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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
5
A parade of locals visits Dallas, Sulphur Springs, Durant and other towns while Vaughn Grain Company urges farmers to sell corn. People include Ollie McMillin, D. R. Montgomery, Ott Lackey, Chesley Rutledge, J. C. Gillespie and many others. Events mention theater show Ella Cinders and egg prices at Gordon Bros. in Denton.
The Kantagree Bridge Club met Miss Ethel Gordon this Monday evening. Guests Roberta Sloan and Martha Bow attended. High score prize went to Miss Mary Johnson. Mae Badgett to host next meeting.
Willis Simmons of Austin came in Wednesday to be at the bedside of his mother Mrs. Cora Simmons who is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Lester Ross of Greenville and Miss Mary Lou Ross visiting from Burleson College were here Sunday. Gordon Bros grocers pay 20 cents a pound for No 1 fryers and 15 cents for hens this week cash. Mrs J F Lilley Mrs R C Montgomery and Mrs Maggie Montgomery were Sherman visitors Wednesday.
Dr and Mrs O M Durham and daughter return to Cotulla after visiting Mr and Mrs J H Graves. Fort Worth visitors Mrs Benton and family call on Mrs J H Bigger. Emma Dee Randle ends Texas lyceum tour and heads north. Joe Tate returns from Liberty with Tink Riviere. R and R Theatre to show Ella Cinders November 1 2 with Colleen Moore. Rotary Club luncheon program led by F E Douglas with guests Mrs Annette Harp and Miss Dorothy Chambless. Chambless sings two solos and Harp accompanies. brief talks follow.
Arrow feature thrills with fighting intrigue and romance as the U S battles for California. The production titled California in 49 is shown one day only on Thursday October 28 at the R & R Theatre with high praise from pre viewers for its striking virile drama and detailed staging.
Our last meeting included Mrs. Fannie Badgett with most members present and five visitors. Plans for the fairs were completed as the gathering closed with ice cream and cake refreshments.
A note from the reporter announces an upcoming meeting with Mrs. Grady Brown on Friday October 22. The message urges attendance and participation to make it a strong meeting.
The Introduction by Guy Hamilton opens a Junior B Y P U program with songs prayers and business. Staged readings include Where Is Cuba by Lloyd Stowers and What Kind of Country Is Cuba by Ross Wilson.
A compilation of brief essays and newspaper quips examining Cuba and its people. The items touch on Cuban culture children religion and diplomacy with southern Baptists referenced. Reading highlights include assessments by Vestal Magar Fleming and Virgil Fleming penned in a light civic tone.
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