Revival Begins October 28 in Whitewright Baptist Church
Evangelist H. R. Holcomb and singer Mr. Babbett will start a revival at the Whitewright Baptist Church on October 28 replacing the former November 14 date. Holcomb arrives from Waco where he is in a revival and will begin on the fourth Sunday in October. The effort seeks broad Christian cooperation to boost town religion and moral life. Clarence Woosley seeks probate for the wills of J. B. Woosley and Elizabeth Woosley, deceased, with an estate valued at 40000 to be divided among children and grandchildren.
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H. R. Holcomb
Babbett
Whitewright
Baptist Church
Evangelist Holcomb
Waco
Clarence Woosley
County Court
J. B
Elizabeth Woosley
Kentuckytown News Briefs From Last Week
Rev J C Skaggs visiting from Fort Worth preached at Kentuckytown church. Oscar Brown bought the Smellege place from Skaggs. Troy Caylor recovering from typhoid fever. Preaching planned by Rev Isaac Teague on the third Sunday morning. E Brown attended funeral of brother Tom Brown in Decatur Texas. Ladies Crochet Club met with Mrs D Biggerstatt on October 13.
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J. C. Skaggs
Fort Worth
Kentuckytown
Oscar Brown
Smellege Place
J.C. Skaggs
Troy Caylor
Kentuckytown Baptis Church
Isaac Teague
E. Brown
Decatur
Texas
Tom Brown
Ladies Crochet Club
D. Biggerstatt
College of Industrial Arts Day Draws Whitewright Students
Saturday at the Dallas Fair marks a College of Industrial Arts day and several Whitewright students will use the event to visit their homes nearby.
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College of Industrial Arts
Dallas
Whitewright
Dallas Fair Rate Announcement
The Dallas Fair rate is set at 1.70 dollars on Saturdays and remains valid through Monday, offering consistent pricing for weekend visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Whitewright Leads county Liberty Loan quotas in appeal
Grayson County Liberty Loan Committee Chairman W L Hay releases town by town apportionment totaling 631 400 in value with Whitewright at 107 650 and Whitesboro 51 900. He urges immediate active campaigns to subscribe the full quotas or more and says one bond should be bought by every capable man.
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W. L. Hay
Grayson County Liberty Loan Campaign Committee
Collinsville
Dvsics
Cis
Dorchester
Gordonville
Hagerman
BOW
Pottsboro
Southmayd
Tom Bean
van Alstyne
Whitesboro
Whitewright
Hay
Hull House Burns at oil mill fire destroys hull house
Fire at the oil mill Hull house destroyed the building during noon hours. Manager Hayes estimates losses around 5000 dollars with insurance on hull and hull products. The 50 by 120 foot structure will be rebuilt quickly as the fire department, aided by the wind and pumps, fought the blaze.
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Hull
Hayes
Ferguson cases set for trial in November
Austin reports the nine cases against former Governor Ferguson are scheduled for trial on November 26 in Criminal District Court. Six cases against former Labor Commissioner Woodman also set for November 26. The affidavits list Bartlett McKay Stone and the insurance and banking commissioner as defendants with trial dates of November 19. No venue change motions filed.
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Austin
Govenor Ferguson
Criminal District Court
Labor
Woodman
Bartlett
McKay
Buildings and Grounds Stone
Insurance and Banking
Sherman resident Forrest Moore dies after illness
Forrest Moore of Sherman died at his home after several months of illness. He was 51, survived by his wife and two sons. Reared in Van Alstyne where his father long practiced, his funeral was at Van Alstyne Cemetery on Monday.
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Forrest Moore
Sherman
van Alstyne
Local Red Cross Seeks Membership Boost and Volunteer Work
At a Red Cross auxiliary meeting a campaign for larger membership was approved. Members from Whitewright and nearby towns are urged to join with a $1 yearly fee, distributed to headquarters and local needs. Members can pay at Red Cross headquarters in the May building on select afternoons or to treasurer Mrs. W H King. Knitting work is encouraged at home to aid troops in France.
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Red Cross
Whitewright
W. H. King
King
First National Bank
France
Pioneer resident W H Jenkins dies near Ida
W H Jenkins about 75 died at his home near Ida Thursday afternoon. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery Friday with Rev Father Blum conducting. He is survived by his aged wife and several children. Sherman Democrat.
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W.H. Jenkins
Ida
Father Blum
Mr. Jenkins
Sherman
Doctor J B Bauguss Ordered to San Antonio Assignment
Dr J B Bauguss who volunteered in the medical corps of the army received orders on Friday to report in person to the commanding officer at San Antonio for assignment in the Southern Department. He departed on Saturday.
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J. B. Bauguss
Army
San
Germany’s War Gains and Losses Summarized by The Outlook
A balance sheet shows Germany gained Belgium Luxembourg Serbia Northern France parts of Lithuania Poland and Romania totaling about 204000 square miles and lost colonies over a million square miles shipping 3600000 tons youth over two million and cash nearly 20000000000. It notes lost respect among nations and widespread contempt. few neutrals remain and doubt about Germany’s ability to retain gains or repay losses.
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Germany
Belgium
Luxemburg
Serbia
France
Lithania
Poland
Roumania
Africa
Bremen
Hamburg
Phillips and May Families Relocate Homes Near Ken tucky town
Claud Phillips and family move to a farm near Ken tuckytown. R. H. May and family reside in the Phillips purchased home. J. B. May and family move from the country home into his son's vacated residence.
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Claud Phillips
Kentuckytown
R. H. May
Oil Test Well Planned on Dave Thorn Place in Preston Bend
A contract has been let to drill a test oil well on the Dave Thorn place in Preston Bend. The well will reach 3000 feet unless oil is found at a shallower depth.
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Dave Thorn
Preston Bend
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