Social notes from Whitewright and neighbors
Charley Smith of Sherman visited in Whitewright Tuesday. Mrs. J. N. Gates of Lena Illinois and Mrs. H. A. Berry of Houston were guests of S. T. Montgomery. Several Whitewright residents will attend a Roosevelt lecture in Sherman Saturday. Up to Wednesday afternoon 23 candidates had filed for district clerk of Grayson County. election April 6 open to all qualified voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Smith
Sherman
Whitewright
J. N. Gates
Lena, Illinois
H. A. Berry
Houston
S. T. Montgomery
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Municipal Auditorium
Grayson County
Smiths Grocery Opens in New J B Dickson Building
Frank Smith and son Robert announce a full day Saturday opening of Smiths Grocery serving coffee and cake to visitors. The store moved last week from the Luther Smith and Son stand to the J B Dickson building and will hold the event in its new location with a community welcome. Nearby, James Hoyt Claborn and William Janway have enlisted in the navy and traveled to Dallas for final physicals before reporting to Norfolk Virginia. A Camp Fire Girls anniversary service is planned Sunday at 7 15 p m at the Methodist Church with Rev J M Connally preaching and music, followed by a pledge repeat. all town churches will cooperate inviting all girls including non members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hoyt Claborn
William Janway
Navy
Dallas
Naval Training Station
Norfolk
Claborn
van Claborn
Janway
P. Janway
Methodist
Camp Fire
J. M. Connally
Manager Lilley Transfers to Denison Wolens Store
Ernest Lilley former Whitewright dry goods merchant now manages the K Wolens department store in Denison after a transfer from Fort Worth last week. He has spent about three years with K Wolens and previously worked with Montgomery Ward in West Texas and New Mexico following Whitewright employment. The Community Public Service Company Northeast Texas division held its quarterly employee meeting with 48 attendees and a church dinner followed by further business at the local office. H G Rountree moved to the Claud Truett cottage on Spruce street, Buster Graves left for Sherman, and Austin Hinton with his mother relocated from Sulphur Springs occupying the vacated cottage. Hinton plans to install a bottling plant in the west end of the building housing Johnson service station, aiming for operation next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lilley
Whitewright Dry
K. Wolens Department
Denison
Fort Worth
Mr. Lilley
K. Wolens Company
Montgomery Ward & Company
West Texas
New Mexico
Whitewright
Community Public Service Company
Northeast Texas Division
Ladies of the Baptist Church
H. G. Rountree
Claud Truett
Spruce Street
Buster Graves
Sherman
Austin Hinton
Sulphur Springs
Mr. Rountree
Mr. Hinton
Johnson Service Station
Needlecraft Club meeting hosted by Mrs Clifton Jones
Mrs Clifton Jones hosted the Needlecraft Club at her home on Wednesday for an afternoon of needle work. A refreshment course was served to 9 of the 10 charter members, followed by a short program by all. The next meeting will be at Mrs Alton McDowell's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Jones
Alton McDowell
Camp Fire Girls Meet At Betty Atkinson Home
The Camp Fire Girls held their regular meeting Monday at Betty Atkinson’s home with Sara Atterberry presiding. Members played games and refreshments were served to 11 members and guardian Mrs G K Stephens. The next gathering will be with Marie Badgett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Betty Atkinson
Sara Atterberry
Guardian
G. K. Stephens
Marie Badgett
Mrs England Shower Honors Bride Mrs Grady England
Mrs John H Hopper hosted a shower at her home on Tuesday evening honoring Mrs Grady England a recent bride assisted by Mrs L R Worley Refreshments included cake and hot chocolate for guests including Mrs Preston England Mrs H D England Mrs Elmer Ryan and daughters Mrs Jess Blakey and daughters Mrs Tom Blakey Mrs Marie Lambert and children Mrs Cecil Alverson and daughter Mrs Guy Burchfield and daughter Mrs Floyd Haliburton Mrs Pearl Haliburton and son Mrs Earl Hansard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hopper
Grady England
L. R. Worley
Preston England
H. D. England
Elmer Ryan
Jess Blakey
Tom Blakey
Marie Lambert
Cecil Alverson
Guy Burchfield
Local residents given gifts. note on married names
Mrs Lee Penny and several Whitewright women along with Mrs Pearl Hickson and others near Tom Bean received gifts. Grady England, married February 22, is Elma Margaret Hopper of Canaan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Penny
W. T. McBroom
J. T. McBroom
B. D. McBroom
Andrew Garner
Jess Franklin
John E. Smith
Whitewright
Pearl Hickson
Tom Bean
Grady England
Elma Margaret Hopper
Canaan
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Installs Officers
Officers for the coming year were installed at the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society meeting last Monday with Dr. B. Wrenn Webb officiating. President is Mrs. Emmet Penn, vice president Mrs. Lester Haile, secretary Mrs. John Henry, treasurer Mrs. T. J. Lilley, circle chairmen include Mrs. Allen T. Short Mrs. Robert Sears Mrs. R. T. Pennington and Mrs. T. J. Lilley, with Mrs. Ben Patterson as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
B. Wrenn Webb
Emmet Penn
Lester Haile
John Henry
T. J. Lilley
Allen T. Short
Robert Sears
R. T. Pennington
Ben Patterson
Friday Literary Club Holds Texas Day Program
