Visit Home Of Demonstrator Opens To Guests
Mrs. R. D. Maddux hosted an open house for 157 visitors from Whitewright and nearby clubs. She detailed home improvement work including refinished floors, rebuilt furniture, new mantle and lighting, and lightkeeping projects, noting substantial savings from upholstering instead of buying new furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Maddux
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club
Otto Russell
Maddux
W. L. Hatfield
Gordon Mullinix
Viva Phillips
Ed Martin
Ronald Vestal
Lee Norris
Mattie Hastings
Lee Wilson
Newell Skaggs
Bethel
Trenton
Savoy and
Gober
Whitewright
Myrtle Badgett
Comic Exchange About Nervousness and Age
Smith claims his wife grew calm after he told her nervousness signals advancing age. Jones laughs, implying an easy cure by reframing anxiety as aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Savoy Merchant Shoots Himself in Texas
W. L. Beaty, owner of a Savoy grocery, was found dead on Highway 82 near Savoy and Bells with a .22 rifle at his feet and a head wound. An inquest ruled death a gunshot wound. Beaty, a Alabama native, lived in Bells 20 years, married Sept. 18, and was a former teacher and Baptist and Odd Fellows member. He is survived by his wife, two brothers in Tennessee, and a sister in Cincinnati. Burial by Glen Earnheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Beaty
Savoy
Bells
Mr. Beaty
Talmadge Moore
Bonham
Justice of Peace
Jess Wall
Sherman
Grayson County
Alabama
Beaty
Texas
Lyda Allen
The
Baptist Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
Tennessee
Cincinnati
Ohio
Glen Earnheart
Porter's Social News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Portersport area residents hosted and visited relatives over Sunday with gatherings at Bonham Gunter Trenton and Klondike. Employment moves noted for Robert Morris near Vernon. A Thursday afternoon social hosted by Mrs Hunter drew about 40 guests and a Tom Thumb wedding program is planned for the school Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Alexander
J. H. Harper
Bonham
Alonzo Harper
D. E. McCoy
Joe Rich
Warren Ross
R. P. Booker
Roland Cox
J. E. Ross
J. P. Ownby
Klondike
Hugh Hunter
C. D. Hunter
Gunter
Jim Hicks
Burl Sanders
Robert Morris
Vernon
Leon Booker
Jay Duckworth
Trenton
Bill Musser
Ada Jones
Whitewright
Horace Rush
Tom Booher
Hunter
Leon Booher
Marvin
Enterprise
Good Exercise For Typewriter Users
A brief note on typing practice emphasizes practical key location drills using a familiar sentence. The text suggests using a standard test line to train finger placement and speed for accurate keyboarding.
Household Hints for Everyday Kitchen and Home Care
Skim hot soups with a damp cheesecloth to remove grease. Soak sponges overnight in warm soapy water with lemon juice or borax. When disconnecting electrical appliances pull the plug, not the cord. Polish stoves with a pinch of powdered alum to keep them bright longer. Mint sauce helps counteract fat in lamb. Keep meringues smooth by dipping the spoon in cold water before spreading.
Card of Thanks for J. L. Reeves death
The Reeves family expresses gratitude to friends who offered assistance and sympathy after the death of father J. L. Reeves. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reeves Mr. and Mrs. John Reeves and children extend appreciation for thoughtful support and memorial kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Bow
J. L. Reeves
Henry Reeves
John Reeves
Pangram phrases from old newspaper notes
A collection of sentences that contain all letters of the alphabet, drawn from the Western Newspaper Union's Publishers' Auxiliary, including journeys of ex spies and various quirky images. The items mount a playful catalog of pangrams with names, places, and odd actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Alexander
Diogenes
Xanthippe
Socrates
White
Faithful Reader and Etiquette Expert Debate Escort Etiquette
A reader questions whether it is improper for a man to walk between the woman he is escorting and shop windows. The etiquette expert concedes the idea may be wrong but argues it is a smart practice.
Thanking Neighbors for Support During Sickness
Mr and Mrs George Hicks express deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for help while Joe was ill. They thank S D Blackerby R P Booker and Chat Beazley for blood transfusions and wish to be good neighbors in return. May God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
S. D. Blackerby
R. P. Booker
Chat Beazley
George Hicks
Right at the Head Son Climbs From Cleaner to Hairdresser
A quoted exchange highlights a son's rapid career rise from shoe cleaner to hairdresser. The parent expresses pride in his hard work and progress, emphasizing the unlikely path from humble beginnings to professional achievement.
Quote exchange on manners and meals in a parlor scene
A bemused mendicant and a woman argue about social reform and appetite in a domestic moment. The lady jokes about sandwiches as she invites him inside, hinting at pride, temptation, and a simple meal.
No Engagement He I Wish I Had Money to Marry
A humorous exchange centered on finances and marriage. He laments lacking funds to wed, she teasingly probes his plan. He replies he would buy an automobile if able, highlighting a lighthearted take on priorities and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Fine Distinction Guest Blueplate Special Exchange
A humorous quip about dining asks the difference between blueplate and whiteplate specials. The waiter cites price, then admits no quality difference and adds a garnish of parsley and a blue napkin for the blueplate option.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Savoy Merchant
Porter News
Music Club Convention
T. W. Ayres & Son
Carter
Sun Office
Poland- China
Robert Simmons
H. B. Barnett
Route 3
Haile
Stafford Typewriter
Sun
Sherman Soap Works
Fred Henninger
Pilot Grove
Tom Barbee
S. H. Montgomery Insurance Agency
W. E. Stephens
Airport
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Manning & Meadow Furniture — Farmalls — Hardware
Kaolens
Department Stores
Ernest Lilley
Denison, Texas
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