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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1934

Page

5

Local social notes and visits around Whitewright

Wade Hancock of Fort Worth visited Whitewright with relatives. Mrs. Charlie Ayres returned from Dallas and Trenton. O. L. Henry of Hamlin visited his father and kin. The Manning family and others visited Bonham and Leonard. Fred Clark advertises farm supplies and seed. Miss Carrie Hamilton of Dallas stayed with her brother Guy Hamilton. Librarian meeting attended by Mrs. A. L. Jackson in Sherman. Eunice Dennis, teaching in Nacogdoches, visited her parents. Jim German attended a sales meeting in Kansas City. The Bridge Club honored Mrs. Ray Manning with a chili supper and gift, Manning moving to Leonard. High scores awarded to Mrs. Gomer May. Full seed and feed line at Fred Clark's.

Contract Bridge Club Ray Manning Margaret Boone Dorothy Tapscott Mary Kathryn Boone Dallas Emmet Penn Ross R. May S. H. Montgomery Carrie Hamilton Eunice Dennis Nacogdoches Penn Jack Hannah Sherman Whitewright Music Club H. T. Atterberry G. B. Smith F. M. Echols S. Witt Tommie Chenoweth Clarence McMillin H. L. Crittenden Joe Johnson George German Paul Ryan G. F. Bryant C. S. Witt Sarah Kathryn Charles F. Cory Guy Hamilton C. J. Witt Hillsboro Atterberry

Local Social Notes And Club Gatherings In Whitewright

Numerous visits from relatives and friends arrive across Whitewright with remarks on illnesses travels and hospital stays. Gardens seed sales and home demonstrations are advertised while clubs hold meetings and bridge sessions with notable guests and high scores.

Masons Gather for Lodge Meeting at Pells

D. E. Low, B. W. Newman and Mack Pierson attended a lodge meeting at Pells last Friday night where about 200 Masons were present. An electrical storm Saturday night caused lightning to strike the brick flue on Mrs. L. F. Hedgepeth home, nearly wrecking the flue to the roof with no further damage.

D. E. Low B. W. Newman Mack Pierson Masonic Lodge Pells L. F. Hedgepeth

Missionary Society Holds Monthly Meeting at Mrs Douglas Home

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church convened at Mrs. F. E. Douglas home on Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. H. Waggoner led a program on Promoting World Fellowship Among Young People with devotional by Mrs. H. P. Donigan. Others included Mrs. W. C. Dennis and Mrs. J. L. Boone. A playlet was enacted by Martha Bryant, Vivian Echols, Julia Ann Pritchett and Nova Bryant.

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church F. E. Douglas J. H. Waggoner H. P. Donigan W. C. Dennis J. L. Boone Martha Bryant Vivian Echols Julia Ann Pritchett Nova Bryant

Local grocer leader named president of Lubbock district code authority

W. B. Hestand of Slaton and former Whitewright grocer has been chosen president of a code authority for wholesale and retail grocers in the Lubbock district. The authority covers eighteen South Plains counties. Hestand leads the Hest and Kimbell Grocer Company, with wholesale houses across the region.

W. B. Hestand Slaton Whitewright Lubbock South Plains Hestand Hest and-Kimbell Grocer Company

Presbyterian Church Announces Stewardship and Study Plans

Dr. B Wrenn Webb, pastor, leads 11 a m Stewardship sermon. Congregational business meeting follows morning service. Evening 7 p m presents The Tragedy of Uselessness. Monday 2:30 p m study course Today's Youth and Tomorrow's World by Stanle High at the church.

B. Wrenn Webb Ness Stanle High

Funeral services held for Mrs Maggie D Neathery of Sherman

Mrs Maggie D Neathery wife of O J Neathery died after a month long illness at Wilson N Jones Hospital Sherman. Services were at First Baptist Church Sherman with Dr J A Ellis and Rev J A Henderson. Interment in Pilot Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband three daughters Georgia Lee Roberta Mildred two sons Lloyd Kenneth three brothers and two sisters. Mrs Neathery born Bethel community south of Whitewright and active in the Baptist Church.