The Friday Literary Club met at Mrs. T. E. Barbee's home for a Texas Day program featuring talks on Legend of the Hall of the Horn Worshippers, History of the Texas Rangers, The Rose Window of San Jose, and reading Heritage. During business hour, Mrs. H. T. Atterberry was elected delegate to the district convention at Cleborne in April with Mrs. George Stephens as alternate. Mrs. Paul Ryan joined as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Barbee
Hall of the Horn
R. T. Pennington
The
Texas Rangers
Bryant King
San Jose
Harold W. Key
Reading
Heritage
C. P. Johnson
H. T. Atterberry
Cleb
Bethel Club Demonstration Teaches Dress Making Skills
The Bethel Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. J L Denton's home with Miss Eunice King presenting a lesson on cutting basting and fitting a dress. President Mrs J H Gosnell presided and refreshments were served to members including Mrs B W Stephens Mrs O G Bow Mrs Floyd Harris Mrs George Jarvis and several others. Next meeting planned at Mrs Bruce Dickson's home on March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Home Demonstration Club
J. L. Denton
Eunice King
J. H. Gosnell
B. W. Stephens
O. G. Bow
Floyd Harris
George Jarvis
T. L. Cowart
Foy Clower
H.W. Hedgepeth
Bruce Dickson
Ouida Nell Harris
Fern Russell
Frances Hedgepeth
Louise Autrey
Irene Dickson
Friendships Lead Freshmen at Oklahoma University
A questionnaire of 333 Oklahoma University freshmen finds the top aim is making friendships, with 313 naming it as the principal purpose. The second motive is learning how to study, followed by becoming more self-reliant. husband hunting ranks eighth as making friends with men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Oklah
Oklahoma University
Bill Would Penalize Givers Of False News
Austin reports a bill to criminalize false information to newspapers about a wedding birth or death. Introduced by Representative Holland of Belton, the measure would fine up to 500 dollars, or jail up to six months, or both for knowingly making a false report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Holland
Belton
Bill to abolish constables and justices proposed in Senate
Senators Pace and Spears introduced a constitutional amendment to abolish the offices of justice of the peace and constables. The proposal would transfer justice duties to county judges, with Pace arguing that modern transportation has eliminated the need for J P and constabulary precincts.
Local Churches Invite Attendance for Bible Study and Services
Joe Burton minister announces Bible study at 10 a m and 7 p m Wednesday plus preaching services at 11 a m and 6 30 p m Everyone is cordially invited to attend at the churches facilities and time details provided in the notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Burton
L. O. Evans to Lead Baptist Revival and Conference
L O Evans pastor outlines Sunday services at 10 a m and 10 55 a m with evening worship at 7 15 p m The B T U revival starts March 19 A Grayson County Baptist Workers Conference will be held at North Park Church Sherman on Tuesday March 14 to finalize plans for the simultaneous B T U revivals running March 19 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Evans
Grayson County Baptist Workers’ Conference
North Park Church
Sherman
Upcoming Sunday Services At Local Church Features
Next Sunday at 11 church service Rev Ira C Riker conference secretary of Christian Education of Dallas will preach. At 7 15 p m a union service honoring Camp Fire Girls will be held in our church. Sunday school meets at 10 a m. Sherman District Training School opens at 2 30 p m at Travis Street Church in Sherman with five courses and large enrollment says pastor J M Connally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira C. Riker
Christian Education of Dallas
Camp Fire
Travis Street
Sherman
Sherman District
J. M. Connally
Victory of Faith at First Presbyterian Church Sunday
First Presbyterian Church schedules 10 a.m. Sunday school under Dick Montgomery and 11 a.m. service titled The Victory of Faith. Junior Church led by Mrs. Sears and Mrs. Gordon. No evening service. join union service at 7:15 p.m. with Methodist Church. Camp Fire Girls program directed by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Stephens. Workers Conference moved to March 19 for Easter prep April 3-9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Montgomery
Robert Sears
Horace Gordon
Methodist Church
Joe Johnson
G. K. Stephens
Lost dog becomes radio buzz in Butte room
A stray black and white fox terrier wandered into George Needy's broadcasting room in Butte as he worked the police radio. The dog’s yelp on the mic drew a reporter, and the owner read the tale, then claimed the pup at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
George Needy
Needy
Man who fitted Jesse James horse dies in St Paul
Funeral arrangements were set for James L. Dewar a St Paul blacksmith who said he helped confuse lawmen by putting reverse horseshoes on Jesse James horse. Dewar often recounted how he and James staged the trick while James worked in a Kansas City smithy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
James L. Dewar
Jesse James
St. Paul
James
Kansas City
Cotton Exports Fall 19 Percent in Five Months
Washington report from the Foreign Agricultural Service notes a 19 percent drop in U S cotton exports over the first five months of the year. The decline reflects weaker overseas demand and lower shipments to major buyers, with analysts warning of ongoing challenges for farmers and the textile sector.
