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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Young
Dallas
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. H. Montgomery
Lela Lewis
Central Christian Church
Manning & Clark
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!