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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
3
A regional advisory argues turkeys offered now may be thin and light weight despite high prices. Growers are urged to hold birds two to three weeks to reach full maturity, improving quality for shippers and consumers. The note notes prices may remain strong later in the season and promises competitive pricing when market timing is right.
Sunday visits include L F and B T Southerland with J P Southerland in Trenton. Eggs fetch 27 12 cents a dozen at Brents. Mrs P J Ellis of Chickasha and John Ellis of Lockhart visit relatives. Whitewright band to play at Bells play Monday night November 7. Local ads for watches, harness repairs, rubber tires, optical service. Community updates on Halloween pranks and school football draw. Bread ad touts wholesome home bakery loaf by Home Bakery. L C Long, proprietor.
Mrs. Lucian Andrews hosted the Forty-two Club with a salad service after games. Dr. Wilbur Carter of Sherman has recovered from a recent appendectomy. Rev. and Mrs. Nash attend the North Texas Conference in Greenville. Masonic Grand Lodge events in Louisville featured Mr. McMillin, Texas Grand Lodge Grand Master, and visits to Monroe county. Dr. Henry Sears gave an entertaining Don't Worry lecture at the Presbyterian church, promoting a three day Chautauqua in our city.
Word circulates that Mollie Bailey will bring her show to Whitewright on an upcoming Thursday in November. The attraction excites children and adults alike, as Aunt Mollie is well known in the area from past visits. The afternoon and night performances are planned, with local residents familiar with the show.
A small town Sunday celebration marked the fifty fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Win Pennington. Guests included the Groves family and kin from Royse and Greenville. Uncle Billy Pennington, active and spirited, recalled life from Kentucky to Texas and the Civil War, ending with a quote from Browning.
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