United States Cotton Exports Fall From 1937 Peaks
United States exports of cotton for August to December 1938 reached 2,017,000 bales, down from 3,416,000 bales in the same period 1937 and well below the 4,471,000 bale five year average. The report cites the first five months of the current marketing season showing a reduction in world cotton pot shares and overall weaker performance versus prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Allred Takes Oath as Judge in Texas Bench
James V. Allred, 39, former Texas governor, took the oath to serve as a federal judge for the southern district of Texas. He left to preside in Brownsville, Corpus Christi and Laredo, with concurrent jurisdiction alongside Federal Judge T. M. Kennerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
James V. Allred
Tex
Southern District of Texas
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Alfréd
T. M. Kennerly
The Reason Teacher Narrates James Hand Cleanliness
The teacher notes James keeps his hands clean and asks how he maintains cleanliness. James replies that his mother makes him wash the dishes every morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Sophomore Reflects on Humility and Popularity
A sophomore recalls arriving conceited at college and credits peers for removing vanity. He now considers himself among the most popular students, noting how experience and campus interactions shaped his self-perception.
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Mrs. Clyde Vestal
J. L. Truett
J. C. Gillespie
Carl May
W. E. White
Nobility
R. L. Sears
Oklahoma City
Mary Lee Mitchell
E. A. Douglas
Dorothy Sue
Sadler
William Roberts
William Robert
Luther Gordon
Cora Simmons
Sherman Hospital
W. E. Pennell
Ott Lackey
Paul Stephens
Herman Bedford
J. C. English
Marie Jenkins
Louisiana
W. A. Boone
Mr. Boone
J. L. Boone
F. O. Mangrum of
Mrs. Croft Watson
W. L. Hatfield
Greenville
S. C
Southern Construction Company
Columbus, Ga
John Yeager
Josephine
Farmersville
Nevada
Lavon
Randolph, Sherman, Denison
Trenton
Bells
J. F. Spindle
Mrs
Dick Andrews
Thorp Springs
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
J. D. Hoard
J. E. Payne
Royce Jones
Kenneth Ray
Carl Allen
Durant, Okla
B. L. Sanderson
Andy Sanderson
Valley View
M. L. Ellis
Cross Plains
A. L. Biggerstaff
Mrs. Ellis
Mrs. Biggerstaff
Nelson Eddy
Jeanette MacDonald
Ralph Byrd
Mary Carlisle
Robt
Allen
Preston Foster
Tony Martin
Phyllis Brooks
June Lang - Lynn Bari
Wallace Beery
Robert Taylor
Zaza
Honolulu
Lorene Lowery
J. C. Duck
Wolfe City
A. J. Badgett
Edwin
Carrie Martin
Rockwall
Charles Williams
Randolph
Elbert Bennett
Miss Monabelle Biggerstaff
O. L. Henslee Jr
O. L. Henslee
Emma and
Lillie Maye Holland
Mrs. W. B. Holland
Whitesboro
Ector
Murray Bryant
el Paso
E. J. Frailicks
Kentucky
T. M. Scott
Mickey Walker
D. S. Carr
Cappie Beard
R. L. Johnson
Rio Grande Valley
Delmar Bowen
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ray Whitwell
Charlottea Whitwell
Mildred Copeland of
McKinney
Ben Montgomery
Sealy
Lem Tittsworth
Bonham
Texas
Jesse Bow
Luther Smith & Son
Presbyterian
Post Office
Lila B. Dickerson
Bentonville, Ark
A. L. Groves
Elizabeth Groves
J. R. Pennington
Mary Jo
Edith Mae Sears
Homer Sears
Southland- Gulf States Life Insurance Co
Edith Mae
Denton
H. D. Janke
San Antonio
Bryan Weber
Hillsboro
Tony Weber
East Main Street
W. M. Samples
Petersburg
Hale County
the Sun
W. M. Samples Jr
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base
San Diego
Calif
General Electric
Cemetery Committee of the
Samantha
Cross Roads Cemetery
Desert School House
Needlecraft Club
Mrs. England
Presbyterian Society
Bethel H-D Club
Farley’s
Farley
Hon
Pascal Farley
Church OF Christ
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Washington
Foreign Agricultural Service
Allred
Luther
Smith & Son Stand
Bow’s
Shantung
Hawk
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