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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1939
Page
5
Mrs. Ed Kent shows improvement after a siege of illness. Residents report visits by Ernest Burnham of Van Alstyne to his brother George Burnham on Wednesday and many locals traveling to Dallas Sherman Ada and Whitesboro for business and family updates.
The Grammar School Choral Club directed by Mona Sullivan features John Bigger staff James Arney Ben Robert Jones and other seventh grade members. The group aims to foster happiness and appreciation for classical and semi classical selections. They have performed in churches and schools and worked on note reading and rhythm through the year.
Mrs E F Clark led the Needlecraft Club during a Wednesday meeting with 11 members attending. Mrs E A Douglas will host the next gathering on April 12 at 1 o'clock for the monthly luncheon.
Clay Horton as program chairman introduced W. W. Gunn of Sherman as guest speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon Friday. Gunn, in charge of Grayson County agricultural adjustment, spoke on the program in detail. Dr. D. E. Enloe and Dr. C. D. Strother of Sherman were present as guests.
Mrs C P Johnson hosted the Friday Literary Club at her home with 24 members present. The program featured Mrs Glen Earnheart Mrs Charlie Ayres Mrs Roby Childress Mrs Albert Jackson and Mrs T E Barbee. Miss Inez Ray introduced Grace Dupree Ridings of Sherman who spoke on Dolls with dolls from several countries. Tea followed and Easter motifs appeared in refreshments. Misses Inez and Gladys Ray hosted a luncheon honoring Mrs Ridings.
Miss Lenora Thrasher daughter of Mr and Mrs Hobart Thrasher married Mr J O Dollar Saturday night at 8 at the home of the officiating minister Rev L O Evans. They plan to reside in Crowell Texas soon with witnesses Mr and Mrs Henry Norvell and Mrs L O Evans present.
Miss Dorothy Jo Akridge sponsor of the Asa Walker 4-H Club led the girls in finishing their scarfs at the Tuesday meeting on March 29. Members discussed a fundraiser program to be held at the school auditorium and appointed popcorn and candy sellers.
An Easter sunrise breakfast is planned for April 8. Attendees listed include Glenadene and Opal Goodnight, Mary Low, Dorothy Murphy, Jewel Warrington, Dora Thompson, Sally Mullican, Annie Johnson, Florence Clark, Jean Caraway, Jimmie Golden and Vernell Warrington.
Bethel Home Demonstration Club held a community social Monday night at the Bethel school house. Guest speaker George Jenkins of Celina spoke on Agricultural Adjustments. Mr. Teddlie of Sherman directed, with Miss Eunice King directing recreation. Refreshments were served to 60 attendees.
Churches announce a Sunday schedule with 10 am Sunday school led by Dick Montgomery and Mrs. Fred Cook as department supervisor, 11 am Easter Meditation with junior choir directed by Mrs. Horace Gordon and pianist Miss Margaret Hanna, and 7:30 pm A Question of Eternal Import. Members will be received at each service.
At Central Christian Church there is an Easter program starting with a 6 p m sunrise service followed by 10 a m Sunday school led by W T Simmons and 10 55 a m worship. Evening events include 6 30 p m B T U directed by Mack Pierson and 7 30 p m Easter cantata by the First Baptist Church choir conducted by Mrs Guy Hamilton, titled Easter Sunrise Song, with public invited.
Easter will be observed with an 11 o'clock morning service featuring special music and a message for the day. A special program is planned for the night service. The meeting time has been changed to 7 30 instead of 7 15. Sunday school meets at 10 a.m.
A campaign aims to lift attendance and improve forecasts for Easter. Special services run through Friday night. Union services are at 3 PM in the local theatre and 7:30 PM in the church led by Pastor J. M. Connally.
The pre Easter revival at Central Christian Church features Pastor LeRoy Anderson with Thursday sermon The Sin of Rejecting Jesus Christ Friday night The Cross and the Judgment Seat Sunrise Easter program Sunday morning at 6 o'clock with cooperating churches Church School at 10 and 11 o clock What Made Saul Paul readings and 7 30 Passing of the Religious Opportunity mark the final revival sermon closing service
The Church of Christ invites all to attend Bible study at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A second preaching session is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study also at 7:30 p.m. Signed by Joe Burton, minister.
Ottawa report cites public craving for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as a traveling circus. Commissioner S. T. Wood says the force is asked to provide color at picnics and stand at tourist points, hampering crime prevention and detection duties.
Boston Mass Mrs Patrick J Burke 32 wife of a Brighton district policeman says a baby a year is the key to domestic happiness based on her own experience as she speaks from experience.
The mother bears ten children, six boys and four girls, from weeks to ten years old. The family rations include 56 quarts of milk, 56 loaves of bread, and a bag of potatoes weekly. "I love them all," said the father, "They are good, healthy, robust American children. I can take care of them."
A reflective look at life a century ago contrasts travel, education, fashion, and daily routines with modern conveniences. Virginia’s large population, the absence of many inventions, and strict social norms are described, noting slow pace and different comforts while hinting the world seemed too fast to some.
A light exchange features Johnny saying he is glad not to live a thousand years, Bobbie asking why, and Johnnie replying that it means more history for future study. The playful dialogue riffs on the abundance of future eras to learn about.
A town mayor declares he will relocate the church and the school to enforce an ordinance prohibiting saloons within 30 feet of church buildings and schools. He states enforcement will be strict to uphold law and order.
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