Whitewright News Briefs Roundup Local Events
Local visits include Mr and Mrs Paul Cook and others in Denton and Denison. F. P. Cantrell sells 80 acres near Whitewright to Paul Stephens and buys Mark Montgomery home. County cotton ginning shows 26595 bales by Dec 1, down from 31500 last year. Several residents visit, travel, or join service. weather records a 9 degree cold snap with an unusual blizzard. Russell Summers named to Whitewright ISD board, replacing Grover Stuteville.
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J. E. Donihoo
Ray Donihoo
Los Angeles
Calif
Whitewright
Army
Fannin County
Senator Morris visits Whitewright announces congressional bid
Senator G C Morris of Greenville, after a decade in Texas Legislature, says he will run for Congress in the Fourth District in the July primary. The seat is held by Speaker Sam Rayburn of Bonham. Morris currently represents the Greenville district in the Texas Senate, covering Hunt, Collin, Rains, Rockwall and Kaufman Counties.
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G. C. Morris
Greenville
Whitewright
Morris
Texas
House
Senate
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Texas Senate
Hunt
Collin
Rains
Rockwall
Kaufman
Friday Literary Club Hosts Holiday Meeting at Home
Mrs. H. T. Atterberry entertained Friday Literary Club members at her home last Saturday night with a Mexican supper and Christmas decorations. Members exchanged gifts for sick soldiers in a festive box and enjoyed carols before a review of Fannie Hurst’s White Christmas and an inspirational talk on Christmas Carry On. President Mrs. J. B. King closed with commendations and the group adjourned for a holiday recess until December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Atterberry
Friday Literary Club
J. C. McMillin
Fannie Hurst
T E L Class Christmas Party at First Baptist Church
The T E L Class of the First Baptist Church gathered in the church parlors for a Wednesday 3 PM Christmas party. Mrs. J A Bixler led the devotional, with prayers by Mrs. Ed Pennell, and Mrs. Ed Martin presided over a brief business session in place of the president.
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First Baptist Church
J. A. Bixler
Ed Pennell
Ed Martin
Floyd Harris
H. L. Crittenden
O. L. Jones
S. T. Montgomery
Santa Claus
J. L. Bow
Addie Sweatt
Piano Recital by Mrs Guy Hamilton at First Baptist
Mrs Guy Hamilton presents her piano pupils in a Friday 7:30 p m recital at the First Baptist Church. Performers include Ann Brown Tommie Sue Beazley Jo Anne Gray Alinda Jane Vestal Beverly Ann Bassett Ann Witt Laura Jean Wilson Jane Mead Jo Anne Jeanette Jones Billy Faye Dillon Willanell Badgett Barbara Ann Williams Frances Layman Patsy Ann Scott Zoe Vestal Jean Caraway Betty Ann Darwin Betty Lou Reeves Katie Kincaid Betty Bryant and Janis Jayne Horton.
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Guy Hamilton
First Baptist Church
Ann Brown
Tommie Sue Beazley
Jo Anne Gray
Alinda Jane Vestal
Beverly Ann Bassett
Ann Witt
Laura Jean Wilson
Jane Meador
Jeanette Jones
Billy Faye Dillon
Willanell Badgett
Barbara Ann Williams
Frances Layman
Patsy Ann Scott
Zoe Vestal
Jean Caraway
Betty Ann Darwin
Betty Lou Reeves
Katie Kincaid
Betty Bryant
Janis Jayne Horton
Miss Lucyle Sanders Speaks on Bible History at Rotary
Miss Lucyle Sanders a Grammar School faculty member was guest speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon. She presented a brief talk titled The History of the Bible detailing how the Bible was handed down before movable type and preserved for future generations with dates from Old and New Testament books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucyle Sanders
Grammar School
Rotary Club
Miss Sanders
Club Members Enjoy Books Event Presented by Lester Haile
The Sherman Rotary Club members thoroughly enjoyed the books presentation. Lester Haile, program chairman, presented the item. J. W. Hollinshead, a club member, attended as a visitor. Marshall Hasty will chair the next Friday program.
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Lester Haile
J. W. Hollinshead
Sherman Rotary Club
Marshall Hasty
Funeral services for Mrs Fannie Grigsby Johnson
Mrs. Fannie Grigsby Johnson wife of the late P R Johnson died at her son Dr C P Johnson's home. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Saturday at 11 a m with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev W A Casseday and Rev E P Wootten officiated. Survived by son Dr C P Johnson three children five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Fannie Grigsby Johnson
P. R. Johnson
C. P. Johnson
First Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
W. A. Casseday
E. P. Wootten
First Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Death of J. T. Bryant Jr former Whitewright principal
News of J. T. Bryant Jr. former Whitewright High School principal and Eli Lilly chemist in Indianapolis arrives. He was son of J. T. Bryant of Pottsboro and brother of M. D. Bryant of Denison. He studied at Denison, Austin College Sherman, married Ruth Earnest of Denison. He was a popular teacher and held a major corporate post at death. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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J. T. Bryant Jr
Whitewright High
Indianapolis
Eli Lilly Drug Company
Bryant
J. T. Bryant
Pottsboro
Denison
Austin College
Sherman
Ruth Earnest
Whitewright
Sterling
A. M. Bryant
C. B. Bryant Jr
M. D. Bryant
Church of Christ Bible Study and Worship Times
The Church of Christ led by Pastor E. P. Wootten holds Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. A night service follows at 7:30 p.m. Morning Sunday school starts 10 a.m. Evening worship at 7:45 p.m. Training Union at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer meets 7:45 p.m.
