Local visitors and social events fill Whitewright week
Numerous locals travel for business and family visits across Denison Dallas Sherman and Austin. Decorations planned at Pilot Grove Cemetery. Miss Vivian Echols of Whitewright elected junior class vice president at the college after leading sophomore class and Lowry hall activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry Hall
Vivian Echols
Whitewright
Echols
Chaparral Club
Modern Choir
Bonham
Paris
Texarkana
Methodist Episcopal Church South Unit Plan Embraced
Rev. Joe M. Connally attends the quadrennial general conference in Birmingham Alabama where consolidation of the Methodist Churches is discussed. Officials expect strong support for union with about 8,000,000 American Methodists to be united under the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe M. Connally
H. P. Donigan
J. M. Wright
H. C. Willis
J. B. Hamilton
Roby Childress
Jack Harper
J. D. Russell
Sue Stephens
Sherman
The
Methodist Church
Denison
First Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Birmingham
Ala
Bethel H-D Club Holds Food Program Meeting
The Bethel H D Club met at Mrs O G Bow s home to plan May 2 activities on social security and public welfare topics including old age assistance public health and maternity welfare. Assignments were given to Mrs Gosnell Sloan Cowart Bow Hedgepeth and Harris for the May meeting and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel H-D
O. G. Bow
Edgar Ayres
J. H. Gosnell
J. G. Sloan
T. L. Cowart
Howard Hedgepeth
Floyd Harris
Miss Eunice King Demonstrates Dress Design at Kentuckytown Club
County home demonstration agent Miss Eunice King spoke at the Kentuckytown Home Demonstration Club gathering held at Mrs. John Price's home on Monday afternoon. She demonstrated dress lines and design with materials while a refreshment course followed for members including Mrs. G. D. Carter Mrs. J. E. Tram er Mrs. Carl Holland and others. The next meeting is set for May 13 at Mrs. Carl Holland's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice King
Kentuckytown Home Demonistration Club
John Price
Miss King
G. D. Carter
J. E. Tramer
Carl Holland
Ray Martin
Arthur Badgett
Earl Taylor
Buddie Stephens
Charles Fulton
Charles Chumbley
Relda Chumbley
B. M. Dean
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Badgett Draws Local Guests
A surprise birthday dinner was held at Mr and Mrs Arthur J Badgett home Sunday in honor of Mrs Badgett. Attendees included families from Howe Bells Whitewright Bells and nearby towns. Names listed: Stephens Jenkins Dickson Norman Chumbley Hatfield Nelson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Badgett
Thedas
J. H. Norman
A. J. Badgett
Charles Chumbley
J. W
Curtis Ray Norman
W. L. Hatfield
Billie
Ben Nelson
Robert Nelson
Relda Chumbley
Whitewright
Miss Opal Press and Lloyd E Alexander Tie Knot
Miss Opal Press and Lloyd E Alexander married Saturday morning in Greenville with Rev J R Hilger officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Press of Blue Ridge, is a graduate of East Texas State Teachers College at Commerce and a member of the Whitewright Grammar School faculty.
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Opal Press
Lloyd E. Alexander
Greenville
J. R. Hilger
Alexander
J. W. Press
Blue Ridge
East Texas State Teachers College
Commerce
Whitewright Grammar School
Fac
Marriage Likely Seals Union For Whitewright Couple
The article notes the bride taught school for years before joining Whitewright schools at the start of the current term. The groom, son of O. G. Alexander, is a Whitewright High School graduate who studied in Dallas and has managed the New Gin Company of Whitewright. After the ceremony they went to Fort Worth to visit relatives and returned Sunday night, planning to make Whitewright their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulty
Whitewright
Mr. Alexander
O. G. Alexander
Whitewright High School
Dallas
New Gin Company
Alexander
Fort Worth
Education of the Negro Highlighted at Rotary Luncheon
Whitewright Rotary Club featured Frank Pierson superintendent of Sherman Negro School as speaker. He urged focus on practical education for the race, stressing teacher character and ideals over academics alone. Guests included John Bean of Sherman and Misses Nancy Fortner Marjorie Stephenson Gloria Sadler of Sweetwater with a vocal solo by Miss Sadler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Rotary Club
Frank Pierson
Sherman
Sherman School
Houston
Pierson
John Bean
Nancy Fortner
Marjorie Stephenson
Gloria Sadler
Sweetwater
Friday Literary Club closes year with music program
The Friday Literary Club met April 22 at Mrs. R. P. Childress home to end the club year. An all musical program featured piano solos Dragon Fly by Nevin performed by Mrs. J. C. McMillin. A quartet Voices of the Woods by Rubinstein sang by Mesdames King Jackson Layman Barbee. Violin Adoration by Borowsky by Mrs. F. D. Layman. Vocals The Moon Behind the Cottonwood by Cadman and Coming Home by Mrs. R. P. Childress. Violin Air De Ballet by Venth by Mrs. Joe M. Connally. Piano Hungarian by Mac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Childress
Pialo
Nevin
J. C. McMillin
Voices of the Woods
Rubinstein
Mesdames King
Jackson
Layman
Barbee
Borowski
F. D. Layman
Social club adds three new members during meeting
During the business hour three new members were voted in the club Mrs Bryant Penn Mrs Thomas Gillett and Mrs Glen Earnheart. The hostess served an ice course during the social hour. The club adjourned for a summer vacation.
