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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1922

Page

5

Local and Personal News Highlights in Celeste Area

Mrs L LaRoe visits sister in Durant Okla. Miss Samantha Murphy teaches in Royse City. Barbershop ad urges fall wear. Mr and Mrs R H Jay visit George Pope's family. Miss Eunice Cook to Lancaster to teach. Mangrum Bros buy chickens and eggs at cash prices. Miss Bessie Joe Barbee to San Antonio for school of expression. Miss Velma Kirkpatrick to Prairie Hill to teach. Mrs D H Martindale visits daughter in San Antonio. Elder W N Carter to Grand Saline for revival. Mangrum Bros promote cash prices. Ray Thompson Clarence Martin and Misses Oole Watson Irene Alverson visit Celeste. Mr and Mrs Leon Harp move from Mexia to San Antonio. George Brannon sells Spruce residence to Ira Fleming. Fleming to improve and reside there.

Miss Germany of Greenville Visits Miss Louise LaRoe

Mr and Mrs J D Hoard spent the latter part of last week in Dallas visiting their daughter Mrs J E Payne Jr. The brief social notice records a Greenville resident and a Dallas visit among local pairs.

Miss Germany of Greenville Louise LaRoe J. D. Hoard Dallas Mrs J. E. Payne Jr

Hestand Returns From Washington Tax Work

W. B. Hestand came back last Thursday from Washington D C after spending three weeks there on matters related to his income tax duties.

Hestand Washington, D. C

Mrs Frances Pilcher Plans Two Month Visit in Childress

Mrs Frances Pilcher travels with her granddaughter Frances Gillespie to Childress for a two month stay beginning Thursday.

Frances Pilcher Frances Gillespie Childress

Mrs J A Dickey Visiting Sherman Friends This Week

Mrs J A Dickey is visiting friends and relatives in Sherman this week.

J. A. Dickey Sherman

Foster Produce Company Seeks Country Produce

The Foster Produce Company offers top cash prices for country produce. P A Short serves as local manager, inviting farmers to bring in goods for payment.

Foster Produce Company P. A. Short

Sherman visitors in the Dickey household

Mrs D M Dickey and her son Verde and Mrs L P Miller and son B D and daughter Louise of Sherman visited in the home of J A Dickey on Sunday.

D. M. Dickey Verde

Whitewright residents attend Red River Valley Fair in Sherman

Whitewright residents attended the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman this week. The fair opened Tuesday morning and runs through Saturday drawing local visitors and exhibitors.

Sherman

Johnsons attend opening of Red River Valley Fair at Sherman

Dr and Mrs C P Johnson Mr and Mrs P R Johnson and Mrs Howard Brodhead attended the opening of the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman on Tuesday.

C. P. Johnson P. R. Johnson Howard Brodhead Sherman

Spindle Family Heads West on California Trip

Mr and Mrs Grady Spindle departed Monday in their Ford for California. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Arthur Lacy of Madill Oklahoma for the journey.

Grady Spindle California Mrs Arthur Lacy Madill Oklahoma

Mrs Lain and Sons Visit Sister in City

Mrs. Lloyd Lain and her two sons of Cooper spent the week end with her sister Mrs. Horace Gordon. Mr. Lain came up Sunday and accompanied them home.

Lloyd Lain Cooper Horace Gordon Mr. Lain

Mangrum family seeks specialist for ill daughter Maud

Mr and Mrs Will Mangrum took their daughter Miss Maud to Sherman early this week to consult a medical specialist. She has been ill for several months.

Will Mangrum Miss Maud Sherman

Mrs Perry Returns Home From Visit in Oklahoma

Mrs J H Perry returns to Purcell Oklahoma Sunday after a three weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs H S Montgomery She is accompanied by her sister Mrs Ed LaRoe the event centers on family reunion in Purcell Oklahoma.

J. H. Perry Purcell, Okla 8S. H. Montgomery Ed LaRoe

Beasley Family Returns to Open Harness Shop Here

Charley Beasley and his family return to establish residence and plan a local harness shop. Beasley previously worked for several years as a harnessmaker at the Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co, signaling a business-to-be owner in the community.

Charley Beasley Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co Beasley

Presbyterian Synod to Convene in Sherman for Four-Day Session

The Texasee of the Presbyterian Church U S A will meet in Sherman next state evening October 4 for a four day session. The Synod meetings will be held at the Central Presbyterian Church and open to the public.

The Presbyterian Church Sherman Central Presbyterian Church

Black Cat tea room opens in quaint Whitewright shop

Mrs W P Carter Mrs C C Carter Mrs T E Atterberry and Mrs P O Ruthven attended the Whitewright opening of the Black Cat tea room run by Miss Inez Ray and Mrs Gilmore Webster in Savoy Star reporting.

