Local notes from Leonard Graphic region
T H Sears returns from Delhart Lubbock and Winters reporting cot ton harvest near complete in Plains area with yields from one fourth to one half bale per acre and some farms reaching a bale per acre. Several residents from surrounding towns visit Leonard and area activities. hospital and business news noted with multiple visits and visits from Dallas Sherman and Ardmore residents.
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T. H. Sears
Delhart
Lubbock
Plains
Lubbock and
Slaton
Sherman visit Highlights Mr and Mrs Jay Families
Mr and Mrs R H Jay of Sherman visited relatives here Sunday, sharing time with kin and catching up on family news during a weekend gathering.
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John P. Livingston
Fitch of
Sherman
R. B. Gordon
R. H. Jay of
Masonic Lodge Hosts District Grand Master Visit
L. J. Reynolds District Grand Master arrived from Sherman Monday evening to preside over a special meeting of the local Masonic lodge.
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L. J. Reynolds
Sherman
Masonic Lodge
Bonham firm promotes leaving off red signs and value claims
A Bonham company M. C. Spivy & Co. states they are abandoning red signs and instead focusing on explicit value pricing to attract customers.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Local social notes and holiday shopping promos in Bonham
Local residents visit relatives in Trenton Leonard and Ryan Oklahoma while Baylor student Lewis Holland returns to Dallas. M C Spivy & Co Bonham promotes attractively priced goods and holiday gift line, with J A Hardaway Sherman visiting old friends and Johnsons Gift Store inviting Saturday shoppers November 26.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Red Cross membership drive under way in Whitewright
The annual Red Cross membership campaign is on in Whitewright this week. Committees are being appointed to solicit funds for the worthy organization.
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Red Cross
Whitewright
Pierce's Cafe Motto and Cold Prevention Tip
A brief note highlights Pierce's Cafe with the slogan where good things to eat and the best people meet. It mentions a quirky line about preventing a cold by taking 666, reflecting a pantry or ad-like snippet from the page.
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Pierce
Fire destroys Lonnie Ryan house on Badgett farm
A dwelling on the Mrs. Floyd Badgett farm northwest of town was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. The Lonnie Ryan house occupied by Oscar Lyons lost most household goods and clothing. Mrs. Badgett reportedly had insurance. Lyons had none. Friends contributed over $100 Tuesday to help replace items.
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Floyd Badgett
Lonnie Ryan
Oscar Lyons
Sun
Marriage of Floyd Badgett and Lela Ryan
The Sun reported the marriage of Floyd Badgett and Lela Ryan last week. Rev. I. E. Teague officiated at his home southwest of town on Tuesday evening. The couple will reside on the Ryan farm northwest of town.
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the Sun
Floyd Badgett
Lela Ryan
I. E. Teague
Ryan
Robbins daughter hurt in auto accident
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Robbins was struck by an automobile driven by Mr. Kyurkendall last week. Her injuries were not as serious as first feared and she is recovering well, according to Leonard Graphie.
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W. L. Robbins
Kyurkendall
Leonard Graphie
Merchandise priced right M C The Sun press week
The Sun goes to press on Wednesday to print a day early for Thanksgiving. To meet the deadline the paper reduced reading matter and asks readers to overlook the shortfall this week.
B Sharp Music Club Reorganizes With Fourteen Members
On Monday November twenty first the B Sharp Music Club met in the public school auditorium and reorganized with fourteen members. The junior pupils of Miss Chenoweth and Mrs Harp elected officers Martha Joe Sears president Laura Cantrell vice president Emily Isbell secretary and reporter. After business, games followed as no program was prepared.
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B-Sharp
Chenoweth
Harp
Martha Joe Sears
Laura Cantrell
Emily Isbell
No Big Sale Just Lower Prices Bonham Ad
M. C. Spivy & Co announces lower prices at Bonham. Local shoppers are urged to visit the store for discounts on merchandise.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Blue Bird Club Hosts Busy Evening of Conversation
Mrs. Robert Sears chaired a Wednesday gathering of the Blue Bird Club with many guests. Progressive conversation cards provided lively entertainment and a winner for the biggest talker, Mrs. Frank Roberts. Napkins announced refreshments as guests enjoyed chicken loaf with pimento cheese straws sandwiches olives and pineapple frappe. Miss Gladys Sears Eva Stillwell assisted in serving. Little Dick Montgomery gave readings.
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Robert Sears
Frank Roberts
Gladys Sears
Eva Stillwell
Dick Montgomery
Lower prices at M C Spivy and Co Bonham sale
A Bonham business named M C Spivy & Co advertises reduced prices as part of a sale, signaling a price cut strategy to attract customers. The notice emphasizes lower costs without detailing products or dates.
Benton Laundry Agency Notice
S L Young announces purchase of the Benton laundry agency and assumes charge. Laundry will be collected every Monday and Thursday morning, placed on the porch for pickup, with the basket kept at the Benton barber shop.
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Benton Laundry Agency
Benton Barber Shop
S. L. Young
Prices Driven by Customer Testimony, M. C. Says
A note attributed to M. C. emphasizes that pricing should reflect what customers say. The statement suggests a philosophy that prices are shaped by consumer feedback and market demand.
Box Supper for School Desks at Canaan Church
There will be a box supper at Canaan Friday night December 2. Proceeds will be used to buy desks for the school. All are invited to attend and bring well filled baskets. Shoe values offered by M C Spivy & Co Bonham.
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Canaan
Griffin couple visits Gainesville hosts and Kirkpatrick couple
Mr and Mrs J S Griffin of Gainesville travel to visit Rev and Mrs W A Kirkpatrick. The greeting highlights a social visit between local families, reflecting community ties and church circle connections.
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Mrs. J. S. Griffin
Gainesville
W. A. Kirkpatrick
No Worms in a Healthy Child Tonic Ad
An old advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic cures worm troubles in children by improving blood and digestion. It promises a general strengthening effect, urging two to three weeks of regular use. The tonic is described as pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
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R. A. Stewman
Leonard
Leonard Graphic
John Haden
Durant, Okla
Mrs. L. LaRoe
Warner Jones of
Denison
Charley Bryant
Dallas
Walter Hestand
Charley Truett
Whitesboro
J. R. Jordan of
McKinney
Joe Hamilton
The
Sherman Hospital
Horace Gordon
Gordon Clothing Company
Mrs. K. R. Isbell
Argyle
A. E. Major
Mrs. Mac Irwin
Ladonia
Ernest Melson
Pilot Point
H. C. Melson
Town
J. J. Gertsinger of
Weatherford
Mrs
George Gowdy
W. M. Stockton
Lewis Holland
Baylor Medical College
W. F. Holland
Claud Epperson of
Ryan, Okla
W. H. Montgomery
B. S. Montgomery
Groesbeck
Jerry Montgomery
Johnson’s
J. A. Hardaway
Mr. Hardaway
Whitewright Lumber Co
Pierce Building
L. LaRoe & Company
Lyons
Mr. Lyons
Gallaher & Son
Eastman Kodaks
Jacob’s
B-Sharp Music Club
Blue Bird Club
BOX Supper
Shoe Values
J. W. Davidson Quality Groceries
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