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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

5

Local Social Notes Highlight Dallas Trips and Visits

The column lists numerous residents and relatives visiting from Dallas Denison and other towns, including ETSTC Commerce student Ann Hunter visiting family, and service members like Second Lt. William H. King visiting parents before transfer. Also mentions plane and naval postings and a fire incident at C. E. ONeal farm housing.

William H. King Indianapolis Ind Bryant King William Minneapolis, Minn

Local residents listed with travels and service notes

Dallas visitors and travelers are noted along with military training dates for several individuals. Johnny Mullins begins basic training in San Antonio, James Smith reports for eleven weeks at Lackland, and others visit family in Denison, Stillwater, and Sherman. Governor Shivers names Jim Lindsey to a bi racial desegregation study committee. Lindsey is a Midland newspaper man from Whitewright. George Milam Ryan leaves for Germany on August 3, honored by his grandparents George and Mrs Ball.

Johnny B. Mullins W. M. Mullins Route 1 San Antonio James Wallace Smith Lackland Air Force Base Jim Lindsey Midland Shivers Lindsey Whitewright

Dinner Guests Listed From Sherman Denison Denton Area

A Sunday dinner hosted guests including Mrs. Jack Ryan and daughters Jack and Nancy from Sherman. Mr. and Mrs. C Parsons and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Taylor with Ronny and Pam from Denison. Mrs. Georgia Clark and children Robert and Barbara from Denton. Mr. and Mrs. Buster Ball and children from McKinney. Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Ball and Brenda and Mike from Sherman route 4. and Miss Leta Ball of Tom Bean.

Jack Ryan Jack Nancy Sherman C. Parsons Gordon Taylor Ronny Pam Denison Georgia Clark Robert Barbara Denton Buster Ball McKinney Carlisle Ball Brenda Mike Route 4 Leta Ball Tom Bean

Bethel WMS Holds Meeting and Shower

The Bethel Woman's Missionary Society met at the church with seventeen members and three visitors. Mrs Roe Bartley gave the opening prayer and Mrs J H Gosnell led a Bible study on Missions. A 3 pm shower at Mrs O G Alexander's home honored Mrs B D Hardgrove with gifts from many non-attendees.

Bethel Woman’s Missionary Society WMS Roe Bartley J. H. Gosnell Floyd Harris O. G. Alexander B. D. Hardgrove

4 H Sewing Club Meets with 13 Members Present

Janet Smith presided as president and Ruth Williams read the roll and minutes. Thirteen members attended as Mrs. Bob Cawthon explained dress grading for the revue. Next meeting moved from Tuesday to Thursday with dresses to be ready and brought along.

Janet Smith Ruth Williams Bob Cawthon

Little Rock Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report

The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club met Thursday at 2 p.m. in the meeting place to discuss upcoming program plans and club activities. Members shared progress on projects and prepared for community outreach events.

Little Rock

Farm Bureau Club Plans Watermelon Party and Queen Speech Night

Mrs. Pansy Miller presided as club president at the home of Mrs. L. L. Wendell for a business session and social. August 16 at the club house features a watermelon party and the queen contest candidates Donna Wetzel and Laura Jean Williams will present speeches on why they are glad their father belongs to the farm bureau.

L. L. Wendell Farm Bureau Donna Wetzel Laura Jean Williams Wendell Inez Pierce James Jarvis Christine Sanderson T. B. Autrey Jessie Williams Floyd Harris Mollie Bow Rae Bartley Edith Alexander Vera Biggerstaff Mary Lou Wortham M. W. Williams Billie Murphy Pansy Miller George Ball Alva Blanks Viola Mc Kinney Esther Wendell Ruby Cawthon Linda Sanderson Patty Bartley Bobbie Kay Cawthon Brenda Ball Ida Sammy Nancy Kenneth Mc-Kinney Freda Fay Murphy Rozena Alexander Patsy Donald Lee Williams

Betty Page Weds Billy Bob Brown In Dallas Home Ceremony

Brown Hawkins announces the marriage of Betty Page to Billy Bob Brown. The ceremony was held Saturday at 9 p m at the couple's home in Dallas with Rev. Jay Donnelly officiating. Attendant Gwen Ann Norvell and best man Melton Payne attended. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Grand Prairie, is a 1954 Grand Prairie High School graduate and a store assistant manager. The bride, formerly of Whitewright, is granddaughter of Effie Page. After a wedding trip to San Antonio they will reside in Dallas.

W. A. Hawkins Bramlett Drive Dallas Betty Page Billy Bob Brown Grand Prairie Jay Donnelly Gwen Ann Norvell McKinney Melton Payne John Brown Hensley Drive Grand Prairie High School Austin Pleasant Grove Whitewright Effie Page San Antonio

Physical Checkup For School Children

Dr Henry A Holle, Commissioner of Health, urges parents to have children examined by a family doctor and then visit the family dentist before the new school year begins. He stresses healthful beginnings for a happier, more profitable year.

Austin Henry A. Holle

Keep Your Child Healthy for School Ready Teeth and Immunization

The message urges dental exams twice yearly and eye exams if glasses are needed. It stresses immunization against diphtheria and smallpox, personal hygiene, avoiding shared glasses, and limiting sick children at home. It recommends regular exercise, proper diet, and 12 hours of sleep for elementary age kids and to schedule a check-up before school starts.

Woman Believes Weight Table Tells Seven Foot Height

A woman and a friend weigh herself and laugh at a table that claims her weight equals a seven foot tall height. The exchange highlights a humorous misreading of a height to weight chart.

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