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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

Page

2

Montgomery Kimbell wed in graceful Oct home ceremony

Miss Rachel Montgomery and Fountain Kimbell were united in marriage at the bride’s parents home with Rev. J. F. Fender officiating. The ceremony featured roses, ferns, and music by Marguerite and Gertrude Montgomery. The couple will reside in Groesbeck with only relatives and close friends present. Public guests included Dallas and Wichita Falls travelers along with several Sherman and Denison residents. W. L. Newsom noted cotton market pay scales comparing Wolfe City and Whitewright.

Rachel Montgomery Fountain Kimbell Groesbeck B. S. Montgomery J. F. Fender Marguerite Montgomery Gertrude Montgomery Mendelssohn Estelle Montgomery Su Chan Delogne J. Max Montgomery Dallas Julian Montgomery Wichita Falls C. C. Langford Julia Everheart Elizabeth Everheart Sherman Grady May Caddo Mills Elliott Thomas Tom Bean Juliette Blackman H. T. Atterberry Denison A. L. Jackson New York City

Mangrum Bros Offer Best Groceries and Service

Mangrum Bros pledge top quality groceries and high grade service. They aim to serve customers with the best products, quick and attentive merchandising, and to anticipate and meet shopper needs.

Mangrum Bros

Whitewright Public School Honor Roll for First Month

The Whitewright school lists honor roll by grade. Top averages include Tom Everheart 93 percent in primary, Jo Hest 95 percent in intermediate, and Billy Ball 90 percent in high school, with named students across grades from second to eleventh. A Club honor list adds students by grade and club membership.

Whitewright Tom Everheart Jo Hest Billy Ball Mary Lee Andrews Alwilda Ryan Virginia Smith Clara Mae Truett Fay Turney Earl Blanton Aubrey Cook Nell Penn Milliard Mangrum Margaret Freeman Mardell Pumphrey Velma Mangrum Maurine May Aline Haile Jo Hestand John McMurry Jr Martha Bow Jennie Lee Kirkpatrick Margaret McMurry Robert Cantrell Loren Mangrum Louise Freeman Billie Blaine Margaret Newsom Charley Bell Truett Milliard Murray Jack Bogle Clyde Montgomery Jack Barbee Elizabeth Newsom Theresa Everheart

Odeon Theatre Week of Plays and Stars

Friday features The Cheater with Allison in a tale of love and sacrifice and Jones drama Judah. Saturday showcases Blue Streak McCoy with Carey and child stars Bennie Alexander Breezy Eason amid gun battles and deserts. The Lost City on Monday, Babe's Candidate Tuesday with Grifffith, Hidden Dangers serial Wednesday, and The 14th Man Thursday with Warick and Daniels.

Allison Henry Arthur Jones Corinne Griffith Neal Hart Hoot Gibson Robert Warwick Bebe Daniels THE ODEON

Death of Mrs Lucinda Allison Near Town

Mrs Lucinda Allison died at her home five miles south of town Monday afternoon. Born August 4, 1845, she would have been 76. Pioneer resident and devout Christian, she was predeceased by her husband. Funeral held Tuesday at the residence by Rev Kirk of Trenton with interment at Wittitoe Cemetery. Survived by several children.

Lucinda Allison Allison Kirk Trenton Wittitoe

Lessen Dishwashing Drudgery with Rub-No-More Powder

Readers are urged to simplify dish washing by using Rub-No-More Washing Powder, promising easier cleaning and time savings for households seeking efficient laundry and kitchen care.

Noiseless Powderless Gun Promises Silent War Invention

The article recalls David and Goliath with a rapid fire gun that fires two thousand balls per minute using centrifugal force. Major Edward T. Moore of the New Jersey National Guard claims the device uses an electric motor driven wheel to fling bullets outward, creating a noiseless deadly stream. War department restrictions have been lifted, revealing details of what is termed the new centrifugal gun.

David Goliath Edward T. Moore New Jersey National Guard New York City War Department

Neff Backs Texas Educational Amendment in 1920 Race

Hon Pat Neff Democratic candidate for Texas governor expresses strong support for the Educational Amendment to be voted on November 2 1920. He stresses funding rural and urban schools and calls for rural high schools to keep young people in the countryside, viewing education as safeguard against socialism bolshevism and anarchy. He pledges to vote yes to empower rural communities to finance better public schools for their children.

Pat M. Neff Texas

Buffet Supper Honoring Bride-Elect Miss Rachel Montgomery

Mrs. Reynolds May and daughter hosted a Friday evening buffet at seven. Guest list includes Rachel Montgomery and several relatives and friends from Groesbeck Tom Bean Wichita Falls Caddo Mills and Denison. Miss Gladys Ray assisted the hostesses.

Reynolds May Albert Jackson Rachel Montgomery Fountain Kimbell Groesbeck Robert Gallaher Estelle Montgomery Edwin May Elliott Thomas Claud Douglas Tom Bean Julian Montgomery Wichita Falls H. T. Atterberry Denison Grady May Caddo Mills Gladys Ray

Central Christian Church Prepares for Return of Rev Major

Work on the Central Christian Church building progresses with careful design. The parsonage and church house improvements aim to honor Rev Major upon his return to the city in November.

Major

Whitewright Mourns Two Local Deaths in One Week

George Nicely died in Wichita Falls at age 28 after tuberculosis. He leaves two children with grandparents and an aunt in Oklahoma. His body returned to Whitewright for burial at Oak Hill after services led by Rev. G R McCraw and Rev. Fender. W. O. W. policy funds education for the youngsters. W T Noe, pioneer citizen of Whitewright, died at home after months of ill health. Funeral at Baptist Church with Masonic rites and burial at Oak Hill. He was 80, survived by six children, twelve grandchildren, and a brother, Rev M H Noe. He moved from Kentucky to Texas in 1873.

George Nicely Wichita Falls Joe Robbins Denny Oklahoma Whitewright Oak Hill G. R. McCraw Rev. Fender W. T. Noe W. J. Epting Madill Okla Baptist Church Masonic Order Oak Hill Cemetery Texas Kentucky Noe South Denison Board of Deacons of the Baptist Church R. M. Noe H. L. Crittenden John W. Noe Dallas

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Kimbell Montgomery W. L. Newsom Kimbell Milling Co Wolfe City Newsom First National Bank C. B. Bryant R. A. Gillett the Store of Service Mangrum Brothers Odeon Theatre Pat Neff Ford Sears Auto Company Planters National Bank HEINZ J. W. Davidson
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