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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
7
A string of social notes lists visits by Tocals residents to Dallas Tioga Bonham Sherman Denison Denton Bells and Bonham again. Names include Mr and Mrs C A Dodson Ruth Cox Lucile Pritchett Mattie May J B Thomson S R Park and others with mentions of shop changes and store staff.
Full line of Aladdin lamp supplies offered by Gordon Brothers, grocers.
Local society page lists Mrs W F Brown returning from Sulphur Springs with relatives Miss Gladys Ray teaching in Dallas spent the weekend in Bonham Mr and Mrs Roscoe Cook of Greenville visited J R Fleming Gordon Bros grocers pay 20 cents a pound for No 1 flyers Mrs Del Harvey and children of Forney hosted by Mr and Mrs R B Anderson Emma Lucile and Marion Craig visited Bells grandparents Annette Harp and Lydia German visited Sherman Ralph Sanders of Dallas spent weekend with W F and Mrs Sanders Window shade offered at 1.00 Lem Tittsworth Furniture Co Bonham Minnie Ball returned from Tioga and Aubrey eye care ad Dr R L Johnson optometrist Callie Conger returned to Achille Okla Harold May visited Winnfield La Park's dry goods Sally Moore offers cut flowers and hand-painted cards Mrs Frank Miller returned to Denison after stay with Delfel family
Mrs. R. R. McDaniel returns to her Quanah home Monday after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Echols.
Miss Pernie Badgett who teaches in the Leonard school spent the week end here with her parents Mr and Mrs Spivy Badgett.
Mrs. Georgia Anderson of Trenton visited Bonham over the weekend, staying with her sisters Mrs. Mel Roberts and Mrs. W. J. Barbee, as Lem Titts worth Furniture Co. promotes a new kitchen cabinet.
Gordon Bros grocers offer 25 cents cash or 27 cents trade for eggs this week. Methodist Ladies plan a cake chicken and candy sale Saturday October 9 at Kerr Furniture Store.
Mrs. Rhom Carr and her daughter from Wolfe City spent the weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Carr and other relatives in town.
J R Riddle a well known farmer from near Farmersville has purchased the Ernest Lilley residence in East Whitewright and moved in at the start of the week.
R L Johnson the Optometrist offers eye testing and fitting glasses with guaranteed satisfaction. He emphasizes qualification and readiness to assess vision and provide proper eyewear.
Loren Mangrum of Burleson College in Greenville spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mangrum. Little Miss Sarah Everheart of Sherman visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bryant. Miss Tommie Chenoweth visited Bonham relatives and was joined home by Miss Edna Hodges. Mrs. J. P. Montgomery and children returned from Oklahoma City after visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Becheler and children of North Pleasanton visited Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wallace. Mrs. Holmes Connelly and daughter of Trenton visited her mother Mrs. B. G. Gowdy.
R. L. Johnson expresses appreciation for customers seeking quality and prices in both jewelry and drug lines. He invites patronage for any article in either department.
Mrs T B Moore Mrs Z R Langston and son of Sherman were guests of Mrs Bryant King Wednesday. The event showcased local social ties and community hospitality in Sherman.
A terse line from the Easton Express reflects distrust of czarist authority, noting a Russian fear of execution by a comrade rather than the czar. The remark suggests political tension and social critique within the newspaper’s pages.
G K Fladger spent Tuesday in Kaufman on business. Rin Tin Tin appears Saturday at the R and R Theatre. Mrs. J S Rasco of Royse City visits daughter Mrs Rhom Pennington.
Mrs. Giles Cobb and her daughter of Leonard are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graves.
Mrs John Livingston and her children of Sherman visit her parents Mr and Mrs R B Gordon. Elder Buchanan of Leonard will preach at the Church of Christ at 11 o clock Sunday morning.
Old fashioned spelling match at the grammar school Friday night at 7 30. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Parent Teacher Association invites attendance and support.
The dog Rin Tin Tinyou headlines a film program titled A Hero of the Big Snows showing at the R and R Theatre this Saturday. It promises wholesome animal adventure for families and fans of Rin Tin Tin.
Mrs J K Hedgspeth returned Friday from Denison where she spent several days at the bedside of her brother T A Badgett who is seriously ill.
Our Fall Hats are delightful in their freshness and charm and as moderate in price as they are exclusive in fashion. Badgett's Millinery in Johnson's store promotes stylish headwear with accessible pricing and fashionable appeal.
Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Hawkins Rev. J L Truett Mrs. J. B. Dickson and Mrs. C I Witt attended the Grayson County Baptist Conference at Sherman on Tuesday.
A midnight matinee of The Bat a comedy mystery by Rhinehart and Hopwood is set for Monday morning October 18 at 12 02. Doors open then and all must have tickets bought in advance at the R and R Theatre. ticket office closed on the night of the show.
Smart little frocks for the Junior Miss shown in one and two piece types fashioned of wood jersey novelty woolens and velveteen in bright Autumn colors from Badgett's Millinery.
Mr and Mrs H T Arterberry and daughter of Dallas spent Saturday and Sunday as guests of Mrs Arterberry s parents Mr and Mrs D S McMillin.
Dallas report notes Jordan Ownby cotton broker arranged sale at 25 cents per pound to avert foreclosure on a widow's farm near Forney. Adolphus Hotel managing director R B Ellifritz bought the crop and planned to display a bale in the lobby until Texas middling cotton hit 25 cents. First 25¢ sale of the season in the South cited.
Joe Johnson advertises versatile electrical work and repairs. The message promises capability across electrical needs with a focus on service quality and expertise.
Gordon Bros grocers advertise higher payments for hens fryers and eggs inviting farmers to sell their produce for better returns. The notice emphasizes attractive rates and prompt transactions.
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