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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1923

Page

5

Local and Personal News in Denison and Nearby

Miss Gladys Sears visited friends in Dallas this week. Mrs. Robert Jones of Celina visits relatives here. Mrs. John Haden of Durant Oklahoma visits her sister Mrs. L. LaRoe. Pierce's Cafe promotes good food and meeting locals. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Blanton of Plainview visit relatives here. Miss Emma and Kathleen Phillips visiting in Denison. Mrs. Tom Roberts seriously ill in East Whitewright. Bryan Holcomb visits Texarkana. Lloyd Moore advertises furniture and close-out rack et goods. Dr. and Mrs. R. May visit niece Mrs. Emmet Thompson in Bonham. Pascal Cox and two children visit from Denison. Close-out sale on rack et goods. Miss Genevieve Davidson returns from Dallas and Denton. Lloyd Moore buys furniture in Dallas. 50 pairs Children’s Canvas Sandals at 50c at Johnson’s. Mrs. Tom Lilley and daughter visit Kenefick Oklahoma. Robert F. Spearman of Houston visits here. Mrs. Stanley Fogle of Dallas visits her parents. Miss Ruth Abernathy of Sherman visits Inez and Gladys Bay. Carload furniture due next Monday or Tuesday. Get our prices before you buy. Mrs. J. D. Heard returns from Dallas. Miss Pernie and Nell Badgett return from Floydada. Shoe repairing via an experienced hand at R. S. Morehead. Mrs. Charlie Truett of Whitesboro visits. Mrs. J. C. Robinson of Dallas assists with moving preparations. Visible gasoline pump detail noted by R. S. Morehead.

Local Socials and Visit Highlights Across Dallas Area

Mrs Thelma Joe Thompson and her son from Dallas visited her parents the past week. Lucile Callan from Cumby and May and Ray Tate from Leonard joined the Gordons for a weekend with Clay Horton. Dallas visitors included Mrs Howard Brodhead and others. Visitors from Denison and Hillsboro called on local families. Roads and shop notes list auto parts and supplies at reduced prices from R S Morehead.

Thelma Joe Thompson Little Son Dallas J. L. Dyer Lucile Callan Cumby Misses May Ray Tate Leonard Mrs. Clay Horton

Carpenter W T Ross Returns From Paducah

W T Ross came back Saturday from Paducah where he spent several weeks working in the carpenter trade.

W. T. Ross Paducah

Miss Vera Kirkpatrick Returns From Prairie Hill Post

Miss Vera Kirkpatrick came back Saturday from Prairie Hill where she taught home economics in the public school for eight months.

Vera Kirkpatrick Prairie Hill

Laura Lynne Major to Speak at Central Christian Church

Miss Laura Lynne Major will occupy the pulpit next Sunday evening at Central Christian Church. Her talk titled China Old and New will feature a large number of pictures on the screen. Services begin at 7 45 PM.

Laura Lynne Major Central Christian Church China

Pierce and Sons Run Fountain Stand Ad

An advertisement promotes cold drinks at Pierce and Sons fountain, calling it the most satisfactory place to quench your thirst. It highlights the fountain as a refreshing option for customers seeking cool beverages.

P. J. Pierce & Sons

Emma Lilley to Move to Lone Oak in August

Mrs Emma Lilley will relocate to Lone Oak in late August after moving from Commerce where her daughter Corinne entered Northeast Texas Normal College. Corinne Lilley has accepted a teaching post in Lone Oak for the 1923 24 term.

Emma Lilley Commerce Corinne Texas Normal College Lone Oak

Old Stove Repair Promise From W. J. Looney

W. J. Looney furnishes a guarantee promising to make an old oil stove burn like new. The note emphasizes customer satisfaction.

W. J. Looney

Sun Ad Pays Off as Watch Is Returned

A Sherman girl lost a gold watch south of town three weeks ago and placed a lost ad in The Sun. The watch was returned by mail a few days after the advertisement appeared.

Sherman

Bids Sought Again for Mail Carrying Route

The Postoffice Department asked for sealed bids to carry mail between the post office and railway stations. All bids were rejected and new bids will be advertised. Postmaster W. O. Brents will receive bids until 5:30 p.m. June 1 for routes to and from all trains.

Postoffice Department W. O. Brents Brents

Duke of York Weds Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon at Westminster Abbey

Mrs. Victoria Morgan reports receiving a royal marriage card for the Duke of York second son of the King and Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon youngest daughter of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. The ceremony occurred at Westminster Abbey London on April 26 at 11 30 a m. Royal papers and wedding pictures were also received.

