Whitewright Obituaries and Local News Bits From 1931
Samuel O Chambers died at the family residence Thursday. The Ford driven by Elgie Fields overturned after striking a dog near Taylor Autrey s home last Friday. Fields bride and sister Vera Fields were in the car and uninjured. Boy Scouts organized with R C Brown as scoutmaster and Dr Edwin May as assistant. Bascom Pritchett had a badly crushed foot in a hay baler last week. Roscoe Cook of Venita Oklahoma visiting the Flemings. Wade Robbins overturned his car between Whitewright and home last Friday. occupants unharmed. Junior B Y P U program featured Guy Hamilton Jr Lloyd Stowers Ross Wilson Myra Nell Vestal Billy Magar Marvin Fleming Virgil Fleming Bernard Magar. W F Sanders and son Ralph visited in Cooke County Tuesday. John Holcomb and Sam Brents went to Mississippi for work. W L White and family and several others attended the State Fair. Miss Faye Wood and C S Wilson were married at Durant Oklahoma. Thomas McMillin, son of Mr and Mrs Sam McMillin, died in Lubbock and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr and Mrs J C Gillespie and daughter moved to Bonham. Gillespie runs a wholesale oil agency. Rev and Mrs W H Ackley and others attended Baptist district meeting at Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel O. Chambers
Elgie Fields
Taylor Autrey
Mr. Fields
Bride
Vera Fields
Boy Scouts
R. C. Brown
Edwin May
Bascom Pritchett
Roscoe Cook
Venita
Okla
J. R
Ira Fleming
Wade Robbins
Whitewright
Guy Hamilton Jr
Lloyd Stowers
Ross Wilson
Myra Nell Vestal
Billy Magar
Marvin Fleming
Virgil Fleming
Bernard Magar
W. F. Sanders
Ralph
Cooke County
John Holcomb
Sam Brents
Mississippi
W. L. White
B. B. Adams
H. G. Webster
Bessie Joe Barbee
Roby Childress
Alton May
Guy Victory
the Sun
Faye Wood
W. C. Wood
C. S. Wilson
Dallas
Durant
Thomas McMillin
Sam McMillin
Lubbock
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. C. Gillespie
Bonham
Gillespie
W. H. Ackley
Lucile Giles
Gilliam Lindsey
J. B. Dickson
F. D. Layman
Myrtle Badgett
L. P. Sears
District Meeting of Baptists
Greenville
Presbyterian Pure Food Show babies crowned winners
Winners named Lillie Catherine Sanderson, Johnnie Mack Anderson, Beverly Ann Bassett, J. Don Biggerstaff, Geneva Jarvis in the Presbyterian Pure Food Show baby event. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Price announce the birth of a son Tuesday. E T Doss exhibitor took his registered Jersey cow to Leonard Fair and won grand champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Catherine Sanderson
Andy Sanderson
Johnnie Mack Anderson
Melvin Anderson
Beverly Ann Bassett
Floyd Bassett
J. Don Biggerstaff
A. L. Biggerstaff
Geneva Jarvis
R. D. Jarvis
John R. Price
Premier Dairy Cow Also Wins Red River Valley Fair Honors
Senior champion and first premium honors are noted for a cow which also secured first premium at the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman. Officers elected for the Junior and Juvenile Music Club include President Sarah Belle Gillett and members Dorothy Sue Douglas Mary Dale King Sara Kathryn Atterberry Velma Holland Betty Joe Morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Guy Hamilton
Sarah Belle Gillett
Dorothy Sue Douglas
Mary Dale King
Sara Kathryn Atterberry
Velma Holland
Betty Joe Morrow
Government launches probe into retail trading stamps
Washington reports a full investigation into premium trading stamps used by retailers. Officials from the Agriculture Department probe price boosts to cover stamps while the Federal Trade Commission examines retailers and stamp firms for possible unfair trade practices. Some businessmen charge stamps create unfair competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Federal Trade Commission
Man Buys Pens for Wife Stoking Pregnancy Jest
A man at a fountain pen counter purchases a $15 set saying it is for his wife who is expecting a car. The clerk teases with surprise, and the man confirms the joke.
Importance of Title Examinations in Home Buying
A guide explains why a title examination is essential when purchasing real estate. It warns that a warranty deed does not guarantee a marketable title and outlines risks from abstract ownership, lender practices, and complex title histories. A lawyer provides a written opinion after review of deeds wills and court orders. The piece ends with a quip about a divorce and flat feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mandy
Doc Brown Voices Worries Over Out of Town Senators
In a Texas town, Dr. Brown vents about out of state senators pushing Adlai Stevenson while Ike's strength grows. He predicts a political shock after the election as Texans face national issues and the doctor remains the sole local physician. Pol adv paid for by Texas Democrats for Eisenhower.
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Eisenhower
Doc Brown
Doc
Stevenson
Adlai
Ike
Kefauver
Texas
United States
Estes
Atlantic Union
Pol
Weldon Hart
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Texas At Dallas
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Lee le Ilewe
Mele
W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas Public Schools
Senators
Ske
Crows Truly
Pat Wilson
P. S
Sincerley
J.R. Wilson Co
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