May 1918 Red Cross Week and local war effort notes
May 1918 Sun excerpt notes Red Cross Week proclaimed by President Wilson and a second 100 million dollar war fund. It lists local auctions, thrift campaigns, War Savings Stamps, and community activities including hospital visits, farm auctions, school honor roll, and draft-era updates with named residents and businesses.
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the Sun
Wilson
Red Cross
War Department
Whitewright
Poland
Col. J. C. Price
Ohio
Hospital News: Whitworth Recovering at Sherman Facility
Mrs. Frank Whitworth is reported recovering from surgery at Wilson N. Jones hospital in Sherman and in room 439. Her mother, Mrs. J. M. Jarvis, remains hospitalized after a fall at home that broke her pelvic bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Whitworth
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Sherman
J. M. Jarvis
Prevent Mildew Prevention tips from a Texas A&M extension expert
Mrs. Doris Myers from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service explains mildew growth and prevention. Mildew affects fabrics like cotton rayon linen and leather, favors damp warm poorly aired areas, and can develop even in low temperatures. Use mildew preventatives in storage, spray surfaces, and follow label directions on chemicals. keep containers out of children's and pets’ reach.
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Doris Myers
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
Texas
Rosalie Nursing Home News Highlights Sunday Service and Visitors
Kay Geers sang a church special with sister Jeanette Bowen on piano during Sunday services as attendance reached 37. Bible Study led by Rosa Lee Somerville. New patients include Zora Swanger of Trenton and Ulysses Vess of Dallas. Numerous visits from family and friends noted, with bingo winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Geers
Jeanette Bowen
Rosa Lee Somerville
Zora Swanger
Trenton
Ulysses Vess
Dallas
Clarence Jones
Pottsboro
Mary Jones
John Livingston, Jr
Emma Livingston
Lester Taggert
Garland
Rayford Beach
Jack Everheart
Ft. Worth
Marvin Everheart
Gary Payne
Mary Holt
Sherman
Homer Medearis
J. D. Brown
Lyn Cook
Westminister
Mossie Thacker
Bessie Geer
Sam Cook
Sharon
Ann Hicks
Jim Hicks
Dee Smith
Pina Vestal
John Jones
Emma Jones
Marie Caraway
McKinney
Melba Braddy
Tilman Tallent
Lee Norman
Royse Reagan
Ryan
Oklahoma
Ruth Cox
Charles McCollum
Tilmon Tallent
Mary Bryant
Arnold Tate
Dennis Butler
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Will Looney
W. M. Cox
S. C. Horton
R. L. Sears
Jim
France
J. F. Fender
The
Presbyterian Church
Benefit of the Red Cross
Main Street
Roy E. Fox
Johnnie Reynolds
J. I. Jones
Ely
Sam McMillin
Tommie Gist
Shawnee
Okla
Lee Johnson
Oscar Pierce
T. H. Sears
Fort Worth
Bob
W. O. Brents
J. E. Blanks
Bethel
Dick May
Farr, Colo
Grace Hymer
Leonard
War Gilmore Webster
Camp Travis
Draft Board
Tom Graves
Bonham Hospital
W. C. Brown and Sons
Eugene and
Curtis
Blue Ridge
Martha Jo Sears
James Lackey
Clyde Montagmery
Blanche Montagmery
Laura Cantrell
David Everheart
Gladys Roberts
Dorothy Gordon
Decia Thornhill
Herrell Glidewell
Edwin Savage
Ora Clabhorn
Ollie McMillin
John McMurry Jr
Bettie Ray Glidewell
Ruth Gafford
Jack Lackey
Opalzelle Fain
Velma Mangrum
Sue McConnell
Martha Bow
Jennie Lee Kirkpatrick
Lois Conger
Beulah Logan
Dorothy Freemen
Margaret McMurry
Viva Humphries
Foy McLean
Mary Lou Ross
Katherine Montgomery
Joe Weldon Carr
Grace Vestal
Elizabeth Groves
Billy Ball
Josephine Pierce
Lurline Gatford
Mary Johnson
Willie Ross
Addison Vestal
Noble Armstrong
Roy Blanton
Willie Coggins
Will Boone
Roger Davis
Ruby Ross
Frances Wilson
Roby Childress
Dyer and
Earnheart
Matt Sullivan
U. May
White Auto Store
Mark Wilkinson
Mgr
Rome
Carton
Rccola
AF Fresa
Oleo
Happy
Fryers Ia
HAM
S&h
White Wright, Texas
Hospital News
Rosalie Nursing Home News
Dana Owens
Annie Shaw
Stephens and
Bryant Insurance
Paul Stephens
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