Whitewright News Recap May 1918 Highlights
May 10 1918 item list reports Howard Brodhead buys a 100 hp Skinner engine for Whitewright Electric Co. City Council passes first automobile regulations. Whitewright raises 121 300 for Liberty Loan third drive to fill 107 550 quota. Denison Herald notes an exemption board incident. Arm strong County death of Dick Norman. Marriages: J R Fleming and Agnes Duffey Celina officiated by Rev Epting. Lonnie Myrick and Clara Craig wed at the bride’s home.
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The
Sun
Howard Brodhead
Whitewright Electric Company
Whitewright
Claud W. Dillon
Danner
Denison Herald
Dick Norman
Armstrong County
Pilot Grove
J. R. Fleming
Agnes Duffey
Denison
Celina
W. J. Epting
Lonnie Myrick
Clara Craig
M. T. Craig
Local Obituaries and Civic Notes from Whitewright Area
John W. Wilson 88 died at home southwest of Orangeville. J A Lyons former Whitewright citizen died in Dallas. Whitewright Chamber mailed 1000 free Odeon passes for matinees May 12 19 23. Miss Elizabeth May and Mary Johnson give music recital at grammar school Friday. Readings by Theresa Everheart Katherine Montgomery Bessie Jo Barbee Verma Mangrum. Dr R May hired Whitewright Lumber Co to build seven room house to replace fire loss.
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John W. Wilson
Orangeville
Lucile LaRoe
Martha Bow
Mattie Doss
Elizabeth May
Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
Odeon
J. A. Lyons
Whitewright
Dallas
Mary Johnson
Theresa Everheart
Katherine Montgomery
Bessie Jo Barbee
Verma Mangrum
R. May
Whitewright Lumber Company
May Queen crowned at school program in 1928
Miss Babe Nell Penn was crowned May Queen last Tuesday with Paul Ryan as King and 32 high school attendants. Rev. James Reynolds died at his Bells home at age 80. Pauline Binion Louise Merritt and Callie Taylor attended a Bow Corner Club short course for women delegates at C I A Denton.
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Babe Nell Penn
Paul Ryan
James Reynolds
Bells
Pauline Binion
Louise Merritt
Callie Taylor
Denton
Local Obituaries and Community Notes Touch Grayson County
Mrs. Emmett Thompson dies at Wichita Falls. Mrs Thompson taught in Whitewright schools formerly. Grayson County Churches of Christ members attend Van Alstyne gathering. Clyde Johnson among 200 girls in Texas Christian University pageant May 13 in Fort Worth. Richland School play Midnight Rose features local youths. Bonnie Robinson, 10, drown after swimming at Randolph pool. brother futilely tried to save him.
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Emmett Thompson
Wichita Falls
Thompson
Whitewright
Darlene Love
Lucian LaRoe
Inez Ray
Gomer May
W. E. LaRoe
J. E. Mangrum
J. R. Fleming
C. P. Johnson
Grayson County Churches of Christ
van Alstyne
Clyde Johnson
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Midnight Rose
Richland School
Watt Ownby
Luna Mae Garner
Evelyn Bates
True Henson
Wilbern Garner
Woodrow Bowen
Edward Ownby
Ruby Jo West
Hooks West
G. W. Vestal
Randolph
Bonnie Robinson
Mae Robinson
Doctor seeks rabies serum in single shot
New Orleans reports that Tulane University professor Dr. John P. Fox aims to develop a one dose rabies vaccine for humans. The experimental vaccine could replace the two week Pasteur treatment and its nervous reactions if successful.
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New Orleans
Tulane University
John P. Fox
Preventive Law Aims to Make Legal Help Affordable
Public notice explains preventive law and affordable access to competent counsel. It cites cases showing why written leases and timely wills prevent litigation and loss of property. The article argues lawyers consider clients' ability to pay and emphasizes practical guidance reduces future legal disputes.
Partition suit seeks one acre land in Grayson County
Citation to Minnie V. Smith and heirs in Roy Smith's partition suit No. 60378 requires response by May 18, 1953 before the Grayson County District Court at Sherman. The property is one acre out of a 21 2/10 acre tract described by metes and bounds near the J. W. Lindley and M K T R R right of way. Published in The Whitewright Sun April 16 23 30 and May 7 1953.
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State of
Texas
Minnie V. Smith
Minnie V. Smith Pool
Minnie V. Smith Perry
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Roy Smith
W. J. Wood
Eighty Foot Road
J. W. Lindley
Lindley
Importance of Legal Advice in Property Disputes
The article discusses how deeds differ from wills and notes that Miss H's distant relatives are suing over property. It argues a will could have achieved her wishes and emphasizes consulting a lawyer before legal matters arise.
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Miss H
Psychologist Urges Break for Parents
St Louis reports Washington University psychologist Mrs Jane Loevinger Weissman says parents deserve adult status not just child guidance. She criticizes books biased toward children, argues parents have rights and duties, and that parenthood is a development stage between youth and old age. Better schools build a stronger America.
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ST. Louis
Washington University
Jane Loevinger Weissman
Termite Threat: Beware Phony Exterminators and High Costs
A Reader's Digest feature warns termites cause damages rising from 40 million to 100 million dollars annually over 20 years. It cautions against scam operators offering free inspections with fake samples, urging verification by sending specimens to the state agriculture department and comparing bids from several established firms.
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May Reader's Digest
State Department of Agriculture
Ignorance No Excuse Cites Liquor Law Penalties
State Liquor Board Administrator Coke R Stevenson Jr notes arrests of 32 people drinking beer after hours at an Austin tavern. He warns any person in a public place after hours faces fines up to 50 dollars plus costs. nightly hours end at 12 15 a m weekdays and 1 15 a m Sundays.
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Austin
Texas
State Liquor Board
Coke R. Stevenson Jr
Stevenson
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