Whitewright War Savings Pledge Day Planned for June 28
Whitewright residents plan a pledge day at the public school Friday at 2 PM to meet national War Savings goals. White residents 21 and older will pledge up to 1000 dollars. Black residents will gather at their schoolhouse for a parallel service. Committees will remain into the evening to collect pledges, thrift stamps on sale, with until January 1 to reach the district’s full amount.
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Whitewright
United States
Old District No. 42
War Time Party Teaches Soldier Skills At Home
Miss Velma Kirkpatrick hosts a war time party for Beth Patton and Francis Bass of Mexia. Red Cross score cards, sewing, knitting, First Aid, and drill forms plus a Guard House time keep the rookies engaged. Refreshments follow as guests depart grateful for the unusual evening.
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Velma Kirkpatrick
Beth Patton
Francis Bass
Mexia
Miss Kirkpatrick
D. Leon Harp
Nell Badgett
Will Boone
Sammie Joe McKinsey
Eva Harpin
Red Cross
Reward Called Mrs C D Alverson Passes at Home
Mrs C D Alverson wife of Uncle Dave Alverson died at her home two miles north of town after several weeks illness. Born July 24 1853 she moved to Texas from Alabama thirty five years ago settling in the Canaan community. She was a faithful Presbyterian member and a devoted wife and mother loved by friends and neighbors.
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C. D. Alverson
Dave Alverson
Noble woman laid to rest at Oak Hill cemetery
Funeral service held at the family home conducted by Rev. Joe Everheart with sermon by assisting ministers. Survived by husband and six children including Rev. W. W. Alverson, F. E. Alverson, and Mrs. Joe McMillin. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery as relatives and friends pay their respects.
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Joe Everheart
J. F. Fender
W. A. Kirkpatrick
Oak Hill Cemetery
Water bill notice from marshal J T Stillwell
The marshal J T Stillwell announces he will be at the fire station until the tenth of the month to collect water payments. Call and pay before the tenth to avoid penalties.
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J.T. Stillwell
Farmers Thresh Grain as Harvest Nears
Most farmers in the Ely area are busy thrashing grain and expect completion in a few days. Dennis Eaton, visiting from Camp Travis, stays with his parents Mr and Mrs Eaton and was recently in the hospital for unspecified reasons.
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Dennis Eaton
Camp Travis
Mrs. Eaton
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