Whitewright Notes Highlights from 1922 Local Life
Mrs Gilmore Webster and Miss Inez Ray opened The Black Cat Tea Room and Gift Shop with a reception. Whitewright school faculty lists names. several marriages births and local events noted. a dry goods store planned. turkeys stolen. a fatal accident reported. high school Reflector staff named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Hall
Clara Craig
Tommie Chenoweth
Annette Harp
Grover Smith
Otto Hopper
Ada Owens
Canaan
Ross R
Hereford
Elvie Hampton
Dallas
Elmo Wallace
B. W. Newman
Ashburn
Ned Ayres
Ben Sturdivant
Okemas
Okla
J. M. Sturdivant
Whitewright
Jack Harper
Sun
Tom Bean
J. Dale Clower
Royse City
Foy Bow
O. G. Bow
Sarah Belle Gillett
Guy Andrew
Jack Lackey
Dr A Giles Accepts Post at Waco Veterans Hospital
Dr. A Giles accepts employment at the veterans hospital in Waco. Mayor Joe Tate of Desert presided as kingfish at a Desert fish fry held Wednesday night. Dr H E Stout, superintendent of
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A. Giles
Veterans Hospital
Waco
Joe Tate
Desert
H. E. Stout
It's the Law and Texas A Public Lecture on Marshals Roles
A historical overview explains the U S marshal as federal sheriff, appointed by the attorney general for four years. He and deputies issue warrants, serve papers, summon juries, seize property, and manage funds for federal courts. They also hold prisoners in local jails and transport sentenced inmates to federal penitentiaries, reflecting a blend of federal authority and local operation.
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United States
U. S
U.S
West
The Spice of Life Eaters and Small Tidbits
A comic collage of quick gags from a intro style column includes a large butcher joking about steak for two a student asking what jaywalking is a frustrated teacher resigning amid school fears and a Duke Divinity class moment with Dr White in Durham North Carolina.
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School of Divinity
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Dr. White
Duke Freshman Money Mystery and Other Old Jokes
A collection of brief anecdotes and quips about a Duke University freshman who received money from his father, then a Kentucky senator and vice president’s playful tale, a bar tale about whisky, slang about English understanding American speech, and a devil masquerade at a church.
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Alben W. Barkley
Not Interested in Asking How I Am
A brief exchange between an old lady and a little girl ends with the child bluntly saying she is not interested in the elder’s wellbeing. The light dialogue captures social humor through terse retorts and a calm refusal to engage.
Pub Lull Brews Up Unclear Incident In English Inn
A mid afternoon lull at an English pub saw a senior bartender involved in an unclear event. Details and outcomes remain unconfirmed as staff assess what occurred.
Two Men From Chicago Turn Out to Be Father and Son
In an English pub two reportedly inebriated patrons reveal they share a hometown and address. The bartenders overhear that one man lives at 5710 Ellis Avenue, and the other at the same apartment number, leading to the twist that the two are father and son who recently met in the bar.
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States
Chicago
Ellis Avenue
Barkeep
Cabin Fever Sparks Vacation Talk at Office
The boss tells his assistant that he will be away next week because his wife has cabin fever. The assistant notes she has been ill, but the boss insists she wants a vacation. The piece ends with a remark about happiness and what people think they need.
Fuss, Mayhem Over Bridge Game Shocks Alexandria Neighbors
Neighbors who summoned police over a loud dispute found the uproar centered on a bridge game. One player, frustrated by a poor hand, caused the scene before officers arrived. Brazil is larger than the United States.
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Alexandria
Brazil
United States
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A. C. Keeling
George Chaney
Kirkpatrick Drug Store
Manning, Clark & Meador Hardware
H. G. Webster
Ross May
Webster
Edna Womack
Bert Davis
Sherman
Pilot Grove
Woodman Circle
Rotary Club
J. H. Waggoner
J. L. Menefee
Ferris
GAR
Tom Sears
Atwa Casualty
Manaoes
LAW
Texas
U. S. Marshal
Graham Hunter
Swenson
Nike
Toulouseal
London
Skipworth
Builders Supply
Feed Headquarters
Farm Seeds
Pascal Farley
Texas Press Association
San Antonio Street
Austin, Texas
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