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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1953
Page
5
S. S. Doss of San Benito visits relatives here and many area residents host or visit family across Sherman Denison Dallas Abilene and Fort Worth. Birth announced Holly daughter of Ron Faison at St Vincent Sherman and local birthdays and hospital stays noted.
Social notes list visits from Sherman, Longview, Fort Worth, Brownfield, Amarillo and more. Promotions include Jack Pritchard elected Sherman FFA District president. A reunion gathers 78 relatives across many Texas towns. Military honors include Set. Ross B. Alexander receiving a distinguished unit citation for action in Korea.
Mrs Robert A Jones of Celina finished a 5000 mile journey through 16 states and Canada visiting Rockport Massachusetts nephew Page Trotter and a Maine summer resort. Clarence Brewster of Whitewright bought three registered Ayr shires per Brandon Vermont breeder association. Ayrshire cattle remain popular for their low cost milk with 4 percent butterfat.
Miss Helen Sinor and Bill Wolfe were united in marriage August 1 at 8 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Whitewright with Rev. Harold Taylor officiating. The couple, both long connected local families, plan to reside in the area after the ceremony and follow a reception at Craig's Cafe.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. R. L. Sears’ home at 9:00 a.m. on Monday. Gayla Wren Sears played piano prelude, Mrs. Homer Sears led with the thought for the day, and Mrs. T. E. Sears presented the Year Book of Prayer. Ruth Cox supervised devotions with Mrs. Robert Sears leading, followed by Mrs. John Stephens reading a paper titled Opportunities on the Map.
Miss Olive D. Lewis of Parkersburg reviews missionary novels after Rachmaninov Prelude No. 2. Mrs. Charles Kelieher and Mrs. Vera Hickman sing The Lord's My Shepherd. Hostess assisted by Mrs. Byron Caraway with refreshments. Out of town guests include Mrs. Kelieher Agua Dulce and Miss Lewis visiting.
Gomer May of Dallas and Miss Marie Lane of Jacksonville were married August 5 in the First Methodist Church study with Rev Don Pevey officiating. Mrs May, a Jacksonville native, was district supervisor for the Telephone Company of the Southwest at Robstown. Mr May is a former Whitewright druggist. They will reside in Dallas and visited relatives here last weekend.
Mrs J P Young was honored with a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Max Wilson and Mrs Clarence Bonds. Twenty guests attended the event with twenty six gifts sent by those unable to attend. Prizes were won by Mrs Scott Mallard Mrs Jack Thrasher and Mrs Fred Cook Sr.
The Hickman Sunday School Class at the Presbyterian Church reorganized on August 12 in the church parlor. Officers elected: President Mrs Floyd Bassett Vice President Mrs Buddy Stephens Secretary Mrs C P Dawson Treasurer Mrs Frank Smith Reporter Miss Mardell Pumphrey. A yearbook committee was named with Mrs Lee Smith Mrs Homer Sears Mrs Fred Cook and Miss Mardell Pumphrey.
Ed Edmondson district Rotary governor of Greenville spoke at the noonday luncheon Friday addressing local Rotary Club members.
Prior to the luncheon Mr. Edmondson conferred with Rotary officers and committee chairs. Visitors included Garner George of Mercedes formerly with Planters National Bank, and Charles Harris, George Birge of Denison, and Andy Anderson of Sherman.
Bethel W M S met Monday at 2 pm for a Royal Service program with Mrs. M F Alexander in charge. Seven members attended and each lady participated. Mrs J P Williams gave the closing prayer.
In Buffalo New York members of the Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints raise about 1500 by selling bulk blanched roasted packaged peanuts over two years. Volunteers roast and package at homes and profits go toward a 35000 building with 65 percent of cost funded by Salt Lake City headquarters.
Poem by Richard Armour notes September nears and childhood perception of seasons fading. It uses a playful image of an ice cream cone melting to convey time slipping away. Reflects on how August signals the summer’s end and July already passed.
A brief verse column by Margie B Boswell reflects on war and wit. It muses how environments shape character and notes walnut origins linking England to American histories.
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