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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

5

Social rounds pull in Whitewright and nearby communities

Wide list of visitors and residents from Westminster Dallas Anna and Denison gathered in Whitewright and surrounding towns for Easter events and family visits. Notables include M P Bell W J Mabry Gladys Ray May Abbott and L B Montgomery with several spouses children and relatives across Rockwall Sherman Dallas Arlington Denison and Greenville.

Ray Smith Max Montgomery Dallas Whitewright

Local Social Roundup and Visits Across County

A weekend of visits includes Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Morick and two children with Mrs. E J Fralicks and two daughters from Gainesville to Mrs J A Melugin. Funeral for Mrs Susan Abbott at Mineral Wells. she was 99. Whitewright airport arrival of Findley Haile with a surplus army Stearman for crop dusting. Various gatherings around Sherman, Denison, Dallas, Fort Worth and Crockett with relatives and friends attending Easter events and church meetings. Lt Anna J Benson returns to Washington DC after 18 months studying occupational therapy in Boston.

Alfred Morick E. J. Fralicks Gainesville J. A. Melugin Susan Abbott W. R. Benson Whitewright Mineral Wells Abbott Findley Haile Boering Stearman Mr. Haile Anna J. Benson Washington, D. C E. E. Benson Benson Naval Hospital Washington Boston School of Occupational Therapy

Students Return Home for Easter Visits

Billy Ward Evans of Dallas attends Texas Trade School studying radio operation communication and television and spent Easter with his mother Mrs Audrey M Evans. David Johnson and Miss Anna Ruth Johnson return to Commerce to resume school after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson. Guests included Robert Hemphill of Dallas and Miss Dorothy Ann Higley of Shawnee Oklahoma.

J. Frank Wilson Roby Wilson E. T. S. Cy Commerce Lee Wilson Dell Sanderson East Texas State Teachers College Commerce Elmer Sanderson A. B. Hemphill Dallas A. H. Hemphill Frederick, Okla Joe Johnson Rex Brown Denison Jimmye Brown Gladewater Polly Ann Brown Denton Tom Brown Orangeville Billy Ward Evans Texas Trade School Audrey M. Evans Billy Ward David Johnson Anna Ruth Johnson Robert Hemphill Dorothy Ann Higley Shawnee Okla

Bridal Shower Honoring Mrs Ben Bell Held In Sherman

Bridal shower for Mrs Ben Bell of Sherman, formerly Joann Grammer of Whitewright, hosted by Mrs O A Huseman and daughters Marcella and Joan. Twenty five guests attended including Mrs Claud Young and daughter, Mrs Grady Williams and son, and Mrs Mary Jane Burns. Cookies and punch were served. Gifts from absent friends were sent.

O. A. Huseman Marcella Joan Huseman Ben Bell Sherman Joann Grammer Whitewright Claud Young Grady Williams Trenton Mary Jane Burns

Hansard and Fletcher Couple Wed in Sherman

Hansard son of Mrs. Earl Hansard Whitewright and Frances Fletcher daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Fletcher Whitewright were married at 6 p m Saturday at the home of J D Melton 315 West Hes ter Sherman Rev H M Bridges officiated The bride wore blue wool crepe with black accessories and pink rose bouquet Betty Fletcher maid wore blue gabardine and pink carnation corsage Ardell Penny best man An informal reception followed Mrs Hansard a Gober High School 1942 graduate Mr Hansard Bells High School 1942 graduates They will reside in Sherman and are on a honeymoon trip to South Texas

Jack Hansard Earl Hansard Whitewright Frances Fletcher Hubert Fletcher J. D. Melton West Hester Sherman H. M. Bridges Betty Fletcher Ardell Penny Hansard Gober High School Bells High School South Texas

Easter Breakfast for Union Members Held

Members of the Intermediate and Young People’s Training Union gathered for a communal Easter breakfast. Delegates shared food, fellowship, and plans for upcoming church activities.

Members of the Intermediate and Young People’s Training Union of the

Easter Breakfast at Craig's Cafe for First Baptist Guests

First Baptist Church and visiting college students enjoyed an Easter breakfast at Craig's Cafe on Sunday at 8 30. Spring flowers and paper rabbits decorated tables, and a musical program with an Easter devotional followed the meal. Thirty six attended.

First Baptist Church Craig’s

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs G E Thrift at 73

A Sunday birthday dinner honored Mrs G E Thrift at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Carl Holland. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Bennett and Tad Bennett from Dallas and numerous relatives from Shreveport Pilot Grove Desert Pottsboro Sherman Grand Prairie Fort Worth and Fort Worth area. Gifts were given and Kodak pictures taken in the afternoon.

