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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1922

Page

5

Visitors and illnesses dot Whitewright social page

Fort Worth resident Jack Atterberry and Sherman guest Miss Herbert spend Sunday in town. Dallas visitors include W. J. Looney Claud Meador and Ben Halli. Bells native Eldridge Craig visits Whitewright on Wednesday. Local merchants promote Aladdin enamel ware at 59 cents. An eight month old son of Mr and Mrs Will Smith is ill with influenza and pneumonia. Hopkinsville Kentucky guest Mrs Bell Elliott stays with Mrs C W Bowling. Mr and Mrs L LaRoe travel to Greenville to see his ill mother. Mrs J H Richey remains seriously ill. Mrs Joe Everheart of Marietta Oklahoma visits relatives here. Claud Cox departs for Denton for a hardware store job. Rham Pennington and daughter visit Royse City relatives. Blacksmith John Hollingsworth advertises work and chicken necessities from Manning & Clark hardware. G M Hall of Capeville visits son B B Hall and family.

I O O F Grand Lodge selects Dallas for next session

The I O O F Grand Lodge ends a four day San Antonio session today and names Dallas as the next meeting site. Plus an ad from Madden's announces menswear limits and a tube vulcanizing service by R S Morehead of Madden's Denison promising leak free patches.

I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge San Antonio Dallas

Arterberry Guests D S McMillin Household

Mr and Mrs H T Arterberry and Miss Mamie Arterberry of Denison and Captain Hickman of Fort Worth were guests of Mr and Mrs D S McMillin Sunday.

No woman's garment over sixty five dollars set

A local notice states a price cap on women’s apparel, specifying that no woman’s garment may exceed 65 dollars. The rule appears in community market guidance in the paper.

Madden Denison

Robbery at Nichol's Restaurant Quietly Purse Cash Stolen

The cash register at W. T. Nichol’s restaurant was robbed last Sunday night while Mr. Nicholson attended revival services. About $30.00 was taken from the cash drawer.

W. T. Nicholson

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim Made

An ad claims piles can be cured in six to fourteen days with a druggist refund if BA is gA70 potent p fils Higa areseehing Pe and you can go.

Miss Lena Smith Visits Brother and Family in Town

Miss Lena Smith, cashier for the Katy railway company at Taylor, who has held the position for five years, visited Sunday with her brother L. V. Smith and family. Nearby, the new bungalow cottages of Mrs. Mary McGaughey and Grover Smith near completion and soon ready for occupancy, improving the area’s appearance.

Lena Smith Katy Railway Company Taylor L. V. Smith Mary McGaughey Grover Smith

Local papers unite for shared coverage across outlets

The Sun joins Dallas News Farm and Ranch and Holland's Magazine in a cooperative effort to expand distribution and pool resources. The partnership aims to broaden readership, standardize reporting practices, and deliver timely local news to a wider audience through coordinated editions.

The Sun Dallas News Farm & Ranch Holland’s Magazine Good Publications

Denison Theatres Enter Bankruptcy Actions. Superba Still Thrives

Two Denison motion picture theatres filed bankruptcy petitions while the Superba, owned by B. Legg, remains operating with solid patronage despite the difficult general conditions.

Denison Superba B. Legg

Whitewright Orchestra Concert Promoter Misunderstanding

The Whitewright orchestra was set for a Savoy concert last Friday promoted by George Garner but the engagement caused confusion and the orchestra did not respond.

Whitewright Savoy George Garner

Whitewright Establishes Uptown Radio Station For News

Whitewright launches an uptown radio receiving station tasked with supervising Joe Johnson. The receiving apparatus will be upgraded to enable rapid distribution of world news.

Whitewright Uptown Joe Johnson

John Wellington Hurt By Fall At Home After Revival Meeting

John Wellington returning home from a revival meeting Monday night fell over an old buggy axle in his yard. He suffered two broken ribs and internal injuries, and is believed to have serious internal damage as he remains quite ill.

John Wellington

Claud Truett Returns to Work Amid Mother's Illness

Claud Truett came back to his duties in South Texas on Tuesday after visiting his mother Mrs W T Truett who remains seriously ill but improved somewhat during his stay.

