroit
Margaret Barbee
T. E. Barbee
G. C. McLean
George McLean
Lubbock
Mrs. R. S. Morehead
Greenville
Crawford Montgomery and Son
Durant, Okla
Murray Bryant
Mrs. C. B. Bryant
Bill Jones
Mack Shaw
Lillie and
Cora Carver
Farmersville
C. L. Sears
Roby Childress
Bogota
C. C. Childress
Co. B. Bryant Jr
C. B. III
Sweetwater and
Fabens
J. D. Lowe
J. R. Fleming
Fort Worth
Wm. Fleming
Mary Jo Fogle
Mrs. R. A. Gillett
D. R. Lewis
Lucian la Roe
Lucille
R. B. Mack
Winters
Elizabeth Waggoner
State Teachers’ College At Commerce
G. C. Ivins
Lucile Giles
Grayson County
Loletta Coffey
Commerce
J. P. Coffey
Joe Johnson
White Rock Lake
C. M. Durham
Cotulla
Mrs. Durham
J. H. Graves
Guy Hamilton
Kidd-Key College
Hugh Norris
Ada
Okla
The
Central Christian Church
Rev
J. L. Truett
M. R. Key
Charles Pennell
Luella
W. M. Enochs
O. C. West
J. L. Cook
Duke West
Coalgate
Hayden White
Tishomingo
W. J. Doss
West
Doss
Jack Forrest
Mr. Forrest
Whitewright Lumber Company
B. F. Blanton
R. D. Ford
Jim Penland
Southwestern Drug Corporation
T. J. Colson
Mr. Penland
J. E. Payne Jr
J. D. Hoard
Jayne
E. W. Fields
Dr. R. May
Leonard
Mary Dale King
Eugene McElvaney
Sam Montgomery Jr
Devenport
Clyde Johnson
Whitewright On
Father
Price
Cole & Davis Co
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