Bandits Escape With Loot After Bank Robbery
Four bandits robbed the Bank of Asbury in Missouri of 1200 dollars. Local patrolman Clarence Allison pursued the getaway car, was captured and later forced to drive as the bandits fled through Kansas and Oklahoma, releasing him near the Missouri Oklahoma line after a lengthy pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Bank of
Asbury
Clarence Allison
Crestline
Kan
Allison
J. A. Lucas
Columbus
Galena
Baxter Springs
Commerce
Okla
Devil’s Promenade
Missouri-Oklahoma Line
Farmer Disappears While Driving Home From Childress
J C Stroud a Childress County farmer left Childress at 6 pm with coal and 260 dollars to pay a note. His team returned without him and his hat and coat were found in the wagon. A cut telephone line and a sighting of three men in a car raise the mystery near Electra and Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Texas
J. C. Stroud
Childress
Stroud
Terrell
Mrs Brodhead Reads The Other Wise Man at Church
Mrs Howard Brodhead will read the story The Other Wise Man at Central Christian Church on Friday evening December 7 at 7 o clock. Fifty stereopticon slides will illustrate the tale and the entire citizenship of the community is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brodhead
Central Christian Church
Death of Mrs Sam Armstrong Noted in Merkel
News records the death of Mrs Sam Armstrong wife of former merchant Sam Armstrong. They lived in this place about three years before moving to Merkel after selling his business to Hudson Davis & Company. Many friends mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Armstrong
Haskell
Sunday School Party At Mrs Sears Country Home
On Saturday afternoon November 24 Mrs Oran Sears entertained her Sunday school class and eleven year juniors with a party at her country home. Games music and a Bible drill kept twelve pupils and a few guests engaged. Refreshments were served. Reporter note mentions December merchandise stock from M C Spivy and Co Bonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran Sears
Plains Blanketed by Heaviest Snow in Three Years
Amarillo Texas November 27 The Panhandle and Plains of Texas were blanketed by the heaviest snow in three years with up to ten inches in Amarillo by 6 p.m. Snow was heavy across Texline Dalhart Perryton Canadian and northern points. Cattlemen expect minimal livestock damage unless temperatures drop. cotton picking faces delays with about 75 000 bales still in fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Texas
Panhandle
Plains of Texas
North Plains
Texline
Dalhart
Perryton
Canadian
Lubbock
Whitewright to Face Leonard in Thanksgiving Game
Whitewright high school football travels to Leonard for the annual Thanksgiving Day contest. Leonard beat Whitewright last Armistice Day and the team seeks revenge. If weather allows, many boosters will accompany the squad to provide sideline support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Leonard
Lizzie
Big Sale Opens Saturday Morning at Lilley Store
Lilley announces a large seasonal sale starting Saturday at 8 am with every item in a 35000 stock heavily discounted. The first five women through the door receive five yards of gingham and the largest cash purchaser on opening day gets canton crepe dress fabric free. Sale runs through Saturday December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley
the Sun
J. F. Lilley
Dr. John A. Ray Addresses Men’s Guild Meeting
Dr. John A. Ray of the Naval Academy speaks to the St. Anne’s Parish Men’s Guild at the Parish House in Annapolis. He notes his former role as United States Consul at Odessa from 1914 to 1918 and shares foreign service experiences from the era, mentioning his father Dr. J. A. Ray of Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis Capitol
Men’s Guild
St. Anne’s Parish
John A. Ray
Department of Modern Languages
U. S. Naval Academy
Ray
United States
Odessa
Russia
Rally Day at Central Christian Bible School
