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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
3
The column lists residents and visitors over the weekend including Houston Blanton in Denison with friends, A B Hemphill from Dallas, Ruby Childress from Dallas, S S Doss in Dallas, H M Curry and daughters in Waco, J P Layman and H H Sears in Fort Worth, plus Arch ie Barnett and S C Young visiting from Ardmore. It also promotes Pierce's Cafe and local merchants.
W R Hooper returns from Jefferson as Mrs Sinclair and child visit S H Jared family. Numerous visits from Dallas Denison Royse City and Houston members. Spring coats and shoes promoted by M C Spivy Co with other local travel notes and relatives in Bonham area.
Mrs William Howell and daughter Mamie and son Jack of Joy were guests of Mrs Chesley Rutledge Monday. Mrs Fount Kimbell of Groesbeck came Monday to be at the bedside of her mother Mrs B S Montgomery who is seriously ill. J R Jordan of Waxahachie visited Whitewright for a few weeks, having made it his home for years. A two room negro house owned by Henry Patillo and occupied by Frank Smith in north Whitewright was damaged by fire Thursday night with no one at home. it had gained headway before discovery and there was no insurance on the building or contents.
Lucian LaRoe and Mr and Mrs W F LaRoe visited Greenville to celebrate Mrs J F LaRoe's seventy second birthday. A surprise turkey dinner at her daughter's home brought together her children and grandchildren for a memorable family reunion.
Rain and bad weather disrupt farm and road maintenance again this week in Pilot Grove. Church services were rained out Sunday. Local social mentions include Lee Binion of Texarkana visiting family, Miss Helen Oliphant in Sherman, and several Dallas and Sherman trips. Basketball results show junior teams losing to Rose Hill 16 3 boys and 6 3 girls while Pilot Grove and Whitewright girls split results with Pilot Grove winning 16 7.
Local politics debate centers on Heflin's plan to remove the Al from Alabama and reshape state branding. Supporters argue economic and cultural benefits while opponents warn of risks to identity and regional interests.
A store advertises a large stock of new spring merchandise to meet dry goods needs with abundant fresh stock and ready selections. The message emphasizes readiness to fill customer wants.
The Bow Corner Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Tom Binion's home Friday at 10 30. Fifteen members and four visitors attended a noon covered dish luncheon. A 2 o'clock business session followed and members later socialized. Some worked on linen projects while others discussed rag tag making. Meeting adjourned to resume March 16 at Miss Sarah Bini's at 2 p.m.
The Atlanta Constitution reports that the prohibition issue is causing significant ferment in Congress. The article notes heated debate and mounting activity as lawmakers grapple with liquor policy and potential constitutional implications.
The Arkansas Gazette quotes a scientist predicting a breakthrough in intra-atomic energy that will enable human travel to the moon, marking a historic breakthrough after a long period of limited progress for the average person.
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