Local social and visiting notes from Prosper area
A series of brief society items records Mrs. Robert Sears and Mrs. J. W. Henry visiting in Prosper, relatives and friends in Wylie Sherman Quanah Bonham Dallas and Honey Grove, plus local errands and small improvements. Notable names include Ira Fleming, J. R. Fleming, Dr. Ross May, and the Shackelford family funeral in Ranger.
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Robert Sears
J. W. Henry
Ross May
James A. Shackelford
Ranger
Local residents and visitors noted in Tom Bean area
The paper lists numerous local and nearby residents visiting relatives and handling business in Tom Bean Leonard Dallas Bonham and surrounding towns. Notable items include W E Pennell John Reeves Chesley Rutledge and Mrs Gladys Magar among others. A Katy freight brakeman W E Bell suffered a broken hip after a fall and was hospitalized in Denison.
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W. E. Bell
Katy
Denison
Waldo Ambulance
Sherman social notes and civic events in brief
Mrs. Lee Love visits relatives in Sherman and Prosper before returning home. Local residents attend visits across Dallas Gainesville and Denton, with several marriages announced in Austin and Dallas. M. P. Hill dies. Dr. S. A. White relocates to Whitewright. E. Doss exhibits in Bonham and Sherman fairs. revival begins for J. W. Burden. a Grayson Hotel dinner honors state highway engineer Gib Gilchrist. Tittsworth Furniture advertises in Bonham.
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S. A. White
Whitewright
Dallas
Penn Apartments
Dr. White
C. B. Bryant Jr
F. M. Echols
Grayson Hotel
Sherman
Gib Gilchrist
Denison
van Alstyne
Gunter
Dr J L Bow Observes Seventieth Birthday In Whitewright
Dr J L Bow born in Cumberland County Kentucky and educated there began practice in Bells before moving to Whitewright in 1913. He marked his seventieth birthday Tuesday while continuing his medical calls. Family members from Fort Worth McKinney and Afton visited his niece Mrs A L Biggerstaff Sunday. a Jones family reunion planned in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Bow
Cumberland County
Louisville Medical College
Texas
Bells
Whitewright
I. P. Jones
Raymond
Fort Worth
Florence Walden
McKinney
Neice
A. L. Biggerstaff
J. Donovan
Hatfield Girl Wins Free Trip in 4-H Style Contest
Billie Hatfield, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Hatfield of Cookeville Tennessee, won a free trip to the Tennessee State Fair in a 4-H Club style dress revue and earned $2.50 for pillow cases, which will be exhibited at the fair. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs A J Badgett and daughter of former Kathleen Badgett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Badgett
Billie Hatfield
W. L. Hatfield
Cookeville, Tenn
Nashville
Kathleen Badgett
Local group buys circus tickets for grammar school pupils
A coalition of businesses and individuals donated and distributed general admission tickets to all grammar school pupils for the Gainesville circus. The event will set up a large tent at the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman on October 4 and 5. Sponsors include The Whitewright Sun Dr Frank Layman John Reeves G C Stateville The First National Bank L LaRoe Co Manning Clark Meador and F M Echols.
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Grammar School
Gainesville
Sherman
The
Whitewright Sun
Frank Layman
John Reeves
G. C. Stateville
First National Bank
L. LaRoe & Co
Manning, Clark & Meador
F. M. Echols
Monday Night Bridge Club Hosted by Mrs LaRoe
Mrs W E LaRoe entertained the Monday Night Bridge Club at her home Monday night. Mrs Lee Wilborn won high score honors as guests enjoyed a salad course after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. LaRoe
Lee Wilborn
Notable Families Listed in Local Social Notes
Mrs W O Romans and grandson Leonard appear with Mr and Mrs Ira Hogal and daughter S E of Tupelo Oklahoma. Also present are Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones, Mr and Mrs Clarence Burden and children, Mr and Mrs Clarence Rhody and children, Mrs Frank Hicks and children, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Burden and children, Mrs Elliott Hicks of Whitewright and Mr and Mrs Robert Wolverton and children of Ector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Romans
Leonard
Ira Hogal
S. E
Tupelo
Okla
Lewis Jones
Clarence Burden
Clarence Rhody
Frank Hicks
Lawrence Burden
Elliott Hicks
Whitewright
Robert Wolverton
Ector
Rotary Club Luncheon Hosts Guest Speaker Will Evans
Gomer May chaired the luncheon last Friday for the Sherman Rotary Club and introduced speakers Levis Hall Joe Durning Dr Conway Wharton and D Baker of Sherman Rotary. Will H Evans addressed the group on fellowship with W R Hooper of Jacksonville also attending as a guest.
