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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1938
Page
8
The Glow Worm lists its editors and reporters and notes various Dallas Wichita Falls and regional visits. It mentions seventh grade poetry and writing contests, upcoming prize winners, and a chapel guest. A long itemized list records many weekend visits across towns and a car wreck with no injuries. Fire-safety tips follow in a numbered set.
Foucheaux and Martha Louise Vestal competed in the Trenton amateur contest last Thursday night. Martha Louise Vestal received an honorable mention for her performance.
About 18 members of his gang gathered for a celebratory party that included a football game. Henrietta led the pep squad and the event featured refreshments pop and candy as a party highlight.
The display features dolls dressed as queens and nobles, including Good Queen Bess with ladies in court attire. Columbus kneels before Queen Isabella to request ships and men for his voyage, while Viking ships and Pilgrim and Indian themed displays reflect varied early American interests.
As Fire Prevention Week is observed, the City of Whitewright provides five dollars in cash for the best essay and poster from grades five through seven. The contest prompts include dangers of matches, sparks, and hazards while stressing avoidance of smoking indoors.
A school tune describes regular fire drills held twice monthly. Students are instructed to stay in line, not push or shove, and to leave belongings behind when the alarm sounds. The verse emphasizes orderly behavior during drills.
Steve Yeary of Howe, a Grayson County resident active in farm programs, died Wednesday when his shotgun discharged as he slammed a car door after a dove hunt near Howe. Surviving are his wife, two brothers Herb and Collier Yeary, and two sisters Mrs. G. G. Strickland and Mrs. Henry Taylor.
Mr and Mrs Frank Holt of Trenton visited with Mr and Mrs Caleb McCord on Sunday. O V Wilder and Mr and Mrs Paul Bowen traveled to Anna to see their ill father. Paul Brown and Mrs Brown visited her parents the Wilders. Jim Reneau visited Rhody family. Maudie Faye Holt and Jewel Dean Holt of Trenton spent Sunday with Mrs John Savage. Lawrence Burden called on J D Richey. Paul Bowen and wife spent Sunday in Greenville.
Jack Ramsey, Charles Ritcheson, and Horace Carson traveled to Whitewright Texas to purchase three registered Jersey heifers that won prizes at three fairs. Ritcheson, Ramsey, and Carson heifers placed at Lindsay Fair, Garvin County Fair, and Southern District Fair Ardmore Oklahoma, with Ramsey’s heifer shown by Betty Ruth Ritcheson. The trio praised Mr. Oliver’s Jersey herd with 22 first prizes and nine championships at Paris Texas and urged interest in improving livestock.
Austin Rep. Arthur Holland of Belton said he may sponsor legislation to curb hitchhiking schemes using children as decoys. He consulted the state division of child welfare after reports that youngsters are carried by parents and others to attract cars and obtain rides, and said the issue may require legislative action.
Austin report says William Eilers Sr. 75 calls for extending retirement benefits to veteran teachers barred from participation. Eilers has over fifty years in school work and has spent the last five years in federal educational service.
Miss Emily Quig, principal of Washington School, placed an angleworm in water then alcohol to show a point. A pupil voiced the moral that drinking alcohol means you won’t be bothered by worms.
Aberdeen Washington Mac the Boston terrier famous for a dental plate fitted by a dentist died this week at age 17. The pet of hotel owner George Earle used the artificial teeth daily until his death.
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