Civic League notes on park delay and events
The Civic League met with good attendance to discuss progress on the park. Gravel and graders from Katy were promised but delayed, delaying work. A committee will inspect Maple Street vacant lots owned by Roscoe Gillett, who agreed to clear the lots and permit work. The League plans a Sunday story hour for children in the summer months.
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Civic League
Hool
Katy
Maple Street
Ross
R. Roscoe Gillett
League
Mrs Earl Johnson Honored by Roxton Hosts
Honoring Mrs Earl Johnson of Roxton, Miss Geraldine Johnson sang as Mrs W P Vaughn and Mrs Claud Phillips entertained Friday afternoon and evening. Forty two attended the afternoon gathering with guests of husbands and wives later for games. music by Mrs Lee Kirkpatrick and refreshments including ice cream and cakes were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Vaughn
Claud Phillips
Earl Johnson
Roxton
Harve Lively
Lucian LaRoe
Lee Kirkpatrick
Geraldine Johnson
House Party Guests At Hamilton Home In Sherman
Mr and Mrs Guy Hamilton and Miss Carrie Hamilton entertained a house party for Sunday and Monday at the Hamilton residence in Sherman. Guests included Mrs S L Ball Mrs J L Reynolds Mr and Mrs Henry Ball Henry Ball Ray Ball and Miss Carrie Ball.
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Guy Hamilton
Carrie Hamilton
Sherman
Hamilton
S. L. Ball
J. L. Reynolds
Henry Ball
Henry and
Ray Ball
Carrie Ball
Is Your Car Ready for the Motoring Season
Public notice urges motorists to have steering gear, bearings, brakes inspected and repaired before trouble. It emphasizes safety for drivers and passengers and offers to examine vehicles now while shop work is plentiful. The message stresses timely service ahead of summer busy season.
Dr E P Montgomery Killed Instantly in Train Crossing
The Daily Sun reports the death of Dr E P Montgomery after his car stalled on a railroad crossing near the oil mill. He was returning from a call when struck by a Katy freight engine. Survivors include his wife and son Crawford, with funeral services at the Presbyterian church and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. The community mourns a respected physician and Christian gentleman.
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Daily Sun
E. P. Montgomery
Katy
Beatrice Wills
B. B. Kimbell
Chapman and Locust Streets
Crawford
George Montgomery
Valiant
Oklahoma
J.P
William Montgomery
Memphis
H. E. Deaver
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Fender
Montgomery
Whitewright
Oak Hill Cemetery
City Motto Urged As Civic Rule In Wright Reference
A quoted phrase urges residents to adopt a rule to "first try to get it in White wright" as an invariant standard for citizens in the city and surrounding area. The remark reflects local civic rhetoric and concerns about communal responsibility.
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Whitewright
Why dont they keep streets cleaner and park greener
A pointed quip questions public cleanliness and environmental habits. It challenges readers to reflect on personal responsibility for streets and parks, urging self examination about communal upkeep and civic pride.
Contractor for sewerage arrives to lay out work
Perry O Neil of Dallas engineer in charge of the sewerage system construction arrived Thursday to lay out the plan. Mr O Toole will be foreman. A steam trenching machine is en route and seventeen car loads of sewer tile are ready. Trenching will start near the disposal plant in the northern city limits. Completion is expected in 60 to 90 days with about five miles of sewer line plus house connections. The system will be modern with manholes flush tanks and the best materials.
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Perry O' Neil
Dallas
Mr. O'Toole
Henry speaks to crowd in Waco on state issues and rural credits
Congressman R L Henry of Waco speaking in the city hall Friday night promoted his record as representative for the Eleventh district and outlined a plan for rural credits and cotton farmer relief. He criticized prohibition and referenced fellow candidates while thanking Col J M Carlisle for introductions.
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R. L. Henry
Waco
United States
Hall
Mr. Henry
Sherman
Col. J. M. Carlisle
Col. Carlisle
Eleventh
United States Senate
Henry
Moody
Confederacy
Dr. Brooks
Campbell
Colquitt
Missouri minister visits Patterson and Davidson families
Rev. Vennie Wyatt and family from Missouri visit the families of J. D. Patterson and J. W. Davidson. Wyatt, a Methodist minister, filled the pulpit at the local Methodist Church during both morning and evening services Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vennie Wyatt
Missouri
J. D. Patterson
J. W. Davidson
Wyatt
Carlisle Institute urged for Whitewright support and publicity
The Carlisle Military Institute seeks Whitewright backing and summer publicity to attract students and raise funds. The school plans to push higher education prospects, offering to advance pupils leaving high school two years toward university entry.
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Carlisle Military Institute
Whitewright
Funeral attendance for Dr. Er P Montgomery observed
Attendees at the funeral for Dr. Er P Montgomery on Sunday included J P Montgomery of Memphis Geo Montgomery and Miss Maud Montgomery of Valiant Okla Jim Ashley and family of McKinney J J Gallaher and family of McKinney Mrs McKee H S Yant and family of Dial Phillip Wise of Bonham Mr and Mrs Hendricks of Bonham Mitch Simmons and family of Leonard and Mr and Mrs J R Wilson of Leonard.
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Er. P. Montgomery
J.P. Montgomery
Memphis
Geo. Montgomery
Valiant
Okla
Miss Maud Montgomery
Jim Ashley
McKinney
J. J. Gallaher
McKee
H.S. Yant
Dial
Phillip Wise
Bonham
Mrs. Hendricks
Mitch Simmons
Leonard
J. R. Wilson
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The
First National Bank
Miss Johnson
Roberts’ Garage
Paign
Planters National Bank
Carlisle Institute
Palm Beach
Uneque
T. H. Lively
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