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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
5
A long list of residents and visitors is noted with numerous trips to Dallas Denison Farmersville Oklahoma City Stillwater Minnesota Commerce Bonham Durant and other locales. Names include Miss Dorothy Bennett Mrs Grady Gillett Miss Dorothhy Ryan Miss Sallye Hamilton Pascal Cox Mrs R G Johnson Lucian Andrews Oscar Pierce Addie Williams Amateene May Mrs B H Thomson Rev L G Alverson Mrs Sam Wilhoit C B Bryant Sr and others.
Mrs E Touchstone says nine years of gas left her restless and nervous until Adlerika relieved her symptoms. One spoonful acts on both upper and lower bowel removing old waste matter and enabling better eating and sleep. Sold by Dyer Jones. No 1.
Reverend W. H. Ackley and family moved from Marshall to the First Baptist Church area this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Neff and child from Hamlin visit Mrs. Neff's parents, D. A. Ray. Dr. and Mrs. A. K. McKinzie of Seminole Oklahoma visit the Ray family. Mrs. J. B. Hembree of Honey Grove spends the weekend with her mother, Mrs. J. T. Roberts. Genevieve Davidson returns home for summer after teaching in Chickasha Oklahoma schools this past term.
Orbin Blanton taught Spanish at Texas Military Institute in San Antonio and visited Tuesday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Blanton. The item notes social guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Warren and daughter from Monroe Louisiana and Misses Lucille and Marie Hall of Dallas visiting Mrs. J. B. Hall.
Mrs. Roby Childress, seriously ill for several days, was reported to be improving Wednesday afternoon. She is in a hospital at Sherman.
Mrs Mary Ryan entertained a few friends at Mrs E O Thomas's home Monday afternoon following a series of games a salad course was served
J H Cowart of Plainview and C L Cowart of Silverton return to their homes after visiting their sister Mrs M J Long who is ill.
Mr and Mrs D E Porter and their children from Mt Pleasant spent the first of the week as guests in the home of Mrs T J Giles. Mrs Giles accompanied them home for a visit.
S. T. Cole and his family moved to Hico where he will be employed by the Texas Louisiana Power Company. Cole previously served as an engineer at the T L Power plant in this area.
Mrs Gomer May, hospitalized in Sherman after a five week stay and a recent return home, has shown steady improvement since re-admission. She is expected to leave Sherman hospital and go home this Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Greenway visit the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Craig. They are moving from San Antonio where they have lived for a year to Dallas.
Friends of James C Bryant of El Paso have invitations to the El Paso High School commencement exercises. James is in the graduating class and is the son of Mr and Mrs A M Bryant formerly of Whitewright and grandson of Mr and Mrs C B Bryant Sr of Whitewright.
Relatives from several cities attended the service for W. L. White on Monday. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Alverson and son Carl Frank of Lubbock, W. A. Bowles and son Austin of Comanche Oklahoma, Mrs. Bettie Mallock of Perry Oklahoma, Mrs. T. A. Lewis and daughter of Wichita Falls, Will Davidson and daughter Maxine of Dallas, and Guy Victory of Plainview.
Mrs. B. P. Brents taught in Shamrock schools the past term and married her husband here during Christmas. Mr. Brents, formerly with the internal revenue department in Amarillo, was recently appointed postmaster at Whitewright to succeed his father W. C. Brents and will take charge June 1. The couple's apartment is with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Huffines.
Invitations invite guests to the wedding of Emma Auben Davidson to Simmons Powell on Sunday afternoon June 9 1929 at three oclock at the Davidson home in Whitewright. Emma is a popular local teacher from Whitewright. Powell is a prominent Vernon businessman.
The Always Ready Class met Monday night with Miss Caroline Simmons. Three members were absent. After business, a shower was given for Mrs. Tom Head, a recent bride. Sixteen attended refreshments. Next meeting set for June 10.
The Baptist Church prepares for a Friday parade at 4 30 p m and a Monday 8 a m Bible school for children aged 5 to 17 in the community. Registrations start at 4 00 p m with teachers listed for Beginners Primaries Juniors Intermediates and helpers. Fathers Day service planned Sunday with arrangements for transportation for families needing a ride.
Due to stomach trouble Miss A. H. and her sister lived on hot water and rice. After taking Adlerika they now eat anything and feel fine. They report relief from gas on the stomach and better sleep. Sold by Dyer Jones. No. 6.
A letter notes residents grateful for Miss Giles who can arrange a car to bring parents to town and return them home. The writer expresses pride in Whitewright.
The Kentuckytown Club met at Mrs. J P Darwin's home with Mrs. Carl Holland as president. Miss Frances Phillips led a program on Tuberculosis including questions on what it is resistance and prevention and cure and dairy health hints. The next meeting date is pending.
Mrs. Charlie Fulton and Mrs. P. H. Connelly lead a session on increasing personal wealth. The topic is How My Bank Account can be made to grow with the meeting noted in the article.
Mrs H. B. Everheart and Mrs. Ann Everheart with their young daughter departed Tuesday for San Bernardino California to visit relatives, traveling together for the trip.
Mrs. Virgie Yates of Wichita Falls Mrs. Norene Blackshear and daughter of Ladonia and Mrs. R K Smith returned to their homes Wednesday after a visit.
Sun office advertises carbon paper and types writer ribbons for sale. Buyers can purchase typewriter supplies including carbon sheets and ink ribbons for standard machines. Prompt service and available stock noted.
Red Ball Bus Line lists departures from Whitewright to Sherman at 8:00 a m 1:10 p m 4:10 p m and 8:25 p m and to Greenville at 10:20 a m 1:20 p m 4:20 p m and 7:20 p m. Depot located at Dyer and Jones with phone numbers 10 and 228 for inquiries.
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