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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
5
A collage of social visits and travels across Texas and nearby Oklahoma. Residents like Houston Blanton Sylvester J T Williams and many others visit relatives in Fort Gibson Farmersville Dallas Denison Sherman and Greenville. Also mentions pecan tree budding assistance and political note on Senator Jake J Lou's illness and campaign plans.
Mrs J A Stateville returns from Leonard after visiting daughter Mrs Edna Fleming. Dentists Dr and Mrs F D Layman attend TexasDental Association meeting in Dallas. Betty Lou McLean reelected Ely teacher for 1932 33. Johnson's Removal Sale features toothpaste 39c and creams 39c. New sandwich shop opens at Grand Ave and Sears St. Rev J E Bowling to preach at Enterprise Baptist Church Sunday at 11. Church paper published by Rev W H Ackley with printing setup and ongoing issues. Many residents visit relatives in Dallas Slaton Denison and Denton over the week.
Mr and Mrs Gomer May and son and Fender May of Fort Worth visited relatives here Sunday. They were joined by Miss Jimmie Squires and Miss Ferguson, students at Texas Woman's College Fort Worth. Constable G B Bennett returned from Van Horn on Tuesday with a stolen automobile, arresting the party responsible for the theft. Mr Bennett is detaining them in Grayson County jail. Mr and Mrs B S Montgomery came back from Huntsville after visiting their son Tom Montgomery a faculty member at the State Teachers College. Johnson’s Removal Sale offers 50¢ dental preparations powders and creams for 39c with more items to go regardless of cost.
Mrs. Mary Aileen Hay wife of Judge W L Hay of Sherman died at the family residence in Sherman Monday night after a brief illness. She had many friends in Whitewright who were shocked by the news and several attended the funeral service held Wednesday afternoon at the Sherman home.
The Mayflower electric refrigerator line claims to prevent tainted food and is offered from 129.50 to 250.00. Used ice refrigerators priced 4.95 to 15.00, admin rugs 19.75 to 29.50, living room and bedroom suites 15.00 to 49.50, and Perfec tion stores 25.00 to 67.00.
Pilot Grove notes show Mr. and Mrs. Howard McSpedden from Frisco visiting S. T. McSpedden and family. Sherman visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ashinhurst and Noel and Mrs. Eula Andrew. Several residents travel to McKinney Whitewright Sherman and Waxahachie for visits and illness.
Andrew Sunday afternoon. Families and relatives from Blue Ridge Van Alstyne Pottsboro Sherman Savoy and Dallas visited local residents this week. The note invites all interested to the old Pilot Grove Cemetery next Saturday May 21 to help clean it and bring tools and dinner to share under the shade trees.
The Little Rock school last month lists honor roll members Jack Henderson Nola Gough Grady Reynolds Lelia Gough Margaret and Bonnie Reynolds D W Garland J J Sloan Ila Mae Gough. Clelia D Kelley of Howe is reelected teacher for the next term. A record crowd enjoyed a four act play An Arizona Cowboy and a dinner on the grounds at the school.
Morning volleyball and afternoon baseball showcased participation by both boys and girls. The event featured a mix of teams and lively play, highlighting fun and friendly competition for all students.
Miss Beaulah Lee Bartley of Mahurin spent the weekend with Miss Merle Fleming. Wayne Martin of Whitewright visited his uncle Harve Martin. Miss Willa Dean Johnson of Mahurin called on Verna Fae Fleming. Misses Johnson Fleming and Lou Ellen Martin visited Kentuckytown Monday. Toots Martin visited his uncle W. J. Martin. Mrs. J. B. Burris and family and Mrs. J. D. Fleming visited Sherman Wednesday. W. B. Martin was a Mahurin visitor Monday.
Nocona News notes Jack Green visited Lon Booker on Thursday while Bonham guests include Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sells and Mrs. J. F. Ross on Friday. John Mason and family attended a Dover play Friday night as did locals at Ector Tuesday. The Rosses and Ernest Smiths visited Bonham Tuesday, and rain arrived Sunday prompting wishes for fair weather. Farmers report delays, Rocky McMillin did business in Whitewright Saturday, Mrs. G. W. Smith and Pauline visited Ernest Smith Wednesday. A trailer was stolen from Norman Moore’s barn Wednesday night and moved some distance away.
Charley Morgan was a Bonham visitor Wednesday. Mrs. Ed Sells is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Tom Amey and children visited Mrs. Ed Sells last week and their home was destroyed by fire while they were here. Mrs. J. F. Ross visited Mrs. Ernest Smith Saturday.
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