Henderson Family Reunion Honors Mrs Henderson Near Whitewright
A Sunday gathering at Rev. J. A. Henderson’s home southwest of Whitewright celebrated Mrs. Henderson on her birthday anniversary. Sixty four attended a picnic dinner, with relatives from Sherman, Bonham, Wolfe City, Ivanhoe, Trenton, Howe and Whitewright listed among the guests. Spend your money in Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S. Montgomery
L. Finley
Abilene
Wolfe City
Henderson
J. A. Henderson
Whitewright
Tom Cox
Henry Pippin
Willie Magars
Sherman
Charlie Hazelip
Bill Henderson
Grace Sloan
Jack Henderson
J. B. Henderson
Dan Andrew
Velma Lee Norris
Albert Reeves
Etiquette lesson ends in butter joke
During the preceding week a mother tried teaching Tommy table manners. His response ended with humor as he asked for the butter and quipped that his mother could reach it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Encouraging College Guy Photo Caption
A humorous campus exchange features a guy claiming a night out with a nurse and a witty co ed advising him to cheer up. The light banter hints at social life contrasts and parental oversight on a college campus.
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J. L. Boone
H. L. Gordon
J. F. Blanton of
Lubbock
Allen T. Short
Miss Blannie Reeves
Jack Nossaman
Austin
R. M. Womack
Pilot Grove
G. F. Bryant
Denton
E. F. Everheart
Ouida Nell Harris
Oklahoma City
Gomer May
Fender May
Mrs
J. P. Barbee
J. W. Davidson
Mrs. W. L. Gordon
G. A. Titterington
Rev
C. C. Childress
Walter McKinney
Miss Louise
Luther Gordon
H. G. Rountree
John Routh
Leonard
J. W. Yarbrough
San Antonio
Phil Lanius
T. E. Barbee
M. R. Key
Near Sherman
Orbie Purdom
van Alstyne
Jesse Wallace
Walter Holland
Joe McKinsey
W. B. Womack
Wyoming, Pa
Florida
B. L. Montgomery
E. L. Finley
N. B. Williams
Arlington
E. T. Fant
Bob Erwin
McKinney
Lem Tittsworth
J. B. Dickson
Wilson N. Jones Hospital
Euell Scott
Ivanhoe
Mt. Pleasant
Theo Miller
Bryant King
Mary Dale
William
Lloyd Moore
Clyde Vestal
John Vestal
C. A. Wilson
Dick Barbee
Longview
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Pierce
Amarillo
P. J. Pierce
Lindsey Coffey
General Electric
Lem Tittsworth’s
C. R. Osburn
J. L. Osburn
Kathryn
G. H. Jordan
Melissa
A. H. Fortner
Nancy
Mrs. Fortner
C. B. Bryant
Cordell Layman
Celina
Texas State Dental Society
T. J. Lilley
P. L. West
Edhube
Mr. West
Monta Badgett
Miss Margaret
Texas State College For Women
St. Vincent's Hospital
J. N. Powell
L. O Lackey
Grayson County
Odd Fellows Association
Joe Alexander
Odd Fellows
Tom Mix
C. P. Johnson
Friday Literary Club
J. H. Waggoner
Inez Ray
Second District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Wichita Falls
John Elam
Desert
Hender
Mr. Henderson
Bill
Bent Henderson
Vernon
Paul Strader
Jackie
Chickasha
Okla
Clifford Jarvis
Trenton
C. W. Wilson
Maxine
Mae Andrews
Ross Wilson
Morris Wilson
Texas A. and
M. College
College Station
Sonja Henie
Don Ameche
Happy Landing
Buster Crabbe
John Boles
Gladys Swarthout
Peter Lorre Thomas Beck
Jayne Regan
Mr. Moto
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Alice Faye
Tony Martin
Sally
Irene and
Mary
Kentuckytown Club
Rotary Club
Admiration
Bright & Early Coffee
Bright & Early Coff
Bright & Early Tea
W. O. Houston
General Merchandise
H. Stuteville
Cash Grocery and Market
Admiration Coffee
Bright & Early Co
Gordon
Cash Grocery
A.B.C
Batiste, Yd
Ladise
Hawk
America
Mannings& Meador
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