W. P. Carter C. C. Carter T. E. Atterberry P. O. Ruthven Whitewright Inez Ray Gilmore Webster Savoy Star

Duroe-Jersey Hog Breeder J. R. Oliver Exhibits at Sherman Fair

J. R. Oliver, a leading Duroe-Jersey swine breeder in the state, has several hogs on display at the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman this week. His hogs attract much attention with predictions of multiple prizes, following a clean sweep of top awards last year.

J. R. Oliver Sherman

Revival at Trevis Street Methodist ends with 50 more converts

A three week revival at Trevis Street Methodist Church in Sherman closes Sunday with 50 converts and reconciliations, bringing the three week total to well over 400. Rev. C. A. Spragins presided. Rev. Burke Culpepper led the campaign.

Trevis Street Methodist Church Sherman C. A. Spragins Burke Culpepper Methodist Church Soragins

Whitewright High School sells name plates for fund drive

The Whitewright football team offers automobile name plates bearing the town name North Tex. Citizens are urged to buy two plates for their cars, front and rear, with profits funding team equipment and promoting Whitewright locally.

North Texas Whitewright

When You Want to Buy Something Advertise Your Wants in The Sun

A historical note urges readers to use The Sun for private buying requests. It highlights how an advertised want can reach a broad audience and connect buyers with sellers through concise notices.

Death of Pioneer J L Sanders at Bowie

W F Sanders attended the funeral in Bowie for his brother J L Sanders who died Thursday. He was with Joe and Arden Sanders of Trenton. J L Sanders, born in Tennessee, moved to Fannin County in 1855 and later to Bowie. He left a wife and one son, B R Sanders, as survivors.

W. F. Sanders Bowie J. L. Sanders Joe Sanders Arden Sanders Trenton Tennessee Fannin County Texas B. R. Sanders

Foster Produce Company Ad Brings Local Prices

Foster Produce Company announces to farmers that buyers will pay competitive rates for eggs, chickens, butter, hides and related produce. P. A. Short serves as local manager. Farmers urged to compare prices before selling.

Foster Produce Company P. A. Short

Twentieth Anniversary Service for Rev Fender Next Sunday

The Presbyterian Church prepares a morning program to honor the twentieth anniversary of Rev J F Fender sentence inviting friends to attend the special service at the church next Sunday.

Presbyterian Church J. F. Fender Fender

All Leather Winter Shoes From M C Spivy & Co

Bonham retailer M C Spivy & Co promotes winter shoes of all leather construction with prices aimed to match the lowest offerings in the market. Local shoppers urged to compare value and quality.

M. C. Spivy & Company Bonham

Morgan Tent Theatre in Whitewright This Week

J Doug Morgan players perform nightly in Whitewright outside the Sears Grain elevator with about 1200 seats. Monday’s crowd nearly sold out as the troupe offers clean, high quality plays and strong intermission specialties. Tonight’s bill features Saintly Hypocrites and Honest Sinners with new program changes each night. Doors open 7:30 p.m. and the show starts 8:10 p.m.

J. Doug Morgan Whitewright Sears Grain Company

Faculty Party Hosts Durhams For Local School Staff

On Tuesday of last week Mr and Mrs H L Durham hosted the faculty of the local schools for a cordial party. Progres sive forty-two provided diversion with high enthusiasm as Lloyd Wright won high score. Frances Low and Clara Craig assisted with refreshments including chicken sandwiches fruit salad saratoga chips and punch while faculty musicians played. Guests departed at a late hour after a delightful evening.

H. L. Durham Lloyd Wright Frances Low Clara Craig Saratoga Mrs. Durham

Church of Christ Bible School and Services Schedule

The Church of Christ announces Bible school at 10 o clock with preaching at 11 on the topic Oneness. Evening services at 7 30 feature The Name of Christ. Young people meet at 6 30. Minister J A Dickey. Advertising adding machine paper two rolls for 25e.

Bible School Christ J. A. Dickey

Dry Goods Ad Emphasizes Quality and Value

Bonham business banner urges customers to insist on good values in dry goods. It promotes M. C. Spivy & Co. as a trusted supplier and claims customers deserve the best money can buy.

M. C. Spivy & Co Bonham

Ladies' Suits and Dresses at Spivy's Bonham

Excellent values and superb styles offered by M. Spivy & Co. in Bonham. The Sun seeks personal news. readers are urged to submit items to be shared in upcoming editions.

Spivy & Co Bonham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. L. LaRoe Fay Haden Durant, Okla Samantha Murphy Royse City R. H. Jay of George Pope Mangrum Bros Bessie Joe Barbee San Antonio School of Expression Velma Kirkpatrick Prairie Hill Waco D. H. Martindale J.A. Finch W. N. Carter Grand Saline Ray Thompson Clarence Martin Misses Oole Watson Irene Alverson Celeste Leon Harp Mexia George Brannon Garland Spruce Street Ira Fleming Sun Mr. Fleming McAlester Krebs McAlester Coal Krebs Whitewright Lumber Company Kerr Furniture Co Denison, Texas Morgan Tent Theatre Church OF Christ Dyer @ Jones Rexall Store L. LaRoe & Company
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