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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
20
Local items note visits among F. E. Douglas, Bob Sears, Mary McGaughey, J. M. Pennington, J. C. Pace, and others from Dallas to Sherman. Gordon Bros. advertises 25 cents a dozen for eggs and promotes lenses by Dr. Edwin May at Kirkpatrick's. Foster Produce Co. buys country produce and hides at high cash prices.
Mrs R M Womack and daughter Miss Edna with Misses Inez and Gladys Ray and Mrs Gilmore Webster were in Dallas on Wednesday. Crawford Montgomery has been confined to his room for a week with fever.
Miss Ruth Southerland will depart on Friday to Dallas where she will teach domestic science in the public schools.
Advertisement notes high quality shoe repairs by R. S. Morehead and urges readers to bring eggs butter chickens hides for top market prices paid by Foster Produce Co. with P. A. Short as local manager.
W. M. Vick of Dallas spent the first of the week visiting Dr. Ross R. May. Vick was reared in Whitewright.
Mr and Mrs Lee Hampton who lived south of town moved to the city to give their children the advantage of the Whitewright school.
Miss Frances Wilson left last Friday for Aspermont to teach music in the high school. She has a large class. The Foster Produce Co. offers best cash market prices for all kinds of country produce.
Mrs Nettie Emerson and Miss Poe Culpepper of Van Alstyne and Mrs Emma Newman of Oklahoma City are visiting Mrs J L Cantrell.
Dr Edwin May cautions that eye strain often dulls students in school and urges parents to ensure their child is not affected by overexertion or improper vision care.
W. C. Huffines has purchased twelve lots in the Spearman addition and plans to build a residence there within the next few months.
Advertisers tout tire prices while residents report travels and careers. J H Graves visits from San Antonio to be with daughter May Durham after an appendectomy. Dr Edwin May passes state optometry exam with 95 per cent. W R Cox and children move from Albuquerque to Whitewright for schooling. Lucian Andrews travels to Buffalo NY for the National Rural Letter Carriers meeting as Texas delegate.
A brief reminiscence highlights Pierce's Cafe as a dependable gathering place where patrons enjoy quality fare and meet well regarded local figures. The piece emphasizes lasting reputation and community ties, noting its role as a steady hub for neighbors and visitors.
Mrs. May Durham, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Graves, underwent an appendicitis operation last Friday in San Antonio. She is progressing well and, barring complications, expects to return home to Cotulla soon.
Mr and Mrs L LaRoe and two daughters, Mr and Mrs R H May and two children, D R Lewis and Miss Genevieve Davidson, returned Monday from a short visit at Sulphur Oklahoma.
Miss Helen Low of Whitewright visits and says Frances is much improved but still unable to attend school this term. Friends hope she can start next term and be fully relieved by then. Garland News.
An ad touts Pierce's Cafe claiming the cleanest fountain in town with good drinks and unmatched service.
Miss Edna left Thursday for New Orleans and will be joined by her sons W. B. and David Ray who departed last week in a Ford coupe. They spent several days visiting friends en route. W. B. and David, in their senior year, will attend Tulane University again this year.
An old hat repair pitch promising work guaranteed or no pay. The note, signed by S L Young, asks customers to avoid high prices by reviving existing hats rather than buying new ones.
Garvis McCarley son of Mr and Mrs T P McCarley returned home Monday after an operation at Sherman to correct a leg defect. Doctors expect success though the limb must stay in plaster for several months to allow natural growth and proper alignment.
The Campfire Girls were entertained at the home of Miss Jo Hestand Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Refreshments of sandwiches salad olives pickles and tea were served. The hostess was assisted in serving by Miss Aline Haile. Those present were Mrs. R. G. Brown Misses Durell Velma Mangrum Lucile Myrick Dorothy Freeman Evelyn Wilson Aline Haile and Jo Hestand.
Public health warning from Dr Edwin May emphasizes annual vision checks for children entering school. Early screening aims to catch vision problems that could affect learning and development.
Examinations for grammar and high school will be held at the high school building on Saturday morning and Monday afternoon. Students who failed last year and wish to pursue advanced work may take the tests, per an announcement by Superintendent H. L. Durham.
An old Sun want column advertises Thompson's Favorite Sanitary Potato Chips for lunch uses. It boasts best oil sanitation and superior taste, calling the chips the crispest on the market and urging readers to phone their grocer in Sherman, Texas.
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