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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
5
Local residents travel to Dallas, Fort Worth, Sherman, Paris and Austin for Easter visits and medical care. People named include Mrs Evelyn Donihoe in Sherman and Neal Barron undergoing appendicitis surgery in Bonham. Several families share holidays with relatives in Whitewright and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Otto Russell announce the engagement of their daughter Bessie Jo Russell to William Lee Turner son of Mr and Mrs Z L Turner of 340 East Price Street Paris. The couple planned an Easter morning breakfast at the Russells home with a White snapdragon and red morning star lily centerpiece.
Noble Page of Sherman and many relatives visited here over the weekend. Families from Grand Prairie Pampa Claremont Calif Laredo Durant Amarillo Dallas and Trenton shared time with local residents. A Bonham ad notes a Kroehler living room suite reduced to 89.50 and a Coelerator refrigerator offered at 234.50 with optional terms.
J Nelson Betts of Porto Alegre Brazil will occupy the pulpit at 11 Sunday at First Methodist Church due to Rev Ashley Jameson being out of town. The Whitewright Current Book Club sponsored a book review by Dr Glenn Maxwell of Austin College. Postmaster T J Lilley and rural mail carrier Clay Horton attended the State Convention of National Association of Postmasters in Dallas with a banquet headlined by Postmaster General Jess Donaldson.
The Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church met to discuss Latin America with Mrs Ott Lackey guiding the program and remarks by Mrs R A Gillett Mrs Olivia Whedbee and Mrs Jack Lackey. Twelve members and a guest shared refreshments. Approximately 250 people visited the new American Legion home Sunday afternoon 2 to 5 for open house with 223 signing the register. Post officers building committee members and wives greeted guests and refreshments of cake and punch were served. Flowers donated by friends enhanced the scene.
In a candle light ceremony at Henry Street Church of Christ Ruth Maddux daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Maddux and Geo S Rutherford of Roxton wed with Earl Dale officiating. Bride wore gray dress with navy accessories and an orchid. Peggy Williams maid of honor Don Rutherford best man. After a short trip Mrs Rutherford will resume teaching at Crandall grade school while the groom, a senior at East Texas State College, will graduate in June.
HD Club Mrs. Earl Hill of Sherman welcomed former members to a meeting on April 14 at 805 N. Travis. Mrs. Tom Brown presided as president. The group voted to sponsor a Laff It Off show at Whitewright High School May 5 and 6. A covered dish luncheon followed with many listed guests. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Wayne Martin on April 28.
Doris Walt entertained with a game party at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Walt, route two, Friday night. Games were played and refreshments served to J. T. Taylor and children Joe Betty Walton Nathan Nancy Prit-
A lengthy roll of residents from Savoy and Whitewright is named, including Betty Chett and May Dell Allen, Francis Hutchins, Ray Smith, and many others. The list covers multiple families such as Bennett, Griffith, Jones, and Langsford, with numerous adults and children named.
The First Baptist Church youth and guests enjoyed an Easter breakfast at Craig's Cafe with white linen tables and pastel flowers. Program included prayers, musical selections, solos, and a devotional led by Rev. James I. Logan. attendees listed include Betty Ann Darwin, Billye Jean Milam, and others.
A British village show delighted locals with a weekend act led by Pansy a thoroughbred sow who gave birth to twenty three piglets a record for the area Her older daughter then became a grandmother fifteen times signaling a remarkable pig breeding run for the Nayland event
H. E. Babcock argues increased livestock production can reduce grain surplus, aid soil conservation, and lower meat prices. He notes grass crops build soil and manure enriches humus, citing Iowa’s rich soil as a legacy of grazing.
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