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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

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Sunday School Teams Playing Good Ball

The Whitewright Sunday school baseball league drew large crowds as three games weekly began at 6 on Monday Wednesday and Friday. B C beat M P 6 1 with pitcher Cull Reeves flawless after five starts. Red Gordon starred in two base hit and a defensive miscue. By week’s end B C held 13 of 22 games to MP’s nine as standings tighten.

Whitewright Walter Johnson Cull Reeves Cantrell Coffman Gordon Red Graves M-P Boys

Barn Destroyed By Fire On Pennington Farm

A barn and granary on the J. R. Pennington farm southeast of town were destroyed by a fire Tuesday night between midnight and 1 am. Ed Doss on the farm lost feed a tractor wagon wheat drill and several smaller tools and harnesses. Pennington carried 250 on the barn with total losses around 700. Doss had some insurance. Sun did not learn the amount. Origin of the fire is unknown.

J. R. Pennington Ed Doss Pennington Doss

Heat postpones joint Sunday service in Sherman and Whitewright

Due to excessive heat the joint Sunday school and church service between Central Presbyterian Church of Sherman and Presbyterian Church of Whitewright is postponed. Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church will proceed as usual with Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11 in the morning and 8 in the evening, signed J. F. Fender, pastor.

Central Presbyterian Church of Sherman Presbyterian Church of Whitewright Presbyterian Church J. F. Fender

Bryant Family Heads Home From Visit

Mr and Mrs A M Bryant and their two children departed for El Paso this morning after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C B Bryant and other relatives in town.

A. M. Bryant el Paso C. B. Bryant

Alverson's oats set local record on eight acres

Dave Alverson of the Canaan area threshed 862 bushels from eight acres of oats on heavy black soil. The crop, boosted by timely rains, yields 50 to 80 bushels per acre with strong expectations from local buyers. Wheat is expected to be short due to small acreage.

Dave Alverson Canaan Alverson

Capt Erwin J. Smith Denison Lawyer Dies

Denison June 23 Capt Erwin J. Smith 59 former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas died at his home after apoplexy. A prominent North Texas attorney he was reared in Grayson County and educated at Austin College, A and M College and trained in Gainesville. Survived by wife a daughter Rose Mary and two sons Aubrey Denison and Erwin Houston.

Denison Erwin J. Smith United States Eastern District of Texas Smith North Texas Grayson County Austin College Sherman A. & M. College College Station Stewart and Bailey Gainesville Rose Mary Aubrey Erwin Houston

McIVER GARLAND MARRIAGE AT BELLS SATURDAY NIGHT

Mr Jesse McIver and Miss Mildred Garland wed at Bells last Saturday with Rev Wright of the local Methodist Church officiating. The bride, daughter of B H Garland and wife in Tom Bean, is well known in town. The groom, son of Mrs J S Melver, heads the Home Ice Manufacturing plant here. Friends wish them long, useful lives and happiness.

Jesse McIver Mildred Garland Rev. Wright B. H. Garland Tom Bean J. S. Melver Home Ice & Manufacturing Company

Womacks Return from Cambridge for Education

W. B. Womack returns from Harvard Law School in Cambridge and Miss Edna Womack finishes a Radcliffe College course. They were away since Thursday for schooling.

W. B Edna Womack Cambridge Mass Harvard University Edna Radcliff College

J H Smith Spends Week End in Tom Bean

J H Smith spent the past week end in Tom Bean with friends, enjoying local hospitality and catching up with longtime acquaintances during a short visit.

J. H. Smith

Venerable Mrs Hopkins Called to Her Reward

Mrs. Lousetty A Hopkins of Whitewright died Tuesday night after two years of illness. Born December 23 1843 in Albany Kentucky she moved to Texas thirty seven years ago with her husband Lewis F Hopkins who died in 1921. Survived by eleven children forty eight grandchildren and thirty one great grandchildren the family attended the funeral at First Baptist Church with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Lewis F. Hopkins E. L. Hopkins Tioga T. L. Hopkins Trenton T. G. Trotter W. O. Morgan Bonham George Bennett Leonard Tom Truett Sherman Hopkins Dallas Texas Whitewright Baptist Church Beulah First Baptist Church J. L. Truett McNeilly Oak Hill Cemetery

Son of Sheriff Enrolls in Dallas Linotype Course

David Everheart, son of Sheriff Floyd Everheart, travels to Dallas for a special linotype school course to learn operating typesetting machines and pursue the profession. his father accompanies him for enrollment.

David Everheart Floyd Everheart Dallas Sherman Democrat

Beasley Buys Spruce Street Residence After Fire Loss

C E Beasley purchased a Spruce Street home from Ira Fleming now occupied by Mr and Mrs Cull Reeves. Beasley's house was destroyed by fire and he will move in once the new property is vacated.

