Another Whitewright Boy Made a Lieutenant
Fred Moore Truett once of Whitewright now of Waco has been commissioned a lieutenant in the army. He earned his commission at Camp Sheridan near Chicago after study at Baylor University. He then served as an instructor at Vanderbilt University in the training camp there. He is the son of Mrs. J. H. Truett and has made excellent records in school and in military service.
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Fred Moore Truett
Waco
Camp Sheridan
Chicago
Baylor University
Vanderbilt University
Fred Moore
J. H. Truett
Miss Thelma Dyer Weds Lt. George S. Thompson in New Orleans
Thelma Joe Dyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Dyer Whitewright Texas married Lieutenant George S Thompson in New Orleans on Saturday September 28 The couple will soon head to Panama to reside at France Field Lieut Thompson has served at Camp Dick and in the Seventh Aero Squadron in Panama Dallas News
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Thelma Joe Dyer
Joe Dyer
Whitewright
Texas
George S. Thompson
New Orleans
Miss Dyer
Dallas
Lieut
Thompson
Camp Dick
Panama
Seventh Aero Squadron
France Field
Influenza Don’ts Caution From Public Health Notice
A public health advisory outlines influenza precautions including covering coughs and avoiding crowded places. It warns against sharing drinking glasses and visiting those with grippe and urges seeking medical advice for a cold while avoiding overcrowded rooms and excesses.
Letter From Soldier Boy Camp Travis Texas
Soldier writes from Camp Travis Texas describing army life as better than expected. He mentions good food clothes and amusements including weekly recreation periods and Sundays off. He notes Uncle Sam supports his troops and that the war’s end remains uncertain with time.
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Camp Travis
Tex
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
Texas
Sam
Prank When Burglary Rumor Ends With Dummy
Last Friday near Glory a farmer and wife were away to Paris. Sisters-in-law placed a dummy under a bed with jumpers and shoes exposed. On return a crowd believed a burglar hid there and fired at the dummy, ruining a $6 pair of shoes before realizing it was a fake.
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Glory
Paris
Paris News
Marine Corps Major's Clerk Dies After Short Illness
William Godfrey Dillon U S Marine Corps Washington D C died at his mother's home in this city after influenza developed into pneumonia He was born in Kentucky September 15 1886 moved to Trenton as a boy and worked for the Trenton News He served twelve years in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Marine Corps headquarters in Washington He married Anna Freeman February 21 1914 The funeral at Oak Hill cemetery was conducted by Rev A R Nash with Marines casket draped in the American flag and patriotic song The bereaved include his wife mother and several brothers and sisters from Freeport Leonard Whitewright Sherman Bonham and other communities
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William Godfrey Dillon
U. S, Marine Corps
Washington
D.C
J. S. Dillon
Godfrey
Kentucky
Trenton
Trenton News
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Headquarters
Washington, D. C
Marine Corps
Billy
Anna Freeman
Whitewright
Mary Dillon
E. Bb. Dillon
Freeport
Ezra Dillon
John Dillon
Leonard
Ellis Dillon
L. V. Smith
Guy Dillon
Sherman
Ida Parker
Bonham
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. R. Nash
Methodist Church
W. J. Epting
A. J. Major
Red Cross Auction at Bethel Church Next Saturday Night
The Sun announces a Red Cross auction to be held at Bethel church next Saturday night. Items include a fine call donated by E. F. Jones. Mrs. H. C. Willis of Whitewright will speak in support of the Y W C A campaign, which she chairs in the district.
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Red Cross
Bethel Church
E. F. Jones
H.C. Willis
Whitewright
Willis
Grayson County Tops Texas War Savings Drive
Grayson county leads per capita War Savings Stamp purchases among Texas counties as of September 11 with $11.28 invested per person. The county ranks fourteenth statewide, having bought $764,305.77 toward a $1,353,980 quota.
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Grayson County
Texas
Barn Destroyed by Fire Near Town
J J Looney living about three miles east of town lost his barn and contents in a Thursday night fire. The blaze was spotted around 10 o clock. cause is unknown. Looney had corn and other feed stored inside and carried no insurance, with losses estimated at 600 to 700 dollars.
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J.J. Looney
Size of Packages for Soldiers Limited
American expeditionary force members may receive one Christmas package from America not exceeding 9 by 4 by 3 inches and three pounds. An official coupon must be posted on the package for sending to the sender. Packages must be mailed before November 20.
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France
America
Henhouse dog battles skunk in early morning clash
Daniel Kramer’s small dog fought off a skunk inside a chicken house at 5 30 a m Friday despite being badly gassed. The brave hound refused to retreat until the skunk was deterred, a dramatic local incident reported by the Henhouse Sector.
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Daniel Kramer
Brighton
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Restores Vitality
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and energizer. Claims to increase strength and vigor with a price of 60 cents.
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Grove
Price
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Silver Moon
Soldier Boy
Red Cross Sale
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Heinz’s
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