Honor Roll for Public Schools Listings by Grade
Public school roll call lists Honor Roll and A Club members by grade from first through eleventh, naming students such as Ben Childress, Velma Nicely, Vivian Echols, Robbie Russell, Jack Lay, J. P. Haliburton, Leora Short, Norma Joe Mangrum, Mary Gae Woods, Opal Cates, Houston Blanton, Creola Garner, and Bettie Lou McLean. The page presents grade by grade Honor Roll and A Club rosters with no narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Childress
Jack Cantrell
Weldon Jones
Joe Glenn Bailey
Velma May Nicely
Shirley Greenberg
Pauline Coley
Neal Watson
Isabel Craig
Pauline Taylor
Robert Drake
Anna Lee Yowell
J. C. Hannah
Vivian Echols
Joe Thomas May
Gladys Gosnell
Margaret Lilley
James Anderson
Henry Phillips
Robbie Russell
Jack Yeager
Jack Lay
Dorotha Woods
J. W. Burnett
Margy Smith
Vondalee England
Ona Bell Long
Mervin Gould
J. Y. Russell
Billy Jeane Cox
Ila May
Lula Lee Vestal
Dorothy Juan Gillett
Bernard Magar
Martha Lynn Seay
Wilma Janway
Robert Doss
Dwight Coley
Dorothy Tate
Edith Mae Sears
J. P. Haliburton
Guy Hamilton
Billy Magar
Dick Montgomery
Bonnie Ruth Whitworth
Mary Joe Sears
Edna Merle McMurry
Ross Wilson
Leora Short
Sarah Janway
D. E. McCoy Jr
Norma Joe Mangrum
Billie Earl Montgomery
Billie White
Pearl England
Ethel Hopper
Mary Gae Woods
Onida Nell Harris
Una Mae Mangrum
Grady Fae Coley
S. T. Montgomery
Eva Jane Skaggs
Margaret Sears
Margaret Pierce
Beatrice Maynard
Laura Jean Fleming
Johnnie V. Dossey
Velma Bennett
Charlie McLean
Jack Bane
Mary Lee Andrews
Dorothy Hamilton
Aubrey Cook
Louise Beasley
Minnie Ola England
Franklin Harris
Jack Everheart
Lucille Craig
Babe Nell Penn
Frances Gillespie
Lucile Williams
Anna Bess Carter
Mary Lou Blanks
Alwilda Ryan
Pattie Pritchett
Alberta Blanton
Homer Craig
Julius Everheart
Marjorie Holland
Talmadge Lawrence
Gladys Smith
Clemmer Coggins
Creola Garner
John McMurry Jr
Haskell Thomson
Cora Mae Thornton
Bettie Lou McLean
Mrs Sarah J Maddux 71 dies at daughter’s home Whitewright
Mrs Sarah J Maddux 71 wife of R D Maddux died Friday at noon at her daughter Mrs M R Robbins home in Whitewright after years of illness. Born February 7 1855 in Putnam County Tennessee she came to Texas in 1892 settling near Whitewright. Survived by husband four children two brothers a sister and a funeral was held at Church of Christ Saturday at 2 pm with burial at Blanton Cemetery three miles east of Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Maddux
R. D. Maddux
M. R. Robbins
Putnam County
Tenn
Texas
Whitewright
Whitley McBroom
Comer McBroom
Sherman
Dudley Maddux
Near Town
John W
D. C. H. Bradford
Dallas
Mary Judd
Pilot Grove
Church of Christ
J. A. Dickey
Denison
J. A. Henderson
Blanton Cemetery
School Census Underway For 1926 27 In Whitewright
Fred W. Smith, superintendent, leads a city wide school census for the 1926 27 scholastic year. Citizens are urged to cooperate to identify every child of school age as state funds of 14 dollars per pupil depend on accurate rolls, and missing children means lost money for the Whitewright school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Smith
Whitewright Boy Becomes Los Angeles Police Chief
Jim Davis, born in Whitewright 37 years ago, is LA’s new chief of police. He moved to Los Angeles 16 years ago, joined the force 12 years ago, and has risen to lead the city’s police. He is married with three children and well known as Jim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Jim Davis
Whitewright
Jim
Bragg Fatally Hurt By Car Near Richardson
T E Bragg 46 was fatally injured when run over by an automobile three miles north of Richardson on the McKinney Richardson highway Friday night He died at 12 20 Saturday morning at 614 DeSoto Street South Dallas Survived by wife daughter Miss Ottie sister Mrs Lizzie Pickens and three brothers W H Bragg of Nocona B F Bragg of Sanger and J H Bragg of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Bragg
Richardson
McKinney-Richardson
DeSoto Street
Dallas
Bragg
Whitewright
Miss Ottie
Lizzie Pickens
W. H. Bragg
Nocona
B. F. Bragg
Sanger
J. H. Bragg
Grayson County Voters Qualify for 1926 Primaries
In Grayson County Illinois? the 1926 primaries and elections will include 19 543 qualified voters. Poll tax receipts issued to 18 153 voters with exemptions for 1 430. October 1 033 polls 64 exemptions November 805 polls 98 exemptions December 3 100 polls 236 exemptions January 13 175 polls 1 037 exemptions. The total exceeds 1925 by 1 469.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Grayson County
D. R. Vaughan
Mrs Susan Ann Medlin dies after illness in Howe
