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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1932

Page

5

Local visitors and family news from Whitewright

A long list of residents and out of town visitors are recorded in Whitewright notes. Individuals from Dallas Sherman Frisco Bonham Denison Ardmore and Greenville visit family and friends here, with several ill and recovering at home. The Sun notes a baby born to T J Rector and ongoing illness of B F Blanton.

B. F. Blanton South Whitewright H. O. Hoard J. D. Hoard Mineola Oakland Calif Mrs. Hoard W. L. Mangrum

Local notes from Whitewright and vicinity

Mc Kinney visitors Mr and Mrs J P Barbee return from West Texas and New Mexico. Funeral in Alpine for Jones Pennington. Several locals attend meetings and events in Whitewright including Rotary talks by Rev J T Purvis and a Baptist Fidelis class gathering.

J. P. Barbee McKinney T. E. Barbee West Texas New Mexico

Singing Convention at East Sherman Baptist Church

The Greason County singing convention will be held at East Sherman Baptist Church on Saturday night March 19 and Sunday March 20, per association secretary D C Gordon.

Greason County East Sherman Baptist Church D. C. Gordon Association

Easter Baskets For Sale By Methodist Missionary Society

Women of the Methodist Missionary Society offer a fine collection of Easter baskets for sale at Dyer and Jones drug store.

Methodist Missionary Society Dyer & Jones Drug Store

Friday Literary Club to Present John Lomax Entertainer

The Friday Literary Club announces John A Lomax renowned cowboy songs folklorist will perform March 28 in Whitewright. His work spans forty three states and major universities, presenting frontier ballads and Southwest folklore. Admission will cover expenses.

John A Lomax Friday Literary Club Lomax J. D. Lowe Browning Fred W. Smith H. P. Donigan W. R. Hooper F. E. Douglas R. T. Pennington Gladys Ray Guy Hamilton C. P. Johnson Women’s Federated Clubs Dallas Mary Hestand Slaton H. T. Atterberry

Mrs. Maude Ferguson Everheart Dies After Illness

Mrs. Maude Ferguson Everheart 38 wife of Wm. Everheart died Saturday night at 9 30 in Sherman’s Wilson N Jones Hospital after a nine week illness. Funeral services were held at Bells Methodist Church with Rev. J E Short officiating and Rose Hill Cemetery burial. She widow of Wm Everheart and mother of Ruth and four sons Lee H B Clyde and Howard. Survived by four sisters and three brothers. This followed the deaths of her brother Walter Ferguson and her mother in November.

Maude Everheart Wm. Everheart Whitewright Wilson N. Jones Hospital Sherman Methodist Church Bells J. E. Short Rose Hill Cemetery J. J. Ferguson Walter Ferguson Ruth Lee H. B Clyde Howard Pearl Drewery Slaton Andrew Pierce Willie Cobb Amanda Jolly DeKalb George Ferguson Iowa Park Frank and J. N. Ferguson

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Lena Freeman Near Whitewright and Rose Hill

Mrs Lena Freeman was guest of honor at a March 13 birthday dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs Elbert Gant. Six daughters and 24 grandchildren attended. Families from Whitewright, Rose Hill and Desert joined the celebration. A pink angel food cake carried the icing message Mother’s Birthday. The Sun sells typewriter carbon.

Lena Freeman Elbert Gant E. S. Alexander G. W. Jones J. L. Reeves Whitewright John C. Elliott Bill McKinney Rose Hill Marshall Garner Desert

Revival sermon and revival starts March 30

The Church of Christ invites prayer and plans for a revival led by Bro. Phillips beginning March 30. The message urges rekindled faith, repentance, and salvation through the Gospel, warning against lukewarm faith and urging readers to attend for spiritual renewal.

Church of Christ David Laodicea Christ Christ Jesus Bro. Phillips C. C. Merritt

Music Club Meets With Mrs C I Witt

Whitewright Music Club met at Mrs. C I Witt’s home to study the opera Carmen. The program featured Spain and Spanish music facts, a trio, plot summary, act readings, and Toreador Song sung by Miss Frances Bryant. Refreshments followed. Easter vesper services are planned for Easter Sunday at 5 p m at the Presbyterian Church.

