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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
5
Numerous residents and guests are recorded visiting relatives across Oklahoma and Texas. Births include a daughter named Donnita to Edgar Taylor and spouse. Local travel includes Claire Doss in Tulsa and Sam Doss in San Benito visiting relatives.
Mrs Minnie Scott and grandson return to Denison after visiting Mrs Cappie Beard. A Dallas physician and relatives visit Denison. Kay Kimbell buys a 64 acre farm in Canaan from Susie Marley. Revival begins near Whitewright. Luther Gordon sells land to Ben Bailey. Jack Farley relocates two houses near Trenton to Whitewright with planned renovations.
The famed frontiersman Daniel Boone crafted his own coffin and kept it hidden under his bed until his death on September 26 1820, reflecting a personal contemplation of mortality.
Mr and Mrs Dick Montgomery and their son have returned from Houston where they lived for months. They visit her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Everheart. Montgomery bought an interest in Davis Motor Company of Denison and will move there once a house is rented. He is manager of the firm and assumed charge Monday.
Miss Mary Dale King became the bride of E R Jansson in Whitewright with a twilight service at the First Baptist Church. The wedding featured music by Ford Moore and Mrs Guy Hamilton, with a reception at the king home and plans for a New England honeymoon.
Rev Theodore McElroy of Paris spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on Friday at Central Christian Church. W E LaRoe presented the speaker and attendance at recent luncheons reached 100 percent with guests including Dr Gobel Strother Sherman Joe Tate Bonham Sgt Buster Brown Rev Earl Bissex and Ed Eager of Waxahachie.
Jessie Holder and William Thornhill were wed at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. E P Wootten officiating. The couple, both of Whitewright by birth, will reside in Denison where Thornhill works.
Quote by Grenville Kleiser about starting anew with purpose. A day is well lived when a good resolution is acted on or a useful task completed. The message emphasizes selfless service and practical effort as pathways to fulfilment.
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