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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
5
Lee Binion returns from Detroit where he taught. Addison Mazda lamps available at Gallaher and Son’s. Numerous visits, hosting and travel notes across Denison and nearby towns. Gordon Bros. grocers promote blackberries and dewberries. Community notices include teaching, visits, surgery, and Shrine Ceremonial attendance.
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Murray Bryant slowly recovers weeks after surgery. He was denied food for a week or more, growing weak, but now gains strength and will soon be up. Rev. Vernon McFatridge visited his parents last week. He attends Burleson College and placed second in the junior college State oratorical contest at Plainview.
S. L. Young, the laundry man, invites customers to bring hats or laundry for repair or service at the middle barber shop or porch drop on Mondays and Thursdays. He guarantees his work and expresses appreciation for customer support.
Mrs. M. J. McKinsey fell on the front steps last Friday evening and has been confined to bed since. Initial diagnosis of a broken hip proved incorrect, with severe bruises causing heavy suffering in the first day. She is now improving and hopes rise for a full recovery.
The Sun announces a round trip rate of 27.85 for Confederate veterans attending the United Confederate Veterans annual meeting in Richmond Virginia on June 20. A 55.70 rate applies to sons and daughters of Confederate soldiers. For details write to Judge J P Leslie Sherman Texas.
Bob Chumbley remains unable to walk after January mule incident that left him with a hip injury. He cannot use the hip since the fall and continues to require assistance.
Miss Pernie and Nell Badgett return from Floydada after two years teaching there and win re election for a third term. Miss Kate Thomas, Bay City home demonstration agent, visits from Mata gorda County. Boy Scouts and Blue Ridge boys play. Blue Ridge wins 5 4. J K Ray visits family in Hove then moves to San Angelo. Ministers join McKinney and Denton church services. Lucile Harris returns from Sherman Kidd Key College with Doris Thigpen. Montgomery Penn families visit Denton College students.
Luther Gordon awards George Baugher the contract to erect a five room bungalow with bath. Baugher handles mill work and will raze Gordon’s old residence to clear the site. Upon completion the Gordons will have a fine city home costing nearly three thousand dollars.
Looney Robbins of Leonard informed The Sun that nearly every family in the area has a wash tub now in use as the bathing season is underway. A prior report noted a carload of tubs arriving, and Robbins expects the supply to last until cold weather, after which they will not be needed until spring.
Edison electric lamps are touted as superior products available at Gallaher's store, highlighting quality and reliability for customers seeking lighting solutions.
Dr O M Durham and Miss Mae Graves wed in Sherman last Saturday evening with Rev Terrell officiating. Only relatives and a few friends knew of the plans. Miss Opal Graves and Miss Louise Sears accompanied the couple. after the ceremony they returned here and left Sunday for Dallas for a few days.
Mrs J A Mauk who was stricken with paralysis about ten days ago is holding her own Her right side is paralyzed and she has not been able to talk since she was stricken Her condition is of a serious nature but hopes of recovery are entertained.
A World War I veteran, now moving to Cotulla to practice dentistry, marries the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graves. The bride, a Wesley College Greenville graduate and singer, has been active in Sunday school and church work. Friends extend warm wishes to the couple.
A brief notice highlights happiness and success as a couple settles into their new residence, celebrating stability and community ties.
Mrs. Carroll and her two year old son Jimmie visit Mrs. St. Claire who admires his eyes and he jokes they come with his face. Readers are invited to phone news items to The Sun.
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