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Gomer May
Rotary Club
Will H. Evans
Sherman
Levis Hall
Joe Durning
Conway Wharton
D. Baker
Sherman Rotary Club
Evans
W. R. Hooper
Jacksonville
Home Demonstration Club Plans Fair Booth Visit
The Home Demonstration Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Oran Sears. They voted to bring fair products to the home of Mrs. Sidney Watson for a gathering. Mrs. Sears led a parliamentary drill. Mrs. Lindsey Coffey provided music during the social hour and a salad course was served to 16 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
Oran Sears
Sidney Watson
Funeral Rites Held for Floyd Pace at Randolph Church
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Randolph Methodist Church for Floyd Pace who died early Monday. The Rev. R. L. Cates led the service with assistance from the Rev. Herd of Pike. He is survived by his wife three children including Loren Pace Clovis Pace and Mrs. Ellis Parks of Randolph his mother Mrs. C. J. Pace of Whitewright five brothers John George C. A. Pace Roscoe Pace of Whitewright and William Pace of Oakland Calif a sister Mrs J T Robinson of Ector and several nephews including the Rev. O F Robinson Wayne Robinson of Randolph K R Robinson of Ector and Harold Pace of Whitewright.
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Randolph Methodist Church
Floyd Pace
R. L. Cates
Herd
Pike
Pace
Loren Pace
Clovis Pace
Ellis Parks
Randolph
C. J. Pace
Whitewright
John Pace
George Pace
C. A. Pace
Roscoe Pace
William Pace
Oakland
Calif
J. T. Robinson
Ector
O. F. Robinson
Wayne Robinson
K. R. Robinson
Harold Pace
West End Bridge Club Hosts Evening Games
The West End Bridge Club met Friday evening with Mrs. H T Atterberry. Mrs R T Pennington won the club prize and Miss May Badgett captured the guest prize. Refreshments were served after the game series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Bridge Club
H. T. Atterberry
R. T. Pennington
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Meets
The Ladies Auxiliary met in regular session at the Legion hall. A follow up meeting is set for next Wednesday at 1 o clock to quilt two projects for Mrs Otto Russell and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion
Legion Hall
Otto Russell
Busy Bee Sewing Club Plans Birthday Shower
The Busy Bee Sewing Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Alton McDowell. Five members and one visitor attended. The next meeting with Mrs. Royce Jones is set for Tuesday at 2 30. A birthday shower will honor Mrs. Leon Bennett and Mrs. Andy Sanderson.
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Busy Bee Club
Busy Bee Sewing Club
Alton McDowell
Royce Jones
Leon Bennett
Andy Sanderson
Burden Couple Celebrate 61st Birthday Dinner
On September 22 the children of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Burden hosted a surprise dinner marking Mr Burden's 61st birthday. Guests enjoyed a bountiful meal while Mr Burden was away in Oklahoma conducting a revival.
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J. W. Burden
Mr. Burden
Oklahoma
Mr. and
Found Purse Ad Ponders Alibi in Grand Coulee News
A local notice in the Grand Coulee News advertises a found ladies purse left in a car with papers and $5. The owner must describe the property and pay for the ad, with the advertiser promising to cover costs if the owner can explain how the purse got into the car. The item is dated for Tuesday and attributed to Sidney Jackson.
