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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1922

Page

5

Local and Personal News Highlights from Sherman

Klondike visitors J F Lilley and Arthur Griffin, Dallas traveler W B Hestand, plus Sherman guests Mrs Slaughter Van Alstyne and Mrs Floyd Everheart. Birth of a daughter for Dr and Mrs Edwin May. Local outings include Postmaster W O Brents visiting Terrell, Mrs W P Vaughn with Fort Worth kin, and Mrs G W Pope with Mrs Sid Hudspeth Atoka. Ads note Black Cat catering and O U DUST Mop sale at Lloyd Moore’s Furniture. P J Pierce & Sons offer 18 hour service.

Local visits and family travel noted in town

Lester Haile has been confined to his room for the past two weeks from illness. Mrs. Sid Hudspeth and Mrs. May Higdon of Atoka, Okla., visited relatives here the past weekend. John McGaughey of Plano spent Sunday here with his mother, Mrs. Mary McGaughey.

G. W. Pope Sid Hudspeth Atoka, Okla Sherman Lester Haile May Higdon Atoka Okla John McGaughey Plano Mary McGaughey

Local Hosts Share Pleasant Sunday With Friends

Mr and Mrs Isham Harless of Farmersville and Mr and Mrs S A Gambrell of Copeville were guests of Mrs Hornbuckle Sunday. Miss Gladys Sears entertained last Friday afternoon and later invited guests to the Black Cat for tea and sandwiches. Comfort and economy make happy homes. You get both by using Coles Hot Blast Heaters Manning and Clark.

Isham Harless Farmersville S. A. Gambrell Copeville Cole Manning & Clark Gladys Sears Black Cat

That O U DUST Mop at Lloyd Moore's Furniture Store

An advertised mop can be removed washed and replaced at Lloyd Moore's Furniture Store. The deal includes a mop and a 35 cent bottle of polish for a total of $1.50.

Lloyd Moore

Grayson County District Singing Convention Set at West Shady Grove

The Grayson County District Singing Convention will meet at West Shady Grove on Saturday night and all day Sunday, as it is the fifth Sunday.

Grayson County West Shady Grove

Dr J N Powell Contained by Dengue Fever

Dr J N Powell has been confined to his room since Tuesday morning due to dengue fever and is undergoing rest and observation at home.

J. N. Powell

Rural Letter Carriers Meet in Farmersville

Lucian Andrews secretary of the Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association attends the Collin County Rural Letter Carriers meeting in Farmersville on Saturday evening.

Lucian Andrews Texas Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Collin County Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Farmersville

Local ladies visit Miss Davidson for weekend

Mrs J A Alexander and Mrs Clyde Shugart of Garland were weekend guests of Miss Emma Davidson.

J. A. Alexander Clyde Shugart Garland Emma Davidson

City Ad Valorem Taxes Due at City Fire Station

1922 city ad valorem taxes are now ready due and payable at the office of the city collector at the city fire station.

Funeral for Will King in Savoy Led by Elder Dickey

Dr and Mrs J F Spindle and daughter Dorothy attended the funeral of Will King in Savoy on Sunday afternoon Elder J A Dickey conducted the services at the Church of Christ in Savoy.

J. F. Spindle Dorothy J. A. Dickey Will King Savoy Dickey Church of Christ In

Frank Buchanan Visits Pilot Grove Railroad Agent Greeted

Frank Buchanan of Pilot Grove Missouri visited this week and greeted old friends. Raised in Whitewright he left the town about fifteen years ago and has since worked in railroads. He is currently the Katy agent at Pilot Grove.

Frank Buchanan Pilot Grove Missouri Whitewright Katy

Bonham Store Promises Quality and Fair Prices

A local business advertises as a place where customers can feel the best will be done for them with quality products and prices in a square deal. The message comes from M. C. Spivy & Co. in Bonham.

M. C. Spivy & Co Bonham

Marriage of Mr Clay Hansard and Miss Patsy Smith

Mr Clay Hansard and Miss Patsy Smith married on Saturday evening at the home of Elder J A Dickey who officiated. The bride is a well known young woman of the Canaan community and the groom an industrious young man of the place.

Clay Hansard Patsy Smith J. A. Dickey Canaan

Bellevue pastor visits relatives after conference return

Rev. and Mrs. H. G. May of Bellevue visit his parents Dr. and Mrs. R. May and other relatives. Rev. May is pastor of the Bellevue Methodist Church and was returned to that charge by the North Texas Methodist Conference at Sherman last week.

H. G. May Bellevue R. May May Bellevue Methodist Church North Texas Methodist Conference Sherman

Barbee Joins Honey Grove High Football Team

John Phillip Barbee traveled to Honey Grove on Wednesday to join the Honey Grove High School football squad. His proven playing abilities drew the attention of the local coach who persuaded him to join the team.

John Phillip Barbee Honey Grove

Bonham Store Promises Best Dry Goods Selection

M C Spivy & Co of Bonham emphasizes a full stock of the finest dry goods, stating they continually receive and sell all the best items available. The claim highlights a wide assortment and ongoing replenishment as a selling point.

M. C. Spivy & Co Bonham

T E L Class Plans Fund Drive At Baptist Church

The T E L class met October 17 with Mrs W T Simmons hosting. After business the social hour followed with snacks and cocoa. They discussed selling football game season tickets and townplates for White Wright cars to aid the athletic fund. The class aims to outpace others in sales and boost the school term. Rev T J Molloy, long time Mexico missionary, spoke at the Presbyterian Church on American missionary work there, sharing customs and stories.

the Baptist Church W. T. Simmons Whitewright T. J. Molloy Mexico Presbyterian Church

Missionary Laura Major Returns From Wisconsin Visit

Miss Laura Lynne Major returned home Thursday after weeks in Wisconsin and Minnesota with fellow missionaries for missionary conferences. Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Major, she spent almost five years in China in missionary work and plans to return there next year.

Laura Lynne Major Wisconsin Minnesota Miss Major A. E. Major China

Insist on values in dry goods motto

A vintage advertisement promotes M. C. Spivy & Co. Bon as a trusted source for dry goods. It emphasizes value and buyer entitlement, urging shoppers to demand quality and fair prices from the store. The slogan reflects early 20th century retail ethics and marketing style.

M. C. Spivy & Co Bonham

Sophomore Class of ’22 Elects Officers At Meeting

The sophomore class held its first meeting at the high school building on Tuesday to elect officers. Robert Everheart was named president, Alton May vice president, Robert Cantrell sergeant at arms, and Billy Ball reporter.

Robert Everheart Alton May Robert Cantrell Billy Ball Sale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tidewater L. LaRoe & Company J. F. Lilley Arthur Griffin Klondike W. B. Hestand Dallas Edwin May June Wilson Mrs. Slaughter of van Alstyne Mrs Floyd Everheart Mrs. R. L. Sears R. L. Morehead W. O. Brents J. A. Barnes Terrell Mrs. W. P. Vaughn Mrs. Earl Johnson Fort Worth R. S. Morehead Lewis Holland of W. C. Holland Mrs. Fannie Castleberry Glenn Doss P. J. Pierce & Sons J. A. Jr Mrs. Dickey Whitewright Lumber Co Biggerstaff & Horton Davidson’s Canton J. F. Lille THE House OF Quality
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