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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1921

Page

10

Good Progress Report on Red River Valley Fair Fund Drive

May 17 herman Reports from C A Shock secretary show fund raising for the Red River Valley Fair is advancing. Pottsboro and Gordonville set a lead, J T Barnes of Sadler notes full quota subscribed and most money in the bank. Riley Williams to host Bells community meeting with fair officials to outline plans for a new organization. Chas Noland from Whitesboro reports progress and notes the Texas Shorthorn Club will donate 300 cash prizes at the fair.

Bells Chas. Noland Whitesboro Federal Grand Jury Texas Shorthorn Club

Pilot Grove News social notes and church call to attendance

Mrs J F Merritt who taught music here this winter went to Dallas Sunday to be with her sister We wish her happiness during her vacation Miss Nola Reeves who taught near Terrell came home for a few days then leaves for school at Denton Miss Iane Bailey who taught here returned to Denton Claud Binion home from oil fields Miss Edith Biggerstaff of Whitewright visited Misses Mildred and Beatrice Garland Ophelia St John of Bailey visiting friends Paul Jacksons Georgia niece visiting Mr and Mrs George Parrish visited the latter s parents Carder Judd and Doyle Dennis who work at Hillsboro left after a week here Orin Judd returned with them Frank Henry and family visited near Orangeville Mr and Mrs Joe Smith of Orangeville visited the latter s mother D W Garland teaching at Honey Grove was here Sunday Mr and Mrs Lee McMillin at B H Garland s Monday Come to Sunday school next Sunday and bring someone with you Last Sunday Baptists had 134 present and Methodists 84 Come we need your help and you need our help also There will be church at the Baptist Church next Sunday.

J. F. Merritt Dallas Nola Reeves Terrell Denton Iane Bailey Claud Binion Edith Biggerstaff Whitewright Mildred Beatrice Garland Ophelia St. John of Bailey Paul Jackson Georgia George Parrish Carder Judd Doyle Dennis Hillsboro Orin Judd Frank Henry Orangeville Joe Smith D. W. Garland Honey Grove Lee McMillin B. H. Garland Baptist Church

Local Visits and Birthday Dinner Near Ector

Mrs Jim Russell and children visited Mrs J D Russell in Whiteswright last week. Mrs Ethie Melugin saw her sister near Ector. Mrs Myrtle Hughes of Dallas visits her mother Mrs George Wade. Mrs C A Wilson and Mrs Lonnie England visited Ector Monday. Robert Allison and daughter Bonnie Ruth of near Blue Ridge spent a day here. The birthday dinner for W A Smith near Ector served 34 guests. Frank Smith returned from Houston after the Mahurin singing.

Jim Russell J. D. Russell Whitewright Ethie Melugin Henry McLean Ector Myrtle Hughes Dallas George Wade C. A. Wilson Lonnie England Robert Allison Bonnie Ruth Blue Ridge W. A. Smith Near Ector Bill G. W. Smith T. D. Booker W. C. Brown E. Harrison Mahurin Frank Smith Houston

Tire deals offer low prices on new and used tires

R. S. More head advertises savings on tires with options for both new and second-hand models at attractive prices.

R. S. Morehead

Central Christian Church Bible School and Sermon Schedule

Central Christian Church announces Lordsday Bible school at 9 30 Communion at 10 30 with dismissal at 11 to attend Baptist Church service An illustrated sermon at 7 45 p m on Christ growth in favor with the common people and their desire to make him king third in the series Five Crises in the Life of Christ The illustrated sermons are growing in interest and helpful A E Major Pastor

Bible School The Baptist Church Christ A. E. Major Pator

Nine Persons Granted Citizenship Papers in Sherman

In Sherman on May 17 Judge Lee Estes admitted nine new citizens after an examination by M. H. Anthoni. Named are Gustav Sommerfeldt of Sherman. William Child of Collin County. Frank Finn of Denison. Giden Nichol of Celina. Natalie Viscontin of Denison. William Nichol of Celina. Walter Nichol of Celina. John Brunton of Celina. Emil Linstaedt of Denison. Kalmon Karchmer of Denison. Judge Estes urged the newcomers to take seriously their citizenship duties.

Sherman United States District Court Lee Estes M. H. Anthoni San Antonio Gustav William Sommerfeldt West Pecan Street East Prussia Germany William George Child Collin County England Frank Finn West Owen Street Denison Killmore Ireland Giden Nichol Celina Scotland Natalie Viscontin Maple Row Valonia Italy William Nichol Walter Marten Nichol John Brunton Selkershire Emil C. Linstaedt Kalmon Karchmer Oshmian Russia Estes

Whitewright Girl Re-elected Denison High School Teacher

Miss Ruth Southerland of Whitewright is re-elected to teach at Denison High School for next year. A clothing line exhibit and live model show at the High School auditorium drew praise for Miss Anne Boyd and Miss Southerland as junior and freshman classes showcased attractive yet conservative outfits reflecting strong instruction in the domestic art department.

