Whitewright notes report local events and business
D R Lewis attends Woodmen of the World session as Whitewright lodge delegate. Riley Williams plans a colt show on the first Saturday in September. Sears and Sears ship two carloads of mules to Kansas City and Fort Worth. Miss Gladys Ray visits Sherman for voice study. Miss Mare Graves visits from Wesley College. A baby boy is born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mullens. J J Walker substitutes for Pete Gordon on mail run while camping. The oil mill winds down for the season and will reopen next crop. North Texas fruit likely damaged by frost but some fruit expected. Texas Oklahoma cotton growers warned against Half and Half cotton variety. Drs Neathery and Brown operate on Frank Sloan near Pilot Grove for hernia. Bertha Cox recovers from chicken pox. Whitewright Tom Bean Oil and Gas Co organized. A H Davis president, Dr W O Curlee secretary, R L Holcomb treasurer. 25 shares at 150 each fully subscribed for about 2,000 acres lease southwest of Whitewright for an oil test. Mass meeting supports Carlisle Military Institute. 50 Whitewright scholarships planned at 100 each, with Wm Bryant chairing fundraising. aiding plan. A Grumbles of Houston and Miss Lillie Mae Brown of Whitewright named in roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Lewis
Woodmen of the World
Whitewright Lodge
Riley Williams
Sears & Sears
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Gladys Ray
Sherman
Mare Graves
Wesley College
Greenville
Jim Mullens
Canaan
J. J. Walker
Pete Gordon
North Texas
Texas
Oklahoma
Neathery and Brown
Pilot Grove
Frank Sloan
Bertha Cox
Whitewright
Tom Bean Oil and Gas Co
A. H. Davis
W. O. Curlee
Tom Bean
R. L. Holcomb
Sun
Carlisle Military Institute
Co. W. Bryant
A. Grumbles
Houston
Whitewright Dominates County Scholastic and Local Achievements
Whitewright winners lead the Sherman terscholastic meet with Lucile LaRoe and Hazel Ray securing junior and senior girls declamations, while John McGaughey takes the mile. The town tops class B track over Van Alstyne Whitesboro Pottsboro and Collinsville.
Seven Men Lashed at Delaware Whipping Post
In Wilmington Delaware seven prisoners endured public lashings at the New Castle County workhouse yard. Five white men from Wilmington Penns Grove and Carneys Point were each given 40 lashes for pawn shop robbery and sentenced to prison terms and fines. Two Wilmington Black men received 10 lashes each. Griffin and Butler face additional county jail time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Delaware
New Castle County
Elmer J. Leach
Joseph Garry
John Lundy
Edward Keen
James Hughes
Pennsgrove
N. J
Delaware River
Herbert Mick
Carney’s Point
Fashion Prices Range for Men and Women Return to Normal
The article lists men suits from 45 to 60 dollars with prewar prices noted at 17 dollars. Hudson Davis Co markets suits at 42.50 and 45 dollars and shirts from 3.95 to 12.45. Women’s spring suits run 39.50 to 59.50, dresses 29.50 to 34.50, blouses up to 39.50. A necktie costs 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson, Davis & Co
Tests to prove a man sober in police need
City health officer Dr J C Geiger proposed sobriety tests for police. A E Shea, in burglar alarm business, asked for tests to prove sobriety citing fake drunkards as threats to law and order. He argued chalk-line and other tests fail with a sober man who feigns drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
J. C. Geiger
A. E. Shea
Shea
Real Estate Transfers in Whitewright and Grayson County
Grover C. Gillett and wife transfer lots 8 and 9 in block 37 Whitewright to Dr. L B. Holland on December 24 1931 for $10. Dr L B Holland and others transfer 42.5 acres in Daniel Jackson survey Grayson County and 320 acres in survey 34 block P Lubbock County on August 29 1931 for valuable considerations. Grover C. Gillett and wife convey lots 7 through 12 and part of lot 13 in block 36 Whitewright to Robert B. Holland on December 24 1931 for $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Gillett
L. B. Holland
Old Town
Whitewright
W. F. Holland
Daniel Jackson
Grayson County
Lubbock County
Robert B. Holland
Czardines Joke Causes Quick Lesson Twist
A classroom joke about czars prompts a teacher to quiz naming of czar family members. The class answers czar princess and then, a shy student softly says czardines, provoking laughter and a lesson on spellings and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Czar
Czarina
Czardines
Preferred Creditor Exchange Reveals Full Loss
A debtor explains to a creditor that despite being named a preferred creditor, the payout will be zero. The creditor questions the meaning of preferred status as the reality of no recovery remains hidden from others for months.