C. E. Beasley Spruce Street Ira Fleming Cull Reeves Mr. Beasley

Beloved Penn Family Visits Bells and Returns

Mr and Mrs Emmet Penn and their daughters Miss Mary Rena and Miss Frances Gillespie spent Sunday in Bells with his father W B Penn. They were accompanied home by Miss Babe Nell Penn who had been visiting her grandparents.

Emmet Penn Mary Rena Frances Gillespie Bells W. B. Penn Babe Nell Penn

Donigan Buys Vaughn Interest in Local Gin Plants

H. P. Donigan is in town overseeing business affairs after purchasing W. P. Vaughn's share in Vaughn and White gin plants. He plans to move his family to the area before the ginning season begins.

H. P. Donigan W. P. Vaughn Vaughn & White Mr. Donigan

Bridge Club Hostess Shares Favors and News

Miss Louise LaRoe hosted the Bridge Club on Tuesday afternoon with favors awarded to Miss Sibyl Germany and Miss Mary Rena Penn. Miss Sibyl German of Greenville was honor guest. Cards announce the marriage of Mr. Frank Schroeder and Miss Jewel Caperton at Bartlesville Oklahoma on Saturday June 13th. Jewel Caperton, daughter of Carl and Mrs Caperton, is a Whitewright High School graduate with many local friends sending best wishes. Groom Frank Schroeder is a well known Bartlesville businessman.

Louise LaRoe Bridge Club Sibyl Germany Mary Rena Penn Sibyl German Greenville Frank Schroeder Jewel Caperton Bartlesville Okla Carl Caperton Whitewright High School

Penns Move Emmet Penn Residence to West Grand

Co. W. Bryant buys the Emmet Penn residence on West Grand avenue and relocates it to lots he owns west of the Mrs J T Roberts home. Mr Penn will build a modern house on the original site. The Sun has not seen the plans but expects a very fine home. the Penn family will occupy the old house until the new one is ready.

Co. W. Bryant Emmet Penn West Grand Avenue

Mr and Mrs Benedict Return From Visit to Atoka

Mr and Mrs H Benedict have returned from a visit with relatives in Atoka Oklahoma. Before going to Atoka they visited relatives at Crockett Texas.

Mrs. H. Benedict Atoka Oklo Crockett, Texas

Road Bond Issue Fails in Navarro

Corsicana June 22 The 7 000 000 county wide bond issue for good roads was defeated in Navarro County Saturday with 4 841 votes for and 3 859 against a 1 002 margin but shy of the two thirds by 54 votes. Opponents cited dry weather and feed crop failure as the main factor according to the good roads committee.

Corsicana Good Roads Navarro County Good Roads Committee

Denison Woman Donates 15000 to First Baptist Church

At Sunday services in Denison the announcement was made that Mrs. W. A. Lovellette gave 15000 to pay off the remaining indebtedness on the church's new educational building, to be named the Laura A. McCarthy Memorial, with a cornerstone ceremony planned soon.

First Baptist Church Denison W. A. Lovellette Laura A. McCarthy Lovellette McCarthy

Two Young Women Get Two Years In Pen

Sherman district court records reveal Minnie Ratliff aged nineteen pled guilty in five forgery cases after a jury failed to agree. Judge Wilcox ordered concurrent two year terms totaling two years. Katherine Robertson also pled guilty to burglary and theft for a Pottsboro store break-in with two year sentences concurrent with the Ratliff case.

Sherman Minnie Ratliff 59Th District Wilcox Katherine Robertson L. A. Patillo Pottsboro

Missionary society meets with Mrs Grady Gillett

The Methodist Missionary society gathered Monday afternoon at four oclock in a daisy and smilax decorated house. Punch greeted guests and a social service program directed by Mrs Grover Stateville opened with devotional by Mrs J M Everheart. Mrs F E Douglas discussed Woman s Problems in Mexico. A playlet Mrs Good Soul Sees it Through was presented by Mrs Gillett Miss Sue McDonnell and Miss Maud Mangrum. Madge Sears read and Miss Christine Stuckey sang. Mrs Stuckey gave an inspirational talk. A social hour followed and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs W A Stuckey.

The Methodist Missionary Society Grady Gillett Grover Stateville J. M. Everheart F. E. Douglas Mexico Good Soul Gillett Sue McDonnell Maud Mangrum Madge Sears Christine Stuckey

Brents and Rhoades Wed in Snyder Ceremony

Walker A. Brents and Miss Annis Irene Rhoades announce their marriage. The groom, son of W. O. Brents of Whitewright, works with the Internal Revenue Department in Fort Worth. The bride comes from a prominent Snyder family. They will reside in Fort Worth.