C. I. Witt Whitewright Carmen Spain R. A. Gillett Juanita George German Tommie Chenoweth Sue McConnell Clarence McMillin R. T. Pennington Frances Bryant H. T. Atterberry

End of the Marion and Rye Railroad in Southwest Virginia

The Marion and Rye railroad, a scenic 18 mile line from Marion to Sugar Grove, ceased operations. The route ran through hazardous mountain terrain with a winding track that passed a house multiple times on a single circuit.

Virginia Marion & Rye Marion Sugar Grove

Birthday tribute to Mrs Eliza P German 85 in Whitewright

Mrs Eliza P Paxton German wife of the late J L German longtime Fannin County figure and Texas Constitutional Convention member celebrated her 85th birthday March 16. Born in 1847 in Kentucky she taught school, raised eleven children and endured a 1915 fire before settling in Whitewright. She is linked to Sam Houston and Mark Twain and studies Bible and musical science, receiving many gifts at a dinner of honors.

Eliza P. German J. L. German Fannin County Kentucky Eliza Paxton Texas German Kentuckytown Whitewright

Easter Bonnet Preparations Hint Springtime Fun Ahead

Residents anticipate Easter celebrations as families plan outings and church services. Stores advertise hats and decorations while communities coordinate parades and egg hunts across town, signaling the season's festive return.

Family attendees listed at event include German family and Chenoweth

Those present besides Mrs. German and Miss Lyda were Mr. and Mrs. George German and sons James and Bobby, and Miss Tommie Chenoweth.

Grand Jury Sworn in 59th District Court at Sherman

The sworn grand jury for the 59th District Court at Sherman includes foreman Joe Hughes of Bells and members John Bass Whitesboro G F Bowling Collinsville C L Wood Tioga W W Collins Howe Lloyd Moore Whitewright Geo W Francis Tom Bean J W Madden Denison Henry Etter Denison H Dennis Jr Orlena G C Leary Pottsboro and J A Vaughan Sherman.

59Th District Court Sherman Joe Hughes Bells John Bass Whitesboro G. F. Bowling Collinsville C. L. Woodall Tioga W. W. Collins Howe Lloyd Moore Whitewright Geo. W. Francis Tom Bean J. W. Madden Denison Henry Etter H. Dennis Jr Orlena G. C. Leary Pottsboro J. A. Vaughan

Lost item recall ad ends in Want Column success

Readers report good results from Want Column ads for locating lost items. inexpensive classified notices draw attention and quick responses.

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Charles R. Truett W. L. Johnson Ralph Sanders R. K. Smith H. Benedict H. F. Young of Lucian LaRoe W. P. Vaughn Abilene J. A. McKinney Buster” Graves Earl Myrick W. C. Johnson Emma Lilley of Henderson E. J. Lilley W. E. Wall of Frisco J. L. Cantrell L. W. Gordon J. F. Spindle Gene Hughes Ray Cates J. M. Simmons S. E. Simmons Margaret Barbee Bessie Joe Barbee Bonham Jesse MeIver Bailey J. S. Melver Eugene Melver Randolph M. M. Sears Mrs R. L. Sears Victor Biggerstaff Edith Biggerstaff Hugh Wilson J. H. Biggerstaff Walter Badgett of Clyde Thompson Ardmore, Okla H. F. Thompson E. G. Cole Cole & Davis Company Walter Davis Earl Hill Evelyn Wilson Randolph School Mrs. C. A. Wilson T. J. Rector Gomer Graves Sherman Hospital Elizabeth Waggoner Texas Woman’s College Fort Worth John Perry Purcell, Okla 8S. H. Montgomery Oklahoma, Arkansas and J. R. Pennington Alpine Jones Pennington Austin State Department of Education Clyde Craig Texas-Louisiana Power Company Pilot Point W. F. Hamilton Winnie Sallye Hamilton J. W. Pratt Greenville Pratt Hamilton W. Z. Spearman Crawford Spearman Edmond, Okla W. H. Phillips Mr. Moore Loyce White Tom White The Baptist Sunday School B. W. Newman Emmet Penn St. Patrick Gomer May Fender May Gomer Fender Sun Office Aunt Mary C. W. Bryant H. C. Willis G. D. F. Whiting Mr. Whiting Grayson County J. T. Purvis Rotary Mr. Purvis W. E. la Roe Singing Mrs. WM. Everheart Sun Typewriter North Tom Barbee Pascal Farley Sudan Roberts Bros Room & Bath Saint Louis Hale’s Leader Coffee Boc Admiration Pork & Beans Campbell’s Can RED Chain Line Nicholson Bonham Furniture CO Mary Coleman
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