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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
5
Aubrey Page travels to Dallas on business. Many local residents visit family in Dallas Fort Worth and nearby towns. The piece lists numerous weekend hosts and social visits with relatives and friends across Whitewright, Denison, Bonham, and surrounding areas.
The 4-H High School girls held their annual achievement day on Friday with prizes for first Betty Blackerby second Ouida Nell Ryan and third Mau dene Bennett. Judges were Mrs L J Penny Mrs Tom Blakey and Mrs Nadene Bagwell. A special program featured Billye Dillon Gwen Kent Mollie Jo Rutledge Gladene Harper Mau dene Bennett and La Donna Blakey. Refreshments were served to eight members two visitors the judges the agent and sponsor.
Mrs. Marvin Smith of Dallas was honored with a pink and blue shower at her mother’s home. The event featured contests, gifts from attendees and nonattendees, and a refreshments list of many local friends and relatives.
Miss Sue Hicks daughter of Mrs O E Head of Whitewright and Kenneth C Faulkner son of Mr and Mrs ... are announced for a forthcoming wedding. The brief notice names the families involved and locates the event in Whitewright.
W. B. Faulkner of Whitesboro and his bride were married Saturday April 10 at 5 p m in Key Memorial Methodist Church Sherman with Rev. Zimmerman officiating. Attendants were Bonnie Blanton and Alan Lindsey. The bride wore navy crepe and carnations, both now employed in Sherman. The groom, a Whitesboro graduate and Merchant Marine veteran, also works in Sherman. They reside at 1303 E Cherry Sherman.
Mrs. Bennie Chesser and Mr. Bennie Chesser announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred to L. A. Watkins Jr. on December 25 in Whitewright. Rev. E B Jackson officiated at the Methodist Church of Trenton. Attendants were Miss Sue Smith and Joy Morris.
The VFW Auxiliary of Post 7111 met at Mrs. Marie Anderson's home with Mrs. Emma Moore District No 1 president and Zora Pope of Sherman Post 2772 in attendance. Moore spoke on auxiliary duties to veterans hospitals and patients while plans for entertainments were set and post officers reported. Discussion covered donations to the national home for the Texas Cottage noting only one orphan remains in the home.
Donation appeal urges contributions. organization nears cottage goal. Sock Supper date to be announced. password shared with members. Next meeting scheduled for the first Monday in May. all members urged to attend. Reporter.
The Whitewright Music Club met April 21 at 3 p m at Mrs. George Hight's home with nine members and three visitors. Mrs. Guy Hamilton presided as program included group singing Just As I Am duets Pearly White City and In the Garden, scripture by Mrs. Echols, with refreshments served. Next meeting set for May 5 with Mrs. T. E. Barbee.
The T E L Sunday School class gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mary Perkins with Mrs. C. in attendance.
Mrs Olive Myrick gave the devotional and Miss Effie Maynard led in prayer. Mrs Ed Martin president presided at a short business session. A Biblical quiz and contests were conducted by Mrs Floyd Harris assisted by Mrs Myrick. Refreshments of cake and cream were served.
Senator G C Morris of Greenville announces his congressional bid and will open his campaign with a radio broadcast on KRRV Sherman at 7 30 p m Friday April 30. He will be heard on four other stations KGVL WRR KMAE and KTAN on April 30 and May 1 inviting everyone to listen.
Washington film writer John Howard Lawson was found guilty of contempt of Congress by a federal court jury after about two hours of deliberation. Sentencing was postponed. The penalty for contempt includes up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine.
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