Rally Day at the Central Christian Bible school next Lordsday aims to be the biggest day the school has seen. Call Lucian LaRoe or Howard Brodhead to arrange transportation. contact ED Larof, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Bible School
Lucian LaRoe
Howard Brodhead
ED Larof
Box Supper At Kentuckytown School House Friday
A box supper is planned at the Kentuckytown school house on Friday night December 7 inviting the public to attend. Miss Louise LaRoe visits Miss Sibyl Germany in Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentuckytown
Louise LaRoe
Greenville
Fifty Bales Cotton Bring Nine Thousand Dollars
John Oliver, a prominent local cotton grower living south of town, sold fifty bales of cotton last Friday for about 9 000 dollars. He raised ninety two bales this year, selling forty two earlier, and his total crop income nears 16 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Mr. Oliver
Hitchcock Named Johnson Campaign Manager
Chicago Nov 27 Senator Hiram Johnson of California named Frank Hitchcock as general manager of his presidential campaign. Hitchcock, a veteran Republican organizer and former postmaster general under Taft, will direct Johnsons political destinies after a day of conferences in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hiram Johnson
California
Frank Hitchcock
Johnson
Hitchcock
Taft
City appoints W A Hamilton as marshal after Bryant resignation
Following Fitz Bryant resignation on November 1, the city commission re employed E C Lankford as night watchman and named W A Hamilton city marshal. Hamilton calls for strict enforcement of the stock impounding ordinance to curb loose stock, warning residents their animals may be impounded if found at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitz Bryant
City Commission
E. C. Lankford
W. A. Hamilton
Hamilton
City
Central Christian Church Seeks Full Attendance Next Lordsday
Church calls all members to attend both Bible school and preaching services on the upcoming Lordsday. Evening service time revised to 6 30 PM. Morning sermon titled Fulfilling the Law of Christ and evening topic Mercy in the Day of Judgment.
Ross Family Moves from Whitewright to Denison
W. T. Ross and his family moved to Denison on Monday. The Rosses are longtime pioneer citizens of Whitewright and many friends regret their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Ross
Denison
Mrs. Ross
Whitewright
New Easle Picture Frames Arrive at Lloyd Moore’s
A fresh stock of Easle picture frames in attractive designs has just arrived at Lloyd Moore’s Furniture Store, offering customers a variety of stylish options for framing memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easle
Lloyd Moore
Hicks and Montgomery Guests of the Banes
Mr and Mrs S T Hicks and Mr and Mrs Elbert Montgomery of Farmersville were guests of Mr and Mrs Bob Bane Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Hicks
Elbert Montgomery
Farmersville
Bob Bane
Thanksgiving Visit by Katherine Vaughn at Fort Worth
Miss Katherine Vaughn who attends T. C. U. at Fort Worth is spending Thanksgiving with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Vaughn
Fort Worth
Mrs. W. P. Vaughn
Glasses tested and fitted at lowest prices
We are prepared and qualified to test your eyes and fit you with glasses. Satisfaction guaranteed. Our prices are the lowest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Johnson
PTA Meeting Next Tuesday at Grammar School Auditory
The Parent-Teacher Association schedules its next meeting in the grammar school auditorium Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. The program includes a 6th grade pupils opening song, Una Mae Mangrum reading, reports on the state PTA meeting by Mrs. C. P. Johnson and Mrs. W. N. Carter, and a piano solo by Mrs. Fitz Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
Grammar School
Una Mae Mangrum
C. P. Johnson
W. N. Carter
Fitz Bryant
City Upgrades Fire Chief Office and Pumping Plant
The city coats interior of the fire chief and collector's office and completes a concrete floor at the pumping plant. City commissioners fund these permanent improvements from the general expense fund without impairing other services.
