Local social notes and happenings in Whitewright area
Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend and weekday travels to nearby towns. Names include Bennie Chesser, J B Burden, Robert Wolverton, Weldon Wilson, M F Gillett, Fred Prestage, Rex Felker, B R Nicholson, Clyde Vestal, Inez Ray, Gladys Ray, Mary Connelly, J H Happer, Paul Strader, J B Russell, Earl Jansson, Paul Simpson, Gordon Simms, Calvin Raley, J T Meador, R J Scott, Sidney Scott, Noel Scott, J L Scott, Lloyd Alexander, Kaiser family, J B Johnson, Jack Caruthers, McLeroy family, Wallace Wilson, and others. Also noted are visits to Rev J L Truett, a navy discharge, grand jury in Sherman, and local church activities. Fishing conditions report poor on the Oklahoma side of Lake Texoma with many dead shad near Washita mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Lake
Texoma
Texas
Pottsboro
Washita
Whitewright Community Notes and Youth Fellowship News
Rev and Mrs Gilpin and a party of about 20 youths attended a Methodist Youth Fellowship sub-district meeting in Leonard Tuesday night. Sunday visitors included multiple local residents from Dallas to Abilene. Local families hosted guests such as Fields, Thornhills, and Allen. Household ads feature used wool rugs and ice refrigerators priced to $59.59. Bonham and Lynn Cooper faced a close call with a mule causing minor injuries. Navy discharge updates: Tom Brown Jr. served 22 months with 13 Pacific months. Cpl. John C Owens Jr. discharged after three years with overseas time and campaign ribbons. another son, Robert L Owens, in Japan. C B Burchfield signed with the New York Yankees Beaumont club after Whitewright High School. previously a star football player. Jim Lindsey and daughter Pamela Ann of San Angelo visited Whitewright, returning from Nuernberg war crimes trials reporting. Winnie Hamilton visited Dallas on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Gilpin
Olivia Whedbee
R. A. Gillett
Leonard
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Cpl
John C. Owens Jr
J. C. Owens
Army
65Th Sig. Bn
6Th Corps
7Th Army
C. B. Burchfield
C. C. Burchfield
Ely
New York Yankees
Beaumont
Yankees
C B
Whitewright High School
Whitewright Tigers
C. B
Jim Lindsey
Pamelia Ann
San Angelo
Whitewright
Lindsey
Nuernberg
Germany
Felker Mitchell Wedding in Seymour Texas
Kathleen Mitchell and Rex Felker wed Friday night at the Church of Christ in Seymour Texas. The ceremony, read by Otto Johnson, featured fern and floral displays. The couple, with Attendants C C Duggan, plan a Carlsbad NM honeymoon and will reside in Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Mitchell
Rex Felker
Church of Christ
Seymour
Texas
Otto Johnson
C. C. Duggan
Will Mitchell
Whitewright
Whitewright High School
Sherman Business College
J. A. Felker
Gainesville
Haskell High School
Hardin-Simmons University
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Sanders and Fairhurst United in Portland Marriage
Miss Barbara Jean Fairhurst of Portland Oregon and Teeman Sanders were married Saturday evening at Rev E P Wootten's home The groom is son of H L Sanders Whitewright He recently discharged from 37 months Army service They met in Oregon The couple will live in Whitewright where he will join his father in the grocery business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Fairhurst
Portland
Oregon
Teeman Sanders
E. P. Wootten
W. R. Fairhurst
H. L. Sanders
Whitewright
White Wright 4-H Club Discusses Freezing Food Preservation
White Wright Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Fred Cook Sr. home to discuss freezing fruits and vegetables with a round table quiz on preserving food by freezing. Mrs. Lee Norris presided. plans for Dairy Day at Sherman in May were outlined. April 11 meeting features dress form demonstration by Mrs. Carl May and Mrs. Joe Miller. several guests attended and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Home
Fred Cook Sr
Lee Norris
W. L. Hatfield
Sherman
Alton Bowen
P. J. Pierce
Neil Yeager
Fred Cook Jr
Jacks
Collier
Hatfield
Carl May
Joe Miller
Birthday Party for Carol Ann McLean
Carol Ann McLean hosted a birthday party for ten of her young friends celebrating her fifth birthday. Guests enjoyed games cake and playful activities as the youngster marked the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann McLean
School Party Honors Dee Anna and Friends
A Monday gathering at the grandmother’s home hosted Dee Anna Alexander Richard Dean Cook Deloris Johnson Patricia Farley Buster Belewtty Obie Lee Rutledge Billy Miller and Bobby Caldwell Refreshments were served Prizes awarded to Richard Dean Cook and Bobby Caldwell in a small community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. McLean
Dee Anna Alexander
Richard Dean Cook
Deloris Johnson
Patricia Farley
Buster Belewtty
Bobby Clark
Obie Lee Rutledge
Billy Miller
Bobby Caldwell
Rotary Club Lunch Discusses Federal Taxes
Rotary Club program chairman Bryant Jr. introduced Sherman attorney Willam Bryant who spoke on income inheritance and gift taxes. He noted how taxes are collected by the federal government and outlined parts of the tax law affecting estates and individuals. Ward Mayborn of the Sherman Democrat attended and spoke briefly along with several guests and junior Rotarian David Johnson for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Jr
Rotary Club
Willam Bryant
Sherman
Bryant
Ward Mayborn
The
Sherman Democrat
Attendance Stands At 100 Percent In Assembly
In a remarkable turnout, attendance reached full 100 percent as members convened for the session. Officials noted the record engagement reflecting strong public interest and compliance with the event’s schedule.
