Luncheon Honors Whitewright Education Leaders at High School
Members of the Whitewright board of education and their spouses, along with Superintendent Fred W. Smith, attended a noon luncheon hosted by the third year home economics class at Whitewright High School. Miss Mac Reed directs the department, praised by State inspectors, as students served a formal menu and received high commendations for their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Board of Education
Fred W. Smith
State Department of Education
Austin
Saint Patrick
Neilia Margaret Hill
Martha Joe Sears
Mardell Pumphrey
Una Lee Hampton
Ruth Briley
Ina Bell Chadwell
Velma Lee Cates
Opal Cates
Lois Cates
Ollie Mitchell
Miss Reed
W. L. Mangrum
J. R
Dale Trial Postponed Fifth Time In 1927 Bribery Case
In Austin the trial of F A Dale of Bonham for allegedly taking a $1000 bribe as a Fortieth Legislature member was postponed for the fifth time. The case was reset to April 16 due to defense counsel illness and a claimed material witness for the defense, Representative W R Poage of McLennan County.
Burglars Steal Theatre Safe in McKinney Break-in
Burglars entered the R. and R. Theatre in McKinney Sunday night and carried off the safe containing over $700 along with valuable papers. Entry was made through the balcony by cutting a hole in the door and turning the knob. Police report no crew identified yet.
Whitewright Tigers Swing Opening Win Over Tom Bean
The Whitewright High School baseball team defeated Tom Bean 3 to 2 on Friday. Ryan pitched for Whitewright with Holloway on the mound for Tom Bean, Holloway fanning ten and Ryan six. Ruth had two singles for Whitewright, with Mayo driving in a run on a sacrifice, and Ruth stealing two bases. Tom Bean scored two runs in the seventh on two hits and two errors. Whitewright answered with two in the same inning on four errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Tom Bean
Ryan
Holloway
Ruth
Mayo
Home Boys
James Lindsey
Boy Scout Hut Under Construction in Whitewright
Carpenters began constructing a new 18 by 24 foot Boy Scout hut on lots north of the ice house in Whitewright. The site features shade trees and an entrance porch with six windows and a large fireplace. Ford Moore of Sherman donated 250 dollars in memory of his father, late Mayor T B Moore. Scoutmaster Rev J H Hawkins leads a growing Whitewright Troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Ford Moore
Whitewright
Sherman
T. B. Moore
Grayson County
J. H. Hawkins
Mrs N A Wilson Dies Near Tom Bean Texan Native
Mrs N A Wilson a native of Texas died at her son in law D W Garrett home two weeks illness died Tuesday morning one and one half miles south of Tom Bean Born near Ken tuckytown April 5 1850 wife of the late T J Wilson who died in 1898 Survived by three children Henry Wilson Mrs D W Garrett of Tom Bean and Mrs Kate Ray of Altus Okla Also survived by several grandchildren Funeral held at the Baptist Church Tom Bean Wednesday at 2 30 conducted by Rev I E Teague Rev C Chumbley and Rev Howard McSpedden Burial at Warden Cemetery two miles south of Tom Bean
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Wilson
D. W. Garrett
Tom Bean
Kentuckytown
T. J. Wilson
Henry Wilson
Kate Ray
Altus
Oklo
The
Baptist
Rotary Conference Set for Corsicana April 16 17
Corsicana hosts the 48th District Rotary International Conference April 16 17 with Ray Knoeppel of New York City as keynote speaker. H W Stillwell of Texarkana District Governor and John C Calhoun chair coordinate plans expected to bring at least a thousand Rotarians. Corsicana clubs prepare entertainment for visitors including teas receptions and a banquet for delegates wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Ray Knoeppel
New York City
Rotary International
H. W. Stillwell
Texarkana
Rotary
John C. Calhoun
Longview Club
Texas
Self Help Club Meets At Mrs Holcomb Home
The Self Help Club met at Mrs W B Holcomb's home with Mrs Carl Holland presiding. Miss Derryberry demonstrated Italian hemstitching for children's clothes and matching corners. All members attended along with six visitors. A repast followed. Mrs Holland to entertain March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Holcomb
Carl Holland
Death Claims Splendid Woman Mrs Helen Irene Montgomery
The death of Mrs Helen Irene Montgomery wife of Ben S Montgomery occurred Wednesday morning at 8 20 at the family home in Whitewright after eight months illness. Born Helen Rathbun in 1862 she lived in Whitewright 44 years and was active in the Presbyterian Church. Survived by husband and ten children, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral was at 10 this morning at the Presbyterian Church with Rev J W Willbanks and Rev J F Fender officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Irene Montgomery