Missionary Society Holds Annual Day of Prayer
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. H. C. Willis home Tuesday for a day of prayer. About fifty ladies attended from 10 a.m. until late afternoon with lunch served cafeteria style at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
H. C. Willis
American Legion Banquet Invites Ex-Service Men
Reminder for ex service men to attend the American Legion banquet on Tuesday night December 4. Those who have not reserved tickets should see H. L. Gordon at once to secure a plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
H. L. Gordon
Ball family visit aids rheumatism sufferer
Rev and Mrs S L Ball of Sherman visit daughter Mrs Guy Hamilton. Mrs Ball has long suffered rheumatism and is nearly helpless, hoping the change will benefit her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Ball of
Sherman
Guy Hamilton
Sleep talker excuses horse name in Washington Square
A young married artist in Washington Square is said to talk in his sleep, repeatedly mentioning the name Irene. He claims Irene is the name of a horse to explain the strange utterances, while his wife notes the horse-like calls during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Square
Irene
Severa
Local Prices Held Steady This Season Says Spivy Co
M C Spivy & Co Bonham states there have been no price advances over last season. Tyler residents Mr and Mrs Gordon Riley and Miss Riley visit Mrs Riley's parents Mr and Mrs A P Neff for a weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Gordon Riley
Miss Riley
Tyler
Mrs. Riley
Mrs
A. P. Neff
Emma Davidson Visits Parents During Weekend
Miss Emma Davidson teaching in Denison schools spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Davidson detailing a family visit and her ongoing work in the local school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Davidson
Denison
J. W. Davidson
Burlap-Back Linoleum Shown In Yardage And Rugs
Lloyd Moore's Furniture Store advertises burlap-back linoleum available in yardage or rugs inviting customers to come see the new stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Moore
Convenient Filling Station Ad Promotes Auto Goods
Automobile accessories of all kinds offered at the convenient filling station owned by R. S. Morehead. Tires tubes oils and gas available for motorists in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Morehead
Streets Being Put in Fine Condition
City commission uses favorable weather to accelerate street improvement work. A new grader expands maintenance capacity as Gowdy street widens from Walnut to Grand Avenue, with land bought from J R Murphy. Connection to cement sidewalks advances with L O Lackey continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowdy Street
Walnut
Grand Avenue
J. R. Murphy
Gallaher Place
Whitewright Odd Fellows Invited to Denison Visit
The Whitewright I. O. O. F. lodge received an invitation from Denison Odd Fellows to visit Friday night. The Denison secretary states twenty candidates will receive the third degree with refreshments after. The Denison lodge asks Whitewright’s third degree team to confer the degree, but the team may not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright I. O. O. F
Denison
Odd Fellows Lodge
Denison Lodge
Smith and Scott Couple Tie the Knot in Delta County
Cecil Smith son of Mr and Mrs M R Smith of near Whitewright and Miss Lillie Scott Randolph high school principal united in marriage November 25 at the bride’s parents home in Charleston Delta County Rev J A Old officiated with a ring ceremony Smith attends East Texas State Normal College Commerce and will finish the term while Mrs Smith continues as Randolph high school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Smith
M. R. Smith
Near Whitewright
Lillie Scott
Randolph High School
W. L. Scott
Charleston
Delta County
J. A. Old
Methodist Church of Commerce
Smith
East Texas State Normal College
Commerce
Baptist East Side Circle hosts social hour at Bow home
The Baptist ladies of the East Side Circle met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Robert Bow residence. They entertained with a rhymed program about earning the dollar for the society and served refreshments to fifty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Circle Society
Robert Bow
Recital by Mrs. Susan Andrews Pupils Delights Grammar Audience
A grammar school auditorium Friday evening hosted a pupil recital organized by Mrs. Susan Andrews. The program featured twenty numbers with seventeen pupils performing, and the audience enjoyed the rendition overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Andrews
Grammar School
Local Drugstore Jewelry Ad Promises Service
A brief advertisement from R. L. Johnson promoting a combined drugs and jewelry shop. It expresses readiness to meet customer needs and invites patronage and appreciation from customers.
