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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1929

Page

2

Farmers Institute To Be Held Here In Grayson County

A series of farming institutes sponsored by the Sherman Chamber of Commerce will be held in Grayson County during the week of March 26 to promote the dairy program. The schedule covers Whitesboro Southmayor Gunter Pottsboro Whitewright Sherman with talks by regional agricultural agents and demonstrations on pasture feeding breeding and dairy practices. Mrs Guy Dillon of Hillsboro underwent a minor operation in a Sherman hospital Monday morning.

Chamber of Commerce Sherman Grayson County Whitesboro Southmayor Gunter Pottsboro Whitewright A. m R. Reese M-K-T P. H. Walser Cotton Belt C. M. Evans Guy Dillon Hillsboro W. A. Kirkpatrick Sherman Hospital

Plans Made For Grayson County Meet at Austin College

The Grayson County Inter scholastic League executive committee met in Sherman to arrange the annual county meet at Austin College on March 30. Dr F B Hughes announced 68 schools have paid dues, over 500 students eligible, and that meals would be provided at noon. Events cover literary and athletic divisions with cups and prizes valued at 350 dollars.

Austin College Hughes Gladys Ray Whitewright Nina Campbell Denison Ethel Shumate Tioga Pauline Yeager Sherman Cecil Grigg Kenneth McClendon Southmayd Jennie Watson W. L. Mitchell Howe F. B. Hughes

Railroad grade crossing race ends in tie in Arkansas Gazette

A serial titled He'll Come Home in Six Parts notes a second race for the railroad grade crossing has ended in a tie. The Arkansas Gazette reports the tied result as part of ongoing coverage.

Arkansas Gazette

Two Youths Held In Bonham Robbery

In Bonham two youths about 20 were jailed for robbing F R Elkins and Son’s Store. The safe was moved by car to Bois d Arc Creek and dumped in a slough after deeds and papers were burned. Elkins reported about $200 missing. Deputies located a suspect car, traced the youths to near Dodd City, and captured them after a chase.

Dodd City

Bethel Home Demonstration Club March Attendance

The Bethel Home Demonstration Club reports perfect attendance in March with meetings on March 1 hosted by Mrs. Jewell Jarvis and March 15 at Mrs. Clara Denton’s home. Miss Inez Derryberry demonstrated hooked rugs and mats, and the program on Better Egg Production was led by Mrs. Howard Hedgpeth with other members contributing. The next meeting is set for April 5 at Mrs. Hedgpeth’s.

Bethel Home Demonstration Club Jewell Jarvis Inez Derryberry Clara Denton Howard Hedgpeth

Child Hurt In Rush At Theatre In Van Alstyne

VAN ALSTYNE Elridge Austin six year old son of Mr and Mrs Roy C Austin suffered severe bruises in a rush at a theatre. He was taken to a doctor for treatment and discharged. The incident prompted officials to caution patrons about crowding near exits.

Child Hurt Rush Theatre In Van

Child Hurt in Stampede as Fire Breaks Out at Picture Show

A moving picture theater fire Saturday night caused a crush at the exits injuring several as a child suffered hip and leg injuries from trampling. The blaze set a portion of the film alight but was put out before major damage to equipment or films occurred. physicians reported the child was not seriously hurt.

Class Meeting Held by Convention Class

Members of the Convention Class of the First Baptist Church gathered Friday evening at Mrs. C. J. Witt’s home for a business meeting. W. T. Simmons spoke on the value of organized classes, and officers were elected: Lena Mae Gowdy president, E. J. Lilley first vice president, Cull Reeves second vice president, May Badgett third vice president, Claud Stephens secretary, J. L. McSpedder treasurer, B. W. Newman publicity. Meeting adjourned to the first Friday evening in April.

First Baptist Church C. J. Witt W. T. Simmons Cull Reeves May Badgett Claud Stephens J. L. McSpedder B. W. Newman

Card of Thanks From Cantrell Family

The Cantrell family expresses profound thanks to neighbors and friends for loyalty during illness and sympathy after death. They also thank the school for the floral offering and bless each giver.

School F. P. Cantrell Lizzie Cantrell Henry Cantrell A. E. Mullican Julius Cantrell

Child dies after crawling into fireplace tragedy

Eight month old Dorothy Juanita Allen died when she crawled into a fireplace at her Denton area home while her five year old brother was left in charge. The incident occurred at the parents' residence near here.

Denton Dorothy Juanita Allen Here

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