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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1953
Page
5
A busy period unfolds with visits across towns in the area. Mrs. H. C. Willis enters Sherman hospital for treatment while various families entertain relatives and attend a district Rotary convention in Dallas. The Red Cross drive nears its $650 goal as community life centers on singing, birthdays, baptisms, travel by train and Easter holiday observances.
A reader recalls Tom Stegall strolling away from home to work with joy, listening to birds sing as he finds contentment in nature. The writer admires his simple pleasure and prompts others to seek such harmony with the outdoors.
The Whitewright Music Club met at Mrs. Vera Hickman’s home for a 20th Century Music in America program. Mrs. Charles Skaggs spoke on Jane Froman and Mrs. Harold Taylor sang two solos. A rehearsal followed and refreshments were served with Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick as a guest.
Rotary Club meeting last Friday featured guest speaker Stephen A. Haboush a native Gallilean who spoke on the trouble in Israel and its causes. His wife attended as a guest. Secretary Russell Summers announced the club’s 100 percent attendance record for the four meetings in March.
At a Baptist Training Union meeting last Thursday afternoon the junior department elected officers Priscilla Blanton as president Wilma Stephens as vice president Dee Anna Alexander as secretary and Louise Vestal as reporter. Group No 1 lists Pauline Stephens as captain with Joane Page Priscilla Blanton Wilma Stephens and Louise Vestal. Group captain No 2.
Billy Tillett and Joe Don Cummings with Jimmie Brown and Johnny Cummings are noted participants. Mrs Clyde Sadler and Mrs Lloyd Alexander sponsor the department. Games were played and refreshments served by the reporter.
Bethel W M S met Monday evening with six ladies and the pastor present. Mrs. Cecil Bartley and Mrs. Clifton Sanderson participated in the community mission program. Mrs. A C Broach led the stewardship program and led the closing prayer.
A birthday dinner Sunday at the A L Scott home honored him on March 26 as his 78th birthday. Attendees included R A Scott and spouse, Cecil Wilson and spouse of Fort Worth, R E Massengale and J A Scott of Dallas, Pete Wilson and daughter, R L Hill and daughter, R N Cole and daughter of Sherman, Rufus Scott of Tom Bean, Patsy Scott, Haskell Scott and children, Dearle McKnight, Ralph Wallace and Lola Scott of Whitewright.
The Junior 4-H Club girls met on Wednesday March 25 with Rochelle Alexander presiding as president. Roll call followed as part of the club session.
Miss Alice Guthrie demonstrated spot cleaning and a spot kit for dress care. A dress revue is set for Wednesday April 8 at 2 30 in the gymnasium with mothers urged to attend. The county dress revue follows April 10 at 1 00 in Sherman court house and 15th District Court Room at 3 30 for visitors.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met on Thursday, March 26, with ten members attending. Mrs. George Ball presided, and roll call and minutes were given by Mrs. Floyd Harris. Guests included Mrs. Joe Russell Reynolds and son Eric, with Reynolds welcomed as a new member. The next meeting is set for April 9 at 2 o’clock.
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