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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1915

Page

7

White Public Schools enroll record shows 347 pupils

The 347 students are enrolled with 295 daily average attendance. The report notes unusually high punctuality and a diphtheria scare affecting only two tardies that month. Patrons are thanked for cooperation as staff lists honor roll recipients across grades one through eleven, with named students in each class.

Ight Lucile LaRoe Harris Bogle Sue Mee- Verma Mangrum Ain Ruth Gafford Bet Glidewell Ruth Lankack Lackey John McLam Montgomery May Randal Montgomery May Pumphries Vivian Katy Z. Sears Leon Haskell Thompson

Civil Service Exams Set for Denison and Greenville

The United States Civil Service Commission will hold a competitive examination on November 23 at Denison and Greenville to fill vacancies for stenographer and typewriter positions in the federal classified civil service near the testing sites. Several openings exist in Dallas and Galveston. For more information contact Postmaster Webster.

United States Civil Service Commission Denison Greenville Federal Dallas Galveston Webster

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Promotes Iron Health

An old advertisement urges readers to take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to drive out malaria and build up the system with iron. The ad cites the label formula and price of one dollar fifty cents, published in Sun and Dallas News.

GROVE

Better Baby Conference at Red River Valley Fair

Sherman Texas hosts a Better Baby Conference during the Red River Valley Fair November 17 to 20 at the First Baptist Church. Dr C L Arms and Gray son County physicians supervise free examinations for children six months to five years to assess physical health, distinct from a beauty contest. Mothers should contact Mrs Jim Chapman or Mrs Dick Cole in Sherman to participate.

Red River Valley Sherman First Baptist Church C. L. Arms Grayson County Jim Chapman Dick Cole Texas

Literary Society Program Friday Afternoon

The program includes readings by President Reading Bryant Penn and Emma Davidson with a quintet of Sue King Cora Lee Echols Gladys Denton Izetta Gillette. Dialogues by Leon Davidson Elvy Hampton Edwin May. Class prophecy ten grade, impromptu debate Browning Hamilton Ander son. Reading Cecil Blanton. Music by Victrola with Sarah Lee Holland and Gladys Denton, chosen by Edwin May. Critic Robert Gallaher and a reporter.

Altha May Vestal Evelyn Wilson Margaret McMurry Mammie Godfrey Martha Bow Robin Cantrell Audry Cooper Lee May Harris Jennie Lee Kirkpatrick Loran Mangrum Lola Myrick Russell McGinnis Rosalie Prigmore Vernon Sadler Guy Stedham Ethel Stockton Erna D. Wait Thaxton Prigmore Joe Weldon Carr Billy Ball Maude Mangrum Kathryn Montgomery Desdemona Davis Clarence Gattis Maxie Echols Mary Godfrey Roney Glidewell Oliver Pender J. B. Phillip Lester Short Rosalind Davis Mary Johnson Mary Freeman Bessie Joe Barbee Louise Freeman Lurline Gafford Elizabeth May Josephine Pierce Willie Ross Lillie Ross Evelyn Stallings Dorothy Spindle Katherine Vaughn Minnie Willis Addison Vestal Tom Gallaher Emma Phillips Josie Bell Sears Jack Webster Ruby Ross Robin Holland Ruth Biggerstaff Will Boon Roger Davis Viva Phillips Francis Wilson Claude Willis Sue King Sallie Amilton Doris Ayres Mildred Fantreil Emma Davidson Cornee Echols Mary Lee Nichols Mary B. Savage Gladys Sears Eva Stillwell Leon Davidson Elvy Hampton Icy Reeves President Reading Bryant Penn Cora Lee Echols Gladys Denton Izetta Gillette Edwin May Richard Browning Sallie Hamilton Lloyd Wright Thelm Anderson Reading Cecil Blanton Victrola Sarah Lee Holland Robert Gallaher

Public School Notice In Whitewright District Opens Nov 15

The free term of school for children transferred from other districts to the Whitewright Independent School District will begin Monday, November 15. Chas. J. Denton, Supt.

Whitewright Independent Chas. J. Denton

Farm for Sale North of Bonham by Barbee

Agricultural listing for 102 acres five miles northwest of Bonham near good roads. Immediate possession offered with favorable terms. Contact Tom Barbee directly for a bargain.

Bonham Tom Barbee

Directors resign from Grayson College notice

We the undersigned directors of Grayson College hereby resign as directors in said institution. We are respectfully yours T. H. Sears W. H. King Nov 2 1915 C. B. Bryant. The Sun advertising offers printing and engraving services with visiting cards and wedding invitations priced from $1.00 to $30.00 for 100.

Grayson College T. H. Sears W. H. King C. B. Bryant the Sun

King-Moore Wedding at the Bride's Home

Wednesday afternoon at 3 40 o'clock in the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs T B Moore Miss Ruth Moore united in marriage to Mr Bry ant King Rev W J Epting officiating The decor featured ferns and chrysanthemums in yellow and white Guests served punch in the dining room The register was handled by Irene McMillin and Hazel May The wedding party entered with Delia Moore maid of honor and Miss Margaret Russell accompanied by Miss Annie Dickson provided music The couple departed for San Antonio and other points South The bride wears midnight blue gaberdine coat suit with bouquet and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs W H King The Sun extends best wishes to the newlyweds with many out of town guests noted including Ford Moore Paris Sherman and Dallas residents The bride and groom are from longtime local families and a telegram announced Minnie Montgomery's December 28 wedding to Hugh Norris of Lawton Oklahoma.

T. B. Moore Ruth Moore Bryant King W. J. Epting J. W. McMurry Marguerite Montgomery Mary Lee Benedict Carrie Hamilton Emma Gordon Irene McMillin Hazel May Margaret Russell Annie Dickson Margaret McMurry Robert Sears Delia Moore Ford Moore Mrs. King San Antonio W. H. King W. N. Stone Dalhart Messrs Mines Fort Worth Volna Cox Paris Arthur Truett Princeton W. O. Guthrie Dodd City W. C. Johnson Howe Gilmer Denison Ernest Ownby Trenton Leola King Sherman A.h.fortner Dallas Benton Roberts Marlin Mae Dee Leslie Ben Firquin Tom Bean

Halloween Party Reveals Fortunes For Twenty Five Girls

In Mrs. R C Montgomery's home twenty five girls gathered for a Halloween afternoon. Inez Ray and Rachel Montgomery hosted tea while Gladys Ray blindfolded guests for fortune tricks. Palm readings by Mrs. Mae Blaine and a playful lottery of future mates ended with joyous merriment as women faced their fates.

R.C. Montgomery Inez Ray Rachel Montgomery Marguerite Montgomery Gladys Ray Mae Blaine Minnie Montgomery

Eastern Star Hosts Halloween Party at Masonic Hall

Eastern Star lodge welcomed members and Masons for a Monday night Halloween event at the Masonic Hall. Guests enjoyed games talks and refreshments after a spook greeted them at the door. Several engaging talks followed and all present reported a good evening.

Eastern Star Lodge Masonic Hall

Whitewright High School Eleven versus All-Stars Practice Result

In a Monday practice game the Whitewright all stars lost to the high school team 20 to 6. A Wednesday match saw the high school team fall 13 to 0 to Carlisle. Earlier losses include a 38 to 0 defeat by Van Alstyne. The squad, though fast, is lighter than county rivals and will travel to Whitesboro on Saturday to face the undefeated Whitesboro high school.

Whitewright Allstars Carlisle

Sun Magazine Club Bing Propositions

The Sun highlights appealing magazine club bing propositions likely to attract readers. This brief item notes promotional ideas and reader interest without detailing specific offers or terms.

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