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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

3

Local notes from Sherman and nearby cities bustle

A crowded column lists visits and travels of residents including Rev and Mrs J F Alderson of Rouse Mrs B Savage and many others in Sherman Dallas Denison Greenville and Collinsville This week s activity covers court grand jury visits schooling weddings motions and local commerce plus social calls and upcoming events like an ice cream supper hosted by the band boys.

J. F. Alderson Rouse Ben Savage

Whitewright News Briefs: fencing crews depart for Oklahoma

J D Hoard, Wade Sears and Jim Ashlock left Tuesday for Oklahoma to work two weeks or more on Hoard and Sears farms. They expect to combine some fishing with labor. The Home Bakery and Cafe promotes pure pastries and bread. Whitewright team uniforms were funded by local merchants, with Whitewright Bottling Works donating for a "Gayola" drink emblem on each shirt. Mrs D M Ray and daughters Inez and Gladys traveled to Sherman for the funeral of Irene Hughes wife of J H Hughes of Howe, leaving an infant daughter. Ben Savage offers farm loans of $1000 and up.

J.D. Hoard Wade Sears Jim Ashlock Oklahoma Messrs. Hoard Sears L. C. Long Whitewright Whitewright Bottling Works Gayola D. M. Ray Inez Gladys Sherman

Twenty Two Students Receive Diplomas

The high school held its commencement in the public school auditorium with twenty two graduates receiving diplomas from Supt. C. J. Denton. Hon. Andrew L. Randell of Sherman delivered the address praising Whitewright and its school system. The program included a student paper by Thelma Anderson, class addresses by Leon Davidson and Elvy Hampton, performances by the High School Glee Club and piano solos by Miss Nicholas and Misses Smith.

C. J. Denton Andrew L. Randell Sherman Whitewright Thelma Anderson Leon Davidson Elvy Hampton United States

Diploma Recipients Named at Local Commencement

The ceremony honored graduates Misses Ermine Webster Gladys Denton Cecile Doss Nadine Holcomb Izetta Gillett Gladys McMurry Icy Reeves Kathleen Badgett Claudie Glidewell Eunice Cook Mildred Browning Thelma Anderson Maud Biggerstaff and Messrs Arthur Badgett Leon Davilson Lloyd Wright Elvy Hampton Bryant Penn Cecil Blanton M Jones Roberts Buford McIver Edwin May The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev W J Epting at the Presbyterian Church.

Misses Ermine’ Webster Gladys Denton Cecile Doss Nadine Holcomb Izetta Gillett Gladys McMurry Icy Reeves Kathleen Badgett Clausie Glidewell Eunice Cook Mildred Browning Thelma Anderson Maud Biggerstaff Arthur Badgett Leon Davilson Lloyd Wright Elvy Hampton Bryant Penn Cecil Blanton M. Jones Roberts Buford McIver Edwin May W. J. Epting The Presbyterian Church

Home Demonstration Lesson With G C C Girls

Pilot Grove G C C Mrs Vaden agent home demonstration work U S Department of Agriculture met with the Girls Canning Club last Tuesday afternoon at Miss Ruth Valentines Most of the afternoon was spent in club work Mrs Vaden brought a home made fireless cooker and used it as an example showing the girls how to make one of their own She gave us instructions for making a canner with which to can our tomatoes grown one tenth acre and other vegetables She taught us how to make a rustic basket Mrs Vaden will give us patterns for making caps and aprons to be used in our rally The club members will be furnished with books to be read and returned to Mrs Vaden We were furnished with rules for preventing tomato diseases spraying tomatoes and solutions to be used for each spraying After spending a pleasant afternoon Mrs Vaden took most of the girls home in her car We should like for every member to try out the one tenth acre of tomatoes We do not believe you will regret it for it means you will have good reading material sent you a nice outing this summer and some money all your own Contributed.

Cream Supper With Band Concert Friday Night

The band boys host an ice cream supper Friday at the public school building campus. Cream and cake priced at 10 cents. Attend to support the boys with ten cent pieces. Plenty of seats for those staying for the band concert. Music and treats all for 10 cents. Everyone is expected to attend.

Katy Excursions Low Rates to Galveston and Dallas

Low fare excursions announced by L C Cottington agent. Galveston trip May 27 with return by May 29 for 8.25 dollars. Dallas trips June 11 and 12 with return by June 18 for 2.95 dollars. Limited return windows and date-specific offers.

Galveston Dallas

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