Westside Dairy Increases Buttermilk Price To 25c
Notice to dairy patrons says buttermilk rises to 25 cents per gallon for regular customers while cream for whipping stays on ice at 40 cents a pint and 20 cents a half pint. Several named individuals attended the Baptist Woman's Missionary Society meeting in Sherman last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Dairy
Henry Williams
Will Simmons
H. L. Durham
Luther Gordon
G. M. McNeilly
Chess Pope
Guy Hamilton
F. R. McFatridge
George Gattis
J. C. Gillespie
Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society
Sherman
Nightwatchman Lankford Faces Local Gaming Charges
Nightwatchman Lankford brought seven local African American men before the corporation court this week on gaming charges. Each defendant paid a fine of seventeen dollars and twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lankford
Corporation Court
Cookies and clothing sent to Buckner's Orphans Home
The Baptist Church ladies mailed a barrel of cookies and a box of clothing to Buckner's Orphans Home in Dallas on Wednesday. The children at the home clearly appreciated the treats and garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Buckner’s Orphans Home
Dallas
Children of the Home
Mrs Mattie May Attends Sister’s Bowie Funeral
Mrs. Mattie May travels to Bowie at week’s start to attend her sister’s funeral as friends extend sympathy for her bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie May
Bowie
Union Thanksgiving Service Tonight in Whitewright
The churches of Whitewright hold a union Thanksgiving service at the Baptist Church tonight at 7 o’clock. Rev. J. F. Fender of the Presbyterian Church will deliver the Thanksgiving address. Residents are urged to attend, as the service is scheduled for the evening to accommodate all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Baptist Church
J. F. Fender
Presbyterian Church
School Children Get Two Holidays
School was dismissed Wednesday afternoon until Monday morning due to Thanksgiving Day and the Texas Teachers Association meeting at Fort Worth. Eleven teachers will attend the meeting. A Thanksgiving service was held in the grammar school auditorium with Rev. A. E. Major delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Teachers’ Association
Fort Worth
A. E. Major
Central Christian Church
Legion Banquet Next Tuesday Evening
The Preston Everheart Post American Legion plans a Tuesday night banquet on December 4 to recruit new members and revive spirit. A December meeting schedule change was agreed last Friday to move weekly meetings to Tuesday nights. Ex service personnel are urged to attend Fridays to finalize banquet plans and support Powder River at the Odeon Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Everheart
American Legion
Powder River
Odeon Theatre
Legion
Buddy
Unprecedented Gift of Seminary Property Between Denominations
The Garrett Biblical Institute and Northwestern University deed property valued at $150000 to the Episcopal Church for use as a site to train Episcopal clergy. The gift, announced by Rt. Rev. Charles P. Anderson, bishop of Chicago, is said to be unprecedented in U.S. church history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Garrett Biblical Institute
Methodist Episcopal Theological Seminary of
Evanston
Northwestern University
Episcopal Church
Chas. P. Anderson
Two Boys Begin At Some Point But How Their Paths Diverge
Two former shipmates Herbert Hartley and William McCoy show divergent fates. Hartley captains the Leviathan, first to break a western Atlantic speed record, while McCoy, head of the Tomako rum operation, posts $20,000 bail on liquor smuggling charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Hartley
William McCoy
Saratoga
William Hartley
Leviathan
Atlantic Ocean
Bill McCoy
Tomako
McCoy
Bill
Hartley
Mrs Gilmore Webster Hosts Miss Sloan and Miss Lesler
Miss Roberta Sloan teaching at the Bailey school and Miss Roland Lesler of Dallas visited Mrs. Gilmore Webster for a weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Sloan
Bailey School
Roland Lesler
Dallas
Gilmore Webster
Three Daughters Attend Father Dick McMurry Ill in Texas
Mrs W A Cannon of Sulphur Springs Miss Mina McMurry of Fort Worth and Miss Neva McMurry of Prairie Hill have returned home after visiting their ailing father Dick McMurry who has been ill for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cannon
Sulphur Springs
Mina McMurry
Fort Worth
Neva McMurry
Prairie Hill
Dick McMurry
Grady Wilson and wife visit relatives in town
Mr and Mrs Grady Wilson of Slaton are visiting relatives here. The trip highlights family reunion hospitality and local greetings during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Wilson of
Slaton
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Farmer
Plains
DR. J. A. Ray
J. A. Ray
BOX Supper
PT Association
I. O. O. F. Lodge
UNION
U. S
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