Mrs. Susan Ann Medlin wife of R C Medlin died at her home in Howe after a three day pneumonia illness She was born September 22 1861 in Wilson County Tennessee She married R C Medlin in 1880 at Savoy The family lived in Medlintown then moved to Howe about twenty years ago Funeral services were at the Howe Presbyterian Church and a later service in Whitewright Interment at City Cemetery Survivors include her husband and six children S S Medlin Mrs O W Calloway Ira and Robert Medlin of Howe C L Medlin Red Oak and L C Medlin Plano Two brothers Rev W A Kirkpatrick Whitewright and H C Kirkpatrick Celeste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Ann Medlin
R. C. Medlin
Howe
Presbyterian Church
Whitewright
J. F. Fender
David H. Templeton
Methodist Sale Date Change For Spring Market
The Methodist Missionary Society announces a date change for the Spring Sale and market from March 27 to Saturday April 3. The event will feature many useful articles and items for sale plus food offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Missionary Society
Whitewright Opens Prizes to Local Farmers for Cotton Crop
Whitewright offers cash prizes totaling 550 dollars to local cotton growers to promote balanced farming, more cotton per five acres, and improved farm programs. prizes include 150 by Whitewright Chamber of Commerce 100 by Rotary Club and 100 each by White & Donigan and Lester Haile plus 50 from J R Oliver and Planters Gin Co. applications available at Whitewright banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Dallas News
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Whitewright Chamber of Commercce
Whitewright Rotary Club
White & Donigan
Lester Haile
J. R. Oliver
Planters Gin Co
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
White & Donigan Gin Co
North Texas Gin Co
Fannin County
North
Collin County
Grayson County
Lewelling Announces for Attorney General
Dwight L. Lewelling former District Attorney of Dallas County and state Democratic executive committee member announced Tuesday he expects to file for a place on the official ballot as a candidate for Attorney General in the upcoming Democratic primary. He is a former Whiteswright boy with strong Dallas ties and long political activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Lewelling
Dallas County
State Democratic Executive Committee
Mr. Lewelling
Whitewright
Dallas
Mayor James Walker Plans Texas Swing to Sell Tammany Hall
New York report says Mayor Jas. J. Walker will tour the South to promote Tammany Hall with a Texas stop possible. He has one public engagement in the South a baseball dinner in St. Petersburg, Florida. Several Texas cities have invited him to speak, suggesting a Texas visit may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jas. J. Walker
South
Walker
St. Petersburg
Fla
Texas
Dog Saves Boy From Bleeding to Death
Midland report recounts two year old Bobbie Preston kicked on the head by a horse in a lot. His dog alerted the family and the child was found with a deep eyelid gash. Seven stitches were required to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Bobbie
Bob Preston
Card of Thanks for Kind Words After Death
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death, and for acts of kindness during illness. R. D. Maddux and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Maddux
New Plan of Farm Relief Is Presented
Edwin T. Meredith of Des Moines Iowa former secretary of agriculture presents to the House agricultural committee a plan to eliminate surplus crops rather than market them The plan aims to provide farmers with an adequate price for surplus and a balanced production meeting domestic and foreign demand at fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Agricultural Committee
Edwin T. Meredith
Des Moines
Iowa
Texas Tech Seeks 6 Million for Buildings and Equipment
R B Walthall, State Board of Control member, says Texas Tech at Lubbock needs 6 million dollars to complete its building and equipment program. He toured state institutions to gather data for the next Legislature and reports strong Western backing as enrollment reaches 1015 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Technological College At
Lubbock
R. B. Walthall
State Board of Control
West
Texas Tech
Gillespie couple visit Dallas on Tuesday
Mr and Mrs J C Gillespie traveled to Dallas for a visit on Tuesday confirming social ties and local travel patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. C. Gillespie
Dallas
American Note Over Mexican Religious Policy Raises Tensions
Washington reports a note from Ambassador Sheffield to the Mexican Foreign Office protesting the effects of Mexico’s religious instruction policy on American churchmen. The move accompanies Senate efforts to compel disclosure of U S relations with Mexico and follows case concerns in Vera Cruz and Texas. Senator King highlights alleged U S immigration missteps and anti Calles plots as Congress debates openness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Sheffield
