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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1935
Page
5
Long list of local visits and greetings from Whitewright and surrounding towns. Notables include J. H. Waggoner visiting from Austin, Rev. G. C. Minor resigning as Central Christian pastor, and numerous confirmations of kin and friend visits across Leonard, Gainesville, Sherman, Dodd City, and Dallas.
An English inventor and professor claims a new ray machine could kill at long range but will not demonstrate it due to war fears. The report also notes sun core estimates at 50 million degrees, sun surface at 6,000 degrees, a meteorite crater found in New Mexico, a Canadian boy recovering from a brain splinter, beetle larvae harm under cold, polar and Kodiak bear cubs born at Washington zoo, and that brain-preserving electrocution is ineffective for revived circuits per Dr. H. E. Fisher.
The Rickety Rackety Club met at Miss Sarah Belle Gillett’s home with eight members. Guests were ushered through a tea service and dining, with wedding announcements for Mary Dale King and Sarah Kathryn Arterberry slated for April 20 at the Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Floyd Bassett hosted the Presbyterian Missionary Society at the church Monday. Mrs. R. L. Sears delivered the devotion Adoration from Psalm 96:8, followed by a prayer by Mrs. J. F. Fender. Dr. Webb installed the officers for the new year and praised the group’s past work. Thirteen members and three visitors shared refreshments after an engaging program.
Mrs W B Head and Mrs Leon Bennett hosted a miscellaneous afternoon shower for Mrs W T Nicholson at Mrs Head's home. Activities included games and a treasure hunt that ended with Nicholson finding the treasure. Refreshments were served to 27 guests.
The forthcoming union of Miss Margaret McMurry and John H. Madonne was announced at a Saturday reception hosted by Mrs. Emmet Penn and Mrs. Guy Hamilton. The event featured pink and gold floral decor and a large guest list from Texas towns, with Miss McMurry and several hosts receiving guests.
The Busy Bee Sewing Club gathered Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Johnnie Price. Refreshments were provided for ten members and one visitor. The next meeting will be with Mrs T J Rector.
The Ladies Auxiliary met for an all day session on Wednesday. Two quilts were completed and a business meeting led by president Mrs E A Hughes followed. Mrs Crawford Montgomery reported on aid work for the needy. A committee delivered three quilts to an ex service family. Husbands and guest Mr Burton of Sherman attended noon. The group will meet again next Wednesday for more quilting.
Mrs A L Jackson president of the Parent Teacher Association calls a 3 30 P M meeting next Tuesday to elect officers and conduct other business. Readers in other parts of the state note Whitewright endures the worst dust storm this morning with sun obscured and visibility near a quarter mile. A fire caused by a flue damaged Miss Maggie Noe's home. all belongings saved. Mr and Mrs T J Lilley and daughter Margaret visited J B Lilley at Kenefick Oklahoma where a tornado recently caused property damage. Call The Sun with news.
The author compares the first spring blossom to a human spirit driven by a purpose. It finds comfort in serving warmth and brightness, transforming desolation into cheer. Through trials the belief in a will to act makes a person courageous and hopeful.
Fragmentary line reads that one is the messenger of usefulness and contentment. No additional context or attribution provided.
Wild ducks aided Uncle Sam last year and hunters paid 573 866 for duck stamps. Only ten percent went to the Post Office Department. the rest, 519 479, supports bird sanctuaries. The 1935 stamps will feature three canvasbacks winging through the air.
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