Ben S. Montgomery
Whitewright
Mrs. Montgomery
Helen Irene Rathbun
Summer Hill
Illinois
Presbyterian Church
J. Max Montgomery
Dallas
Tom S. Montgomery
Huntsville
Julian Montgomery
Wichita Falls
Gertrude Montgomery
Ada
Okla
Julian C. Boone
Oklahoma City
Fountain B. Kimbell
Groesbeck
Herbert J. Bradshaw
Abilene
Andrew Montgomery
S. J. Rathbun
Los Angeles
Cal
Lee Love
Bonham
R. May
J. W. Willbanks
J. F. Fender
Oak Hill Cemetery
Sherman
T. H. Sears
W. H. King
T. E. Barbee
J. R. Pennington
Guy Hamilton
T. J. Lilley
Denison Bridge Toll Hearing Delayed to April
The hearing on toll reductions for the Red River Bridge Company at the Denison Colbert bridges, ordered by the secretary of war, is postponed to the second week of April. Lieut Col J L Schley will preside. Railway Commission and attorney general's office will attend. former Senator Joseph W Bailey represents bridge owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Bailey
Dallas
Rain in Whitewright Boosts Early Planting Prospects
A light morning rain visited Whitewright improving prospects for crops. Farmers had nearly finished planting corn when the rain fell. Early planted corn is sprouting and grain crops look fine with strong fruit blossom promising a large crop barring late freezes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Building curb on West Grand avenue by Dr R May
Dr R May plans a concrete curb in front of his house on West Grand avenue. The curb line sits 18 feet from the property line leaving space for lawn flowers and trees. The move could encourage neighbors to follow and curb on both sides would greatly improve the street's appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. May
West Grand Avenue
Paroled Man Contray So Freedom Is Revoked
A parole granted to James Anderson on January 15, 1927 was revoked by Governor Dan Moody. H S Granberry of Douglasville said Anderson became so disagreeable that he would not do his work. Anderson was convicted of murder in Dallas County and sentenced to five to ninety nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
James Anderson
Dan Moody
H. S. Granberry
Douglasville
Anderson
Moody
Dallas County
Rotary Club Announces Home Prize and Beautification Efforts
At a Friday luncheon the Rotary Club voted to award a prize in the Beau tiful Home Contest sponsored by the Friday Literary Club. A resolution backed the Parent-Teacher Association in beautifying Whitewright High School, with costs estimated in the hundreds of dollars to be raised by the town. The meeting became a round-table on topics including Boy Scouts and home beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Friday
Parent-Teacher Association
Whitewright
Man Killed When Auto Hits Truck Near Plano
John Smith nightwatchman at Allen died when his car collided with Mangrum Bros. truck driven by D K Boswell four miles north of Plano. Dr M O Perry of Allen was critically injured with a broken leg three broken ribs and facial injuries. Boswell suffered minor back injuries. Emory Christian and Johnnie Johnson survived. Perry did not blame the truck driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Allen
M. O. Perry
Mangrum Bros
Dallas-McKinney
Dr. Perry
Mr. Smith
Plano
D. K. Boswell
Dallas
Emory Christian
Johnnie Johnson
Mr. Boswell
Oil Showing In Dallas County
Carrollton reports a good oil and gas showing on the W. W. McCoy farm one mile north of town drilled by the Alford Oil Company of Dallas. The Glenmore sand was struck at 1 363 feet and the drill was sunk to 1 421 feet before a guard station was placed. A 58 inch casing will be set with cement and drilling to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
W. W. McCoy
Here
Alford Oil Company
Dallas
Glenmore
J. B. Alford
Alford
Raising Fund To Entertain Legion
SAN ANTONIO Governor Moody endorsed the revived San Antonio campaign to raise 100000 to entertain the American Legion convention next October. Mayor C M Chambers announced a businessmen luncheon ending with about 40000 pledged. Porter Whaley Chamber manager said no outside subscriptions will be asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Moody
American Legion
C. M. Chambers
Porter Whaley
Chamber of Commerce
Hughston Seeks Congress Seat
McKinney attorney Hughston announced his candidacy for Congress to represent the Fourth District. Born in Plano and raised in Collin County, he pledged to support farm relief legislation and to work with friends of strict enforcement of the eighteenth amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Wallace Hughston