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Grand Coulee Dam
Wis
Grand Coulee
Sidney Jackson
Mh CO
Hoof Depth Comparison: Small Horse Versus Elephant
A scientific note explains that a small horse sinks deeper into the ground than an elephant due to hoof structure and weight distribution, affecting soil impact.
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Oscar Houston
Wylie
Cora Morrow
Kerr
Ray Cates
Riley Hall
Quanah
R. W. Henry
Bonham Sunday
Mrs. Sallie Evans
Arkansas
A. J. Cates
Ira Fleming
Shreveport, la
Roy Saye
D. B. Smith
Joe Johnson
Clay Horton
Mrs
Louis May
Baby of
Olney
Carl May
Frank Coffman
Bill Roberts
Bonham
J. R. Fleming
J. B. May
Savoy
O. L. Jones
City
M. E. Winburn
Cumby
John McMurry Jr
Methodist Missionary Society
J. L. Boone
E. A. McMahon of
Tommie Chenoweth
F. T.harris
Ouida Nell
P. H. Connelly
Inez
Gladys Ray
J. H. Waggoner
Early Bird
New California
Mangrum Grocery
W. E. Pennell
Chesley Rutledge
Charley Ayres
Ray Manning
C. J. Meador
Leonard Tuesday
Gladys Magar of
Krum
Minnie Patterson
Roy Coffman
Dick Barbee
Louisiana
Florida
Ben Hall
Capeville
B. W. Langford
Tom Bean
Seymour
Mrs. May
John Knochs
Jesse Wallace
Walter Jenkins
Carl Jenkins
Durant, Okla
Allen T. Short
Sidney Young
Huntsville
Earl Hampton
Baby
Wolfe City
Ira Fleming Grocery
Bessie Dennis
Larry Odom
C. W. Dennis
Jimmye Lee Brown
Norma Anderson
Orangeville
J. W. Henry Sunday
A. L. Groves of
Garland
J. R. Pennington
R. L. Johnson
Optometrist
J. H. Biggerstaff
Hugh Wilson
Edith Biggerstaff
C. Biggerstaff
Elvin
B. B. Biggerstaff
Frank Boyd
Colbert, Okla
Luella
M. R. Key
Claud Willis
United States Soil Erosion Service
H. C. Willis
Frances Gillespie
Greenville
Devonport
J. D. Williams
Rosemary and
Emma Lou
W. A. Kirkpatrick
R. E. Hickman
Mexia
Laud German Phippen
J. L. German
Snow White Laundry
Lee Love
Bob Sears
Will Tapscott
Dorothy
Jewel Kennemer
Lurline Travis
Inez Ray
Elizabeth Waggoner
Memphis, Tenn
M. L. Patton
Pascal Cox
Billie Jean
Bobby Nell
Mary Edna
Clifford Dinsmore
Carr May
Durant
Ira May
D. S. Carr
Joe Weldon Carr
Jo Ann
San Angelo
Bailey
E. T. Doss
Homer Ford
Eetor
Herbert Mimms
Naomi Ford
M. P
Dad) Hill
Sherman Police Force
West Hill Cemetery
D. 8. Carr
R. D. Ford
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Joe Thomas Meador
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Lem Tittsworth
Lucille Maynard
O’donnell
L. C. Nelms
Mary Jo
Omigene Nelms
Austin
Loren Mangrum
Emarine Taylor
Mangrum
W. L. Mangrum
Oakanee
Baptist Church
Lira Fleming Grocery
Margaret Parsons
H. S. Parsons
H. B. von Thun
New York
Parsons
J. C. Parsons
Lucile Giles
George German
Miss Giles
J. P Chaffey
Clinton
8. C
Legion Auxiliary
Simmons
Exide
Delco
J. A. Yeager
Conoco
Oxfords
Cole & Davis Co
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