Victoria Morgan O. Wellington The Sun Duke of York England Elizabeth Bowes Lyon Earl of Strathmore Kinghorne Westminster Abbey London

Manning Family Joins Local Hardware Firm

Mr and Mrs Roy Manning plan to move from Farmersville on June 1 and he will join Manning Clark hardware. He is the son of W Y Manning senior member of the firm and brings hardware and implement experience. A Texas A and M graduate, he has served as athletic director and teacher at Farmersville High School.

Roy Manning Farmersville Manning Manning & Clark Hardware W. Y. Manning Texas A. & M. College

Prompt eyeglass fitting at fair prices by R L Johnson

An efficient service advertisement for fitting eyeglasses at reasonable prices from R L Johnson a jeweler and optometrist.

R. L. Johnson

Baptist Sunday School Class Holds Monthly Meeting

The T. E. L. Class of the Baptist Sunday school met at Mrs. Robert Bow's home for a monthly business and social gathering. Devotional led by Mrs. G. M. McNeilly. reports from various departments highlighted the past month's work. Mrs. J. C. Gillespie supervised the social portion. brick ice cream and angel cake were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Walter Keeling and Mrs. E. B. Martin.

The Baptist Sunday School Robert Bow G. M. McNeilly J. C. Gillespie Walter Keeling E. B. Martin

Lightning Strikes Holcomb Home Causes Minor Damage

Lightning struck the northwest Holcomb residence last Saturday at about 4 40 am. A small porch shingle strip was torn while radio aerial wires melted. R L Holcomb described a ball of fire and a ten minute yard display but no shocks to the family.

R. L. Holcomb Mr. Holcomb

Nicholson's Cash Grocery Special Prices

Local ad urges shoppers to take advantage of special prices at Nicholson's Cash Grocery with limited time offers on selected staples and household goods.

Nicholson’s Cash

Mrs Beckett to Move to Dallas Home Near Son and Daughter

Mrs. S. P. Beckett will leave the latter part of the week for Dallas where she will make her home at 307 West Jefferson street. She is moving to Dallas to be near her son and daughter who live there.

S. P. Beckett Dallas West Jefferson Street

Church of Christ Bible School and Worship Schedule

The Church of Christ invites all to Bible school Sunday at 10 am followed by preaching at 11 am. The evening sermon at 8 pm explores why instruments are not used in worship. Minister J A Dickey urges large attendance and explains the position on this issue.

Bible School J. A. Dickey

Old Furniture Repaired and Varnished by W. J. Looney

Repair and varnish service for old furniture promises near new condition. W. J. Looney offers reasonable prices and skilled workmanship to restore wood pieces.

W. J. Looney

Methodist Go to Church Month Ends Next Sunday

The church urges those who missed the month to attend next Sunday with preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. A change in the evening service is noted. Sunday school competes with Trenton, and Epworth League meets at 6:30. Pastor K R Isbell asks for 300 present.

Trenton Epworth League K. R. Isbell

Notice on dairy sale changes by Henry Williams

On June 1st Henry Williams will discontinue selling buttermilk and will offer skim milk for cooking at 16 cents a gallon. The notice targets dairy patrons and outlines the price and product change.

Henry Williams

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gladys Sears Robert Jones Celina John Haden Durant, Okla Mrs. L. LaRoe Pierce J. F. Blanton Plainview Emma Kathleen Phillips Denison Tom Roberts East Whitewright Bryan Holcomb Texarkana Lloyd Moore R. May Neice Emmet Thompson Bonham Pascal Cox Genevieve Davidson Denton Johnson’s Tom Lilley Kenefick Okla Robert F. Spearman Houston Mrs Stanley Fogle Walter Myrick Ruth Abernathy Inez Gladys Bay Pernie Nell Badgett Floydada R. S. Morehead Charlie Truett Whitesboro J. D. Badgett J. C. Robinson R. S. Morehead Filling Station Johnoon Howard Brodhead Louise LeRoe Lily and Jewel Flowers Jessie Case Minnie Murphy J. H. Blincoe Dorothy Lee Joe Billie Dillon Hillsboro Rev W. A. Kirkpatrick Charley Sanders Ralph Sanders Waxahachie W. F. Sanders Morehead Peter McKenna el Paso Mary Elizabeth McKenna J. M. Wright C. J. Meador John Yeager Federal District Court Miss Dillard Howe Fannie Giles Bells O. S. Finch’s Progressive Shoe Shop Triangle Club Katherine Vaughn Gordon Brothers Church OF Christ Bow-Wright Drug Co White St.louis Condie-Bray Whitewright Lumber CO L. LaRoe & Company McAlester
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