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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1927

Page

8

Statewide Cleanup Dates Announced For Texas

The state board of health schedules a week long cleanup campaign from April 3 to 9 led by Dr. J. C. Anderson. Officials note 250 municipalities joined last year and urge communities to perform full health appraisals focusing on sewage water supply garbage milk sanitation mosquito control and food protection while stressing birth registration campaigns as only about 70 percent of births are registered in the state.

State Board of Health J. C. Anderson Texas

Clean Up Week Support Offered by State Health Board

Towns seeking cooperation with the state board of health for clean up week will receive an outline of proposed activities, health appraisal forms, and health literature upon request.

United States State Board of Health

Pilot Grove School Primer Classes Names Listed

Primer class pupils at Pilot Grove School include Helen McSpedden Billie Burl Hopper and Wilson Kaiser in first grade Warner Lovell in first grade Second grade students Jack Andrews W S Scott Dorothy Sue Bigger Noma Garland Ocie Scott Onie Scott Fourth grade pupils Jewell Andrews Anna Joyce Benson Franklin Dixon Patta Jean Hulett Clem Hunnicutt Dan Tree Fifth grade students Donovan Lee Con ner Ina Garland Royce St John Helen Taylor D B Taylor other grades not furnished The Sun for publication.

Helen McSpedden Billie Burl Hopper Wilson Kaiser Warner Lovell Jack Andrews W. S. Scott Dorothy Sue Biggerstaff Noma Garland Ocie Scott Onie Scott Jewell Andrews Anna Joyce Benson Franklin Dixon Patta Jean Hulett Clem Hunnicutt Dan Tree Donovan Lee Conner Ina Garland Royce St. John Helen Taylor D. B. Taylor Sun

Local Guests List Highlights City Social Figures

Judd and son Howard, Mrs. George Parrish, Dave Binion, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. McSpedden and daughters, Miss Helen Welch, Miss Madeline Maples, and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. L. Russell and children attend a social gathering.

High School Baseball Elects Captain and Manager

Last Friday Coach Crain called for baseball practice and a large turnout attended the first workout. Little Pie Bailey was chosen captain and Robert Howard elected business manager. Equipment orders are placed and Crain has trained the squad as weather allows, with hopes for a winning season and strong community support.

Crain Little Pie’ Bailey Robert Howard

Kentuckytown Club Discusses Balanced Meals Meeting

The Kentuckytown Club met last Friday with Miss Viva Phillips leading the discussion on Balanced Meals. Miss Inez Derryberry, home demonstration agent, was in charge. one member was absent, one visitor attended, and snacks were served after the business session. The next meeting with Mrs Ben Savage on March 11 will cover Colors Most Becoming to Your Style and a dress form will be made.

Viva Phillips Inez Derryberry Ben Savage

Homeward Bound Letter from Hillsboro Reader

A reader from Hillsboro writes that after leaving Whitewright in December and wandering through San Antonio Mexia and Hillsboro with his family they are heading home. He asks The Sun to mail the paper this week and expresses enjoyment of their Texas trip.

Hillsboro the Sun Whitewright San Antonio Mexia W. A. Kirkpatrick

Junior B Y P U Program Group Four Recital

The Junior B Y P U program features Ruth Gosnell leading scripture and messages on courtesy by Gradie Faye Coley Inez Coffey Ila May Dwight Coley Joe Meador and Mary Gee Woods. Visitors are welcome.

Ruth Gosnell Gradie Faye Coley Inez Coffey Ila May Dwight Coley Joe Meador Mary Gee Woods

Pilot Grove Reunion Near Slaton Reports Pleasant Get Together

At R. E. L. Russell home near Slaton on February 20 a Pilot Grove Reunion was held. The impromptu gathering featured a fine dinner and lively discussion of crop prospects and live stock as well as social chatter among attendees. Present were Mr and Mrs Pell Cato and children and Mrs J D.

R. E. L. Russell Slaton Pilot Grove Pell Cato J. D

Pilot Grove News Sees Oats Sown and Cotton Ginned

Farmers finished sowing oats last week and about 20 bales of cotton were ginned with more to come. Local social visits occurred as Miss Marian Barbee attended an NEA meeting in Dallas. Basketball wins for the boys and the girls at Anna and Leonard, and a birthday social hosted by Dolphus Hopper. Rain delayed farm work after a Sunday night and Monday downpour.

Louviey Neely Commerce Charley Kaiser Dallas S. F. Garland Sherman Byron Birt Ed Vandergriff van Alstyne Rev Dolphus Hopper Rev. Henderson

Washington on taking command of the army

In a letter to his wife Patsy Washington explains that Congress has resolved to place the entire army raised for the American cause under his charge and that he must immediately proceed to Boston to assume command. He asks his wife to believe him.

Washington Congress Boston Patsy

Duty to accept a distant appointment vows strict duty

A speaker explains they avoided the appointment but cannot refuse without harming honor and family. They express happiness at home over years abroad and trust Providence to preserve them, anticipating return in the fall after fulfilling the service.

It is a safe bet that the man who sings How dry I am

A witty remark from the Norfolk-Virginian Pilot notes a performer singing How dry I am drew a playful line about rain and abstinence, suggesting the singer is not dry at all. The comment frames a lighthearted joke around a well known tune.

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