Foreign Office
State Department
Senate
Vera Cruz
F. K. Krill
Jallapa
King
Manuel Torres
United States
Gen. Torres
Department of Justice
Texas
Resolution Committee
Dem
Utah
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
Mrs. Mary Badgett Dies After Long Illness at 71
Mrs. Mary Frances Badgett 71 widow of J. D. Badgett died at her home on Monday at 11 50 am after years of declining health. Born January 20 1855 in Warren County Kentucky she married J D Badgett in 1873 and lived in Bethel area before moving to Whitewright then the Badgett farm west of town. She joined the Baptist Church early and served as a devoted member. Burial took place Tuesday in City Cemetery with Rev J H Hawkins assisted by Rev J L Truett and Rev W A Stuckey. Surviving children are Mrs J F Blanton Plainview Mrs C R Truett Lubbock Mrs W T Simmons Mrs E J Lilley and Monta Badgett all of this place. A brother Sam Currin of Houston and sister Mrs Lena Freeman of Rose Hill also survive. The Negro Elko School Glee Club of Alabama performed two programs at the Negro Methodist Church this week. the twelve member group ranged ages seven to seventeen and has toured many states drawing large audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Badgett
J. D. Badgett
Badgett
Warren County
Texas
Bethel
Whitewright
Baptist Church
J. H. Hawkins
First Baptist Church
J. L. Truett
W. A. Stuckey
Methodist Church
J. F. Blanton
Plainview
C. R. Truett
Lubbock
W. T. Simmons
E. J. Lilley
Monta Badgett
Sam Currin
Houston
Lena Freeman
Rose Hill
Negro Elko School Glee Club of
Alabama
R. L. McMillin
Clarksville
The
Austin
Dero Austin
Husston
R. L. McMillan
Sallie Austin
Sherman
Sam Ricketts
Audrey Austin McMillan
John Childers
Debating Teams from City School Prep for District Meet
Superintendent Fred W. Smith trains two senior class debating squads at the high school. Charlie Carter Jr and Guy Stedham lead the boys with Maggie Horton and Cora Mae Thornton guiding the girls. Greenville guests Wright Gambrell and Misses English Spencer judged earlier practice. The Rotary Club plans to award a medal for verdicts in the upcoming series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Smith
Charlie Carter Jr
Guy Stedham
Maggie Horton
Cora Mae Thornton
Greenville
Messrs
Wright and
Gambrell
English
Spencer
Rotary Club
Rotary Club Hosts Notable Program and New Members
F E Douglas led a compelling Rotary program at the weekly luncheon last Friday. S H Montgomery and others discussed ethics in line with the organization's purposes. Two new members were identified. Rev J H Hawkins and Lloyd Moore attended as visitors. The club supported cotton acreage reduction and higher yield per acre with funding and action planning led by F M Echols, F E Douglas, and H P Donigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Douglas
S. H. Montgomery
J. H. Hawkins
the Baptist Church
Lloyd Moore
Rotary Club of
Denison
F. M. Echols
H. P. Donigan
Funeral for Mrs Morris Tomorrow
Abigail Morris aged 86 died at her grandson R A Gillett's home after a long illness. Funeral service will be held at Mr Gillett's home Friday at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev J F Fender and Rev W A Stuckey. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. The Sun will run a longer obituary in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail Morris
R. A. Gillett
Gillett
J. F. Fender
W. A. Stuckey
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mrs. M. A. Austin Buried Here Sunday
Mrs. M. A. Austin aged 81 died at her daughter’s Clarksville home after months of illness. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery Whitewright followed a Bells train arrival with services at the McMillan residence and graveside. Survived by son Dero Austin and daughters R L McMillan and Sallie Austin, plus grandchildren and a brother.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas Sears
Merle Ryan
Wayne Martin
Ruth Jopling
Elizabeth Davidson
Jim Henry Andrews
Opal Cates
Tom Everheart
J. P. Gordon
Vernon Gordon
Dorothy Key
Millard Mangrum
Mordell Pumphrey
Ford Scott Vestal
Guy Yowell
Lucy Thornton
Houston Blanton
Hazel Garner
Dorothy Gordon
Ona Belle Hampton
Ruby Harmon
Kermit Hollingsworth
Blanche Montgomery
Clyde Montgomery
Mary Pumphrey
T. J. Rector
Paul Ryan
Caroline Simmons
Trendon Vestal
Maxie Williams
Coy Wrenn
Margaret Barbee
Laura Cantrell
Mildred Holcomb
Marie McCoy
Martha Jo Sears
Annabel Stephens
Whitewright Boy
Grayson
the News
Lewelling
James Walker
Dog
Boy
Mary F. Badgett
Mrs. Morris
M. A. Austin
T. W. Caddell
George Park
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