Old-Fashioned Shivaree for Ross St John Couple
A shivaree with ample music and a generous grocery shower was held at the Ross home in Pilot Grove for Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Ross after their marriage to Zula St. John of Blue Ridge. One hundred thirty-six guests attended as coffee and cookies were served. the groom has marketed eggs since the shivaree. Colored cotton is being grown in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Ross
Pilot Grove
Ross
Zula St. John
Blue Ridge
Mrs. Ross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bennie Chesser
Charles
Greenville
Mrs. J. B. Burden of
Ladonia
Robert Wolverton
Mrs Clarence Burden
Trenton
Wm. C. Kidd of
Slaton
Mrs
W. C. Brown Sr
Weldon Wilson
Dallas
Mrs. C. A. Wilson
M. F. Gillett
Fred Prestage
Denison
Rex Felker of
B. R. Nicholson
Rusk
W. T Nicholson
Clyde Vestal
Mr. and
C. A. Wilson
John Vestal
Lem Tittsworth
Bonham
Inez
Gladys Ray
Mary Connelly
Abilene
Mary Head
J. H. Happer
Tom Bean
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Paul M. Strader
Jackie
Chickasha, Okla
J. B. Russell
Navy
Otto Russell
Earl Jansson
J. B. King
Mr. Jansson
Chicago
National Convention of Petroleum Geologists
Paul Simpson
Mesquite
Gordon Simms
R. E. Simpson
Calvin Raley
McGregor
Mr. Raley
M. B. Hasty
J. T. Meador
Texas A. & M. College
C J. Meador
R. J. Scott
Sidney and
Noel Scott
J. L. Scott
Lloyd Alexander
Kimbell
Wilson Kaiser
J. B. Johnson
Rev
J. L. Truett
Capt. Johnson
Jack Caruthers
Tyler
Mrs. Caruthers
Mr. Truett
W. B. McLeroy
Sulphur Springs
W. D. Taylor
Wallace Wilson
Mae Badgett
van Buren
Ark
Sgt
Gomer May
1Sth
Lee Binion
Virginia Crabtree
France
Charles Jones
Pauline Binion
Baptist Sunday School
Homer Gentry
West Maple Street
Farley
Farley & Hill Grocery
Colten Hill
Yooi News
Mhat
Futur
Farley & Hill Grocery and Market
W. F. Fields
Cc. D. Fields
Ae Sharron Ann
Morenci
Ariz
Guy Allen
Millerene
Dale Fields
Earl Fields
M. L. Thornhill
Paul Perry
Memphis
Taylor Mullins
Virgil Mullins
Bells
Frank Alfred
Virgie Thornhill
Harold Thornhill
Lynn Cooper
Route Three
Mr. Cooper
Tom Brown Jr
Tom Brown
Orangeville
Pacific
Winnie Hamilton
East Whitewright
Grand Avenue
Rom
Rock Road
Highway 69
Tom Barbee
Real Estate
Felker-Mitchell
Russia
Rayon Stepins
Ladies
Rayon
Stepins
Cole €& Davis Co
Hi-Way Grocery
James H. Gosnell
Clyde Hansard
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