Fourth
Hughston
Plano
Collin County
Hughtston
Col Alvin Owsley Seeks Senate Seat in Texas Race
Col Alvin Owsley former national commander of the American Legion runs for United States Senate to fill the seat of Earle B Mayfield with backing from the Legion in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Alvin Owsley
The
American Legion
Earle B. Mayfield
United States Senate
Owsley
American Legion Organization
Texas
Fort Worth Glee Club and Orchestra Concert Planned
The Texas Woman's College orchestra and glee club of Fort Worth, directed by Carl Venth and Ellen Jane Lindsay, perform at the high school auditorium on Tuesday afternoon March 20 from 5 to 4 o'clock. Thirty two glee club members and sixteen orchestra members participate under PTA auspices. Admission fees fund campus beautification as the group travels to Bonham and McKinney for subsequent performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Woman's College Orchestra
Glee Club of
Fort Worth
Glee Club
Carl Venth
Ellen Jane Lindsay
Bonham
McKinney
Other Condemnation Suits Are Filed
Sherman and Denison region projects for right of way on cardinal highway No. 6 trigger new condemnation actions in county court. Tracts include a 100 by 1,910 foot strip from Jennings survey owned by Jones Porter Redick and others and several widths from 15 to 80 feet totaling long parcels south of Van Alstyne owned by John Umphress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Red River
Collin County Line
Denison
Howe
Collin County
Jennings Survey
Jones Porter Redick
Et Jal
John Umphress
van Alstyne
Friday Literary Club Meets With Saint Patrick Theme
Mrs. T. E. Barbee hosted the Friday Literary Club on March 9 at 3 o clock with a Saint Patrick theme and spring flower vases. New members Mrs. Emory Christian and Mrs. Grady Gillett joined. business notes include federated club push and a Better Home Surroundings Contest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Barbee
Saint Patrick
Emory Christian
Grady Gillett
Carrie Hamilton
J. H. Waggoner
William Butler Yeats
Fred W. Smith
Red Hanrahan
Ireland
Guy Hamilton
Inez Derryberry
C. B. Bryant Jr
Fleming Livery Stable Sells On Main Street
The Fleming Livery Stable on lower Main Street changes hands from J. R. Fleming to J. R. Ladd of Sherman after years of operation. The 60 by 142 foot building has shifted from livery use to mule barn as automobiles rendered the business obsolete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Fleming Livery Stable
J. R. Fleming
Mr. Fleming
J. R. Ladd
Sherman
Visiting Dairy Farms In Mississippi
A Sherman and Whitewright tour party studying dairy farming in Mississippi travels by automobile for a ten to twelve day inspection. Mayor F M Echols and others, including County Agent C C Morris and Lee Simmons, visit Starkville Tulpo Murphreesboro and other dairy regions in three states. Johnston will author a series of articles for the Sherman Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Echols
Grayson County
Mississippi
Sherman
Whitewright
Starkville
Miss
Tupelo
Murphreesboro
Tenn
Tennessee
Missouri
C. C. Morris
Lee Simmons
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Mack Echols
J. Newell Johnston
The
Sherman Democrat
Johnston
Democrat
287 Bodies Found Following Flood Tragedy at St Francis Dam
In NE whall California an emergency search recovers 287 bodies after the St Francis dam flood. 300 to 400 missing as more than 1,000 men from sheriff offices police and volunteers scour the Santa Clara River basin for victims and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhall
Cal
Santa Clara River
St. Francis Dam
Los Angeles
Doran Storey
Storey
P T A Meeting Set For Tuesday Afternoon
The Parent-Teacher Association will meet next Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the high school building. All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent
Mrs. H. G. Webster Hosts Bridge in Honor of Nell Montgomery
Mrs. H G Webster entertained at West Spruce street with a bridge party for sixteen guests in honor of Miss Nell Montgomery. The event celebrated her forthcoming marriage to Mr Robert L Giles set for 4 30 this afternoon at the Montgomery home. A green and white theme decorated the event and gifts were presented to the honoree.
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Dale
Mii
Denison Bridge
Congress
Senate
Sells Livery Stable
P.T. A
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