Baby learns to talk then be quiet at home humorous exchange
A playful exchange shows a parent declaring the baby has learned to talk while another lines up a plan to keep quiet. The remark captures domestic humor and family dynamic in a brief moment.
Prodigal No More Sets Family Chickens Upward
A lighthearted exchange between a prodigal son and his father leads to a plan about settling down. The son proposes starting a chicken-raising venture while the father humorously suggests owls for odd hours.
Typographical Error in Health Hint Joke
A humorous exchange notes a wife for whom a cold sparked a mistaken remedy after reading a health hint. The punchline hinges on a typographical error causing a misunderstanding about illness and treatment.
After Dinner Speeches and New Year Resolutions
A compact roundup of local reflections touching on health, economy, banking, and social topics. References to heart failure, prosperity, Free Silver, Home Town Bank, platonic love, stop signs, and civic gatherings as the year begins.
Suitor Declares Intent to Marry Daughter
Dialogue captures a marriage proposal as a suitor tells the father he seeks his daughter. The father jokes about his wife’s whereabouts before the suitor repeats his intent to wed. The exchange hints at family dynamics and social expectations of marriage.
Private Rooney’s Horse Shod Mix Up
A cavalry rookie Rooney is instructed to shoe a lieutenant’s horse. After hours the lieutenant demands the horse be shod. Rooney realizes his mishearing and asks if he was told to have the horse shod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooney
Aged Romeo Writes To Young Flapper Wife
One of the Number An aged Romeo who had recently taken unto himself a young flapper wife wrote as follows to a certain.
Circular Letter Prompts Thirteen Oath Resolution
A husband asks a young man suspected of kissing his wife to come to his office at nine on Thursday to settle the matter. The young man replies that he has received the circular and will attend the meeting as requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swain
Ancient Sacrifice of Taxpayer Amid Turmoil
A muddy collage of jokes and dialogues shows a burglar's mild theft leaving a $5 bill, a crying child Betty, and a canvasser asking about political party while Mrs. Peck declares she is the party. The piece blends satire with local color and nameless townsfolk in a late 19th or early 20th century voice.
Passer-by Teases Beggar Over Sight and Coin
A passer-by offers a quarter to a beggar and jokes about disability. The beggar recalls people stealing from his cup when he was blind, reflecting on dignity and hardship.
Divorced Quip Echoes Marriage Strain in Bantering Exchange
A humorous exchange between a husband and wife hints at marital strain. The wife jokes about not taking her husband for better or worse in marriage, while the friend recalls the vow with a sly twist. The brief witticism captures unresolved tensions in a strained relationship.
Nor Tries to Corner a Market Scraps of Critique
A composite notice derives from several papers with satirical quips about Nor, a vendor or critic, remarking on extravagance, travel, and social behavior. The tone mocks spending and manners tied to fishing, boating, and dining scenarios.
Newedd Conversation Reveals Strain Overneighbors
In a domestic exchange Mrs Newedd laments the burden of neighbors actions she cannot afford, while Mr Newedd questions why saving seems impossible. The dialogue highlights financial pressures and community friction within a household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newedd
Frugal Husband Dodges Bill Collector With Desk Pile
A wife recalls telling her husband to let the bill collector wait while he points to the stack on his desk as a humorous defense tactic. The exchange highlights household budget tension and a frugal mindset.
Life Buoy Query Sparks Quick Pace
A young woman enters a drug store seeking Life Buoy while the snappy clerk responds with witty banter and a brisk retort. The exchange plays on pace and charm in a lighthearted street scene.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucile LaRoe
Hazel Ray
John McGaughey
van Alstyne
Whitesboro
Pottsboro
Collinsville
Cotton
New York
Ben Roberts
Dallas
International Harvester Co
Maryland
Billy Sunday
United States
Goebel Reeves
Ice B. Reeves
Austin
Ethel Gordon
Lallah Childress
Lena Mae Gowdy
Marion Simmons
J. G. Bowman
Caddo
Okla
Mary Belle Savage
J. W. Nash
Brice Garland
Lester Hileman
T. H. Lively
Anon
Whitewright Lumber Co
W. J. Barbee Agency
George
Ernest
Mummy
Mother
H. T. Walker
Pete
Betty
Nor
Louisville Times
Houston Post- Dispatch
Florida Times-Union
Gates Bakery
Whitewright Institution
Bow-Wright Pharmacy
L. Laroe & CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!