D. M. Harrison Speedy Harlingen Elbert Bennett Randolph G. E. Thrift Carl Holland George Bennett Tad Bennett Dallas Thomas Powell Martha Nan Shreveport W. A. Smart Pilot Grove Curtis Moats Desert Tom Thorpe Tommy Jimmy Pottsboro Bill Brown James Howard Judy Kay Sherman Leslie Holland Nancy Marie Mary Elizabeth Grand Prairie Jack Dickerman Jacquelyn Marie Karen Lee Fort Worth Kodak

Apple a Day Applies to Dentists Too

Boston dentist Dr. Henry M. Goldman told 2,000 members at the State Dental Association meeting that apples or celery after meals aid dental hygiene. He urged substituting such foods for soft desserts and noted brushing teeth after eating as the best measure, though time is scarce in modern civilization.

Los Angeles Henry M. Goldman Boston State Dental Association

Quiet Exchange Sparks Lasting Vow Mention

A brief dialogue reveals a confession of love and a promise of marriage, with the speaker clarifying that the commitment is genuine and not dependent on a seasonal timing. The exchange centers on trust and intent rather than concrete plans.

Muscles Don't Make Man Says Physicians in JAMA

Four physicians from the Baruch committee on physical medicine report in JAMA that big muscular bulk is not a reliable measure of fitness. They state fitness should be judged by the ability to perform tasks without undue fatigue, regardless of handicaps.

Chicago Baruch Committee On Physical Medicine Journal of the American Medical Association

Salt Cleans Strainers Better Than Soda

Salt rubbed on strainers and sieves cleans more effectively than soda, a common household cleaning practice.

Tom Head Seeks Constable Seat for Precinct Three

Tom Head announces his candidacy for constable to voters in Precinct Three. He lists twenty years as a government guard, State Liquor Board member, Olney and Sherman police, and work as night watchman and city marshal in Whitewright. He asks for votes on election day.

Tom Head State Liquor Board Olney Sherman Whitewright

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. A. Fain of Westminster M. P. Bell W. J. Mabry H. J. Ford Mrs Lester Ford Anna Russell McGinnis Rockwall C. P. McGinnis Miss May Abbott Sherman Hospital Gladys Ray New Orleans Florida R. P. Montgomery E. F. Everheart Mattie Hastings Greenville Sarah Frances Head Martha Ann Garner J. G. Simmons Lubbock Glenn Doss Tom Montgomery Huntsville B. S. Montgomery Mary Connelly Abilene Mary Head Julian Boone Gertrude Montgomery Ada, Okla Roy Martin Arlington W. J. Martin Ouida Pierce State Department of Education Whitewright High School Lucian LaRoe Lee Wilborn Lucian of Austin Katie Kincaid Texas State College For Women At Mrs. Carlisle Ball Chesley Rutledge Oklahoma City Tom Blakey Obie Rutledge Lloyd E. Alexander Texas Gunners Association Lucy Craig St. Paul’s Sanitarium Garland Homer Sears J. T. Holloway Mike and John L. L. Newman Pat Homer Lee Sears Gonzales Paris J. W. Goree Lewis Jackson Denison and Lawrence Howell Norma Jean Burkhalter C. L. Jarvis Pampa Jack Lackey St. Vincent Hospital, Sherman Jesse Blanks John Blanks A. J. Blanks of Blanks George Ball Route Four Ben Clark Nina Murphy Lee Stedham Austin Stedham J. E. Stedham W. H. Stedham Marion Smith Jack Brown Lucile Gentry Wichita Falls Pearl Holden Bill Houston Earl Raynolds P. J. Pierce L. D. McKay Jack Dobson College Station Ida Dobson Dobson Texas A. & M. College Richard Switala Clarence Ashlock C. M. Russey E. K. Russey Hugh Hunter Altoga Doris Hunter Bill Lyons C. W. Carpenter Marshall Watson Altus Cleo Carpenter Jimmie Carpenter van Alstyne Willie Schiller Noble Page Craig Craig’s Cafe W. D. Burns Ellis Guffy A. J. Burns Norval Franks Ellis Jergins Shreveport, la Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Clyde Sadler Marvin Smith Crockett James B. Phillips Smith Jacquelyn and Karen Robert Collins W. A. White Tommie White J. A. Johnson Haynes Proctor Bells Jesse White Bonham Floyd Harris Bethel Home Demonstration Club Bethel T. B. Autrey Gwendolyn Thomas Foy Jean Bow George Jarvis J. G. Blanks L. H. Darwin W. R. Milam Billie Jean J. E. Henson Cole & Davis Co Hansard-Fletcher Pat Smith Hatter Felts and Panamas Denison, Texas A _Vlack OF Trousseau ROPER Lone Star Gas Company
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