Denison Daily Herald Miss Southerland J. P. Sutherland Whitewright Anne Boyd Ruth Southerland Misses Boyd Southerland Miss Boyd

Midland Commences Work on Building Connection

Dirt was broken today at Greenville for the construction of the Texas Midland Railway line from Greenville to Commerce. Several crews are at work and it will be rushed to completion. Roy E. Fox, the popular showman, folded his tent and left for parts elsewhere Saturday night after a successful week in the city. He showed to well filled tent each night at a popular price. Three wives is getting to be a habit in New York. Nowadays when a man is called on the phone and told his flat is burning, he involuntarily asks, Which one.

Greenville Texas Texas Midland Railway Commerce Roy E. Fox New York Fort Worth

Housekeeping Myths Circulate Among Local Girls

Canton News comments on the belief among many girls that starting housekeeping simply requires a can opener and a vanity case. The piece reflects era attitudes toward domestic duties and female skills without endorsing or condemning.

Canton News

Crown Prince Cancels U S Visit Angering San Francisco Society

The Japanese crown prince will not visit the United States this year. The decision disappoints San Francisco society figures and follows a broader pattern of royal caution in American relations.

United States San Francisco Cleveland Plain Dealer

Whitewright to vote on bonds for high school repair

City of Whitewright commissioners order a June 20 1921 election to authorize issuing bonds of 35000 dollars for forty years with redemption after ten years at five percent interest. Voters to approve either for or against issuance. election at city fire station with appointed managers. The mayor and city secretary certify the notice.

City of Whitewright Grayson County Texas State of J. M. Carter R. B. Gordon A. T. Phillips S. S. Doss

Whitewright to Hold Election on School Tax Increase in 1921

The Whitewright Independent School District requests the city commission to order an election June 20 1921 to decide whether to levy an additional ad valorem tax of 25 cents per $100 for public school maintenance. Only qualified property taxpayers may vote with ballots marked For the Increase in Tax or Against the Increase in Tax. Election officials are named and notice duties assigned.

Board of Education Whitewright Independent School District City Commission City of Whitewright Grayson County Texas J. M. Carter R. B. Gordon A. T. Phillips S. S. Doss

City Commission Resolution Recorded May 2 1921

Legal notice notes a resolution passed by the City Commission in regular session on May 2 1921 and published as required for a five week period with first publication no earlier than thirty days before an election.

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Notice of Sale by Roberts Garage in Whitewright Texas

Roberts Garage consisting of J F Roberts and W T Carroll will sell at public outcry on June 7 1921 at 10 am in Whitewright Grayson County Texas the Briscoe five passenger automobile Model 1917 24 Engine No 26162 Motor No 29459 and all rights of Mike Hill to satisfy a lien for materials labor and parts placed in the car on November 4 1920 amounting to 80 65 More than 60 days since due and notice given. Sale conducted under Texas Revised Statutes Articles 5665 to 5670. Witnessed May 5 1921.

Roberts Garage J. F. Roberts W. T. Carroll Whitewright Grayson County Texas Briscoe Mike Hill

Aged Man Dies After Thyroid Gland Plan Restore His Youth

London reports the death of Alfred Wilson 72 after a thyroid gland operation by Professor Steinach aiming to restore youth. He returned from Vienna three months ago and died hours before a lecture on renewed youth. A doctor likened his rapid deterioration to a clock running down. The patient had regained vigor and hair growth post operation.

London Alfred Wilson Vienna

Physician Dispute Over Death Cause Cited

Report notes that one physician attributes death to a heart condition and indigestion while other doctors cite a combination of heart trouble and indigestion as the cause. The disagreement centers on the exact medical explanation for the fatal outcome.

Bodies of more soldiers arrive from France

Marshall Texas May 16 United States soldiers who died in France were brought to Little Rock today. Forty four bodies were shipped with eighteen sent to Marshall on train No 5 in a special car and three sent to Louisiana while fifteen went to Texas points. The Savannah News notes the comment about the melting pot not making it hot enough.

Marshall Texas United States France Little Rock Louisiana Points

No Worms in a Healthy Child

Health advice touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood enriching general tonic to help children dispel worms after two to three weeks of regular use. It claims improved digestion and overall health, with a pleasant taste and a price of 60 cents per bottle.

Grove

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