Whitewright Sun Local notes and community items
The Whitewright Sun reports local notices including post office subscription terms for Grayson and Fannin counties, a Dorchester post office safe robbery of about $1000, a Sherman reception for Battery E of the 133rd Field Artillery on its way to demobilization, and Governor Hobby's veto of a poll tax exemption bill for soldiers. It also describes a Tuesday afternoon Buster Brown and Tige event at T. H. Lively’s store drawing a large crowd and promoting Buster Brown shoes.
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Sherman
133Rd Field Artillery
Dallas
Grayson County
Buster Brown
Tige
Uts
T. H. Lively
Buster
T. H. Lilvely
Sherman hosts state highway official for Grayson good roads meeting
Hon C S Fowler of San Antonio and engineer Julian C Field headlined a Grayson county good roads session in Sherman with Whitewright attendees. County Judge Steed urged a two million dollar bond to fund maintenance and new roads while committees were formed to handle legal and plan details. Fowler advocated a 60 cent maintenance tax and a 75 million dollar state road bond authority, to be voted next November with other constitutional amendments.
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C. S. Fowler
San Antonio
Texas State Highway Commission
Grayson County
Sherman
Whitewright
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Binkley
A. Y. Creager
Good Roads Committee
Julian C. Field
Denison
D. B. Steed
Steed
Fowler
Bromo Quinine Named on LAXATIVE Box Label
Advertisement notes only one Bromo Quinine tablet on the box with E. W. Grove signature and price of 30 cents. It claims to remove the cause of colds grip and influenza.
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E. W. Grove
Frank King Serves With U S Forces at Brest France
Frank King remains in the quartermasters service with American forces in Brest France since the armistice. He went over last November just before hostilities ceased on the 11th and does not expect an early return home.
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Frank King
Brest
France
Frank
Lee Simmons Leads Red River Valley Fair Drive
Sherman leader Lee Simmons, president of the Red River Valley Fair, called directors to Sherman to outline progress, announce fall fair date, and urge stock sales to fund chartering and permanent buildings. The $20,000 capitalization is divided among Grayson county banks as stock subscriptions move forward.
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Lee Simmons
Sherman
Grayson County
Binkley
Fair Association
Spearman Arrives in City to Review Property Interests
W. Z. Spearman reached the city Tuesday morning to tend to his property interests and enjoy time with friends in the area.
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W. Z. Spearman
City
Sunday School Attendance Report From City
The sun day school superintendents report last Sunday’s enrollment and attendance. Presbyterian led with 115 enrolled and 70 present under J L Dyer. Methodist under H L Webster shows 1387 enrolled and 103 present. Central Christian under H Brodhead reports attendance. Baptist under W L Robbins lists 198 enrolled and 175 present.
Methodist ladies improve Pastor home with additions
The Methodist ladies are making substantial improvements at the Pastor's home. A sleeping porch and bathroom have been added and sewerage connection will be made.
Rayburn Visits Local Friend Before Flying to Dallas
Congressman Sam Rayburn, fresh from Washington, spent a few hours last Thursday with his friend Tom Lilley. He then departed on the afternoon Flyer bound for Dallas to see his sister.
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Sam Rayburn
Washington
Tom Lilley
Dallas
Whitewright City Marshall Candidate Denies Withdrawal
A. T. Phillips declares he is not withdrawn from the race for city marshal in April and urges voters support. He vows an honest, fair and impartial administration if elected and thanks supporters for their expressed backing.
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A. T. Phillips
Freezone promises painless corn and callus removal
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap remedy for corns and hard skin on feet. It claims only a few drops are needed to remove the build up without causing soreness, leaving pink healthy skin underneath.
Red Cross leader to distribute refugee garments materials
Mrs. R. L. Sears, president of the Red Cross, will attend Red Cross rooms over the bank next Tuesday to distribute supplies to ladies helping with refugee garments. She urges readers to call for materials they are willing to work up.
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R. L. Sears
The
Red Cross
Sun
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Dorchester
Hobby
Fowler Guest
Wolfes
Pilot Grove
F.M. Sloan
Texas
America
Styleplus
Stewright
Presbyterian
J. L. Dyer
Methodist
H. L. Webster
Crete
Central Christian
H. Brodhead
Grove
Denison Sherman McKinney
Dallas Waxahachie
Hillsboro
Waco
Ennis
Corsicana Ft. Worth
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