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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1921

Page

5

Sherman Boy’s Auto Upset After Debate Trip

An automobile driven by Jack Smith of Sherman turned over Monday night on the road between Bells and Whitewright. None of the occupants were hurt. Passengers included Joe Moore Jack Hughes and Charles Hodges all of whom had been to Whitewright for a Sherman High School versus Whitewright debate and were returning home. Ernest Lilley visited Dallas Tuesday.

Jack Smith Sherman Bells Whitewright Smith Joe Moore Jack Hughes Charles Hodges Sherman High School

Local residents visiting relatives and friends this week

J R Jordan of McKinney visits here this week while Oscar Pierce, T F Barbee and Olive Neff also travel between Dallas Lubbock and McKinney. Greenville’s H C McGaughey attends Mrs J D Patterson funeral. Ron and Mrs Roberts spend weekend here. Repairs offered for old furniture with guarantee. W J Looney endorses quick service.

J.R. Jordan of McKinney H. C. McGaughey Greenville J. D. Patterson Lester Looney Tulsa, Okla J. H. Hudspeth Durant, Okla

Local Visit Notes From Sherman and Trenton

B. Legg stayed in Trenton beside his seriously ill father for most of the week. Mr and Mrs S A Hayes and their Sherman son visited friends here Sunday.

B. Legg Trenton Mrs. S. A. Hayes of Sherman Wm. Fleming Sherman Mrs. Wilson Dallas J. R. Fleming

Prewar pricing and local visits noted in Sherman area

Local residents and visitors from Greenville Dallas and Sherman gathered at homes and businesses this week including W J Looney policy remarks live and let live. P J Pierce Sons Cafe Confectionery advertises cigars magazines candy and eats. Baby chick offer highlighted at Johnson's with 15 cents price.

P. J. Pierce & Sons Cafe Confectionery

City Market Buys Thirty Fine Beef Steers for Spring Trade

The City Market purchased thirty head of extra fine beef steers earlier this week. Ten were delivered Monday with the rest to follow. They were fed for the Fort Worth market, but purchased at a premium to ensure top quality meat for the next two months, despite the difficulty of finding good cattle this season. A Johnsons special offers 15¢ chick food, 2 for 25¢, with a Saturday bargain tease.

Johnson’s City Fort Worth City Market

Wichita Falls engineer burned in manhole gas explosion

B S Montgomery learned his son Julian Montgomery, city engineer of Wichita Falls, suffered facial burns after a manhole gas explosion during a sewer inspection. His companion also sustained facial and hand burns. The incident occurred Saturday in Wichita Falls.

Julian Montgomery Wichita Falls Julian

Mrs Webb and daughter visit Sulphur family

Mrs E C Webb and her young daughter travel from Sulphur Oklahoma to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W H Stedham. The brief item notes the extended family gathering and the Missouri Valley locale.

E. C. Webb Sulphur Okla W. H. Stedham

Filling station ad promises best oils from R S Morehead

When you want oil or gas, drive in at the convenient filling station. You get the best oils there. R. S. More head.

R. S. Morehead

Community Notes on Local Events and Opinions

D A Hollingsworth returns to Dallas for treatment and recovery. A school faculty play this Friday at the school auditorium supports a good cause. J R Fleming reports prospecting in McAllen, Rio Grande valley with sweet citrus samples and plans to buy land for wintering there. Miss Miles from the State Department of Education visits local schools noting crowding as the main issue. W J Looney advertises furniture repair and remodeling services with complete equipment and right prices.

J. R. Fleming McAllen Rio Grande Valley Fleming Miss Miles State Department of Education

Open Shop Debate At Whitewright High School

Lovell Wrenn and Edwin Badgett for Whitewright faced Charles Reese and Charles Hodges for the Attican League of Sherman in a Monday night debate at the school auditorium. The question asked if the Movement for the Open Shop should receive public opinion support. Sherman won the debate as judges ruled. Whitewright students performed well in their first debate amid a large, appreciative audience.

Lovell Wrenn Edwin Badgett Whitewright School Charles Reese Charles Hodges Sherman High School Whitewright Sherman

Have That Auto Casing Re-Treaded Before Spring

R. S. More urges car owners to re-tread casings before spring to protect tires and save money. Re-treading before fabric wear reduces tire costs by about half, extending usable life and avoiding early expenditure.

R. S. Morehead

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gordon Brothers Member Retail Merchants Association Sherman Democrat Ernest Lilley Oscar Pierce Lubbock Olive Neff T. H. Truett Mrs. Fannie Castleberry of Bonham Mrs T. G. Doss Ron Roberts M. A. Pulliam Katherine Tilger J. W. Wilson W. J. Looney J. W. Kengery Mrs. Z. White R. F. Beasley W. F. Holland San Antonio Texas H. L. Webster Lucy S. A. Hayes Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams Co Dyer Rexall B. S. Montgomery Acton D. R. Lewis Houston Head Camp of Woodmen of the World P. J. Pierce & Sons Durham The Presbyterian Church the Church J. F. Benton Madame Louisa Tetrazzini Fair Park Coliseum J. F. Spindle O. M. Durham State Dental Association Gallaher & Son Eastman Kodaks Jacob’s Candies Member D. A. Hollingsworth J. L. Kirkpatrick
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