Marriages, births and local events listed in Whitewright
The Sun reports June 30 1916 village news from Whitewright including the marriage of Miss Evelyn Ayres and Mr Cecil Cameron, births to Wade Sears and Andrew Pierce families, visits by Dr Ross R May, a cottage fire in a rainstorm, corn prices and crop prospects, city speeding warnings, a school tax election outcome, social events hosted by Miss Fanny Pope and Miss Charlie Bell Southerland, a reception for Mrs Cecil Cameron, an artists recital by Bascom Sears, and the marriage of Rhom Pennington to Verda Rascoe with relocation to Royse City.
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Evelyn Ayres
Cecil Cameron
Wade Sears
Andrew Pierce
Ross R. May
Siloam Springs
Ark
Payne Cottage
J. T. Roberts
Pilot Grove
Fanny Pope
Charlie Bell Southerland
Lucile Southerland
Trenton
Emmet Penn
West Main Street
Bascom Sears
East Main Street
H. D. Neff
Charles Duke
Edith Little
Vera Kirkpatrick
Morrell Sears
Rhom Pennington
Whitewright
Dallas
Verda Rascoe
Royse City
Pennington
Royse City Lumber Company
Levers Holcomb and Lucy Brock wed in local ceremony
Levers Holcomb and Miss Lucy Brock of this city married Sunday afternoon at the home of Rev. Geo. C. Boston. The event follows a string of social notices including visits and parties across the South and a news round of local farm and transport disruptions.
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Thomas J. Doss
W. J. Doss
John McMurry
J. M. McMurry
Monroe
B. S. Montgomery
Estelle
California
J. H. Waggoner
Elizabeth
Mississippi
C. J. Meadors
Arkadelphia
Ark
Levers Holcomb
Lucy Brock
Geo. C. Boston
J. H. Graves & Son
Grover Gillett
John A. Ray
Whitewright
Laurence Marques
South Africa
State Department
Washington
Engraved or Printed Cards and Invitations Availability
Readable text notes engraving and printing options for cards invitations and announcements. Highlights vendors and methods for creating personalized paper items suitable for events and formal notices.
Jokes From A Bygone Gag Pocket
A collection of light hearted quips and one liners from old jokes. The humor centers on dentists, flirtatious banter, social mishaps and playful wordplay with no violent or graphic content.
Inconsistent Banter Sparks Odd Exchange on Sea Voyage
A judge crossing the Irish Channel spots a seasick lawyer and offers help. The lawyer asks to overrule the motion, prompting a quip about saying no. The dialogue shifts to a joke about a hat and a request, reflecting a tapestry of light courtroom humor.
Judge Rapping Courtroom Quip Sparks Laughter
A courtroom moment had the judge insisting order while a defendant quipped about drinking beer. The exchange drew chuckles as the case moved forward amid a tense hearing.
Irish Soldier Returns Home From Front Looking Frail
An Irish American soldier, after long service, grew very thin from exposure and poor rations. On arriving home a friend greeted him, and he quipped that his friend could indeed see how thin he had become since leaving the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Pat
Begorra
The Victim and Fair Motorist Exchange Quip Over Ring
A brief humorous line shows a victim urging caution and a recently engaged motorist replying with a comment about admiring a new ring. The exchange highlights a light moment amid an incident.
Position Wanted by City Hall Worker Prefers Public Crib Act
A Southern paper notes a job seeker at City Hall seeking new work around March 1 under the Public Crib Act. The individual states current employment but is open to immediate relocation or reassignment if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
City Hall
Secret Birth Date Rumor Sparks Curiosity
A playful exchange centers on Miss Passeigh claiming a secret linked to her birth date. The remark, noted as a romantic rumor, hints that the key detail is the birth date itself.
How To Tell Ladies From Men Now That Both Wear Pants
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a witty quip attributed to Lee Shippey of the Los Angeles Times. The remark jokes about fashion and gender norms as more people wear pants. The quote highlights cultural attitudes in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Shippey
Los Angeles Times
Cincinnati Enquirer
Generous Endowment Prompt in Remarkable Family Riddle
A reader asks what the father settled for his children at marriage, while the reply hints the rest of the family received the settlement. The exchange frames a dynastic provision and hints at broader family wealth.
Train Stoppage After Cow Across Tracks
A train halted abruptly and passengers leapt as an old woman cried out. The conductor said nothing serious occurred. the cow was struck and chased into a barn rather than being on the track.
New Awkward Age Accent on Marriage Mismatches
A witty exchange contrasts Marlene’s planned marriage to a man much older than her with Nadine noting the match is either twenty-five years too old or too young. The dialogue highlights social comedy about age and compatibility.
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Marlene
Nadine
Inebriated man balks police over street stance
A police officer tells a drunk man he cannot stand in the street. The man insists he can and boasts he has stood there for an hour without falling.
Joshua the obedient leader who led under God
This Sunday school lesson highlights Joshua as a crucial Old Testament figure who obeyed God without disobedience. It portrays him as a prosaic yet faithful servant who led Israel across the Jordan, brought down Jericho, and trusted the Lord in battle, emphasizing divine partnership in their conquest.
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Joshua
Promised Land
Canaan
God
Egypt
Moses
Jordan Waters
Jericho
Gideon
Israel
Industries Urged To Increase Wages But Not Prices
Washington notes Hugh S. Johnson urges industries to speed up wage increases and stabilize working hours while avoiding price hikes. He says codes of fair competition should be submitted soon and warns of penalties for nonparticipation. Major industries move to present wage‑raising trade agreements as public works funding grows.
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Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
National Recovery Administration
Johnson
W. L. Allen
Household Hints From Daily Columns
Practical tips on cooking cleanup and household care include lemon juice with steak, camphor to prevent tarnish, safe cleaners, turpentine for water spots, greasing pie pans, and breath fresheners from foods. Also advice on carpet cleaning with bran and avoiding brushing mud against fabric warp.
Fifty Pounds of Korean Lespedera Sowed in Kentucky
In 1924 Kentucky sowed fifty pounds of Korean lespedera while this spring farmers spread about 4 500 000 pounds. The comparison highlights rapid agricultural expansion and growing use of lespedera across the region.
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Kentucky
Freshen Cabbage and Vegetables With Cold Water Soak
To freshen cabbage and other raw vegetables used in salads soak one hour in very cold water. Drain well before using.
How She Lost 29 Pounds In 3 Months
Mrs Thelma Gravely of Roseville Calif reports losing 29 pounds in 3 months using Kruschen Salts plus dieting. She asks others to take half a teaspoonful in hot water before breakfast daily and notes a four week jar costs little at any drugstore. Sold in Whitewright by Kirkpatrick Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Gravely
Roseville
Calif
Whitewright
Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
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Rochet
BET
Paris
Baltimore
Charles F. Brush
Cleveland
Elihu Thompson
Philadelphia
Jim
Jane
Whitewright Lumber Co
Donald H. Sawyer
Ickes
Treasury
L. LaRoe & Company
Whitewright, Texas
W. E. LaRoe
Mgr
P. S
S. H. Montgomery Agency
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