Claud Truett W. T. Truett South Texas

Fire destroys Sam Stateville's four room dwelling near Trenton

A four room dwelling on Sam Stateville's farm one mile east of Trenton burned to the ground a few nights ago. A quantity of corn and other feed stored in the house was also consumed. The building and feed had no insurance.

Sam Stateville Trenton

Two Women Clash Over Man In City Fight In Court

Two Black women clashed over a shared claim to a city man in a Tuesday afternoon dispute. Both parties failed to reach a definite understanding and were each fined in the Corporation Court.

Mr and Mrs A H Davis Move to Sherman as Permanent Residents

Mr and Mrs A H Davis who have been in Sherman for months with Mr Davis employed as a contractor relocated their household goods to Sherman this week intending to make the city their permanent home.

A. H. Davis Sherman Mr. Davis

Whitesboro considers sewer system financing like Whitewright

Mr and Mrs Chas R Truett of Whitesboro visited relatives here Charley notes Whitesboro may install a sewer system and finance it similarly to Whitewright Sunshine and spring weather accompanied the vernal equinox with equal day and night balance on the 21st and days will lengthen for the next four months

Chas. R. Truett Whitesboro Charley Whitewright

Revival Meeting Draws Sherman Baptists and Dallas Pastor

The Baptists of Sherman held a revival meeting led by Rev. Dood of the First Baptist Church in Shreveport LA. Dr. George Truett of Dallas attended the Tuesday day service and preached to an unusually large crowd, including forty members from the Wright congregation.

Baptists of Sherman Dood First Baptist Church Shreveport George Truett Dallas Whitewright

Whitewright students to compete at county league meet

Whitewright schools will be represented at the county interscholastic league meet in Sherman by the elimination panel winners Bettie Lou McLean and Russell McGinnis in the junior division Corinne Lilley and Ben Sturdivant in the senior division Ben Sturdivant and Addison Vestal advance as junior debaters with the same names listed for the team.

Whitewright Sherman

Funeral service for Grayson County's Dan Feagans held

Funeral service for one of Grayson County's oldest citizens, Dan Feagans, was held at Cannon Cemetery on March 7 after his death at home in Tom Bean on March 6. Feagans came from North Carolina in 1869 and is survived by his wife Mary A.

Grayson County Dan Feagans Cannon Cemetery Feagans Tom Bean North Carolina Mary A

Feagans clan listed with twelve children across multiple towns

Feagans family headed by Preston Feagans of Lockney and twelve children are named with locations including Lester Feagans of Denton Claud Feagans near Savoy Plato Feagans near Ida Otis Feagans Tom Bean and several spouses and relatives spread across Trenton Oklahoma New Mexico and Denison Sherman with multiple named individuals listed in a fragmented notice.

Feagans Preston Feagans Lockney Lester Feagans Denton Claud Feagans Savoy Plato Feagans Ida Otis Feagans Tom Bean Corrie Teal Trenton Etta Harper Oklahoma Lula Kincaid New Mexico Eunice Jones Sedalia Tokey Deason Zora Bullard Denison Della Rogers Sherman

D. R. Lewis Returns from East Texas Visit

D. R. Lewis came back Friday night from a trip visiting relatives and friends in Rusk and east Texas. In Jacksonville he saw his old friend J. R. Carter who is staying there. He reports Uncle Joe is feeble but intends to make an early trip to his Wright family friends.

D. R. Lewis Rusk East Texas Jacksonville J. R. Carter Uncle Joe

Domestic science class displays at Lilleys store

The first dresses by the 8th grade in the domestic science department were displayed at Lilleys dry goods store this week and drew complimentary notice. Whitewright Highs domestic art department trains twenty four young ladies in practical home work.

Lilley Whitewright’s High School

Manning proposes Whitewright district fair pre Sherman expo

C L Manning urges Whitewright residents to promote a district agricultural fair this fall ahead of the Red River Valley Fair at Sherman. He calls for organizing a fair association, appointing committees, and giving the community time to prepare strong local exhibits for the Sherman exposition.

C. L. Manning Whitewright Sherman

Whitewright urged to build camping ground for tourists

The automobile and garage men of the city advocate a camping ground for tourists in Whitewright. They note many auto tourists pass annually and a hotel or camping spot could provide a profitable overnight stop for travelers crossing the continent.

