Whitewright spelling contest claim tied to district honors
State University at Austin reports from the Sherman district interscholastic meet show Jo Hestand and Margaret Everheart represented Whitewright. They spelled 359 of 360 words, narrowly missing district honors as two rivals spelled all words correctly. Local pride is voiced for the contestants’ strong performance amid rapid word delivery.
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H. L. Durham
State University At Austin
Sherman
Jo Hestand
Margaret Everheart
Whitewright
American Legion Band of Twelve Pieces Near Ready to Play
The newly organized American Legion band with twelve members, many with past experience, is progressing well and will soon give concerts. Bob Sadler leads the group as it nears performance readiness. The notice also mentions two unrelated items about dengue cures and a marriage announcement for Miss Jose Riddle to Mr Royce Ancel West on April 20 in Olney.
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American Legion
Bob Sadler
Jose Riddle
Royce Ancel West
Olney
Miss Riddle
J. B. Riddle
Rev. Riddle
Baptist Church
Local social notes and business ads from Sherman area
Solomon Trevino, a student at Austin College, spent the week end with Orbin Blanton south of town. J. S. Blanton of Vernon visited his parents near Whitewright. Frank Alverson and Mark Montgomery attended the State Gunners Convention in Dallas. Lee Johnson the Jeweler offers eye glasses corrections. T. H. Lively returned from Wichita Falls after tending oil interests. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Epperson of Ryan, Oklahoma visit Montgomery relatives. Central Christian Church ladies plan a bake sale at Kirkpatrick's drug store on Saturday May 14. Advert: vulcanizing and repair services emphasized by R. S. Morehead.
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Solomon Trevino
Austin College
Sherman
Orbin Blanton
Frank Alverson
Mark Montgomery
Dallas
Ladies of the Central Christian Church
Kirkpatrick
Mrs Horace Thompson in Sherman Sanitorium
Mrs Horace Thompson lies in a Sherman sanitarium under a specialist care. Mr Thompson believes she will be able to return home Sunday.
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Horace Thompson
Sherman
Butler Couple Return From Indianapolis Visit
Mr. and Mrs. John Butler have returned from a visit with relatives at Indianapolis Indiana and will stay a few days here before resuming their trip home to Mexico.
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John Butler
Indianapolis
Ind
Mexico
Adding machine paper at 20c per roll straight
The Sun reports on adding machine paper sold at 20 cents per roll. The note highlights price and straightforward availability, indicating basic office supply details.
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the Sun
Infant Dies On Ryan Farm In Celina Burial Held
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Layman on the Mrs. H. M. Ryan farm died Sunday and was taken to Celina Monday for burial. Eva Stillwell visited her father John Stillwell in Fort Worth after spending the weekend there. Stillwell, living in Breckenridge, joined Eva in Fort Worth. Boy Scouts from the city hiked in the woods last Friday and returned Saturday with a report of a good time and plans for future city benefits. John Wilson J C Robinson Dr R C Hoyle Bob Bane and Walter Keeling fished on the Washita river early in the week, returning with several large fish and a humorous claim about catching them with silver hooks.
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J. R. Layman
Eva Stillwell
Fort Worth
John Stillwell
Mr. Stillwell
Breckenridge
Miss Eva
John Wilson
J. C. Robinson
Dr. R. C. Hoyle
Bob Bane
Walter Keeling
Washita River
Odeon Screens May Program With Hart Selections
At the Odeon on Thursday May 12 an all star cast presents Held by the Enemy. Friday and Saturday May 13 and 14 Wm S Hart appears in The Testing Block a picture chosen by Hart for himself and produced by his company. A thrilling drama of courage and love. A big special production.
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the Odeon
The
Enemy
Wm. S. Hart
Hart
Frank Alverson Named General Manager of Commerce Oil Mill Co
Frank Alverson appointed general manager of the Commerce Oil Mill Co which operates ten gins and owns the oil mill and a gin at this place. He will devote much time to Commerce where the company headquarters are located. Alverson is noted as a capable gin man and has a record of success in every gin he has led.
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Frank Alverson
Commerce Oil Mill Co
Commerce
Alverson
Bonham Area Oil Test to Deepen Drill After Rescue
The Telephone Oil & Gas Company resumes drilling east of Bonham after financial rescue by Fannin County backers. A shallow oil show led to halted work, but plans now call for a deep test to 4000 feet if oil not found earlier, with El-Kay well drilling below 3000 feet also to be tested.
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Telephone Oil & Gas Company
Bonham
Fannin County
El-Kay
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Greenville
Mika Sallie Moore
Sanger
Frank Roberts
Bettie Lee of
Johnson’s
D. M. Pope
Dick May
Bowie
W. M. Lytle of
Mrs
W. C. Huffines
Mrs. J. M. Simmons
Waco
M. J. McKinsey
Joe McKinsey
D. S. Carr
Miss Geneva
Dee German
Porter, Okla
A. E. Major
Wichita Falls
Disciples of Christ
State Medical Association
Ben Roberts
A. M. Roberts
Annie Hill
Denison
Mary Freeman
T. E. Atterberry
Savoy Star
Roy Ball
Henry Ball
Guy Hamilton
R. H. Jay
Dyer & Jones’ Drug Store
Maurice McMillin
D. S. McMillin
John Cox
George Brannon
Garland
Charlie Smith
R. K. Smith
S. E. Jones
Belle Huddleston
Savoy
Sun
Opeka
Dyer
Rexall
Retail Merchants Association
Whitewright Lumber Co.e
McAlester Coal
J. S. Blanton
Vernon
B. F. Blanton
Lee Johnson
T. H. Lively
Claud Epperson of
Ryan, Okla
R. S. Morehead
Tommie Chenoweth
Mary Johnson
Mary
Miss Ray
J. L. Kirkpatrick
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