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E. P. Wootten
Training Union
Methodist Church Services and Local Pastoral Note
Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with Youth Fellowship at 7 p m and another service at 7 30 p m. San Diego’s historic role as a refitting place for Spanish galleons noted. The thick billed parrot, native to the Southwest, is the only living native parrot in the United States.
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Methodist Church
W. W. Adcock
San Diego
Southwest
United States
Still Paying for the Civil War in Frederick Maryland
Frederick Maryland continues to pay off a $200 000 ransom to a Confederate general who threatened to burn the town. The city has paid $331 000 in interest to the lender and expects to finish by 1951.
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Frederick
Maryland
Public Administration Clearing House
Beauty Clinic Opened to Tackle Absenteeism in Air Plant Shop
In Middletown Ohio a new beauty clinic started by Aeronea Aircraft Company offers skin care for workers exposed to metals paints and varnishes. A beauty expert will advise on short hairdos to avoid hazards around machinery, with management preferring short styles over long bobs.
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Middletown
Aeronea Aircraft Company
Sulfonamide Spray Promised to End Cold in Armed Forces
Capt. Harold R. Smith of Randolph Field told a Texas meeting Saturday that the war’s end could also end the common cold, presenting sulfonamide spray as a potential military medical breakthrough. He spoke at a Texas gathering about wartime health advances.
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Houston
Harold R. Smith
Randolph Field
The
Texas
Medical spray promises quick cold cure says military doctor
Capt. Smith of the Association of Eye Ear Nose and Throat Specialists states sulfonamide spray can clear a cold and sore throat in twenty four hours. He notes the medicine is used by all service branches but not yet released for civilian use.
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Association of
Woman Gets Tow Clear To Texas From Ohio
Akron ration board refuses extra gas coupons to send a woman motorist to Phoenix Arizona. A telegram from Amarillo Texas says she has reached there with a friend towing her. The board questions how she traveled on an A ration book as she appeals for support.
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Akron
Ohio
Phoenix
Ariz
Amarillo
Texas
University of Texas as a City Within Itself
The University of Texas is described as a city within a city with its own power plant, steam plant, student newspaper, four theatres, two pools, a telephone exchange, a branch post office, a radio studio, and a student government with elected legislative judicial and executive branches.
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University of Texas
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Paul Cook
Lela Hall
Denton
A. L. Groves
Billie Hatfield
Cooksville
Tenn
E. O. May
Ardmore
Okla
Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
F. P. Cantrell
Paul Stephens
H. C. Willis
Sherman Hospital
H. S. Brooks
L. A. Garner
Dallas
Howard Cook
Mary Dale King
Texas State College For Women At
Bryant King
Bethel Baptist Church
W. C. Brown
Mark Montgomery
West Whitewright
Mr. Montgomery
Grayson County
J. M. Sturdivant
Devon
First Baptist Sunday School
Manning & Meadow Farm Implement
Leonard
International Harvester Company
Anna Ruth Johnson
Texas State College For Women
Joe Johnson
Eva Williams
Whitewright High School
Navarro County
Corsicana
Miss Williams
Twro
J. M. McMurry
Little Rock, Ark
J. W. McMurry Jr
McKinney
J. W. McMurry
R. E. Lingenfelter
Capt
Geo. K. Stephens
Dr. Lingenfelter
W. ©. Houston
Paul Ryan
J. W. Hollingsworth
Luther Gordon
C. R. Layman
Federal District Court
Ann LaRoe
W. E. LaRoe
Pattie Everheart
Jefferson
TSCW
Clyde Hansard
R. C. Staight
Santo Tomao
Philippine Islands
Bennie Chesser
Buck Chesser
Chesser
Camp Wolters
L. A. Ford
Ed Holmes
van Alstyne
Walter Morgan
Haskell Green Chesser
Bill Dillinger
U. S. Weather Bureau
Russell Summers
Whitewright Independent
Grover Stuteville
Stuteville
Summers
Farley Grocery
Church OF Christ
Rainbow
Silex
AIR Plant Beauty Shop Remedy
Cook’s
Yukon
Cook’s Grocery
Princess
BAYON
Brassieres
Cole & Davis Co
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