Walker A. Brents Annis Irene Rhoades Snyder W. O. Brents Whitewright Internal Revenue Department Fort Worth Brents

Eva May Harp Recovers From Appendicitis Surgery

Eva May Harp nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Harp of San Antonio underwent an appendicitis operation a few days ago and is recovering. She is a granddaughter of Rev and Mrs W A Kirkpatrick of this place.

Eva May Leon Harp San Antonio Eva Mae W. A. Kirkpatrick

Bridge Club Hostess Recognizes High Score Leader

Miss Emma Davidson hosted a Bridge Club gathering last Wednesday afternoon. Emma Jane Biggers achieved the high score while Mrs. Jack Ryan won the general cut. Delicous salad course served. out of town guests included Mrs. W. R. Biggers and Miss Emma Jane, and Mrs. Lloyd Hughes of Dallas.

Emma Davidson Bridge Club Emma Jane Biggers Jack Ryan W. R. Biggers Emma Jane Lloyd Hughes Dallas

Central Christian Church Children’s Day Exercises Planned

Central Christian Church announces Children’s Day programs next Lordsday at 7 30 pm led by Bible school tots under Miss Gladys Ray with the theme China and costumed dress. The hour is moved up a half hour to 7 30 pm and Church of Christ is asked to set their 8 30 pm service accordingly per pastor A E Major.

Bible School Gladys Ray China Church of Christ A. E. Major

Ashley visit for father's hip growth operation

Mr and Mrs J W Ashley visited Tuesday to see her father J R Jordan who had surgery Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs W Fain. The operation aimed to remove a growth on his hip.

J. W. Ashley J. R. Jordan

Mrs A G Bradley and Tippie Return From Oklahoma Visit

Mrs A G Bradley and her daughter Miss Tippie have returned from a weeklong visit with relatives in Caddo Oklahoma.

A. G. Bradley Miss Tippie Caddo, Oklahoma

Reverend Fender and Mrs Fender Attend Paris Conference

Rev and Mrs J F Fender and B S Montgomery attended an evangelical conference of the Presbyterian Church at Paris Tuesday of last week.

J. F. Fender B. S. Montgomery The Presbyterian Church At Paris

Revival Meeting At Church Of Christ With Pittman

Evangelist S. P. Pittman of Nashville Tennessee opened a revival at the Church of Christ last Sunday. Services run daily at 10 am and 8 pm, with evening sermons on the church lawn. Attendance grows and interest rises as Pittman delivers fluent discourses enjoyed by attendees.

S. P. Pittman Nashville Tenn Church of Christ Evangelist Pittman

Missionary Couple to Visit Whitewright Parents

Dr and Mrs C L Pickett arrive in Whitewright for a visit with Mrs Pickett’s parents Rev and Mrs A F E Major after months on leave from mission work in the Philippine Islands. They will return to their post after two to three weeks.

C. L. Pickett Philippine Islands Whitewright

Rural Letter Carriers meet in St Louis with officer Lucian Andrews

Lucian Andrews attends a National Rural Letter Carriers Association meeting in St Louis as treasurer of the organization. He sits with officers to discuss union finances and duties during the session.

Lucian Andrews St. Louis National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association

Whitewright Sun Wins Prizes in State Ad Contest

The Whitewright Sun won two cash prizes at the Texas Press Association state ad contest in Tyler, taking first place in one division and fourth in another for a total of $20. The Sun has a history of contest participation, including Belo Cup wins in 1923.

Whitewright Sun Texas Press Association Tyler W. N. Beard Southwest Magazine Fort Worth Clarendon News Frisco Journal Rockdale Reporter Olney Enterprise San Marcos Record The Sun

Rainy, scattered shower science south of town

A steady rain fell Wednesday afternoon south and southwest of town with water standing in cotton middles in places. Oscar Bow notes over an inch, Pilot Grove area farmers report a good rain. Rain did not cover a large area. a general rain is needed to protect the corn crop.

Oscar Bow Pilot Grove

Grain prices and crop notes from local dealers

Local grain dealers paid 53 cents per bushel for loose oats and 57 cents for sacked oats Thursday morning. Reports indicate the crop is among the best in several years. Wheat, with a limited harvest, brought 1.45 dollars per bushel.

Birthday Lawn Party for Dorothy Juan Gillett

Little Miss Dorothy Juan Gillett hosted a birthday lawn party for many friends on Monday. The guests played games for an hour before moving to the dining room. A large white cake with seven pink candles was shared while seven girls made wishes. Pink baskets filled with salted nuts were served along with chocolate candy bars cream cones and punch.

Dorothy Juan Gillett Grover Gillett

Miss Bessie Young Visits Friends in Dallas

Miss Bessie Young is reported visiting friends in Dallas during a routine social excursion. Local observers note the trip for its cordial engagements and community ties.

Bessie Young Dallas

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