Whitewright

Reunion of F. M. Dyer descendants held in city

A reunion of the late F. M. Dyer’s children and grandchildren was hosted by Mrs. A. M. Roberts in the city last Sunday. All children attended and all but two grandchildren, Howard Roberts of Galveston and Ernest Anderson of Waco, were present. A list of attendees followed.

F. M. Dyer A. M. Roberts Howard Roberts Galveston Ernest Anderson Waco

Dyer and Barbee Families Gather in Whitewright Area

A listing of relatives from Whitewright Celeste Ladonia Dallas Trenton and nearby areas includes Mr and Mrs J L Dyer Mr and Mrs W J Barbee Mrs A M Roberts Harless Dyer Tom Dyer Gee S Thompson Ben Roberts M J Roberts Georgia Anderson Mildred Anderson Joe Smith Dyer Mrs John Dyer and children Mrs Dave Glenn Dyer Glenn Mrs Edwin Gore Shreveport La and John Dyer Porter Tulsa Oklahoma for a family gathering.

J. L. Dyer W. J. Barbee A. M. Roberts Whitewright Jake Dyer Celeste Harless Dyer Ladonia Tom Dyer Gee S. Thompson Ben Roberts M. J. Roberts Dallas Georgia Anderson Mildred Anderson Ben Dyer Joe Smith Dyer John Dyer Dave Glenn Dyer Glenn Trenton Edwin Gore Shreveport John Dyer Porter Tulsa Oklahoma

I. O. O. F. Degree Staff To Attend Grayson County Convention

The I O O F degree staff of Whitewright will attend the Grayson County Association convention at Denison on April 26. They will exemplify a degree and are supported by the lodge orchestra which will provide music for the day and night program.

Whitewright Grayson County I. O. O. F. Association Denison

Young pianist Joe Smith Dyer visits Whitewright this week

Joe Smith Dyer of Trenton, recent San Antonio expression school graduate, will perform two recitals in New York this summer under Leo Fredericka. At 18, he shows a strong early career on the platform. The Mexia Evening News notes former Whitewright Mayor De Leon Harp left for Mineral Wells for rest and travel, planning to return in good health to lead the Oil Field City.

Joe Smith Dyer Trenton Whitewright Joe San Antonio New York Leo Fredericka Mexia Evening News de Leon Harp Mineral Wells California Harp

I O O F Grand Lodge Texas Meeting Attended by Whitewright

L O Lackey and J H Waggoner left Sunday morning for San Antonio to attend the annual I O O F Grand Lodge of Texas session running Monday through Thursday. Waggoner is the accredited Whitewright lodge representative with Ernest Booher of Ely lodge and the representative of Ector lodge also aboard the morning train.

L. O. Lackey J. H. Waggoner San Antonio I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge of Texas Mr. Waggoner Whitewright Lodge Ernest Booher Ely Lodge Ector Lodge

Whitewright Rebekah Representative Attends Grand Lodge

Mrs. B. R. Allison travels to San Antonio as the Whitewright Rebekahs representative for the Grand Lodge meeting to discuss lodge affairs and duties.

San Antonio B. R. Allison Grand Lodge Whitewright Rebekahs

Neat bungalow a friendly quote about Maud

A reader notes Maud has had a bungalow beautifully built and tidy. The remark plays on the word neat with playful affection, imagining every nail neatly cared for.

Maud

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jack Atterberry Fort Worth Miss Herbert of W. J. Looney Dallas and Fort Worth Claud Meador Ben Halli Eldridge Craig Bells Manning & Clark Mrs Will Smith Bell Elliott Hopkinsville, Ky C. W. Bowling Mrs. L. LaRoe Greenville Mr. LaRoe J. H. Richey Joe Everheart Marietta, Oklahoma Lucian Andrews Claud Cox Marie Schadegg Stillwater, Minn Minnie Lee Murphy J. E. Russell John Hollingsworth G. M. Hall Capeville Collin County B. B. Hall R. S. Morehead the Sun Gallaher & Son Eastman Kodaks Jacob J. L. Kirkpatrick Whitewright Lumber Co L. LaRoe & Co
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