Maggie D. Neathery O. J. Neathery Sherman Wilson N. Jones Hospital First Baptist Church of J. A. Ellis J. A. Henderson Pilot Grove Mildred Lloyd Kenneth Joe Cowart Ada Okla Terrell Cowart Whitewright Roy Cowart Bells R. D. Benson Tom Bean C. N. Ross Ely Neathery Bethel David Cowart Baptist Church Vaughn Reece R. M. Carter Hubert Bookout Frank Reece Arthur Vaughn Pleas Porter T. M. Parks

Kentuckytown Literary Club meets at schoolhouse

The Kentuckytown Literary Club gathered Thursday night at the Kentuckytown school house. Miss Emma Holland, Mrs. Floyd Harris, and Mr. Baxter oversaw the program. A patriotic performance by the students included a duet by Miss Verba Anderson and Miss Vera Cassetty.

Kentuckytown Literary Club Kentuckytown Emma Holland Floyd Harris Baxter Verba Anderson Vera Cassetty Holcomb Nellie Brown Frances Phillips Almenia Stephens Carrie Sue Baxter D. E. McCoy H. W. Holcomb F. T. Harris C. W. Phillips Club

When Will the Slaughter Cease

A Prudential statement cites 2.5 billion dollars as the yearly cost of American automobile accidents. It notes 1933 saw over a million injuries and 33,363 deaths, about one every 18 minutes, criticizing lax penalties for drunken driving and speeding.

Prudential Life and Accident Insurance Company America United States

Unsafe Turbines Endanger Children on Wild Rides

An opinion piece condemns death-dealing machines and untrained drivers especially children. It argues motorists’ danger comes from lack of judgment and urges action as the slaughter continues. The piece appears in the Marshall News.

Marshall News

They Laughed as I Struggled with the Heavy Piano

A humorous scene unfolds as onlookers laugh while I attempt to move a piano. The moment highlights the speaker's failure to lift the heavy instrument and the crowd's amused reaction.

Elevation at South Pole Cited by Scott Explorer

Scott the explorer states the South Pole sits at an elevation of 9 070 feet. The claim appears in a report detailing geographic measurements and historical exploration data.

Scott Explorer South Pole

Presidential City Names Prompt Local Spending Message

A list of U S presidential surnames paired with town names prompts a call to spend money in your town. The note emphasizes local commerce and community support through civic pride.

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Wade Hancock Fort Worth Charlie Ayres Trenton O. L. Henry Hamlin J. W. Henry Bonham Sunday Fred Clark A. L. Jackson W. C. Fain Fred Clark’s Mrs Mrs. C. W. Dennis Ralph England and Son H. A. James Jim German Kansas City Homer Harrison Tohoka Ernest Harrison Smokey Roger Pryor Gloria Stuart Wonderland Marie Dressler Lee Tracy Wallace Beery Jean Harlow Billie Burk John and Lionel Barrymore H. L. Carver Ella Brooks William Ray Farmersville M. B. Herring and Son Abilene William B. Holsonbake Nevada Fred James Mary Beth Peggie Billie James Jack Camp W. F. Humphries Durant Oklo Sam McMillin McMillin W. T. Ross T. E. Barbee Inez Gladys Ray Lucille LaRoe W. E. LaRoe C. P. Johnson Clyde Johnson Elizabeth Waggoner Miss Johnson Texas Christian University Miss Waggoner Texas Woman’s College B. E. Bagley Texas-Louisiana Power Company Mattie Wilroy Little Son Mr. Witt M-K-T Ry. Company Lem Tittsworth Bonham Sewing Guild No. II Faye Alverson Mildred Holcomb Miss Holcomb Fidelis Baptist Sunday School J. A. Yeager Oran Sears Pernie Badgett Yeager Kentucky Guy Stedham Justice Court R. C. Slagle T. P. Wells Near Bells Chicago Louis W. Gruber Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Presbyterian Church Kentuckytown Club Washington, Conn Adams, Mass Jefferson, Ga Madison, Wis Monroe, Wash Adams, Tenn Jackson, Miss van Buren, Ark Harrison, N. Y Tyler, Tex Polk, Neb Taylor, Pa Fillmore Calif Pierce, Neb Buchanan, Va Lincoln, Ill Johnson, Kan Grant, Neb Hayes, Neb Garfield N. J Arthur N. D Cleveland Harrison McKinley Ore Roosevelt Taft Wilson N. C Harding S. D Coolidge Ariz Hoover Utah Dallas News Associated Press United Press Northern America Newspaper Alliance News the News Southwest Washington Mark Goodwin Dallas Morning News Texas P. O Grayon County Finders TG State OF Vermont Florida Green Mountain
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